Sprint Launches Samsung Epic 4G
As expected, Sprint has launched the Epic 4G. The Samsung Galaxy S variant is equipped with Android 2.1, WiMax support and a sliding hardware QWERTY keyboard along with being identical to the reference design in terms of hardware configuration, with a 4.0 inch wide capacitive Super AMOLED display, 1GHz ARM Cortex based Hummingbird processor, 5.0 […]
Report: MetroPCS to Launch LTE Service Next Month
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, regional carrier MetroPCS has confirmed plans to launch LTE service in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex next month. This follows the leak of the first live photos of the Craft feature phone which will be the first LTE phone available in the country, launching […]
Verizon Samsung Fascinate Launching on September 9th, Best Buy Opens Reward Zone Pre-Orders
Image courtesy of AndroidCentral Internal Verizon documentation has confirmed that the last major version of the Samsung Galaxy S in the Samsung Fascinate will be shipping on September 6th to stores for a launch three days later on September 9th. The Fascinate will be the last major carrier version of the Samsung Galaxy S series […]
Report: Samsung to Launch Craft Next Month
According to an English-language report from the Korean Yonhap news agency, Samsung has confirmed plans to launch the Samsung Craft next month on MetroPCS. Spokesperson Shin-Young-jun made the announcement during a telephone interview for the news organization. The announcement follows the leak of the first live images of the device last week, which will be […]
Sprint Now Offering Airvana EVDO Enabled Airave Femtocell
Sprint is now offering the newest version of its femtocell in the Airvana Access Point to select customers at no additional charge under the Airave branding. Spokesperson Mark Elliot released the following statement: "Sprint is offering the Airave Access Point for customers who have specific in-building coverage issues. Each customer situation is reviewed independently to […]
Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (AT&T)
What do you get when you combine Android 1.6 and a Walled Garden? Well, you probably know the answer, but if you like watching us beat a dead hose… then please, continue on.
First Images of MetroPCS Samsung Craft Surface, America’s First LTE Phone?
The first images of the forthcoming Samsung dual-mode LTE/CDMA R900 Craft have surfaced. The Craft features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a touch display of unknown resolution and a SIM slot for authentication on the LTE network. Pricing has been confirmed by the tester who leaked the pictures in […]
FCC Approves Samsung Cetus i917 Windows Phone 7 Device
The FCC has approved the first Windows Phone 7 device in the Samsung Cetus i917, destined for AT&T based on recently submitted test documentation. The device will feature a 4-inch 800 x 480 AMOLED display, 5 megapixel camera, a VGA front-facing camera (a first for an AT&T developed device), an FM radio tuner, GPS support, […]
Sprint Confirms Froyo Upgrade for Samsung Intercept, Android 2.2 Update
Sprint today confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the Samsung Intercept will be upgraded to Android 2.2, Froyo. The Intercept launched with Android 2.1 shortly after the official release of Android 2.2. As an entry-level Android offering, the phone is meant to compete with budget solutions such as iPhone 3GS. The Android 2.2 update brings the Intercept […]
Samsung Developing Fix for US Galaxy S GPS Bug, Rollout in September
Samsung representative Carla Saavedra has confirmed via Twitter that the manufacturer is currently developing a fix for US variants of the Samsung Galaxy S which have been plagued with GPS functionality issues since launch. Previous fixes required device rooting or overly complicated workarounds not suitable for the majority of consumers. The fix is expected in […]