Virgin Mobile Preparing New High-End Android Smart Device
A Virgin Mobile customer has posted screencaps of the latest Customer Pulse survey and they have revealed Virgin Mobile’s plans to launch a new smartphone with the following specifications: a 4.1 inch WVGA resolution display, 5.0 megapixel main camera, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi radio, Snapdragon processor and HDMI output. Virgin Mobile is also seeking survey respondents […]
Connect to GPS Satellites By Smartphone WIth SPOT Connect
SPOT Connect is a small module that connects to bluetooth enabled smartphones and provides a satellite link. The device transmits GPS coordinates to your smartphone as well as allowing text message communication and updates to Twitter and Facebook. The main claim to fame relates to emergency services, and an SOS message can be sent for the […]
LG Unveils LG THINQ Platform to Manage Applicances via Smartphone and Tablet
LG has unveiled its latest platform for appliance control in LG THINQ, a communication platform designed to allow users the ability to manage their home appliances via smartphone. Devices that will be able to be controlled by the LG THINQ technology include vacuums and washing machines, as well as ovens and even refrigerators via a […]
AT&T Raises Early Upgrade Smartphone Fee to $200
AT&T has confirmed in a press message that it has raised the Early Upgrade fee for smartphones to $200 from the previous $75 rate as of last Sunday. The reasoning given for the increase was due to the increased subsidies and increased complexity compared to other devices. The increase only applies to smart devices (the […]
Verizon Rolling Out Motorola Droid Android 2.1 Update Today
Verizon is beginning to stage and slowly roll out the long-awaited Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid. The update began rolling out at noon EDT for 1000 users, with another 9000 users receiving notifications tonight before midnight EDT ahead of a wider rollout on Thursday according to the internal memo found at the Read […]
Motorola i1 Launching on SouthernLINC
Motorola has announced that regional iDEN carrier SouthernLINC will launch the long-awaited Motorola i1 Android smart device ahead of Sprint’s eventual launch this summer. The SouthernLINC version will be launched later in the second quarter of the year.
CTIA: Kyocera Announces Zio Low-Cost Android Smartphone, Cricket to Launch in Summer
Venerable low-cost device manufacturer Kyocera has announced the revival of its long-dormant smartphone development division with the forthcoming launch of the Kyocera Zio M6000 smartphone powered by Android. The Zio breaks from Kyocera’s otherwise bland and utilitarian designs by creating a sleek slate formfactor with mid-range hardware. Technical specifications consist of tri-band CDMA EVDO Rev. […]
AT&T Opens Dell Aero Pre-Registration Page
Following up on the first details of the AT&T Dell Aero first announced yesterday, AT&T has opened a dedicated pre-registration page for the device ahead of its launch later this year. The Aero will in fact be a variant of the Mini 3i available in Brazil and China but will exchange the 3.0 megapixel camera […]
T-Mobile Launches New BOGO Smartphone Promotion
Beginning today until the 31st, T-Mobile is offering customers that sign up under a new 2 year agreement and add an additional line will be given a choice of buying one smart device and receiving the other of equal or lesser value for free when adding the $30 unlimited data plan. The forthcoming HTC HD2 […]
Nokia Announces X6 for US Pre-Order
Nokia has announced that it has launched a pre-order campaign for the forthcoming X6 music phone in the US with a US 3G compatible version. The US version will be the 16GB version of the multimedia-oriented smart device instead of the 32GB version offered internationally with a choice between black and yellow bodyshell colors, while […]