Editorial: Shot Heard Round the Phone World – Firmware Does Matter
The wireless industry hasn’t quite got it yet. I’ve penned countless editorials on this site, dating back to 2003, begging the industry to wake up on the importance of a steady stream of firmware updates. One reason Apple is kicking the industry’s butt is that iPhone keeps getting firmware updates. No, not iPhone 3G, and […]
Verizon’s HTC SMT5800 Gets Quiet Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS, EV-DO Rev A
The SMT5800 was a smartphone that we really hope would have been a success. It had a revolutionary form-factor that gave the device a true edge in the smartphone arena. HTC’s Libra (aka Vox), which was sold on Verizon as the SMT5800, gave the phone a slide-out keyboard, with a traditional dial pad. This made […]
Verizon Launches HTC SMT5800
Verizon has launched the HTC SMT5800. The device has previously been released on Qwest, Verizon is the first national carrier to release the device. The SMT5800 combines Windows Mobile 6 Standard with a slide-out mini keyboard, and an EV-DO Rev A-ready phone. The device carries a similar feature set to the XV6800, device form-factor differences […]