Sprint Delays HTC Touch Pro Launch
Sprint is confirming that the long-awaited HTC Touch Pro smart device will be delayed from its original launch date of October 19th to a new window between the end of the month into early November. The reason given by representatives for the delay concerns issues with adequate supply to meet the expected high demand for […]
HTC Confirms No Touch HD Release in US via Twitter (Updated)
HTC has taken to the micro blog service Twitter to announce that it will not be offering a version of the hotly anticipated Touch HD now on sale in France and Germany. No further details were given on why the manufacturer has decided not to offer the device in North America, but speculation points to […]
Editorial: On iPhone’s Walled Garden
After camping out twice for iPhones, this editor-in-chief has decided to part ways with iPhone 3G. Find out why, and what Apple can do to win back my vote.
HTC Touch Cruise Updated to Windows Mobile 6.1
While not sold widely in the United States, the HTC Touch Cruise is technically the first UMTS-variant of the HTC Touch line to be sold in the United States. Sold only as an unlocked phone in the U.S., the phone was sold more abroad in countries like Australia, which helped HTC to justify the offering. […]
Unlocked HTC Touch Diamond 3G Now Available At Best Buy In The US
The HTC Touch Diamond is now available at Best Buy stores in the US as an unlocked device for $699.99. Available in black only, the HSDPA device is listed as “in stock” at most stores, and available to ship from their warehouse within one business day. The Touch Diamond is Best Buy’s second exclusive sale […]
Sprint Announces Touch Diamond, Touch Pro, BlackBerry Curve 8350i
In addition to the phone announcements today, Sprint also confirmed three smartphone launches for later this year. The Touch Diamond and Touch Pro have already been covered in-depth on PhoneNews.com. Per HTC’s press release: “The HTC Touch Diamond will be available in September and will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 […]
Apple WWDC: iPhone 3G, New Software, Mobile Me Announced
At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the company announced several new (albeit expected) developments. Updated with iPhone photo, TV ad…
Alltel Touch First to Receive EVDO Rev. A Upgrade
The first carrier to approve and deploy the long awaited EVDO Rev. A upgrade for the HTC Touch isn’t even available in many major markets, and requires EVDO data roaming in order for the device to receive the majority of its Rev A access. HTC has updated their support site for the Alltel Touch with […]
CTIA: HTC Announces Touch Dual with US 3G, Best Buy Exclusive
In a press release today during CTIA, HTC has announced that it will launch a version of the HTC Touch Dual slider to the US with full US W-CDMA support and Best Buy will be the initial exclusive retail partner, along with its Best Buy Mobile concept stores which will sell the device unlocked. The […]