News August 2009

The I Band is the king of cell phone cases, it is as strong and practical as it is portable and comfortable. It’s panted design is made from a material called d3o,...

To this day when I take a gander at BlackBerry Storm images, they still spew connotations of mobile flagship and supreme capability. BlackBerry’s first touch screen handset has been out for some...

Ooo, an article about the already released HTC Touch Pro2 that is being sold at demeaning prices on contract. This must mean it’s time for a price abatement. Actually, it’s slightly the...

The Pre’s extravagant keyboard has everything that a touch screen phone should have. To make this this new feat happen WebOS internal has been working hard to make the few minor kinks...

Piper Jaffray released information today suggesting that AT&T may lose its exclusivity deal with Apple on the iPhone. Current estimates show that the earliest the phone service provider may lose it exclusivity...

News Update about the iPhone issues in France. As you read from one of last friday's posts, we reported the news that there have been some allegations from some french users where,...

So it seems as if every country is getting their iPhone deal these days, and it’s no longer breaking cell phone news. It took awhile, but it was finally made official today,...

On September 14, Samsung will launch it's European based Application Store.  This marketplace for Smartphones will carry approxiamately 300 applications at inception and is predicted to grow to over 2000 apps by...

Motorola W766 Entice is gaining speed for its entrance to the cell phone world soon. Although its predecessor, Motorola W755 was lunched only fifteen mouths ago, the need for a better version...

Samsung’s oddball B3310 is truly odd with a new design featuring a unique numeric column of keys on the face of the phone. Although Samsung have produced many other shapes and forms...

Breaking news off of the Apple iPhone news desk today. After long talks with Spotify, a music subscription site, Apple has announced that they will allow Spotify to offer an app on...

'Breaking' News in France today about Apple iPhones. American press agents in the European country are stating that a few more cases of exploding iPhones have been report to french officials. The...

Last week eight men were indicted of parting AT&T and T-Mobile with 22 million worth of free handsets.  Two of the eight men formally worked in cell phone shops in Brooklyn N.Y....

China Unicom released important news about there new plans in their Asian market today. They have struck a deal, which will last three years with apple, to purchase iphone smart phones at...

Yesterday the FCC met and formally decided to launch an investigation into the wireless industry focusing on business practices, and the relationship between handset makers and service providers.  Obamba appointed FCC Chairman...

Samsung Rogue’s basice release date and pricing have already been unveiled, but what about the phone’s capabilities? Seeing the Rogue has been a widespread topic of discussion, we figured we’d provide our...

Not many images of the Samsung's Sprint-bound Instinct HD have been seen; one blurry and one kind of official looking one by best buy but not until recently Phone arena has gotten...

In terms of appearance, the history of Bluetooth appliances is commensurate to a circus. Many wacky, comical and repulsive Bluetooth designs have been distributed  to the public and, unexpectedly sold. An activist...

I’ve spent many nights contemplating what I would do if I did in fact have robot arms and maybe a sweet watch phone to go with them. Hopefully the LG GD910 is...

Breaking cell phone news! Canada gets the Palm Pre-okay, not breaking at all actually. Canada, I know you’re always running behind on your handset game but it’s nice to see that you’re...

We’ve known about this one for some time, but it wasn’t too much of a secret-- at all. Today Nokia made it official by announcing its flagship N900 handset. Though like any...

You’ve probably heard all about this by now, and I know what you’re thinking; you’ve heard all about the PS3 Slim. If you were interested in one, you would have purchased it...

The Sony Walkman still does exist, even through the constant hype of the new Zune HD and an iPod touch refresh on the horizon. Sony still wishes to push on by launching...

We’ve been waiting sometime for Motorola to make it’s long and overdue jump to Android. It looks like it’s finally that time. Motorola will be holding an event in San Francisco early...

So it seems that someone has gotten a lucky shot off at what seems to be the Sony Ericsson Xperia 2. Even better for the mobile world, rumors have it that the...

Yesterday Microsoft released OneApp, a Java application of made up of cloud services enabling a cell phone to access web services like Windows Live Messenger, Twitter and Facebook without dipping into the...

What a sleek, Nokia touchscreen that seems to be abreast of the many other modern mobile developments. The debate is, should the picture be exempted from veracity, or be noted as a...

Although the device pictured above seems to bring the future back, it's actually quite the contrary. Back in 2004, a similarly discreet Nokia cell phone attempted to surface into mobile popularity, but...

Sorry folks, it looks like this futuristic but over the top gadget might turn out to be a UK only release. According to the good fellows at Orange the Video Chatting and...

Torch Mobile announced that it has been acquired by Research In Motion (RIM).  Torch Mobile is known for its Webkit based broswer Iris which we are sure to see on upcomming Blackberrys. ...

Everything in the near future seems to be pointing to 'Wireless' and who doesn't like that.  Wires are a pain.  When the Palm Pre came out the Induction charger was destined to...

USA Today has been up to some Google/Android bashing and Andy Rubin (Google's Vice President of Mobile Platforms) is not going to stand for it.  Rubin responded to previous comments made in...

Nokia entered the laptop market today with the introduction of their Booklet 3G mini laptop.  The Booklet 3G is a compact laptop with an extended battery, 3G HSPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, 1-'...

We reported yesterday that the FCC had some 'Questions' for AT&T, Apple and Google concerning the recent rejection of Google's Voice an application for the iPhone.  The main focus of the query...

Verizon Wireless announced today that it has finally updated the specifications as well as devices and equipment to evolve its wireless network to the sought after 4G network. Now all we are...

If you're an Alltel cusomter you can pick up the BlackBerry Tour today for just $200 after rebate with a new contract. From Alltel.

The Federal Communications Commission has voiced plans to to examine a range of buisness practices within the wireless industry.  Some of the issues they plan to review are the state of competition...

So after long-winded rumors of the FCC taking a look into many different issues cellular market, a formal declaration has been made. Today the Federal Communications Commission has announced plans to examine...

Color is an overlooked trait of cell phones that can really be the deciding factor for the buyer. The more colors a company lays on the table results in an increased likelihood...

Yesterday google labs released 'Listen', an application for handsets with the Andoid OS.  This applicatio will let users quickly find podcasts and searchable web audio.  Androids will alo be able to stream...

Continuing on schedule, AT&T plans on upgrading a series of networks throughout many major US cities. As of most recently AT&T has upgraded networks in San Francisco as well as Atlanta to...

If you were an early adopter to the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 you might feel a bit on the short end of the stick once you hear about the model's new $175...

Seems like someone at Yahoo! is in the thick of it today.  MocoNews is reporting that the search engine giant removed an Apple degrading post on Yahoo! Messenger blog that portrayed an...

Things can get a little messy and clustered when it comes to public relations and the department that it's dealt through. Whomever had their hands on what Dell is calling a 'concept...

At this point, Qwest has nothing more to do but count down its days remaining as a Wireless carrier. The countdown will end approximately October 31st, as its Sprint-based MVNO offering comes...

Hip hip hooray to the microscopic internal flash memory of the T-Mobile G1 which, due to its size, cannot store anymore OS updates after Cupcake (1.5). Well then, there you have it....

The LG BL40 Chocolate has been a headline of mobile anticipation after its cell phone news debut, through a plethora of posts, and now in a hands-on video of the delicious phone....

The bombastic approach that Nokia chose in hyping its BH-905 captured the minds of many interested in the best headset ever made”. The cans capable of Bluetooth, ten microphones, padded ear cups...

Texting while driving is such an understood wrongdoing that it’s especially unusual for it to not be legally banned. This leaves room for the public to educate those still courageous and whimsical...

Tuesday USAA added an update to an iPhone app that will allow customers to deposit thier checks wirelessly.  Just simply take a digital image of the both sides of the check and...

With the growing popularity of capacitive touch screens, the infeffectivity of the stylus has been a troublesome side effect to the electrical nature of this technology.  The capacitance touch screen works off...

Unheard information at RIM’s WES conference in May that is now being disclosed reveals the ultra cell phone accessory, a Bluetooth-enabled watch. In addition to just the fact of the new accessory,...

Not the most groundbreaking cell phone entrance or even grass crunching, but Pantech’s Escapade that is bound for Verizon is a unique phone for its carrier. The Escapade will take off on...

Recurring name changes have made this Samsung feel like an unwanted orphan, but it looks like a parent is coming to take him home for good. Sprint’s impending Samsung M850 Dash’s, previously...

As expected, Palm responded to the accusations of their invasive ways. Their explanation was quite obscure and didn’t directly give Palm users a secure understanding of why their personal information was up...

Verizon is wirelessly taking over the world, at least from a where-service-is-provided standpoint. Today Verizon announced ZTE’s AD3700 USB modem, a device that was accepted by FCC more than five months ago....

Well aren’t we some lucky campers today! We get the first REAL pictures of Dell’s Chinese market smartphone named Benzine. Certain information has revealed that the handset is launch ready”. Drum roll...

Oh Mr. Rogers, what happened to your neighbor-like affable ways? Continuous denial will only lead to a more disappointing exposure. Rogers states that all previous hints that point to a future 8GB...

Thanks to the PreThinking crew who thoroughly examines updates and changes to the Palm Pre we have speculation that Palm is designing their flagship handset with improved construction and care. What problems...

Oh, okay. How could such a simple, daily task have harmful effects to mental aptitude? According to Australia’s Monash University, predictive texters complete exams faster and with a greater amount of errors...

I can already hear the young teenage boy’s giddy giggle upon hearing this news. What is it!? What is it?! It seems as though Microsoft is prepping up to support Xbox Live...

Feeling violated? If you own a Pre, you may be susceptible to that. Just this morning developer Joey Hess openly tested a part of webOS code that sends information back to Palm...

After a concise chat that Chinese tech journal DigiTimes had with HTC CEO Peter Chou, information concerning HTC Magic sales and what HTC plans to do in the future was conversed. Regarding...

The superlative for most expensive cell phone bill has been handed out in cell phone news today. According to the OECD, those receiving the title include the US, Canada, and Spain. The...

Samsung isn’t beating around the bush with this new drive to be greener; they’re not stopping at the Reclaim and E1107. Now to join the parade is the Samsung Blue Earth, which...

By the looks of this phone’s fashionable design, words like Louis Vitton and Gucci may be appropriate to describe such a phone. Address it as Jalou. A limited edition designer-branded clamshell that...

But what about on contract? It’s $350. It’s a shame how T-mobile is so incognizant of its surroundings. Put this phone up to a $99 iPhone 3G and tell me which one...

The Samsung Reclaim was exciting cell phone news for Mother Nature, but now it seems that a new Sheriff is to arrive in town. Mr. Eco-friendy Samsung E1107 will have its backside...

Technology: CDMA Expected Carrier: Sprint Estimated Retail Price: $129.99 Estimated Price With Contact: $49.99 Release Date: 16/08/2009 The Samsung Reclaim, is an eco-friendly device created from bio plastics. These plastics were extracted...

As a person who could care less about their mobile equipment and just want to get the job done, I respect Page Plus’ unmatchable plan that offers Unlimited Talk n Text for...

If you’ve been on the hunt for an image of the new Motorola Morrison, this is the closest we can get you. An intriguing sketch of the phone that explicitly depicts the...

Well, Nokia’s colossal megapixel holder, the Nokia N86, is landing in the states on August 22nd. Sporting 8 megapixels, the N86 is a sleek looking slider that may pack a little more...

If you have a feeling you’ve seen this phone before, you’re probably not alone. Soon to be placed up for grabs on Telus in Canada, is the LG’s Masterpiece. The Masterpiece is...

The LG G910 has been attracting hype since its rumor debuts last year and why wouldn’t it seeing it’s a videophone integrated in a watch? Three years ago this product would only...

Now available at Sprint stores is a puissant Motorola product of indestructible degree the r765IS. The r765IS takes mobile limits to places where the Pre and iPhone couldn’t hope to be in...

I’m sure everyone’s heard of the term brick phone”. Back in the day when technology wasn’t so hot, the guts of phones couldn’t be downsized to what they are today. Most popular...

An important launch for T-Mobile yesterday brings the myTouch 3G. If you’ve been looking for a decent phone to spend a good amount of money on, this may be it. The phone’s...

A multitude of rumors have been spinning around the web about a new type of iPhone 3GS. It’s nothing to be too excited about, seeing it’s a new downgraded version. Rumors say...

Not too many people are excited about the BlackBerry Curve 8520 due to its lack of innovative features, but some people out there aren't all how technologically advanced their phones are. Some...

If there aren’t enough crazy environmentalists on this earth already or attempts at making a product more eco-friendly”, Sprint just joined the group with the introduction of the new green’ Samsung Reclaim....

Word from Eldar Murtazin tells us that the N97 Mini is a reality. The name will likely be used when the phone’s released as Mini too. Nokia used the name as an...

There’s not much more than a picture to inform you with, but word is that Sprint could possibly be picking up this IDEN-flavored Motorola ROKR on their network. Sorry Sprint, but this...

Another choice of wireless has been offered in New Zealand today. Introducing 2degrees, following mobile giants Vodafone and Telecom New Zealand. It seems to be instituted in New Zealand as a value...

Bell and Telus probably weren’t the giddiest after their August releases’ cover was blown. But, as long as the consumers are satisfied, then they should be. We’re definitely ecstatic to see these...

Previously, the sales of the Pre were at a precipice and it look like an optimal time for Canadians to launch the Pre on Bell. But the impending launch was doomed by...

12 megapixel cameraphone? LOLZ. How out of proportion is that? Well, it’s now close to becoming a reality thanks to Altek. The handset is called the T8680 and sports a screen that...

And yet another variation of an iPhone/iPod charging dock is available and ready to be discussed in cell phone news. You think, how stupid and not worth the money can this update...

We had probable cause to assume the ten markets listed above in Clearwire’s latest press release were enjoying the zesty flavors of 4G, and the official notion has now been announced. On...

So, are you a fan of Samsung’s Messenger? If you are, then you understand that its texting abilities are unmatched and that it deserves an upgrade of some sort. But what should...

Move out of the way, Amazon! Sony is readying two new eBook readers and may be hot on the Kindle series’ heels. The two Sony readers are not yet official, but J&R...

HTC has disseminated its mobile goodness throughout the globe and will continue that trend with Chinese subsidiary Dopod’s announcement of three new handsets for China. Fortunately, the Hero maintains WiFi through the...

Previous cell phone news makes it obvious that HTC has plans to take Android phones to a cheaper mobile category with its upcoming release of the Click. The snowball only just began,...

Whoever said cell phone news is for geeks only? Probably not many, but whoever did needs to check out these great deals posted that are extremely attractive to bargain hunters. You better...

Thanks to other cell phone news, a bunch of information with reliable sources dumped a bundle of clues on us saying Verizon Wireless has dropped the prices of nearly all their smartphones...

HTC’s been running its engine relentlessly lately to stay competitive in the overall race for cell phone dominance. Unfortunately, rumors are coming in that predict HTC’s inability to ship all of its...

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 has been posted on T-Mobile’s site, and it’s not August 5th. The catch is that the phone’s buy option is substituted by a coming soon” label. The product...

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the Omnia II on camera, but it is the first time we’ve seen it fresh out of its price tagged package. There’s not much of...