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Wind Mobile offers Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 for $300

2 September, 2010, 11:12 am

We expected this one–Wind Mobile just launched the new Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 for $300. That the asking price because Wind Mobile does not have contracts, its kind of like another Metro PCS, other than contracts the company has not ETF’s. Wind Mobile is also offering a great half-off on data add on [...]

Motorola i897 Ferrari special edition

31 August, 2010, 4:56 pm

Ferrari fans you might want to take a second look at this! Back in May the Motorola i897 was spotted in the wild and now its become a reality. If you live here in the U.S. and expected to get your hands on it you’re out of luck. The phone has been released [...]

Crackle now accesible on Verizons network

31 August, 2010, 2:27 pm

If you own a Verizon phone your hand held is going to become a better mobile video device. The “Nations most reliable network” has announced that they will feature the V Cast Service on their network and the service has the capability of offering full-length movies from the website crackle.com.
Crackle has many movies to offer [...]

Google and Huawei joining Forces

31 August, 2010, 11:23 am

According to some sources, the Chinese brand Huawei which is that does infrastructure equipment and devices is planning to announce a high end Android 2.2 that was developed with Google. If this is true Huawei is pretty lucky especially since Google has only admitted to working on the HTC made Nexus One. It [...]

Metro PCS will launch LTE in september

27 August, 2010, 3:04 pm

So what exactly is LTE? LTE is the latest technology used for cellular devices otherwise known as 4G, which follows the 3G networks that are used throughout the world today. When it comes to 4G (LTE) in the U.S. not much is seen around. But now Metro-pcs has decided its next in the [...]

Unreleased Nokia C7-00

26 August, 2010, 5:44 pm

Sources out in the mobile world seem to have gotten their hands on the unreleased nokia C7-00. It is said that the phone is being called the Nokia N8 except in a different body and a lower price. The phone has a 8GB internal memory space, 256 MB of ram, wi-fi, bluetooth, pretty [...]

Adobe’s Mobile Flash Strategy

16 August, 2010, 2:34 pm

If you ask Apple about Adobe they would say that Adobe has been lazy in creating a full version of Flash for smartphones. But in reality Adobe has been focusing on Android and has been working with Google since 2008 to create a full working version of flash for smartphones. Even thought its [...]

Android 2.2 Froyo calender bug

16 August, 2010, 2:04 pm

For all of you Android users I know you’re itching to get the new updated Android 2.2 Froyo software update. Unfortunately it has been discovered that the update has a calender bug. It is suggested that anyone who has the new update be very cautious when entering precious information into the calender application [...]

PayPal To Be Used For Android Payments

16 August, 2010, 1:34 pm

As of now PayPal is in plans of adding its payment plan to Google’s Android software. This would make it easier for Android users to buy apps on the Android market with their PayPal accounts instead of using credit cards, making it so much more convenient for paypal users. Users of phones such [...]

DROID 2 antenna and battery life issues

16 August, 2010, 11:09 am

All DROID 2 owners might now be surprised to read this article. Most likely because they are also experiencing problem with their DROID 2. With only being out for less than a week people already have begun complaining about horrible Antenna reception and poor battery life. There were even reports last [...]

Vlingo free in Android Market

16 August, 2010, 10:41 am

The developers of a popular voice command app have decided that they will offer their Vlingo app for free in the android Market. Vlingo says that as of now they believe that their voice command app surpasses the quality of Google’s voice actions. Vlingo is now offering the app for free because it wants [...]

UberTwitter app available for blackberry phones

16 August, 2010, 10:15 am

For those of you that have blackberry’s and use twitter this is the news you should be reading! An app called Ubertwitter has been released with updates and made available for anyone with access to the blackberry app world. Some of the eye catching features are things like following and block relationships, user [...]

The next generation of Apple may include Liquidmetal technology

16 August, 2010, 9:46 am

It is believed by many that Apples next generation will include liquidmetal technology used for the development of a wireless antenna. Apple is also interested in using liquidmetal casing for the iphone, iPod, or the ipad. According to Dr. Atakan Peker said that liquid metal makes an excellent substrate for uses such as [...]

China and Brazil will now recieve the new Samsung Galaxy S

16 August, 2010, 9:23 am

Samsung has decided that it is now time that China and Brazil receive its popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. In China its expected to be sold from China Mobile and China Telecom. The chines will also be able to use TD-SCDMA radio that gives users the advantage of 3G speeds. In Brazil [...]

Manager Of Apple arrested after sharing company secrets

16 August, 2010, 9:03 am

This past Friday the global supply manager of Apple (Paul Shin Devine) was arrested for laundering money, and committing wire fraud and kickbacks. He is also accused of selling iphone and iPod touch secrets to Asian accessory makers and as of now has received over $1 million dollars from them. It is said [...]

Adobe Photoshop now available for Apple iphone/ipad!

13 August, 2010, 4:06 pm

Sorry android, looks like you’ve lost the exclusivity of the new Adobe Photoshop app which is now availabe on the Apple iphone and Apple iPad. The only diference is that androids app is called photoshop mobile and Apple’s is called photoshop express. Now that its available on the iPad it should be nice [...]

New spec leaks for the HTC Lexikon, and the HTC Bee

13 August, 2010, 3:35 pm

More rumors people! It is rumored that Specs have been leaked for the HTC Lexikon, and the HTC Bee. As of now what is know is that they are both going to be sporting the new 2.2 OS. Which of course everyone is itching to have in their android phone, but will have [...]

San Francisco will no longer allow ugly cell phone towers in the city

13 August, 2010, 2:55 pm

As of now San Francisco has the most iphone per person ratio in the United states.  Now the city has introduce a proposal that would give the city the right to deny cell phone companies from building ugly cell phone towers.  The city is afraid that when cell phones do put cell phone towers that it [...]

Verizons Smartphone upgrade details

13 August, 2010, 2:02 pm

For those of you that are part of Verizon’s network and have a contract that ends in 2010 this could possibly be great news for you. As of June 23rd through August 31st Verizon is allowing customers to upgrade their phones but only if your contract ends before December 31st 2010. To be [...]

tPhone, Apple Peel’s new rival

13 August, 2010, 1:17 pm

Do you own an iPod touch? Well now you can turn your iPod touch into a working phone. A device was created call the tPhone that allows you to install a hard plastic case over the iTouch and makes it into a phone. The case come with a slot for your sim card, [...]

Nazi themes found in Android Market

13 August, 2010, 12:47 pm

It was reveled yesterday by someone that when he went to the Android market and searched for the word “Jewish” many Nazi and Hitler themes came up on his screen.  Even though Nazi’s and Hitler has something do do with The holocaust why would Android apps come up for things like that when simply typing [...]

Verizon will not release Smartphones with LTE until 2011

13 August, 2010, 10:35 am

For those of you that were wondering whether or not Verizon will release Smartphones in 2011 the answer is no. They have also said that tablets wont be releasing either this year with LTE technology. As of now Verizon has stated that they are in the middle of an initial roll-out of 4G, [...]

HTC will be holding a press event September 15th

13 August, 2010, 10:07 am

HTC is currently organizing a press event that will happen on September 15th. It is said that the invitations that have been handed out and reads “Come see what HTC has dreamt up 15 September in London”. Rumor says that if its held in London that that definitely takes off the chance [...]

Creator of the EVO is leaving Sprint

13 August, 2010, 9:41 am

On August 16th Steve Packingham, how many might know is the creator of The HTC EVO and the Samsung Epic 4G is leaving. Although he is leaving it is clear that he arrived at spring knowing what he had to do, thus creating the first 4G phone (the EVO.) As now Steve [...]

TV subscriptions soon to be available on the iPad

13 August, 2010, 9:12 am

Every company seems to be fascinated with getting some app of theirs on the Apple iPad, now 7 out of the 10 major US cable operators are looking at ipad and android tablets as future bringers of an app that will allow you to watch tv in your home or on the go. [...]

Vodafone offering pre-pay iphone 4

13 August, 2010, 8:49 am

To actually enjoy this offer you must live in the United Kingdom, sorry America. Vodafone has announced to its public that they will now begin to allow customers to own an iphone 4 on a pre-pay plan and contract free! This new offer up to now can only be purchased online or over the [...]

Adam Android tablet releasing November 2010

12 August, 2010, 4:29 pm

Up until now Notion ink had not revealed when the Adam Android tablet would be released, but now the company’s pretty confident that they will be releasing the tablet sometime in November 2010. The Adam is said that it will cost less than Apples ipad and will come in four different options and prices.
It is [...]

Another Verizon iphone rumor!

12 August, 2010, 3:52 pm

We all heard that the rumor that apple was ordering millions of CDMA chips and that they were supposedly for Verizon’s iphone. Now the new rumor is that Verizon’s new iphone is going to include and internal antenna with a 1.2 GHz processor and a larger screen! Along with the rumor most speculate that [...]

Iphone navigation apps now 50% off

12 August, 2010, 3:19 pm

For the iphone users out there that are interesting in having a navigation system on their phone we have great news! NAVIGON has announced that it is now offering all their navigation apps at 50% off temporarily in honor of their one year App store anniversary. Be very aware that this chance wont last [...]

Sprint will release the Samsung Epic 4G on August 31

12 August, 2010, 2:51 pm

The very awaited Smart-phone Samsung Epic 4G will become available to all Sprint customers that begin to pre-order the phone starting tomorrow August 13th. For those that pre-order pick up will be on Tuesday August 31st and will have until 6pm on September 1st to pick the pre-ordered phone up. Currently the locations [...]

Now available in Android Market, Google Chrome to phone!

12 August, 2010, 2:15 pm

As we announced yesterday about Google’s mobile event we finally have news on what what Google reveled today to the public that Chrome to phone is officially available in the Android market. Bad news is that if you want this nifty app your going to need Android 2.2 to download it. As of [...]

Android devices have outsold the Apple iPhone globally

12 August, 2010, 1:44 pm

Researchers have concluded that Android devices have outsold Apple iphones Globally and in the US for the second quarter. Not that surprising since android has brought tons of new android phones in the market within the last year, and has had developed popular phones like the HTC EVO 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S. [...]

Blackberry Bold 9650 released for Alltel Wireless

12 August, 2010, 1:23 pm

It has been announced by Alltel Wireless that today is the release date for the new Blackberry Bold 9650. The phone is now available at all Alltell stores and online for a price of only $149.99 after a $100.00 mail in rebate and with activation of a service agreement. As far as smartphones [...]

Most anticipated Tablets for 2010-2011

11 August, 2010, 4:41 pm

This year with the release of the Apple Ipad it seems that everyone is going crazy over tablets. That is why 2010 has been named year of the tablet. No wonder because there still are 5 tablets rumored to be released for 2010-2011. (Remember they are just rumors) Hopefully they really do release!
Rim makers [...]

Samsung and LG Seek out help from academia

11 August, 2010, 4:10 pm

We have all realized that Samsung and LG have a slight problem when it comes to making and designing software for mobile phones. Pretty much these two Korean companies have absolutely no design skills whatsoever. What can be expected since the creators are forced to grow up interacting with robots all their life rather [...]

Samsung Epic 4G VS. HTC EVO 4G

11 August, 2010, 3:39 pm

If you’re a sprint user and is interested in a 4G phone or one with WiMax capabilities you only have two options. The two options being the Samsung Epic 4G or the HTC EVO 4G. Both of these phones seem to have immense popularity, but when put in front of both of them [...]

$35 tablet unveiled on Indian television

11 August, 2010, 3:05 pm

If you think you saw the price wrong, well you didn’t. Thats right India has unveiled of prototype of a tablet thats only going to cost $35 and is hoping to begin production on it in 2011 and hopefully at one going get the tablet to only cost $10. The product is aimed [...]

Google will be holding a mobile event August 12th

11 August, 2010, 1:49 pm

Invitations have been sent out and it seems that Google will be holding a mobile device tomorrow Thursday August 12th.  Many estimate that google will unveiling some new idea that the company has to offer involving android, but the invitations says that they will be “unveiling a couple cool new mobile features” With the speculations [...]

Adobe Flash for Androids

11 August, 2010, 1:17 pm

It was confirmed Adobe Flash will soon begin to be available on some android phones like the HTC incredible, HTC desire, Samsung Galaxy S, Motorola Milestone, Droid X and more to be later announced.  The new feature is planned to be added along with the new Android 2.2 operating system.  The actual  date of this [...]

Blackberry’s new slide up phone

11 August, 2010, 12:53 pm

After being rumored for years Blackberry has finally come out with the new Blackberry Torch 9800 a unique sliding phone. The phone will be available tomorrow August 12th exclusively for AT&T users.  It will feature the new Blackberry 6 operating system  and will be both a touch screen and includes a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard.  [...]

The Samsung Seek Out for Boost mobile

11 August, 2010, 10:36 am

Boost Mobile has launched its first touchscreen phone, the Samsung seek. This phone is a perfect compliment to the Unlimited text, web, email, IM, voice, and 411 calls that the company offers with no contract for just $50 dollars a month. Thus making this the perfect match for those heavy texters and those [...]

Release of webOS tablet due in 2011

10 August, 2010, 4:39 pm

These days tablets seem to be growing in popularity. Those out in the market including The iPad, motorola’s “rumored tablet”, and rims blackpad. But now it look like HP is trying to join in on the tablet sensation. HP has announced to its employees that the webOS can begin to be seen [...]

Florida Sues LCD makers for alleged conspiracy

10 August, 2010, 3:48 pm

Florida is suing the worlds biggest maker of liquid crystal display screens for fixing prices. The defendant created a conspiracy of preventing competition and to increase prices on Tft-Lcd panels therefore artificially inflating prices on certain LCD panels. The Tft-Lcd panels are the most common form of LCD screens that are used in [...]

Coming soon to T-Mobile Prepaid users, the Samsung T369

10 August, 2010, 2:02 pm

For those of you that use T-Mobile’s prepaid service, this is good news for you. T-Mobile has recently added on a new member to its prepaid family, the samsung T369. The phone seem perfect for those of you that do a lot of texting. Plus at a low price of only $79.99 it [...]

AT&T may beat Verizon for first place by 2011

10 August, 2010, 1:26 pm

Currently the largest carrier in the United States is verizon, but that may soon change according to a study that revealed that AT&T may be become first by next year. The study showed that due to AT&T’s exclusivity of the iphone and increasing growth rate would most likely be the factors that change their position [...]

Clear iSpot

10 August, 2010, 12:59 pm

With the growing popularity of 3G and 4G networks Clear has come up with a mobile hotspot designed only for them. The deal seems to be economic compared to other carriers of the mobile hotspots, this one only costing $25.00 a month with no contract required. Although the contemporary design is made of clear [...]

Sprint planning to buy wirefree spectrum

10 August, 2010, 12:31 pm

Sprint has recently announced that it is planning to buy 10 MHz of wireless spectrum across 16 markets which in turn will add up to a total of $105 million dollars, which will stretch over the next 10 years.   This happening after sprint freed up 35MHz of spectrum for future use. Although the difference seems [...]

Black Berry Bold 9650 Coming soon to US Cellular

10 August, 2010, 10:56 am

Customers of US cellular can now expect the new Blackberry Bold 9650 to be available to them starting August 18th after the news came up on US Cellulars Facebook page. Up to this date pricing of the the new item is still unknown but finally the customers of us cellular can enjoy the [...]

Nokia N8 can now be preordered in Italy and Germany.

10 August, 2010, 10:20 am

Time seems to be approaching for the release of the Nokia N8. But it has been discovered that that the Nokia Italy and Germany sites are already allowing customers to preorder the new Nokia N8, the only bad side of this is that the websites are not saying when exactly the phone will be available. [...]

Lawsuit against T-Mobile for misleading clients

10 August, 2010, 9:52 am

In California a lawsuit was filed against T-Mobile due to customers being mislead on unlimited data plans. A customer claims he signed a contract with T-Mobile and bought two smart phones and was told that he was signing up for the “unlimited plans” which included “unlimited” data. But turns out that truly the unlimited [...]

Latest Phone Reviews

Latest Phone Reviews by Fred Salva

PCD TXTM8

PCD TXTM8
September 2nd, 2009

PCD Escapade WP8990

PCD Escapade WP8990
August 26th, 2009

Samsung Gravity 2 T469

Samsung Gravity 2 T469
August 20th, 2009

Samsung T749 Highlight

Samsung T749 Highlight
August 17th, 2009

BlackBerry Curve 8520

BlackBerry Curve 8520
August 15th, 2009

Samsung Comeback T559

Samsung Comeback T559
August 10th, 2009

HTC myTouch 3G/Magic

HTC myTouch 3G/Magic
August 5th, 2009

Samsung Solstice SGH-A887

Samsung Solstice SGH-A887
August 5th, 2009

BlackBerry Tour 9630

BlackBerry Tour 9630
July 21st, 2009

HTC Ozone

HTC Ozone
July 18th, 2009

LG LX-290

LG LX-290
July 15th, 2009

Nokia Surge

Nokia Surge
July 14th, 2009

Apple iPhone 3Gs

Apple iPhone 3Gs
June 21st, 2009

Samsung S30

Samsung S30
May 2nd, 2009

Nextel i576

Nextel i576
November 9th, 2008

LG Shine CU 720

LG Shine CU 720
October 16th, 2008

Pantech C740

Pantech C740
October 15th, 2008

Kyocera Adreno S2400

Kyocera Adreno S2400
April 4th, 2008

LG enV2

LG enV2
March 31st, 2008