By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 1:49 pm
When it comes to market share for smartphones and their use of the web everyone is looking to gain customers and usage so that their Operating Systems become more popular. A research company reported that the web share for both Android and RIM both gained market share while the iPhone OS lost some ground. More after the Jump!
By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 11:38 am
Happening in cell phone news today, Virgin Mobile USA released an official statement today concerning the Helio brand. In the statement Virgin announced that the Helio brand will be terminated, and will be done after May 25, 2010.
As a recap, Helio was purchased by Virgin Mobile USA in June 2008. They spent over $700 million on the deal, and was ready to shut the doors for good. But after the purchase, Virgin assumed that Helio’s postpaid services would serve as a great option for Virgin customers, and would give them other services than just prepaid. After a few months of trying to work in the new services, Virgin figured out that Helio’s postpaid services were not a good fit for their successful business model. More after the Jump!
By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 11:05 am
With how far the app market has come, and with every big OS having their own version of an app store, or application market, companies are trying to tap this market to try and create other revenue streams. This time its New York Daily News announcing a new mobile application for the likes of the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile. More after the JUMP!
By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 10:37 am
Thanks to an insider at TmoNews, an unofficial site that reports on T-Mobile dealings, we have a screenshot of the database, and prices of upcoming mobile devices. The two cell phones that are catching peoples eyes from this screenshot are the HTC HD2, and the Moto Cliq XT. Both of these phones have been hyped up by both the carrier and manufactures, and will have a good debut. More after the JUMP!
By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 10:15 am
Its seems that the battle over patents never ends in the world of phone manufactures. Every month there is a new patent infringement case being made, and one coming to an end. Everyone who is in the phone developing game seems to have been sued, or has sued someone. This new battle of 20 patents dealing with the iPhone is Apple and HTC. More after the Jump!
By Kim Zalewski - 2 March, 2010, 9:44 am
Nokia is making its way back into cell phone news with their announcement today of the new Symbian S60 3rd edition, C5 powered smartphone. Nokia hopes this phone will take social networking by storm, with all of its focus being on sharing information and making it easy for the user to access social outlets. More after the JUMP!
By Jon Dychko - 2 March, 2010, 9:22 am
With all the rage coming from newer, faster, more expensive smartphones keeping these things safe and away from harm is getting to be quit difficult. As the manufactures keep trying to up each other displays become larger and more fragile. However if you a customer of the 3rd largest Wireless Provider here in the States you could have just gotten some luck thrown your way. More after the JUMP!
By Jon Dychko - 1 March, 2010, 12:00 pm
Here is some good cell phone news to those of you running an Android phone with a outdated version of the operating system. The news was broke by a reporter at AndroidandMe, however all good things most of the time come with a catch. This catch deals with each handsets processor speed, and if they aren’t fast enough they will get the firmware from the update, but they might not have use of all the features such as the Nexus One does. These features include live wallpapers, ect. More after the JUMP!!!!
By Kim Zalewski - 1 March, 2010, 11:39 am
Over the weekend I’m sure you have heard about the devastating earthquake that was recorded in Chile. The earthquake came in a the scale at an 8.8, and caused many deaths and a whole lot of tragedy. It seems like earthquakes are happening more and more, or at least making head lines this year after the devastation that happened in Haiti. With what the people of Chile have endured, every one tries to take part and bring some relief to the people in need to try and help fast a swift recovery. During these times coming in contact with family members and friends becomes a difficult task indeed. Verizon Wireless is doing their part to try and make the communication between parties here and Chile as easy as possible. From February 26th until March 6th all U.S. to Chile long distance calls are free of charge. More after the JUMP!
By Jon Dychko - 1 March, 2010, 11:22 am
Last week news for Verizon came in the way of HTC unveiling a new device called the Incredible. Just like HTC’s before it and I’m sure for the ones in the near future deliver just like all HTC’s deliver a good product nothing out of the ordinary unique, but will deliver a good user experience. Well this week Verizon is in the cell phone news spot light again, but this could be more exciting since the FCC approved the CDMA version of Google’s super phone the Nexus One. More after the Jump!!!
By Mark Zalewski - 1 March, 2010, 10:59 am
Well it happens with a lot of other consumer goods, and relates to all sized and priced products. The range includes cars, blue-rays dvds, jewlery, and one of the biggest trade in products video games. Sprint is making its way into cell phone news by creating a trade in or buy back program for their customers, which offers instant credit for old out dated phones that a customer has in their possession. More after the Jump…
By Jon Dychko - 1 March, 2010, 10:36 am
Of course a month, week, day can’t go by without bloggers circulating rumors on Apple, and Apple products. We saw it done from the very first iPhone all the way up to their newest creation the iPad. Well with all the official news on the iPad released the rumor information hungry bloggers set out on a new hunt, which is the next generation iPhone. Way more after the Jump!!!!
By Jon Dychko - 1 March, 2010, 10:12 am
LG is really making some hype for themselves in cell phone news this week, and personally consumers should be excited. When LG pursues a venture they not only complete their task, its usually a home run ball hit out of the park. With the hype of them finally developing a Windows Phone Series 7 device, and with them continuing to put pressure on competitors with new devices like the Arena Max also known as the LU9400 Maxx, LG makes its presence known if everything they do. Users will receive great cell phone usage out of this device considering its 1GHz Snapdragon processor, equipped with a 3.5 inch WVGA touch screen. It really is unbelievable all the features packed into these phones now a days, and LG keeps pushing for more. Other notable features that will make the Arena Max pack a punch are the 3G user interface, 5 megapixel camera, and the option of mobile TV. CellPhoneTrek is in the process of negotiating with LG to bring you cell phone reviews on the newest products that hit the market. Please check back with us for all you news and reviews on the hottest phones in the industry!
By Jon Dychko - 1 March, 2010, 9:39 am
Over the weekend Palm made its way into the spot light with their globe wide update for Palm Pre owners besides the customers on the Verizon Network. However it didn’t take long for the telecom giant to get up to speed and offer the update to webOS 1.4 to the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus users. Verizon even though late to the party this time, delivers great and reliable service to their customers, and never leaves anyone hanging even the Palm users. The cell phone use should get a huge boost with this last update, and should deliver a new trick up every devices sleeve which is the new Flash 10. With Flash finally making its way on to mobile devices, and with Palms being one of the first to offer the software, the cell phone use should skyrocket and deliver a nice new feature for every palm user. Please tell us how this new update is treating you Pixi and Pre users out there, don’t be shy!
By Mark Zalewski - 1 March, 2010, 9:28 am
LG seems to be circulating some cell phone news this week with some rumors out of Engadget as an insider is reporting that the cell phone manufacture is preparing to create their first ever Windows Phone Series 7. To back up these rumors Microsoft has unveiled a pre-production phone using the new Windows Phone 7 that was debuted at the MWC earlier this year. I believe the cell phone use of this device will be outstanding as Microsoft needs to make major head wind and gain some serious market share as the mobile operating system industry becomes more competitive with the like of Android and Symbian phones. As you can see from the posted pictures there is nothing unique about the slide QWERTY keyboard and the average sized touch display. We are sure there is more to come out of this developing story and we here at CellPhoneTrek will bring it to you as it comes available. More after the jump…
