NTT DoCoMo says farewell to 2G network
Though the States seem dead last when it comes to mobile technology, we sure hope we keep up with what the rest of the world …
Month: January 2009
Latest Month: January 2009
Fujitsu launches its new “Services Built for Android”, brings Android to nearly everything
Fujitsu announced on Thursday that it is now offering a new program called “Service Built for Android”. Fujitsu is leveraging its experience in the development …
Motorola Inferno now called Torch, hardware trials begin next week
So it begins! If you’re a BGR reader, you already know that 2009 is going to be the year of the Moto for Verizon Wireless. …
Another blow for Clearwire, Nortel dumps mobile WiMAX
Earlier this month, Nokia quietly discontinued production of its N810 WiMAX Edition internet tablet and recalled unsold units from distribution partners. The move was a …
New Verizon rebate form reveals policy change, little else
We have to say, Verizon, we’ve seen more impressive rebate sheets from you. What happened to the spark? The flair? The discovery of sexy new …
Verizon Wireless to discontinue Test Drive program and lower New Every Two discount
An internal Verizon Wireless document details changes to both its Test Drive program and New Every Two (NE2) program. Effective February 15th, 2009, Verizon will …
Amazon releases holiday sales report, laughs all the way to the bank
What’s this, you say? News of a major retailer doing better than expected despite the tough economic times? We know, we know. It’s hard to …
Google inadvertently leaks info about GDrive
Thursday it was a reference to a new iPhone found embedded in an obscure file within the iPhone 2.2.1 firmware. On Friday, a recently modified …
TELUS Mobility doesn’t play nice with small businesses
If you’ve ever been to The Bay, Canadian Tire, Future Shop, Tim Hortons, Zellers or just about anywhere else that screams hoser, you’ve probably seen …
Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero hands on
Aw man, another one? We guess so! Hot off the Vertu Signature S Design we manhandled yesterday, we’ve moved on to bigger and better things. …
Pre team not just aiming for iPhone, jabs N95 as well
Plenty of time has passed since the Palm’s Pre announcement at CES earlier this month but we still don’t mind when new coverage pops up …
Dell preparing to release a smartphone affectionately called the MePhone?
Dell smartphone rumors surface again, this time courtesy of the Wall Street Journal. People “familiar with the matter” claim that Dell is poised to jump …
Helio Ocean 2 has been spotted and will be released February 12!
After one long year of waiting in agony, excitement, disappointment, despair and lastly hope, it looks like the Helio Ocean 2 has finally materialized and …
House defeats digital TV delay bill
The House of Representatives defeated the digital TV delay bill with a 258-168 vote that failed to secure the two thirds needed for passage. The …
T-Mobile releases Q4 subscriber stats from 2008
It’s no secret that 2008 wasn’t kind to most major corporations around the world. Unfortunately, as the year-end reports have been trickling in over the …
E71 appears on Nokia site in both red and black
While S60 fans here in the US anxiously await the arrival of AT&T’s E71x, provided they haven’t already bought and sold their E71 months ago, …
Spec sheet for 3G T-Mobile Sidekick in the wild?
We can’t 100% verify the legitimacy of this bit of intel, but everything looks believable enough to warrant just a wee bit of excitement. The …
i-mate lives, prepares to ‘break new ground’ at MWC
Apparently i-mate will be among the companies trying to make waves at next month’s Mobile World Congress and from the sound of things, we could …
Nokia announces three new classic handsets: the 6700, 6303 and 2700
Nokia announced on Thursday three new handsets all falling under its classic line. Expanding upon its mid-range mass market appeal, the Nokia 6700, 6303 and …
BlackBerry Storm teardown reveals $203 worth of parts
According to iSuppli, the cool cats that live to shed insight on the total dollar value of components in electronic devices, RIM’s BlackBerry Storm has …
New iPhone OS hints at new iPhone
No, it’s not exactly a mystery that the world can expect Apple to release the third iteration of its iPhone this Summer. A little hint …
Nokia silences the Curse of Silence
Whew. About a month ago, a German group by the name of Chaos Computer Club exposed a vulnerability in Nokia’s S60 handsets that allowed attackers …
AT&T Samsung Propel Pro in the concrete jungle
Hmm… so we’ve got an update to the Samsung Propel, have we? More or less, yes, this is as we’re told, the Samsung Propel Pro …
Palringo adds maps and location data to its iPhone app
Palringo first launched its instant messaging app for the iPhone back in July and for six months it has been one of the best options …
British Airways to allow cell phone data and SMS usage on London to JFK route
Dispelling rumors, old wives tales, and the ever reputable “word on the street” that cell phone usage can cause serious interference with aircraft instruments, British …
Sprint Treo Pro to support simultaneous voice and data?
What we have here, folks, is a classic case of a blessing in disguise. After a bit of a false start, Sprint seems to have …
Verizon Wireless reports fourth quarter 2008 earnings
Bucking the downward trend, Verizon Wireless announced strong Q4 2008 earnings yesterday amidst the downturn. Verizon Wireless saw a net increase of 1.4 million non-acquisition …
