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Thoughts on the Samsung Captivate for at&t a Galaxy S phone

2010-07-18T03:54:01Z

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Motorola Backflip

2010-07-17T04:19:00Z

Maya over at CuteGeek.com reviewed the Motorola Backflip with MotoBlur. Motoblur is a variant of the Google Android OS. The Backflip is a pretty cool phone. Check out their review.

The Backflip with Motoblur is available from at&t. For more info ont he phone visit the Moto Backflip website.

Unboxing of the Samsung Captivate for at&t

2010-07-13T18:30:00Z

Check out the unboxing below, enjoy!

iPhone 4 Unveiled

2010-06-07T19:02:00Z

The iPhone 4 was unveiled today and we have a write up on the phone over at HardwareGeeks.com, check it out here.

The new iphone will be available starting the 24th of June, expect long long long lines at Apple and at&t stores nationwide.

Check out the new Pantech Pursuit

2010-06-03T12:34:00Z

Brand new phone from Pantech available on at&t. It’s a touch screen phone with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. It will be available June 6th for $49.99 with a two year contract.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G and Bolg 9650 announced

2010-04-26T17:28:00Z

Today Research in Motion (RIM) the makers of BlackBerry smartphones, announced the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G and the BlackBerry Bold 9650. Sprint also announced the Bold 9650 will be available for their network soon.

The Pearl is the smallest BlackBerry device available as it measures only 50mm wide and weighs in at only 3.3 ounces or 94 grams. The new Pearl supports UMTS/HSDPA in other words 3G networks. It has the same keyboard as the original Pearl and a 3.2 MP camera. Also built into the Pearl is wi-fi and GPS.

The Bold 9650 which will be available on Sprint for $199.99 with a two year service agreement and after a $100 mail in rebate is probably one of the most sophisticated BlackBerry devices available. It will support 3G networks in the US and around the world making it perfect for the international traveler. Like the Pearl it will feature a 3.2 MP camera, wi-fi, built and built in GPS.

For more information on both devices visit http://www.rim.com and to check on availability of the 9650 with Sprint visit http://www.sprint.com

Samsung goes Green with Samsung Restore

2010-04-20T20:19:00Z

Today Spring and Samsung unveiled their second green device together, the Samsung Restore. The Samsung Reclaim being the first. The Samsung Restore features a customizable user interface and offers users concerned about the environment an environmentally friendly design. This is the third eco friendly phone from Sprint.

The Samsung Restore will be available this summer in Sprint Stores and online or by calling 1-800-Sprint-1. The phone will cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate and a 2 year service agreement.

”Samsung Restore qualifies for the Sprint Eco-Logo and builds on Sprint’s commitment to leading the wireless industry in environmental responsibility,” said Kevin Packingham, Sprint senior vice president-Product Development. “We had great success with our first eco-friendly device, Samsung Reclaim, and have found that consumers want eco-friendly devices without sacrificing technology. Restore provides both and continues Sprint’s great environmental commitment and legacy.”

The Restore will feature a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out, 2.0 Mega Pixel camera and camcorder, MP3 player with microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB cards. The phone itself will come with a 2GB card. You will also beable to use Sprint Navigation and SprintTV on the Restore.

Earth-friendly design
Samsung Restore and its packaging are designed with environmentally responsible components:

o The outer casing contains 27 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and the handset as a whole is 84 percent recyclable.
o Restore meets strict RoHS standards and only has low levels of environmentally sensitive materials (PVC, BFRs, Phthalates, Beryllium).
o The device is powered by an Energy Star Version 2.0 qualified energy efficient charger (level V); with standby power loss less than 30mW.
o The packaging is 100 percent recyclable, featuring a cardboard box made from 70 percent post consumer materials and printed with soy ink.
o The paper manual has been replaced with an online user manual, which users can access once the device is available this summer.

For more information on Sprint programs which protect the environment, go to http://www.sprint.com/green, or follow @SprintGreenNews on Twitter.

Pantec Link for at&t

2010-04-17T12:00:00Z

Starting Sunday and for only $9.99 the Pantec Link will be available for at&t. The Link is the newest Quick Messaging Device for at&t wireless.

HP Glisten

2010-04-07T19:28:00Z

I have a passion for mobile devices especially smart phones, and when I first saw the HP Glisten I thought HP finally has got it, they have the best looking smart phone on the market.

But then I remember, pretty much all of the phones HP has released over the years have been amazing the only problem it’s hard to ever find them with a US carrier. That is until now with the HP Glisten as it is with at&t.

The HP Glisten is one of the fastest smart phones I have used, (Qualcomm 7200a Processor) and with its fully QWERTY keyboard and 2.5 inch touch screen one of the best. Although being that it uses Windows Mobile 6.5 you’re better off using the included stylus than your finger.

Texting is very easy on the glisten, the keys on the keyboard are not to big and aren’t too small they are perfect, and it is very easy to learn all the functions. The keyboard also has a dedicated GPS button which works exclusively with at&t navigator. No way to change it, if there is I can’t figure it out.

The GPS is not locked to at&t Navigator and you can pretty much use it with any GPS software for Windows Mobile, I used it with Live Maps and Navigon for Windows Mobile.

The built in camera is 3.1 mega pixels with a 5x zoom, it works great for a mobile phone, however for some reason when sending the picture to people via SMS the Windows Phone must be compressing the image and it looks horrible, however if you pull the image from the device by synching it with your PC the image looks great.

You can use the device with both Bluetooth and wired headsets that can be plugged into the 3.55 mm jack, or you can just put some headphones on and use it as an MP3 player which is what I did. You can insert microSD cards into the Glisten and I have tested up to 32GB and they worked.

The Phone itself is Fantastic, the OS is ok the Network is mediocre but none the less a great phone.

I love the HP Glisten and if you are looking for a Windows Mobile Phone that’s stylish and fun to use check out the Glisten. We award the HP Glisten our 5 Star Editors Choice Award!

For more information visit: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06a/215348-215348-64929-314903-3352590-4077163.html

Telenav coming to the iPhone in Canada (Rogers)

2010-04-05T18:14:00Z

Those of you with an iPhone in Canada can now take advantage of the best GPS Navigator for the iPhone. However instead of being called AT&T Navigator its called Rogers Navigator.

The GPS App offers the same 3D Color maps that made the AT&T Navigator famous. For more information check out the blog post from Telenav
http://blog.telenav.com/blog/2010/04/attention-canada-rogers-navigator-now-on-the-iphone/

T-Mobile is Lagging

2010-03-30T22:10:00Z

Yesterday, Sprint announced that Texas is the state with the most 4G penetration on their network. Today T-Mobile launches 3G in Waco Texas. T-Mobile is definitely trailing the pack and if it weren’t for their supurb customer service they would be non existent in my opinion.

Who has the biggest 4G Footprint with Sprint?

2010-03-29T19:09:00Z

Today Sprint announced that with the launch of 4G in Houston, Texas officially has their largets 4G footprint. Those lucky texans now have access to the fastest wireless network in the US and I personally can’t wait to have it in NY.

I have used the Sprint 4G network across the US and Texas has no idea how lucky they are. The speed available to you and the rate plans are just amazing. Imagine true unlimited wireless broadband for $59.99 a month and up to 10 Mbps download speeds is amazing!

“Today, we flipped the switch to make fast mobile broadband even faster for Houston,” said John Stevens, Southwest regional vice president, Sprint. “Customers will discover that 4G technology allows all kinds of new possibilities for Internet-on-the-go - streaming video, online gaming, videoconferencing. There is nothing else like the 4G experience from any other wireless carrier and now Texas is number one in 4G connectivity.”

In 2010, Sprint will launch many more markets, and is expected to cover up to 120 million people with Sprint 4G service, and will introduce several 4G devices, including a single-mode 4G data card and embedded laptops. View 4G coverage for all Sprint 4G markets at http://www.sprint.com/4G.

Drivesafe.ly

2010-03-22T00:26:00Z

Sufian from HardwareGeeks.com checked out the Pro Version of the Drivesafe.ly app for the android. The app is also available for BlackBerry and coming soon for Windows Phone and the iPhone. The app is designed to help you drive safely. Check out the video below.

For more information visit http://www.drivesafe.ly there is a free version!

Sprint gets Nexus One

2010-03-17T20:33:00Z

Today Sprint announced today that they will carry the Nexus One Google phone, however pricing for the phone has not been announced and the exact launch date is only said to be soon. Which could be weeks form now.

“Nexus One is a powerful device that belongs on a powerful network. This is another step in our continued partnership of innovation with Google,” said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president of product development. “Sprint customers already have the option of two amazing Android devices with Samsung Moment™ and HTC Hero™. It is a natural fit for us to add Nexus One to the list of choices available for Sprint customers who want the best value in wireless with the best in Android.”

Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform’s Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features including:
• Google Maps Navigation: offering turn-by-turn driving directions with voice output.
• Email: multiple Gmail accounts; universal inbox and Exchange support.
• Phone book: aggregate contacts from multiple sources, including Facebook®.
• Quick Contacts: easily switch between communication and social applications.
• Android Market: access to more than 30,000 applications.
Hardware features of Nexus One include:
• Display: 3.7” AMOLED 480x800 WVGA display
• Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
• Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
• Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
• Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
• Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
• Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
• Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
• Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
• Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
• Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive

In addition, Nexus One offers new functionality and software enhancements including:
• Enter text without typing.
• Use a voice-enabled keyboard for all text fields: speak a text message, instant message, tweet, Facebook update, or complete an email.
• Tell your phone what you want it to do.
• Search Google, call contacts, or get driving directions by just speaking into your phone.
• Take personalization to the next level.
• Dynamic, interactive, live wallpapers react to the touch of a finger.
• More widgets and five home screen panels allow for further device customization.
• Capture camera-quality pictures and video with your device.
• 5 megapixel camera includes LED flash, auto focus, zoom, white balance and color effects.
• View pictures and Picasa Web Albums in the new 3D Gallery.
• Record Hi-Res MPEG4 video, and then upload to YouTube with one click.
• Read your voicemail messages.
• Get transcribed voicemail with Google Voice integration, without changing your number.
For more information on Nexus One, please visit http://www.Google.com/phone. Follow Sprint on Twitter @sprint to keep up with news on Nexus One for Sprint’s 3G Mobile Broadband Network.

T-Mobule USA Announces Availabilitty of HTC HD2

2010-03-16T23:43:01Z

T-Mobile today announced the availability details and pricing for the HTC HD2. The phone will be available in retails stores next week on the 24th of March and will be available for $199 with a 2 year congract or for $449.99 for T-Mobile customers on an Even More Plus Plan.

The HTC HD2 was unveiled last month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The HD2 offers the largest touchscreen available on a smart phone in the US. You will be able to read millions of eBooks, watch movies and tv on its huge crystal clear screen.

Below is a video showing off the phone.