Cricket launches UM185C USB modem; Offers it for free for limited time
September 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Technology
Cricket has a new USB modem in its offering. It’s the UM185C, a tri-band USB modem with a swivel hinge. The device works on both Mac and PC computers and requires no CD for installation – all necessary drivers are on the memory of the modem.
Cricket unveils CAPTR, crappy camera phone
September 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Others Brands
Cricket CAPTR is a new device being offered by Cricket Communications, which is [the phone] for some reason touted as the low-cost camera phone. The problem is in the “camera phone” part, as this device has a basic VGA camera with zoom capability. In addition to crappy camera, the CAPTR also comes with Bluetooth support, voice activated dialing, and the ability to sing along such Cricket services as Mobile Web, Cricket Games and Applications, and Cricket MyHomeScreen. Size wise, it measures 3.54×1.81×0.74 inches. As for the pricing, Cricket is ASKNG $129.99 for CAPTR, which is kinda lot for what it offers…
Motorola working on a low-end WX series?
Motorola (NYSE: MOT) seems to be working on a new low-end series, marked “WX.” We’re talking about very basic stuff here which includes tiny screens, GSM/GPRS (maybe EDGE?) connectivity, VGA or no camera at all, optional Bluetooth, minimal or no internal storage, and so on. That said, these will most likely hit the emerging markets of the world where potential customers will be able to grab them for around $20. For the time being, we’ve heard that the WX395 model is as basic as you can get that includes nothing but GPRS data along with a mentioned small screen. As soon as we hear something new, we’ll write about it, or not – depending on the news cycle. Stay tuned, nonetheless.
Verizon’s Motorola Barrage V860 caught in the wild
September 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under TOP Ranking
We’ve seen this rugged baby in Verizon’s leaked roadmap and now we have an image to prove its coming. We’re talking about the PTT-enabled Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Barrage V860, which aside from the Military specs ruggedness, prides itself with a 2-megapixel camera, dedicated music control keys, 2.5mm headset jack, and a microSD memory card slot. Exact release date is unknown at this stage and the same goes for pricing. We’ll certainly get back to you as soon as Verizon (NYSE: VZ) or Motorola go all official about it…
Palm Ditches Windows Mobile
September 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Others Brands
Palm announced it will stop developing new handsets running Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system, in order to concentrate on its own WebOS. But the company is still reporting losses and low sales on its flagship device, the Palm Pre.
T-Mobile myTouch3G – Unboxing the coolest retail package ever!
Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) might be king of the hill when it comes to designing minimalist retail packages that exude sexiness, but Apple’s iPhone box isn’t exactly useful. T-Mobile (NYSE: DT)’s myTouch3G retail box, on the other hand, is pure genius. The myTouch3G (aka HTC Magic) is a great Android phone in its own right, but for this unboxing video we’re concentrating on the awesomeness of the box.
AT&T Tilt 2 Coming October 18th?
September 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Technology, Top Stories
Verizon might be getting a new Windows Mobile toy, but AT&T (NYSE: T) will have a little something to offer as well, although a little bit later: the Tilt2, better known as the HTC Touch Pro2 which has already found its way to Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. The target release date (October 18th.) is a little after the official Windows Mobile 6.5 launch, making the device just a bit more stale, but the new software and hopefully reasonable pricetag will offer enough of a pull to buyers. If you think you might be interested, be sure to check out our review.
Nokia N86 NAM finally hits US shores
September 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under TOP Ranking
Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s N86 cameraphone isn’t just your run-of-the-mill smartphone with an 8-megapixel camera. With a mechanical shutter, 8-megapixel image sensor, incredible low-light sensitivity and decent shot-to-shot times, the N86 enjoys its place at the head of the cameraphone table. And, it’s now available with full AT&T (NYSE: T) 3G support in the US! Nokia has finally given Americans a chance to own the latest and greatest cameraphone from Espoo, and it’s available online for $469 – Nokia flagship stores in Chicago and New York are asking $499 for the unlocked handset.
Nokia N86
September 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nokia, Top Stories
NOKIA’S new smartphone is like an old dog with new tricks.
On the outside the Nokia N86 looks and feels very familiar, but inside it holds new features its lookalikes could not hope to match.
In short, it’s another example of why one should not judge a phone by its staid cover.
Headlining the Nokia N86’s new features is an 8-megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle lens, LED flash and plenty of extras usually seen in dedicated digital snappers.
Motorola unveils first Google Android mobile phone
MOTOROLA has unveiled on the first of many mobile phones to be developed in partnership with Google.
The phone, which uses Google’s Android software, has a slide-out mini-keyboard and a five megapixel camera.
Known as the “Dext” worldwide – or “Cliq” in the US – it’s the first Motorola phone to run Google’s Android software, and could be the phone company’s last big hope to regain market share.