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T-Mobile to offer new

T-Mobile to offer new "embedded SIM" for connected devices

Though it most likely won't be replacing the traditional SIM card in your phone, the carrier is launching a new "embedded SIM" system that will make it possible to build machine-to-machine (M2M)...
Vonage's plan of compliance accepted by the NYSE

Vonage's plan of compliance accepted by the NYSE

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of broadband telephone services, today announced that the New York...
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Guys go for world texting record, get dictionary-thick phone bill instead

Guys go for world texting record, get dictionary-thick phone bill instead

What's up with this trend of text-happy users and their huge, ridiculous bills? At least this time, the effort was made with a specific goal in mind. Going for a text messaging world record, two guys...
T-Mobile UK introduces a

T-Mobile UK introduces a "Pay Once" BlackBerry deal with the Pearl 8110

In what seems to be an interesting concept, T-Mobile UK has launched a "Pay Once" plan for the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 that allows the user to pay £180 ($262/€201) and receive unlimited e-mail and data...
Giveaway: Win One Year of Slacker Plus Radio

Giveaway: Win One Year of Slacker Plus Radio

Thanks to our friends at Slacker we've got a one-year subscription to Slacker Plus Radio to giveaway.  I figured we should use the chance to get you in touch with the newest, easiest way to keep up...
Hey Developers!: Build a location-based app, win $12,500

Hey Developers!: Build a location-based app, win $12,500

Just because the economy is down doesn't mean that there isn't cash kicking around in the name of innovation.  Xtify and Intuit are offering "up to $12,500" to developers in a location-based service...
Alltel Wireless announces the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

Alltel Wireless announces the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

Love it or hate it, the first BlackBerry flip phone is on its way to Alltel Wireless.  Though it's certainly not a Bold in regards to features and specifications, the carrier's first-time BlackBerry...

"Earth Day has to be every day:" An interview with Nokia's David Conrad

"Earth Day has to be every day."  Very rarely am I stopped in my tracks while interviewing someone, but the truth of the statement speaks for itself.  In lieu of Earth Day, I had the opportunity to...
Sidekick LX, up close and personal

Sidekick LX, up close and personal

When it comes to the April 21st T-mobile media event in New York City, there were three truths that can be told: 1) It had nothing to do with Android/G2. (If you had bets on this, it's time to cough...
In an attempt to seek one last breath, the Palm Centro launches in new colors for $199

In an attempt to seek one last breath, the Palm Centro launches in new colors for $199

Just because the Palm Pre and its WebOS platform are on the way, it doesn't mean that the antiquated PalmOS can't get in one last appearance - and hey, we can't complain, as it was the Centro that (...
iPhone Accessory: Griffin AirCurve acoustic speaker

iPhone Accessory: Griffin AirCurve acoustic speaker

Earth Day's upon us, y?all, so in honor of the green occasion, Griffin AirCurve's getting a little play today. The cube-shaped base is not just a holding base for the iPhone, but acts as an acoustic...
Sidekick unboxing fail!

Sidekick unboxing fail!

When done well, unboxing videos can be fun and really informative about what a user can expect to see when a new phone lands at the front door. But when a vid misses the mark ? man, it's tough to...
Hulu for iPhone is coming

Hulu for iPhone is coming

I have a serious love/hate relationship with Hulu. I fell in love with this online video service because of its great selection of TV shows (including stuff from Fox, NBC, and Comedy Central, among...
People-Centric or StalkerWare? : New generation of cell phones favors conversations over call logs

People-Centric or StalkerWare? : New generation of cell phones favors conversations over call logs

For weeks I harassed my Nokia PR rep about getting me an XpressMusic 5800 loaner to review.  The poor woman kept telling me that she didn't have any loaners yet, and that I was on the list to get one...
AT&T offering refurbished 16GB iPhone 3G for $149

AT&T offering refurbished 16GB iPhone 3G for $149

In their attempt to prepare for what is likely a new iPhone this summer, AT&T is offering refurbished 16GB Apple iPhone 3G's in black and white for $149.00 online.  Of course, a two-year...
Kyocera concept phone folds like a wallet

Kyocera concept phone folds like a wallet

This concept device will never see the light of day, but if it hints at where mobile phones could go someday ? well, then, the future looks ... bendy. A tri-fold OLED phone with amorphous buttons...
Small phones are big with regional carriers

Small phones are big with regional carriers

Ain't it cute? The wee Motorola QA30 Hint made its little way from regional carrier Alltel to two others: MetroPCS and Cricket.The portrait-sliding Hint ? which measures just 3.23 by 2.43 inches (...
RIM co-CEO in regards to BlackBerry Storm:

RIM co-CEO in regards to BlackBerry Storm: "no one gets it perfect out the door"

As if one Research In Motion co-CEO saying that the software flaws in the BlackBerry Storm are the "new reality" isn't enough, their second chief is now admitting that "no one gets it perfect out the...
Weekly News In Review: No iPhone on Verizon until LTE rollout, Motorola Evoke QA4 coming to Alltel

Weekly News In Review: No iPhone on Verizon until LTE rollout, Motorola Evoke QA4 coming to Alltel

Since we can't actively cover every news article that breaks (as much as we would love to), PhoneDog compiles various announcements and press releases that have been published throughout the week and...
Mother's Day promotion: 3 Samsung phones from AT&T

Mother's Day promotion: 3 Samsung phones from AT&T

Mother's Day is coming on May 10, and in its honor, AT&T has a new promotion for three Samsung messaging phones with $50 rebate offers. Samsung Propel, $99.99 (not including rebate): Features a...
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