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BlackBerry 9700 reportedly heading to AT&T and T-Mobile

BlackBerry 9700 reportedly heading to AT&T and T-Mobile

The funny thing about the BlackBerry game is watching new devices flip between GSM and CDMA; it seems as if the GSM side can't stand to let the CDMA side have the spotlight for more than a few months...
Dude it's a Deal: Nokia E75 for $250

Dude it's a Deal: Nokia E75 for $250

  Whatever bad things I sometimes (okay, often times lately) have to say about Symbian S60, it's still one of the world's most popular smartphone platforms. Maybe even the most popular - but who's...
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What's New, Pt 2: A whole bunch of upcoming phones and rumors

What's New, Pt 2: A whole bunch of upcoming phones and rumors

Happy August, everyone! I won't tell you exactly when, but I will tell you that I officially turned a year older earlier this month. I still feel like a Spring Chicken in a henhouse full of cell...
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Opera Mobile coming to Android (finally!)

Opera Mobile coming to Android (finally!)

When I reviewed Opera Mini 4.2 for Android, I was less than impressed - not because the browser didn't perform well or because I didn't like the interface. I enjoyed my time with Opera Mini. But I...
BlackBerry 8520 sold early; unboxing goodness included

BlackBerry 8520 sold early; unboxing goodness included

$48.88 on a two-year agreement isn't bad for the first BlackBerry with an optical trackpad, and with "always low prices," a Walmart location decided to jump the gun and sell a T-Mobile BlackBerry...
iPhone 3.0.1 is ready for the downloading

iPhone 3.0.1 is ready for the downloading

iPhone 3.0.1 is available now, and it's probably a good idea to grab yours right away. The update fixes a pretty scary vulnerability that lets hackers control the smartphones via SMS. The gist of the...
The ultimate 21st century nerd gift: My cell phone number

The ultimate 21st century nerd gift: My cell phone number

Contrary to what family and friends may tell you, I am a nice guy.  And more importantly, when it comes to birthday or anniversary gifts, I think outside of the box.  I'm that person who, probably to...
Pics of rumored Nokia N97 ?Mini? spotted

Pics of rumored Nokia N97 ?Mini? spotted

Nokia fans who believed in the mythological Mini N97 may have gotten their due: Images of the rumored phone have popped up in a side-by-side with the original. Take the full-fledged N97, put it in...
LG announces a new member of the Chocolate family: the BL40

LG announces a new member of the Chocolate family: the BL40

Though I would personally recommend the removal of the "Chocolate" moniker in favor of "Candybar" due to its striking resemblance to a Hershey's bar, I doubt LG would listen.  Despite the fact that...
Official word on Samsung Solstice (AT&T): Aug 2

Official word on Samsung Solstice (AT&T): Aug 2

According to an announcement today by Samsung and AT&T, the Samsung Solstice will be added to the carrier's lineup on August 2. The touchscreen phone ? which runs the TouchWiz user interface ? is...
BlackBerry News: 8530 coming to Verizon, 9700 specs reported

BlackBerry News: 8530 coming to Verizon, 9700 specs reported

With the 8520 landing on T-Mobile next month, I knew that it would only be a matter of time before a CDMA version was spotted - though the speed at which it happened surprised me.  The 8530 will...
Crabble: The five dollar stand that fits in your wallet

Crabble: The five dollar stand that fits in your wallet

  Seskimo's Crabble is a low-cost, cleverly simple phone accessory in a world of pricey cases, complicated speakerphones and unwieldy dongles. The Crabble concept is simple: a foldable stand that...
Top 5: Five non-smartphones that (almost) do it all

Top 5: Five non-smartphones that (almost) do it all

1. LG enV Touch - Verizon   The successor to the popular LG Voyager has so much going for it, it really blurs the line between "feature phone" and "smartphone." Featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack, a...
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iPhone 3.0: Some users getting IMs intended for others

iPhone 3.0: Some users getting IMs intended for others

Some iPhone 3.0 users were surprised recently when instant messages addressed to other people showed up on their handsets. Since push notifications were publicized as a major feature in the new...
BlackBerry Curve 8520 now official, coming to T-Mobile on August 5th

BlackBerry Curve 8520 now official, coming to T-Mobile on August 5th

We've seen leaked shots here and there, but it's always nice when products get the official "go ahead" (and cuts down on potentially false rumors, to boot).  In a press release this morning, T-Mobile...
8x8's Virtual Office VoIP services prove success

8x8's Virtual Office VoIP services prove success

After successfully creating the third largest residential real estate firm in the U.S., Keller Williams also proves how 8x8's VoIP services provide them with a successful phone system.  Find out more...
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BlackBerry Messenger issues surface; is 5.0 beta to blame?

BlackBerry Messenger issues surface; is 5.0 beta to blame?

When my BlackBerry Messenger started to act up yesterday, I thought it was just me.  And they were interesting issues, to say the least.  I would send a series of BlackBerry messages, only to have...
Verizon Wireless announces addition of 1.1 million customers in 2Q

Verizon Wireless announces addition of 1.1 million customers in 2Q

While full financial and operational results will be disclosed when Verizon Communications announces quarterly results on July 27th, things are looking good for Big Red, according to the company's...
Hanging at the Shack: T-Mobile to be sold at Radio Shack stores

Hanging at the Shack: T-Mobile to be sold at Radio Shack stores

Effective today, T-Mobile has a new place to call home: Radio Shack.  Officially becoming the carrier's largest national retail partner with more than 4,000 locations, T-Mobile will offer several...
Palm Pre available via online, telesales

Palm Pre available via online, telesales

Whether you?re drooling over the Pre, or just mildly curious, you might be interested to know that the device is now available for telesales and online ordering via Sprint for $299. The rebate,...

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