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Sprint announces BlackBerry Curve 8530

Sprint announces BlackBerry Curve 8530

Not to be left in the dark, shortly after the official Verizon Wireless announcement regarding the BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint came out with an announcement of its own.  Though no firm date or...
Baffling MyTouch ad on eBay. (Was the seller off his meds?)

Baffling MyTouch ad on eBay. (Was the seller off his meds?)

Take a look at this. What is wrong with this picture? (If it’s not hitting you, take another look. Do you see it?)     That phone better be encased in solid gold and rubies to justify that Buy Now...
November's bevvy of Big Red phones

November's bevvy of Big Red phones

Beyond the DROID and DROID Eris, Verizon’s LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Samsung Convoy have also become bona fide. The carrier announced official launch dates for these additions to...
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Samsung introduces Mythic and Flight for AT&T

Samsung introduces Mythic and Flight for AT&T

The Samsung Mythic and Flight were announced by Samsung Mobile for AT&T this morning, just in time for the holiday shopping season.  The Samsung Mythic is AT&T Mobile-TV capable (though the...
RIM and Verizon Wireless announce the BlackBerry Curve 8530

RIM and Verizon Wireless announce the BlackBerry Curve 8530

Despite previous rumors marking the BlackBerry Curve 8530 as the "Curve2," it appears that Verizon opted to keep it as-is.  A welcome addition to the carrier's hoiday lineup, the 8530 was announced...
Party with Noah: Come hang out in San Francisco on Tuesday Nov 10

Party with Noah: Come hang out in San Francisco on Tuesday Nov 10

Hey, I know, let's hang out! Our friends at Buzz Worthy are throwing a party and have invited PhoneDog to be a Media Sponsor. We're in!   Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm...
AT&T makes 3 new service announcements for Sunday

AT&T makes 3 new service announcements for Sunday

Every time AT&T has made the news rounds recently, it seemed to be about something negative. It’s suing LCD manufacturers. It’s freaked about possibly losing the iPhone. It’s in denial over weak...
US Cellular launches BlackBerry Tour 9630

US Cellular launches BlackBerry Tour 9630

After appearing on the website, complete with specs and a stock picture, US Cellular has gotten all official and launched the BlackBerry Tour 9630.  With a 2.4-inch display, EVDO Rev. A, and a 3.2-...
BillShrink cost of ownership analysis: Pre, MyTouch beat out iPhone 3GS, Moto Droid

BillShrink cost of ownership analysis: Pre, MyTouch beat out iPhone 3GS, Moto Droid

More fodder for the cost-conscious: According to a recent cost comparison from BillShrink.com, the cost of owning a Palm Pre or MyTouch 3G is $1,250 less than AT&T’s iPhone or Verizon’s Moto...
AT&T files suit against Verizon

AT&T files suit against Verizon "3G" ad campaign

It was only a matter of time before AT&T got their feelings hurt and decided to sue Verizon for their "there's a map for that" comparison advertisements, seen all over television as of late due...
Confirmed: Verizon raising early termination fees for high-end devices

Confirmed: Verizon raising early termination fees for high-end devices

With highly subsidized offerings like Verizon's BlackBerry BOGO deal and Apple's iPhone (combined with a high eBay demand), the opportunity to activate a new line, sell the equipment, and pay the...
BlackBerry to get a new browser

BlackBerry to get a new browser

BlackBerry fans may love their texting and emailing on their handsets, but even many of them acknowledge that the onboard web browser could stand some improvement. If you’re one of them, the latest...
Adobe goes all passive aggresivey, re: iPhone

Adobe goes all passive aggresivey, re: iPhone

iPhone fans (myself included) have been waiting for years for some glimmer of hope in the Flash-on-iPhone situation. We know that Adobe was gung ho about bringing it aboard, but Apple’s non response...
Sprint details their smartphone path for 2010

Sprint details their smartphone path for 2010

While some of it has been reported via leaks and the like over the past few months, Sprint's David Owens sat down to discuss the carrier's upcoming strategy in regards to smartphone development.  It...
Which nationwide carrier do you think offers the best deal in regards to price plans?

Which nationwide carrier do you think offers the best deal in regards to price plans?

No matter how you look at it, the wireless competition is in full force in the United States.  Verizon Wireless offers Friends & Family, AT&T offers their A-List and Rollover, Sprint offers...
Sprint reports third quarter numbers, including a loss of $478 million

Sprint reports third quarter numbers, including a loss of $478 million

On the heels of Verizon and AT&T reporting third quarter numbers, the ball is passed to Sprint. Unfortunately, the quarter was a tough one for the nation's third largest wireless carrier,...
Pureness: Awesome like the driven snow

Pureness: Awesome like the driven snow

Maybe I'm just temporarily blinded by the halo-esque glow and utter non-touchscreen-smartphone-ness of it, but there's something I find really cool about the prototype Sony Ericsson Pureness I've...
LG Chocolate Touch coming to Verizon in the next few weeks?

LG Chocolate Touch coming to Verizon in the next few weeks?

If the BlackBerry Storm 2, Curve 2, Motorola Droid, or HTC Droid Eris don't tickle your fancy, perhaps the LG Chocolate Touch will.  According to rumors, the device is slated to land in Verizon...
For carrier-agnostics: Unlocked Sony Ericsson Aino for $600

For carrier-agnostics: Unlocked Sony Ericsson Aino for $600

If a 2-year commitment’s not how you roll, then you might be interested in the Sony Ericsson Aino, which launched today for $600. (The Ay-no? Ah-no? Uh, no? Forget it. I have no idea how to pronounce...
iPhone app: The official NASA app for space buffs

iPhone app: The official NASA app for space buffs

Hey, space fans: Bummed cause you missed the launch of the Ares I-X rocket today? Take heart — it doesn’t ever have to happen again, not with the NASA iPhone app. Not a simulation, game or third-...

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