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Sprint purchases iPCS, officially ending Nextel-era legal battles

Sprint purchases iPCS, officially ending Nextel-era legal battles

Imagine walking down the street, when suddenly, you see an old friend.  Don't get me wrong, it's nice to see people you know, but after 20 minutes of mind numbing conversation about how their life...
MetroPCS launches the Samsung Code

MetroPCS launches the Samsung Code

Billed as the carrier's first Windows Mobile handset, the Samsung Code is nothing to scoff at.  Offered at $299.99 sans contract, the Code (SCH-i220) offers 3G connectivity, a full QWERTY keyboard,...
Stuck in a meeting and can't check your phone? BlackBerry watch to the rescue

Stuck in a meeting and can't check your phone? BlackBerry watch to the rescue

Despite the watch phone craze that's sweeping through the technical circles, I've always had a hard time rationalizing the purchase of one.  I rely on my device for e-mailing, text messaging, and...
BlackBerry Storm and Storm II to be identical in regards to software?

BlackBerry Storm and Storm II to be identical in regards to software?

Though the official announcement hasn't been made yet, it's a given that Verizon is launching the Storm 2.  We've seen countless reviews across the internet, complete with Verizon branding, and...
As expected, Sidekick class-action lawsuits began to materialize

As expected, Sidekick class-action lawsuits began to materialize

With any data outage (or technology problem, for that matter) that was as severe as the Sidekick/T-Mobile/Microsoft snafu was, I knew it would only be a matter of time before the class-action...
BlackBerry Bold 9700 lands on T-Mobile Germany website, launching in November

BlackBerry Bold 9700 lands on T-Mobile Germany website, launching in November

Billed as a BlackBerry Bold in a Curve-like body (quite similar to the comments about the BlackBerry Tour), it's no secret that T-Mobile USA plans to launch the US version of the 9700 in November (...
Peek offers free Pronto device to Sidekick owners

Peek offers free Pronto device to Sidekick owners

Marketing 101 is clearly at work here.  When a company (or a brand within the company, in the case of the Sidekick snafu) experiences a near-complete technology failure, people are going to be mad...
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Samsung's "Blue Earth" device launches in Sweden

Samsung formally announced the availability of the Blue Earth today, a touchscreen phone designed with the environment in mind.  What we like about the device is despite its "eco-friendly" moniker (...
No-contract StraightTalk wireless service gains traction at Walmart

No-contract StraightTalk wireless service gains traction at Walmart

With the US economy still on the rebound, prepaid has experienced a surge in customer additions.  Postpaid wireless carriers realize it, and they're doing their best to catch on and/or purchase...
BlackBerry Storm 2 to hit retail shelves on October 21st?

BlackBerry Storm 2 to hit retail shelves on October 21st?

Until now, the rumors surrounding the BlackBerry Storm 2 have varied depending on the outlet, but a leaked internal screenshot clearly shows October 21st as the official launch date.  Dummy phones...
Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam shows off BlackBerry Storm 2

Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam shows off BlackBerry Storm 2

What better way to test the reception of a new device than to take it to a busy university?  After spending the last few weeks playing with the new BlackBerry Storm 2 (and probably longer than that...
BlackBerry Storm 2 to be part of the current Verizon BOGO deal?

BlackBerry Storm 2 to be part of the current Verizon BOGO deal?

Few can argue that the original BlackBerry Storm launch was a success.  Shortly after the phone landed on retail shelves, a software update (4.7.0.75) was issued to quell the frustrations with...
Tidbit Tuesday: BlackBerry Bold in white; Sidekick woes continue

Tidbit Tuesday: BlackBerry Bold in white; Sidekick woes continue

Since we can’t actively cover every news article that breaks (as much as we would love to), PhoneDog compiles various news announcements and press releases that have been published throughout the...
BlackBerry Tour spotted on US Cellular's website, coming soon

BlackBerry Tour spotted on US Cellular's website, coming soon

It's a touch long in the tooth to Verizon and Sprint customers (particularly with the Bold 9700 launching in the coming weeks), but US Cellular customers have a new BlackBerry to be excited about. ...
BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 coming October 7th?

BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 coming October 7th?

BlackBerry users, I'm sure most of you have either heard about or used BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.  Taking a system considered antiquated by some, it brings RIM's PIN messaging client back into today'...
Sidekick foolishness: Danger's servers leave users in the dark

Sidekick foolishness: Danger's servers leave users in the dark

While iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Mobile users have been able to browse the internet with ease this weekend, Sidekick users haven't been so fortunate.  Due to a server failure at Danger...
The awesomest Adobe Flash ever ? for everyone but iPhone

The awesomest Adobe Flash ever ? for everyone but iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user, you may want to look away. Seriously, it’s kind of painful. Everyone else, gather close. I have some good news for you: Adobe Flash — not a knock-off or second-tier version...
GeeksPhone One: Seriously, an Android phone called GeeksPhone One!

GeeksPhone One: Seriously, an Android phone called GeeksPhone One!

How amazingly awesome is it that there's an actual product (we think) called GeeksPhone One?  That's awesome! Makes me think of other products that should exist, like "JerkCar XXL" and "SpazBrew...
RIM to launch BlackBerry Bold in white?

RIM to launch BlackBerry Bold in white?

According to a screenshot provided by a tipster, AT&T may be picking up a white version of the BlackBerry Bold at some point in the near future.  Given RIM's historical tradition of adding new...
Verizon Wireless announces Motorola Barrage, Nokia Shade, and Razzle

Verizon Wireless announces Motorola Barrage, Nokia Shade, and Razzle

In addition to the HTC Imagio announcement, which Noah covered early this morning, Verizon also announced three other devices: the Motorola Barrage, Nokia Shade, and the PCD Razzle (marketed as the "...

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