iPhone officialy introduced by Apple
iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, […]
Sharp & Disney reveal the Cinderella phone
Forget the Japanese kids. My wife would love one of these. Except for the Cinderella theme for the phone interface and the fact that this can work on Softbank’s Disney Mobility service, there’s nothing remotely Disney about this sleek and sexy clamshell, which any style-conscious teenager would love to carry around. Manufactured by Sharp, the DM002SH […]
Carriers hike non-EU roaming rates: study (Reuters)
Reuters - European wireless carriers have sharply raised prices for making and receiving calls outside the European Union to compensate for regulator-imposed lower tariffs within the EU, a market research firm said.
TracFone Applauds First Criminal Conviction of International Prepaid Mobile Phone Trafficker
TracFone Wireless, the largest U.S. provider of prepaid mobile phone services, is applauding the recent guilty plea by an international traffickers of prepaid mobile phones an important milestone in the industry’s battle against the bulk prepaid phone purchasing schemes. The bulk prepaid phone purchasing scheme is an activity where the phones’ proprietary software is altered, […]
Confirmed: Virgin Mobile, SK Telecom in Talks
It’s official: Virgin Mobile USA is indeed in talks with SK Telecom to explore “strategic opportunities.” Rumors about a possible deal between the two companies surfaced earlier this week and were confirmed by Virgin Mobile in a Wednesday statement. Virgin Mobile USA, a North American wireless service provider headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, sells prepaid and “pay as you go” mobile services […]
Samsung Slash Review - Cnet
Cnet reviews the Samsung Slash: “The Samsung Slash is the latest phone to join Virgin Mobile, and is the first-ever Samsung handset for the MVNO carrier. Though it’s still fairly basic, it does come with a VGA camera, Bluetooth, voice dialing, and a Web browser. However, it’s quite affordable at only $79.99 with no contract required. The good: […]
SanDisk announces 4GB microSDHC card
CTIA 2007 — SanDisk, in conjunction with Verizon Wireless, has announced a 4GB microSDHC card. microSDHC is the new High Capacity (HC) version of microSD, more information on that is available…
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Verizon Motorola W755 Now On Sale
The Verizon Motorola W755 is now on sale. The Verizon Motorola W755 is a brand new flip phone made available today. It actually has a decent set of features for the money. You can get it now for just $69.99 after rebates & 2 year agreement. The Verizon Motorola W755 features: a 1.3MP camera without flash, microUSB port, dual color […]
Blocking TXT Messages On Verizon Wireless
If you’re tired of getting unwanted TXT messages on your Verizon Wireless mobile phone, you’ll be happy to know that you don’t have to accept them. If you’d like to block certain TXT messages from being delivered to you, here’s what you’ll need to do: Customers can log into http://www.vtext.com or http://text.vzw.com using their mobile number and […]
No. 5: Qwest accentuates the positive
The communications provider — and partner of fellow Hall of Shamer Sprint Nextel — declines to talk about survey results but cites recent awards it has received for good service.
Boost Mobile opens its first three stores
Boost Mobile, a prepaid wireless phone company, today announced that it had opened its first three retail stores. Boost, a division of Sprint Nextel, aims at the youth market by offering not-contract service without activation fees in return for being paid in advance.Read on
Nextel presents Motorola i880
Motorola i880 was presented by Sprint Nextel on its iDEN Nextel network, the handset being an update to the Motorola i870 . Motorola i880 includes the following features:… [Continue reading Nextel presents Motorola i880] Original post by CELLAZ
How to avoid big bills when using your cell abroad
Q: I’m heading to Europe this summer, and I want to bring my cell phone, but international roaming looks expensive. How do I keep costs down? A: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Switch out your SIM card _ the little chip in the phone that carries your account information _ for a prepaid […]
TracFone Applauds First Criminal Conviction of International Prepaid Mobile Phone Trafficker
TracFone Wireless, the largest U.S. provider of prepaid mobile phone services, is applauding the recent guilty plea by an international traffickers of prepaid mobile phones an important milestone in the industry’s battle against the bulk prepaid phone purchasing schemes. The bulk prepaid phone purchasing scheme is an activity where the phones’ proprietary software is altered, […]
AT&T now offering low-end Pantech Breeze
Not all disposable phones are created equal. Sometimes, such things come in more believable, although still rock bottom prices. The Pantech Breeze is an example of such a thing, and it is now available from AT&T. While Pantech says that the Breeze is a “breakthrough in intuitive cell phone design,” I think I’d rather stick to […]
Review: Foneshow makes podcasts available by cell phone
BOSTON (AP) — A new service named Foneshow offers a quick and easy way to access the downloadable radio shows known as podcasts. Instead of synching your music player to a PC to get audio clips that interest you, Foneshow lets you listen to podcasts on demand from your cell phone….
iPhone officialy introduced by Apple
iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, […]
Sharp Reveals Progress in Consumer-use Fuel Cells
Sharp has developed a prototype direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that can output more power for its size than others developed…
Walt Disney Sharp DMS002SH ‘Cinderella’ Mobile Phone
Walt Disney has collaborated with Sharp to release the new DM002SH phone in June 7th, 2008. Dubbed as the Cinderella phone, it features a 2.6 inch internal display with a WQVGA resolution (400×240 pixel), a 0.5 inch external OLED display, 50MB of memory, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, microSD slot, and a 1Seg Tuner. The handset […]