Helio, like so many other MVNO’s, has been hemoraging red-ink like it’s nobody’s business. Cash infusion after cash infusion, the company has failed to bring their bottom-line back into the green. Whether or not the financial aspect has influenced their decision to sell off the “Buddy Beacon” trademark is unclear, but it seems that Helio…
Video: Helio Mysto unboxing
Vince from Slashphone got his hands on a Helio Mysto, check it out:
Helio launches new Samsung GPS-slider for Koreans – Helio Mysto is live
Helio isn’t exactly known for launching new handsets at the almost-dizzying pace that other big-dog carriers like to do, but they’ve just bumped up their lineup with the Helio Mysto. We spotted the Mysto a couple months ago at the FCC, and it seems Helio’s seen fit to launch the sleek-and-slim Samsung slider just in…
Full YouTube comes to Helio Ocean
It seems YouTube is on everyone’s mind recently. Even gabber-extraordinaire Oprah had YouTube’s founding team featured on her show. So, it’s not surprising (well, it is a little surprising) to hear that Helio has rolled out full YouTube functionality for their flagship (and old) Helio Ocean handset. Unlike other limited YouTube applications, Helio’s YouTube offerings…
Helio brings business-class power to the Helio Ocean
The Helio Ocean has traditionally been marketed towards the younger, hipper set, but it looks like Helio is turning up the enterprise appeal on the Helio Ocean. In an effort to make the Helio Ocean an enterprise-class handset, Helio has made available a couple new software packages that should help mobilize office duties. The new…
No-name firm files suit against Apple and other handset makers for patent infringement
In our land of the lawsuit-friendly legal system, it’s no surprise that we’re hearing of another no-name company coming out of the woodwork with a patent-infringement case. The latest patent-infringement suit comes from Delware-based AutoText Technologies. A 32-page complaint was filed against 23 companies that AutoText Technologies claims infringed on a 1994 patent for a…
Helio offering refreshed Ocean for $99!
I’m not sure whether this is a “deal” or not, but if you’ve been looking into buying the Ocean and just couldn’t afford it – now may be your chance. Naturally, the device has been pre-owned, though according to Helio it is “as good as new” with only difference in you saving some cash. You…
SK Telecom swings control their way, takes management control of Helio
It looks like that little wireless venture between Earthlink and SK Telecom has finally hit a crossroads. Helio has been thus far managed on two fronts – with investors Earthlink and SK Telecom getting equal say in Helio’s future. Well, it seems that Dusan’s mention of Earthlink taking a lesser role in Helio was pretty…
Helio users experiencing SMS/MMS outage when sending message to T-mobile USA customers
If you happen to use Helio’s service and have friends on T-Mobile, you’ve probably noticed problems when trying to send them SMS or MMS. According to our source who’s on Helio, there’s no problems when receiving messages. However, when he tries to send them, the message is either delayed for hours (sometimes even days) or…
Helio kills the Drift – to be followed by Helio Mysto?
It’s not like Helio’s got a huge lineup of mobile phones in the first place, and now they’ve gone and killed one of their more promising devices – the Helio Drift. The GPS-packing Samsung slider is no more, it’s apparently been pulled from the website. But Helio fans need not despair. Word on the street…