Apple and China Mobile have reportedly come to an agreement regarding a 4G iPhone. This could mean that the next generation iPhone might have 4G capabilities for other networks as well, such as Verizon’s LTE network or perhaps even Sprint’s WiMax. It’s far too early to tell or to speculate, of course, but China Mobile…
Review: Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T – Screen size matters
The Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T embodies the three directions that mobile phones seem to be headed – larger screen sizes, thinner bodies and more powerful processors. That’s right – the Infuse 4G manages to wrangle all three, and in a very usable package. Its 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display is rich and vivid, though…
Apple working on smaller SIM card to enable thinner devices?
I love thin and sleek devices as much as the next gadget fanatic, but when we hear that Apple is working on smaller SIM cards to enable thinner devices, we do wonder when it will stop. The iPhone 4 is already incredibly thin, and since employing micro-SIM cards, more internal space was saved by Apple.…
AT&T and T-Mobile customer satisfaction plunges after merger announcement
When AT&T announced its plan to acquire T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion, the resulting backlash was pretty much expected. Other carriers, like Sprint, became incredibly vocal in their opposition to the merger, insisting that the result would create a duopoly in the wireless market in the U.S. Customers were confused and upset, but…
Apple planning on NFC technology for its retail stores?
Apple will be using NFC technology in the future. Wait, no it won’t. Or will it? Is it going to be a technology available in the new iPhone 5? So many rumors have been flying regarding Apple and its NFC plans that it’s hard to pin down what makes the most sense. Yesterday we heard…
T-Mobile trade-in program helps you upgrade to 4G phones
T-Mobile wants its customers to jump on the 4G HSPA+ bandwagon, so it has started a new trade-in program – similar to ones done by other carriers and retail outlets – that gives current users more incentive to do so. The carrier is even accepting devices from other carriers, so if you’ve got an old…
Apple iPhone 4, App Store set Guinness World Records
The iPhone 4 and Apple’s iTunes App Store have just been awarded new records by Guinness World Records. Oddly enough, this information was revealed in the new Guinness World Records® 2011 Gamer’s Edition, and a bit surprisingly, some of the records that have been set might be putting other video game giants on alert. Here…
Verizon 4G LTE lighting up in new markets this week
As part of its plan to blanket the nation in 4G LTE coverage, Verizon has announced that several new cities in the U.S. will light up with its blazing fast data network this week. Cities include Pensacola, FL, Mobile, AL, Denver, CO, Montgomery, AL, Gainesville, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Philadelphia, PA and more. It’s interesting that…
Android 2.3 test build software for HTC Thunderbolt leaked
If there was any question whether the HTC Thunderbolt would be getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread, this latest bit of news should put that question to rest. A leaked copy of the software has hit the web, but for those wanting to download it, they should be warned that it’s a test build – that means…
iPhone 5 won’t have NFC according to Bernstein Research
The next generation iPhone, which may or may not be called the iPhone 4S (I’m thinking iPhone 5), is drawing near and rumors are getting more intense. Earlier today, we heard a rumor that says the new Apple smartphone’s screen will reach from edge-to-edge and will no longer have a bezel. Additionally, the camera flash…









