AT&T’s 3G Microcell is now officially ready to put the smack down on wireless dead spots in AT&T’s 3G network. The 3G Microcell basically crams a miniature cellular tower into its cable modem-sized package, giving signal-seekers full strength reception for both voice and data services. If you live or work in a building that stops…
CPhone breaks cover in China, gives oPhone some Android competition
Android is capturing the hearts and minds of smartphone users around the world. Surprisingly, China’s Red Wall of Censorship hasn’t gotten in the way of Google’s Chinese aspirations. A new Android phone has broken cover at the PT & Network Comm China show, giving the Chinese masses yet another Android option to fawn over. China’s…
Apple looking into iPhone OS 3.1 battery drain reports
Apple’s latest iPhone OS 3.1 update was initially welcomed with open arms. The new iPhone OS promised genius mixes, phone number copy/paste, improved video editing, remote lock (via MobileMe) and better Exchange support. Alas, iPhone OS 3.1 proved to be a headache for Exchange users on older iPhone hardware (iPhone, iPhone 3G). And, there are…
iTwinge hard-keyboard makes your iPhone ugly
The iPhone’s on-screen keyboard is either crazy convenient or arduously awkward. iPhone owners that have mastered tap-typing at 40 words per minute probably have little to no complaints over having to type on a glass touchscreen. Those with less nimble fingers have likely adjusted to life with a virtual keyboard, but still curse the iPhone’s…
HTC issues HTC Touch Diamond2 hotfix for LED bug
Got an HTC Touch Diamond2 in your pocket? Well, first of all, you’re one lucky S.O.B. Second, you’ve probably noticed that the LED indicator light up towards the top of your Diamond2 sometimes fails to turn “green” when the battery is topped off. After paying handsomely for one of this year’s hottest Windows Mobile touchscreen…
FCC’s coming Net Neutrality rules could force operators’ hands
With all the bruhaha surrounding the FCC’s investigation into Apple’s alleged rejection of Google’s Google Voice iPhone app, it’s refreshing to hear that FCC Chief Julius Genachowski is planning to propose new rules that may prevent network operators from discriminating against certain data traffic. If passed, the new regulations would make it illegal to block…
T-Mobile myTouch3G – Unboxing the coolest retail package ever!
Apple might be king of the hill when it comes to designing minimalist retail packages that exude sexiness, but Apple’s iPhone box isn’t exactly useful. T-Mobile’s myTouch3G retail box, on the other hand, is pure genius. The myTouch3G (aka HTC Magic) is a great Android phone in its own right, but for this unboxing video…
Sprint to launch first 4G WiMAX Android smartphone in 2010?
Android smartphones are gaining traction. T-Mobile USA will soon launch the Motorola CLIQ and is already home to two distinct Android handsets – the T-Mobile G1 and T-Mobile myTouch3G. Sprint is expected to go live with the HTC Hero next month. Verizon is expected to welcome the Motorola Sholes to its network in October. And,…
Google: Apple lied about rejecting Google Voice from AppStore
The latest development in the FCC investigation into the Google Voice iPhone app rejection by Apple is a juicy one. Following on Apple’s denial that the Google Voice iPhone app was explicitly rejected, Google has gone ahead and posted their full comment on the situation. In their statement, they allege that Apple’s own VP of…
Nokia N86 NAM finally hits US shores
Nokia’s N86 cameraphone isn’t just your run-of-the-mill smartphone with an 8-megapixel camera. With a mechanical shutter, 8-megapixel image sensor, incredible low-light sensitivity and decent shot-to-shot times, the N86 enjoys its place at the head of the cameraphone table. And, it’s now available with full AT&T 3G support in the US! Nokia has finally given Americans…