Chances are good that you’re already pretty happy with the way you send text messages on your mobile phone. Whether you’re using an on-screen virtual keyboard, numeric keypad or full QWERTY keyboard, text messaging isn’t exactly a difficult task. But, that hasn’t stopped HTC from applying for a patent on a new tilt-and-text technology. By…
Clearwire posts $71M Q1 2009 loss despite growth
Clearwire’s push to become the first nationwide mobile WiMAX carrier in the US has apparently put a dent in the company’s finances. Despite adding 25,000 new customers in Q1 2009, bringing Clearwire’s subscriber-base to a cool half-million (500,000) customers, Clearwire has posted a $71 million loss for the first quarter of 2009. Still, the fiscal…
Sprint’s Palm Pre contest makes case for May 19 Palm Pre announcement
Last we heard, Sprint and Palm were getting ready to officially announce the Palm Pre on May 19, through an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal. Today, we’re officially doubling down on the May 19 Palm Pre announcement-rumor. Why? Because Sprint is giving away a fully hooked-up Palm Pre to two lucky winners through a…
Boingo offering burned SlingPlayer users free month of service
Boingo is now offering a free month of Boingo WiFi HotSpot service to all SlingBox users in an effort to cash in on the recently launched SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone’s lack of 3G support. SlingBox-loving iPhone users can sign up for a month of free Boingo service here, which will get you access to more…
Win a Palm Pre, Palm Touchstone and a Sprint Simply Everything plan from Sprint!
If you’re having as much trouble finding enough couch-change to finance your upcoming Palm Pre purchase, you’re not alone. We’re actually moving on to the car at this point. It’s a good thing Sprint is giving away a Palm Pre prize pack to two lucky winners. Each winner will apparently receive a Palm Pre, a…
Apple offering free shipping for online iPhone orders!
Apple is getting set to release the third-generation iPhone in about a month from now, and that means the heat is on to clear out remaining iPhone 3G stocks before the new hotness his the scene. In a move that’s no doubt aimed at reducing current supplies of the almost year-old iPhone 3G, Apple has…
Microsoft opens Marketplace for dev registration
The Windows Marketplace is now officially open to developers. Microsoft had previously announced Marketplace guidelines and welcomed developers to start coding WinMo apps for the Marketplace, but it was this past Monday that developers were allowed to officially register for Windows Marketplace for Mobile. WinMo developers will find all the tools they need to develop…
Clearwire taps Cisco as WiMAX network infrastructure partner
Clearwire is working to get their 4G WiMAX network up to nationwide status before year’s end. We’re all still waiting to see if a coast-to-coast WiMAX network has what it takes to compete with HSPA+ and LTE data networks planned by the likes of AT&T and Verizon Wireless for the near future. To that end,…
AT&T responds to criticism over iPhone SlingPlayer’s 3G restriction
The launch of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone yesterday was bittersweet for most. Many SlingBox customers had been waiting for the SlingPlayer Mobile application to hit the iPhone, and yesterday their long wait was rewarded. Unfortunately, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone is restricted from using AT&T’s 3G wireless network to stream place-shifted TV broadcasts. AT&T forced Sling…
Sprint grabs Novatel MiFi 2200 for 3G hotspot fun!
Verizon Wireless isn’t the only game in town with a credit card-sized portable 3G hotspot. Following on Big Red’s exciting MiFi 2200 announcement, Big Yellow has announced that the portable EVDO router is coming to the “Now Network” in the first week of June. Sprint’s Novatel MiFi 2200, like the kit headed to Verizon, sports…