In what could be construed as a punitive action by Apple, we’re hearing that Rogers’ iPhone 3G allotment has been significantly downsized just days before the next-generation follow-up to the iconic iPhone is slated to launch. Daniel Smith writes that he’s got confirmation from multiple sources, including a senior Rogers representative, that Apple has cut-down…
T-Mobile preparing to unleash 3G service nationwide in October?
Word on the street has it that the No. 4 US wireless carrier will be taking its nascent 3G network to the next level with a nationwide roll-out on October 1. We can’t vouch for the rumors validity one way or the other, so take this all with a grain of salt. But, if rumors…
FCC shows HTC NEON 400 – CDMA HTC Touch Dual on the way
The CDMA market isn’t exactly HTC’s bread-and-butter market, what with GSM handsets being the way to go for most of the developed world, but that doesn’t mean the Taiwanese smartphone maker isn’t going to give the US some touchscreen Windows Mobile love. Spotted hanging out with the FCC’s laboratory engineers, the HTC NEON400 hints at…
Nokia and InterDigital settle patent case in UK
It seems that little tiff between Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia and InterDigital is wrapping up – at least in the UK. While the battle between the two companies rages on in the US, with InterDigital seeking a US International Trade Commission investigation of Nokia’s handsets on grounds of UMTS technology patent violations, Nokia has settled…
Samsung i200 – Windows Mobile 6.1 uninspired edition
Since when does a Windows Mobile smartphone toting the latest version of the mobile OS and 3.6Mbps HSDPA qualify as an “uninspired” handset? When said handset comes from Samsung’s R&D labs, that’s when. We’re used to seeing some incredibly sleek and slim designs coming out of the Korean handset giant, but the Samsung i200 leaves…
Apple stores taking shipment of iPhone 3G demo units?
With the iPhone 3G launch so close we can almost taste it, Apple’s retail stores are putting on their Sunday best and bringing out the iPhone 3G advertising-guns. Similar to what we saw last year, Apple stores are erecting larger-than-life iPhone 3G displays to give customers a chance to explore the iPhone 3G’s feature-set. And,…
O2 stops taking iPhone 3G pre-orders – Deluge of customers causing iPhone 3G sell-out
In a not so unsurprising turn of events, O2 has had to halt its iPhone 3G pre-order system in the face of massive customer interest. O2, being the sensible and classy UK outfit that we know them to be, started offering queue-wary customers the option of pre-ordering their iPhone 3G online early Monday. Rather than…
Another hideous diamond-covered Nokia N95 – £10,000 worth of tacky
Here we go again with another diamond-encrusted monstrosity from a region of the world where good taste and sensibility are said to reign supreme. It seems there are exceptions to every stereotype. Following on the likewise gaudy Nokia N95 from Amosu’s diamond-covering operation, Continental Mobiles has thrown their overly-tacky offering in to the ring. With…
Apple preparing to launch AppStore as early as July 8?
Well that sure would be a surprise (or not, considering Apple’s penchant for throwing change-ups). While the world has been put on notice that Apple would be launching their AppStore on July 11th, to coincide with the iPhone 3G’s global launch, there are rumors flying around that Apple might kick off the festivities a little…
Verizon to drop LG Chocolate 3 on July 14 for $129
The LG Dare might be stealing more than its fair share of the CDMA spotlight on Verizon’s network, but that doesn’t mean Big Red isn’t prepared to offer its subscriber-base a healthy serving of Chocolate for the summer season. Chocolate, as in LG Chocolate 3 – the second revision (or third helping) of LG’s music-centric…