Apple’s iPhone 3G has again frenzied the world in anticipation for a consumer electronics product launch second to none. With last year’s iPhone launch craze in the US (and, to a lesser extent, in Europe), Apple will be hard pressed to one-up itself with the next-generation iPhone 3G’s launch on July 11. But, it’s not…
LG Dare available through Verizon online store
It’s finally here! Verizon’s touchscreen cameraphone alternative to the iPhone 3G has landed on Verizon Wireless’ website. As expected, sales of the sleek LG Dare kick off today through Verizon’s online storefront. The LG Dare boasts some serious hardware to back-up that iPhone-fighting touchscreen. Not only does the LG Dare sport an iPhone-esque proximity sensor,…
LG Chocolate 3 gets glamorous for Verizon Wireless
Verizon’s summer blockbuster strategy is markedly different from Sprint’s marketing ploy. While the No. 3 US wireless carrier is aiming squarely at Apple by pushing their successful Samsung Instinct as a cheaper and more feature-packed alternative to the iPhone and iPhone 3G, No. 2 Verizon Wireless looks to be flooding the US market with a…
Samsung Instinct bares all – disassembly with instructions
There’s nothing like a little gadget breakdown to get our juices flowing. Like so many Hollywood beauties, the Samsung Instinct has followed up its tremendous launch success by baring it all in front of the camera. The folks at Rapid Repair have posted disassembly pictures and instructions, in case you want to get your own…
FCC shows the Nokia 7610 Supernova
Nokia’s new lineup of Supernova handsets is about to see the Nokia 7610 Supernova handset get real in the US. With the FCC’s approval of the Nokia 7610 Supernova handset, it’s likely only a matter of time before we see this affordable slider phone available to US customers. The fashion-oriented Nokia 7610 Supernova and it’s…
iPhone 2.0 OS shows off Japanese keyboard
Here’s a quick look at the next iPhone firmware revision’s Japanese keyboard. The iPhone 2.0 OS will apparently be shipping with a Japanese keyboard in tow, and TokyoMango has the video to prove it. [Via: MacRumors]
Apple reportedly increasing 2008 iPhone 3G production to 15 million units
Conversations with numerous Apple store employees and AT&T store staff, in addition to reports of considerable iPhone 3G interest from other carriers, basically confirm what we’ve known all along. The iPhone 3G will be selling like hotcakes, especially in the US. And, it seems that Apple has been hearing the positive feedback. Apple has reportedly…
Sprint sees record sales of Samsung Instinct
We all knew Sprint’s Apple iPhone-fighting Samsung Instinct would sell quite well, but it turns out that’s a gross overstatement. Toting features like EVDO Rev. A, GPS, 2 megapixel camera, and full-body touchscreen with haptic feedback (via device vibration), the Sprint Samsung Instinct has the distinction of being the iPhone 3G’s most competent rival. And,…
Next iPhone firmware erases user data – iPhone 2.0 OS offers data wipe feature
With hordes of original iPhone owners looking to sell their used handsets on the secondary market in hopes of subsidizing their iPhone 3G purchase, the need for data security has become all that much more important. Thanks to Apple’s decision to lock down the iPhone’s filesystem and keep user information hidden from casual access, erasing…
France’s Orange details iPhone 3G pricing
The land of crepes and home to “The City of Light,” has just officially hopped on the iPhone 3G train. Well, they’ve been riding the iPhone 3G train since Apple’s announcement at WWDC 2008, but with today’s announcement, Orange has solidified their iPhone 3G pricing structure – and it looks like discounted iPhone 3G handsets…