Like the game of “telephone” that we all played as a kid, executive statements can sometimes get jumbled and misconstrued on its way to the printing presses. It seems that may be what happened when Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer reportedly confirmed the existence of an Intel Atom-powered iPhone variant with a larger (720×480) display…
Loads of HTC Touch Diamond pics!
You want an HTC Touch Diamond? Sure you do, we do too. But, none of us are going to be fondling the HTC Touch Diamond anytime soon. So, in to order to help ease the pain, we present more pictures of the HTC Touch Diamond. Enjoy. As for the new TouchFLO UI….…
Sprint Mogul Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM leaked
Following on the cooked Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM that got “leaked” out for the Sprint Mogul not too long ago, it looks like Sprint has let yet another beta version of the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM get “leaked” out to the ROM-cooking community. The Sprint Mogul (HTC Titan) Windows Mobile 6.1 (3.49, radio 3.39.10) adds…
Verizon Wins $678.5 Million US Department of Homeland Security Contract
There’s nothing like a little government contract-love to fill company coffers with some tasty greenbacks. Verizon has apparently secured a $678.5 million contract to provide network infrastructure and services to help the US Department of Homeland Security respond more quickly and reliably to emergencies. As part of the US General Services Administration’s (GSA) $48 billion…
FCC clears i-mate Ulimate 8502 for duty in the US
i-mate’s Ultimate lineup of mobile phones is definitely a mobile enthusiasts wet dream. At least in theory. With no US wireless carrier-support and nary an FCC seal of approval to speak of, i-mate hasn’t exactly broken into the US high-end handset market. So, no matter how high-end the i-mate Ultimate lineup may be, there’s just…
ASUS P560 Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone
ASUS isn’t showing any signs of slowing down its Windows Mobile product lineup anytime soon. The ASUS P560 may be a bit overshadowed by the company’s Lamborghini-branded ASUS ZX1, but that doesn’t mean the ASUS P560 isn’t a true powerhouse by any means. The quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM ASUS P560 is powered by Windows Mobile Professional…
AT&T: 20Mbps 3G network by 2009 – HSPA release 7, here we come!
While many AT&T customers are enjoying the No. 1 US carrier’s HSDPA (HSPA in some areas) 3G network, AT&T’s 3G speeds are still relatively slow compared to their counterparts in Europe and Asia. Following AT&T’s HSUPA upgrade to their 3G network this year (creating a true HSPA network), Big Blue has announced on Wednesday that…
Intelliscreen brings “Today Screen” functionality to iPhone
The iPhone lacks many things that have come to be taken for granted by many mobile enthusiasts. A functional “Today Screen” that displays at-a-glance information is one of the features that Apple failed to include in their first handset offering. But, that doesn’t mean the prolific iPhone developer community is going to sit idly by…
Samsung names new CEO – Lee Yoon Woo
With the ouster of Lee Kun-hee as the company’s chariman last month, Samsung’s getting back in to the swing of things. Samsung announced today that its CEO Yun Jong Yong has stepped down from the top position at South Korea’s largest company. To fill the newly vacant position, Samsung has named a new CEO to…
Virgin Mobile USA confirms negotiations with SK Telecom
Just yesterday SK Telecom made an official announcement claiming that rumors regarding a possible merger between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio were “groundless.” Today, however, is another story altogether. Turns out the two companies, Virgin Mobile USA and SK Telecom, are actually in early talks to hash out possible strategic partnerships. One scenario has SK…