Unlimited data plans, and their carrier-defined usage limits, have been getting a lot of coverage recently. Wireless carriers love to use the term “fair-use” to define their policies regarding these supposed “unlimited data” plans. But, to whom, exactly, are these policies “fair?” Not the consumer, that’s for sure. O2, Apple’s partner carrier in the UK,…
Having fun with cellphone jammers – when ideals are just plain fun
There’s a certain level of etiquette that’s expected of mobile phone users in public. Keep your phone on vibrate while in quiet environments (movie theaters, libraries, restaurants, etc.). Try to step outside if your conversation is going to take any significant length of time. Keep your voice down to a minimum – we’re talking to…
UK iPhone sports new v1.1.2 firmware ahead of US release – kills jailbreak
As usual, our friends across the pond (that little puddle we call the Atlantic Ocean) got their hands on mobile tech before us. This time (November 9 on O2, officially), the UK will get to play with the newest iPhone v1.1.2 firmware. Aside from some additional multi-language support and access to “The Cloud WiFi” hotspots,…
LG launches LG KS20 “Dominator” mini site
It looks like LG is really starting to push their LG KS20 “Dominator” (we’re going to make that name stick). The Windows Mobile 6.0-powered successor to the LG Prada KE850 is the 2.8-inch touchscreened, 2 megapixel camera’d, HSDPA’d competitor to the iPhone that we’ll never see in the States. The tri-band radio will keep this…
Sierra Wireless Apex 880 USB HSPA modem gets official
Following up on their already impressive lineup of wireless broadband connectivity solutions, Sierra Wireless has gone official with their Apex 880 USB HSPA modem. As the model name implies, the Apex 880 uses your laptop’s (and presumably desktop, but we can’t imagine anyone using this on their desktop) USB port to pull down all that…
Verizon Wireless: When we say “unlimited data,” we mean 5GB worth of “unlimited data”
Hot on the heels of reparations payed to their unfairly terminated data-plan customers and the state of New York, Verizon Wireless has reworked their Terms of Service to specifically outline what they mean by “unlimited data.” By the sounds of it, Verizon’s “unlimited data” verbiage seems to indicate a 5GB monthly data allowance. In other…
The ultimate in convergence: Water bottle and mobile phone holder combined
Well, it’s not really the ultimate in convergence, but it’s a fairly unique and innovative design nonetheless. We’re talking about the BevyTech Gadget Bottle that holds both your H2O and your mobile device in one convenient place – on the, um, bottle. The BevyTech Gadget Bottle is geared towards the workout-loving gadget freak in search…
Samsung Katalyst t739 for T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service?
T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home WiFi-calling service is a great idea, But like all great ideas, it needs some support. The T-Mobile handset offerings for the @Home service are definitely slim pickings – the Nokia 6086 and Samsung t409 bring up the low end while the BlackBerry Curve 8320 holds down the top end of the lineup.…
Carphone Warehouse expecting to hock 10,000 UK iPhones on launch day
Europe’s top mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, has announced that they are expecting to push out 10,000 iPhones come next week. You see, O2 and Apple are launching the UK iPhone on November 9, and the British hype is already starting to grow. With over 800 retail locations throughout the UK, Carphone Warehouse could very…
Apple launches UK iPhone site
Just a week left until Brits can get a legit iPhone in their hands! And, in preparation for the launch-day festivities, Apple has launched a UK iPhone site. Apple has posted more details about the UK iPhone and hooked it up with iPhone advertisements and guides to help eager Brits get ready for the iPhone.…