Verizon’s finally gearing up to release their 2.0 version of the popular BlackBerry Pearl – the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is now available on pre-order from Verizon’s website. The Pearl 2.0, as you’ll remember, takes the hip style of the original BlackBerry Pearl and adds EVDO and a boost to a 2 megapixel camera. Oh, and…
Is this what Google’s mobile phone will look like – leaked pics of the gPhone?
Take a look at this smartphone from the obscure Linux smartphone manufacturer e28. New rumors peg the Chinese handset-maker as a possible partner in Google’s mobile phone venture – and e28’s experience with Linux-based, open-source smartphones gives this rumor some legs (short legs). We’re not sure if the rumor will pan out, and we’re not…
Google courting Sprint and Verizon for new mobile phone platform
Google’s entry into the wireless industry has everyone up in a tizzy, but all this hype means nothing if Google can’t get wireless operators to back their new mobile platform. All the best software in the world means nothing if you can’t get it in the consumer’s hand. Well, The Wall Street Journal is reporting…
Sony Ericsson M610i LIZY smartphone prototype on sale on eBay Germany
Remember that Sony Ericsson M610i LIZY prototype that was floating around the internets? Well, it seems some enterprising eBayer has put their pre-production M610i up for auction. With the Sony Ericsson M610i already having passed FCC inspection, we gotta believe that the business-centric smartphone could be headed Stateside sometime soon. But, if you just need…
Palm Treo 750 get Windows Mobile 6.0 upgrade – as long as it’s not branded
Here’s yet another official Windows Mobile 6.0 upgrade for you guys. This time it’s unbranded, generic Palm Treo 750’s in the US (remember, Australia already got this update, so you can stop holding your breath now) that get the WinMo6 treatment. The WM6 update comes to us straight from Palm, so those of you using…
Apple bringing the iPhone to Australia’s Telstra
It looks like our friends “down under” may be blessed with the joys of the Apple iPhone in the near future. Market Watch is reporting that Apple is searching for a wireless partner to pick up the iconic iPhone in the outback. Specifically, Australia’s Telstra has been reported to be testing the iPhone on its…
The power of speculation – Google stock breaks $700 on Google Phone rumors
Google is not only a huge player in the online search game, they’re a veritable bull on Wall Street. Trading as GOOG, the online search giant has seen incredible gains on the stock market in recent months. We hope you got in early, Google just broke the $700 mark after news broke of Google’s impending…
HTC announces Windows Mobile 6.0 upgrade for AT&T 8525
If you’re an AT&T 8525 (HTC TyTn Hermes) owner, then you’ve probably been drooling over the launch of the HTC Kaiser TyTn II in the US as the AT&T Tilt. But, if you’ve been envious of the AT&T Tilt 8925 for its Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional OS, HTC’s got your back. Our favorite little ODM-turned-smartphone-giant…
Google is about to make some moves in the mobile industry – Google Phone announcement in mid-November?
Word on the street has it that Google is set to finally firm up all the rumors surrounding the search giant’s entry into the super-competitive mobile market. According to “sources,” The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is planning to officially announce its plans for the wireless industry “within the next two weeks” –…
Apple and T-Mobile announce official iPhone rate plans
Our autobahn-cruising friends in Europe just got a bit of good news from Apple and T-Mobile. The duo has released official details on the rate plans that will be available for use with the iPhone when it’s released on November 9. All three plans, sized from medium to large to extra large (what, no “small?”)…