When we heard that AT&T was pulling their entry-level, QWERTY slider from shelves for failing to live up to AT&T’s “minimum performance expectations,” we were left wondering exactly what it was that the Quickfire did wrong. Today, AT&T has shed a little light on their Quickfire messaging handset’s woes. Turns out, the Quickfire, when charged…
AT&T’s Pantech Breeze goes black
Remember that Pantech Breeze phone designed for seniors, we’ve covered in May of last year? Well, AT&T is now offering the device in black. Aside from the new color, rest of the specs remain unchanged and include three programmable quick-call keys, simplified menu, large font on a bright display, VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity support… and…
Three New Motorola Phones Surface, Late to the Party
Press pictures of three new Motorola sliders have floated up, just a little too late for Mobile World Congress. From left to right, we have the QA4 Halo with a 2.8″, 240 x 400 TFT touchscreen, and running on EV-DO (i.e. Sprint or Verizon release in the possible future). Next up is a luxury upgrade…
AT&T 3G network going 850Mhz nationwide by 2010!
AT&T’s 3G network is going to keep getting better, according to AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega. In an interview with Engadget, de la Vega outlines his company’s plans to bring improved 3G coverage and performance in key US markets. By migrating 3G data services off the higher frequency 1900Mhz band, used to ferry…
BlackBerry Curve Tops U.S. Handsets for January
Avian Research has published the results of their monthly retail tally, with the BlackBerry Curve dominating the top spot, followed closely by the iPhone and, shockingly, the BlackBerry Storm. Really? The Storm is selling that well? The survey included answers from 100 retail managers and sales reps from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile shops across…
HTC updates HTC Touch Pro firmware, fixes bugs
Can’t shake that eerie feeling that your HTC Touch Pro is crawling with bugs? Fear not, phobic cellphone user, HTC has just released a new firmware update that should eradicate a lot of those creepy, crawly bugs from your HTC Touch Pro. HTC says this update should fix your Touch Pro’s tendency to muck up…
Apple looking to bring iPhone 3G to Verizon Wireless?!
That’s the rumor at least. A tip to 9to5mac‘s rumor hotline claims that Apple is prepping their iPhone 3G with the CDMA guts it will need to work on Verizon Wireless’s network. The rumor apparently comes from a Verizon Wireless insider privy to the inner-workings of Verizon’s corporate dealings with Apple. If accurate, we may…
AT&T Kills Quickfire?
Oh, Quickfire, we hardly knew thee. AT&T’s cheap texting phone launched a few short months ago is now getting canned due to “not meeting AT&T’s minimum performance expectations”, according to an internal memo demanding a freeze on all sales. Jeez, the note even uses the word “quarantine” when referring to existing stock. Was it that…
AT&T Announces Pantech Matrix Pro
AT&T has nailed down a date for the sequel to their popular Pantech Matrix. We had spotted this one coming through the FCC, so no huge surprises here. Most interestingly is tri-band 3G, allowing you to roam and still keep your high data speeds (an easy recipe for a fat bill). Specs for the curious:…
Ralph De La Vega: Dell Entering the Smartphone Market… Oops!
Rumors have been bouncing around for some time now that Dell may be entering the smartphone market. While Dell isn’t present at MWC this year, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph De La Vega is, and during a panel at the event he let the following gem slip through his lips: “Dell announced they’re entering the smart…