Coming soon to AT&T… The BlackBerry Terminator! Featuring multiple guns, security features, and constructed out of what appears to be some sort of brushed metal, the BlackBerry Terminator will blow the competition to bits, literally! …and below, the image and video that the above BlackBerry Terminator was based on: Too funny. Thanks to Kevin for…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold training delayed for partytime
It looks like AT&T was initially planning to launch the BlackBerry Bold before November, but, as evidenced by launch parties running all the way to the end of the month, they’ve obviously pushed things back a bit. An internal letter advising employees about rescheduling training said “at this time we don’t have clarity on the…
AT&T invests in local search engine Zvents
AT&T today announced a strategic investment in local search engine and advertising network – Zvents. The mobile operator’s idea is to support the “ongoing development of Zvents’ search platform and unique local advertising opportunity.” At the same time, Zvents’ expertise will continue to bring an “important dimension” AT&T-owned YELLOWPAGES.COM. Zvents currently provides its search service…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold launch parties announced
While BlackBerry fanboys might be oogling the imminent Flip Pearl 8220, the slim new 8900 Curve, or (most likely) the touchscreen-packing 9530 Storm, the U.S. is still without RIM’s flagship launched over the summer, the BlackBerry Bold. Well, AT&T’s launch party for the Bold has been announced, spanning from October 15th. to October 30th. This…
Verizon Picking up the iPhone?
According to reports from an insider over at 9to5mac, a deal may be in the works that would have Verizon carrying the iPhone in its device lineup. The move could come as early at Macworld 2009. I’m not too surprised to hear about this. Murmurs of a new provider have been heard around in Mac…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold Coming in October?
The last we heard, the AT&T Bold was rumored to be delayed till November. AT&T acknowledged early that they would carry the device, yet it appears they may be one of the last to actually offer it up for purchase… I’m sure a lot of you are getting tired of the rumors, speculation and delay……
Pantech Matrix coming to AT&T
Always highly informed Boy Genius has caught the official AT&T document which deals with the upcoming Pantech Matrix phone. The device, which will undoubtedly pushed towards heavy texters, has a Pantech Duo like dual-sliding form factor, sporting both a full QWERTY keyboard and a numeric keypad. Other specs include dual-band UMTS/HSDPA, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth…
Court dismisses class-action against Apple over iPhone battery
Well good for Apple. A US District Court Judge has dismissed the class-action lawsuit against Apple over the iPhone’s limited battery life and $86 battery replacement fee. Jose Trujillo filed suit against Apple back in July 2007, complaining that Apple didn’t explicitly mention that the iPhone’s battery would slowly die and need to be replaced…
Apple rolls out online iPhone 3G ordering
In the final stretch leading up to the holiday shopping season, Apple is making it even easier for multi-touch fans to get their hands on the iconic iPhone 3G. Rather than having eager iPhone 3G hopefuls waiting in lines to get their own iPhone 3G or buy one (or a handful) for friends and loved…
AT&T prepping LG Xenon as 3G text messaging handset for holidays?
With all this talk of high-end smartphones forcing themselves into the limelight recently, it’s easy to forget that the bulk of the mobile market is comprised of feature-based handsets (dumbphones, if you will) with a focus on usability and affordability. LG, however, hasn’t forgotten that their bread-and-butter market lies in the mid- and low-range markets.…