Although O2’s launch of the HTC Desire might be postponed to mid-May, U.S. Cellular won’t be too far behind, saying that we can expect the Android 2.1 beast in July. U.S. Cellular had previously announced the phone, but apparently folks were getting it mixed up with the Droid Eris. Here’s what U.S. Cellular had to…
U.S. Cellular lands Windows Mobile-powered Samsung Exec
There’s some good news and bad news if you’re on U.S. Cellular: you can buy the handset with the best name I’ve heard in a while but it’s going to be decidedly mediocre. The Samsung Exec is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 and it rocks a full QWERTY keyboard. As the name suggests, this is…
LG Mystique Comes to U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular will be releasing a compact flip phone from LG called the Mystique tomorrow, which is actually just the Lotus Elite that was announced at MWC. It’s a fairly predictable messaging phone: 2 megapixel camera (which swivels inwards as needed), full QWERTY keyboard, QVGA display, and an external touch display. As a guy who…
HTC Desire Coming to U.S. Cellular
Just as inventory had suggested, U.S. Cellular has announced that by way of Facebook they’ll be releasing the HTC Desire: The worst kept secret in online history! HTC Desire with Android from U.S. Cellular, coming this summer after our rigorous testing is complete. Now have fun guessing which other Android phone we’ll launch. Elsewhere in the…
US Cellular to get HTC Desire?
The HTC Desire is one of the most sought after Android devices to date that is available today. Up until now, there had not been any news of a US release of the device. That changed today, as it looks like US Cellular is picking up the device. Can I get a “WTF?” US Cellular…
Samsung’s Freeform focuses on heavy texters — Comes to U.S. Cellular
Today Samsung and U.S. Cellular announced a new device for the carrier, the Freeform. A sleek, candy-bar shaped, texting machine that’s quite easy on the eyes. The slim design makes it very pocketable, while still maintaining a decent sized full QWERTY keyboard. The specs of the device are dismal, but it shouldn’t be an issue,…
U.S. Cellular introduces Overage Protection service
U.S. Cellular has introduced the Overage Protection service, which includes sending users an SMS when they’ve used 75% of available minutes or text messages, and another when they reach 100%. The idea is, of course, to inform customers how they’re managing their pre-paid accounts. In order to sign-up for the free services, customers should visit…
Motorola Crush touchscreen phone heading to US Cellular
Motorola announced a new all-touchscreen phone called Crush. The device is a mid-ranger with power and lock keys unusually placed above a 2.8-inch 240×400 pixels display — a fact that gives Crush a somewhat interesting look. Rest of the specs include a 3G radio (EV-DO Rev. 0), 2-megapixel camera, media player, Bluetooth, 950 mAh battery,…
U.S. Cellular adds Motorola Quantico, too
After MetroPCS, we have another carrier offering the Motorola Quantico. The rugged clamshell doesn’t impress with its specs sheet, but that’s usually the case with such devices that are primarily made to work under all conditions. In that sense, the military specs-certified Quantico is made from the combination of chrome, glass and rubber – to…
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Now Available at US Cellular
Early in October we noticed that the BlackBerry Tour 9630 was already prepped and all shined up on the US Cellular website… Which, for all intents and purposes meant all we had to do was wait patiently for the device to go live. Well, the 9630 has done just that, it’s live on the US…