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Virgin Mobile added HTC Desire 601 to its portfolio. The mid-end device will be known as just HTC Desire (without the “601” part) selling for $279.99 sans any strings attached. Of course, you will need some minutes, texts and data with it. To that end, Virgin suggests its Beyond Talk plans which start at $35,…
The Federal Communication Commission released its speed testing app today. It’s out for Android now, with versions for iOS and other platforms in the works. The app will help the regulatory agency crowdsource speed data for all US carriers. Grab it here! When you install the app, it automatically checks your phone’s connection speed in…
You can’t but love Virgin Mobile Canada. The carrier is trying really hard to make its brand different from the rest of the pack by involving customers in its marketing activities. Their “Tester Team” program is on again, this time inviting 5 of its existing customers to test out the hot-new Nexus 5. If you’re…
HTC Desire 601, which was announced alongside Desire 300, is heading to Virgin Mobile USA, EVleaks has tweeted. We’re not sure when exactly it will be launched, but we tend to think that could happen within the next few days. After all, this is a rather mediocre device (so there is no need for some…
Canadian HTC One customers are receiving the device’s recent Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, with customers on Bell, Rogers, Virgin Mobile and Telus reporting receiving the update. The update, which brings Android 4.3 to the table also includes some updates to Sense 5, camera improvements and a ton of bug fixes. The update stated rolling…
Recently, the Commerce department formally petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue a ruling on the subject of unlocking mobile phones. The FCC is still in deliberation, but President Obama’s administration has made its opinion clear, issuing a statement in support of consumers’ right to unlocked devices and the ability to move between cellular…
ZTE Supreme is the latest affordable smartphone in Virgin Mobile USA’s line-up. Available for $299.99 sans any strings attached, it packs quite a bang for the buck, including a big 5-inch IPS 720p HD screen, 13-megapixel camera on the back and 1.5GHz dual-core processor. There’s also a 2,500mAh battery that is good for up to…
Almost missed this… Virgin Mobile has recently added a new smartphone to its portfolio, ZTE Awe. The entry-level Android smartphone is available for $99 sans any strings attached, and as such – it doesn’t pack the latest bells and whistles under the hood. The Awe comes with a 4-inch IPS display with WVGA (480×800 pixels)…
Virgin has released its first waterproof smartphone, aptly named the Reef. The Reef, which is manufactured by ZTE, touts entry-level specs as well as IPX7 ruggedness. The device can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes max. Inside of the rugged package is a 1GHz processor, 4GB of internal storage…
Virgin Mobile Canada is back with its “Tester Team” program, this time looking for 5 users to try out the new BlackBerry Q5. The pitch is familiar – interested individuals should tell the carrier in 100 words or less why they’d be an awesome Virgin Mobile phone tester. BlackBerry took some time to bring the…