We’ve already heard about the three chassis that are required for handsets that run Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series, but the software giant has revealed a few more details. As we already know, the handsets will have to sport a capacitive touchscreen with at least four points of contacts and a minimum resolution of…
Exclusive: Windows Phone 7 Series smartphone from Samsung
We just got a juicy little scoop on a previously unknown Windows Phone 7 Series handset during Joe Belfiore’s UI demo at MIX10. We all know about the LG WP7 handset, but we were surprised to see a new Samsung jobby rocking the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system! Mr. Belfiore didn’t mention the name…
AT&T announced 4 new Quick Messaging devices, new services
AT&T announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices, which according to the company’s David Christopher are among their most popular and fastest-growing phones, offering consumers a great value for the money. The new phones announced include: Samsung Strive – highlights include a 2-megapixel camera and vertical sliding QWERTY keyboard. It will be available…
Samsung Gravity T456 Now Available on Fido
A tad earlier than expected, the Samsung Gravity T456 has made its way to Rogers’ discount carrier, Fido. Pricing starts at $25 on a 2-year contract, or you can select one of the many $150 options (with monthly plan only, prepaid and phone only). The Samsung Gravity first hit Rogers back in February of 2009.…
LTE handsets hitting Verizon next year
Verizon Wireless is on track with the rollout of its Long-Term Evolution 4G network and the largest U.S. carrier is set to have LTE handsets in mid-2011, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Getting a 4G handset out next summer would reportedly be about six months ahead of schedule and there’s no word…
Evernote to come pre-installed on Samsung Android smartphones
Evernote, my favorite note-taking tool, announced a partnership deal with Samsung that would see the Evernote client come pre-loaded on select Android smartphones made by the Korean company. As part of the deal, the Samsung Behold II has recently got a software update that included Evernote application. Those unfamiliar should know that Evernote allows users…
Samsung SCH-W960 comes with 3D display, dual DMB
Samsung has a new device for its domestic market marked as SCH-W960, which is interesting because it comes with some kind of an AMOLED 3D display. I’m not sure how that works in “real-life” but it definitely sounds interesting. Best of all, it seems that the phone comes with the ability to convert 2D content…
Apple, RIM and others hit with patent lawsuit
We can add another patent lawsuit to the pile because Apple, AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, Research In Motion, Samsung, Sanyo have been been sued for infringing on patents from Smartphone Technologies. Apple is being accused of infringing on six patents that cover Bluetooth, mobile e-mail syncing, bandwidth and power conservation, single-step setup, and personal computers…
Samsung tops U.S. market, consumer survey
Samsung is on top of the world this morning because it had the most market share in the United States for 2009 and Brand Keys said the company topped its customer loyalty survey for wireless handsets. While the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android smartphones take up a lot of the conversation, Samsung is the world’s second-biggest…
Cricket adds Samsung Stunt, too
Cricket’s first device for this year is everything but impressive. It’s the Samsung Stunt (R100), which the carrier is offering for $99 sans any short, medium and long term commitments. We’re talking about a basic handset with slim design and such “features” as 128×160 pixels color screen, mobile web, Bluetooth, email and voice commands. Additionally,…