It seems AT&T will be adding Samsung’s Symbian S60-powered i8510 INNOV8 to its portfolio. The “M” version of the device (i8510M) with “proper” radio frequencies (850/1900 Mhz) for AT&T’s 3G network has been spotted at FCC’s website. Rest of the specs seem unchanged, meaning you can expect 8 megapixel camera, WiFi, and a whole lot…
T-Mobile U.S. Getting BlackBerry 8900 Curve, Memoir February 18th.?
Word has it that the next generation BlackBerry Curve recently landed on Rogers will also make its way to the U.S. via T-Mobile for February 18th. 2009. Not a big surprise, considering their German cousins outed the thing in the first place and the North American gap had already been closed, but very good news…
Rogers ’09 Lineup Leaked, Featuring Wi-Fi BlackBerry Storm, Sony Ericsson XPERIA
Hooah, that’s a spicy Q1 ’09 lineup for Canadian carrier Rogers, boasting new goodies like a Wi-Fi BlackBerry Storm and 3G Pearl Flip, but a few things you might have heard about before are also on the way for 2009, including the Sony Ericsson X1 EXPERIA. Here’s the full list. BlackBerry 8200 Pearl Flip –…
Get a Samsung M540 Slyde and Blu-Ray Player for FREE at Future Shop
Time to start highlighting some boxing day promos. This time around we have one from Future Shop up here in Canada… and it sort of spotlights the dropping prices of Blu-Ray players these days. Among a whole bunch of other deals touted in a recent Boxing Day flyer from Future Shop, perhaps the most notable…
Samsung R310 Byline coming to MetroPCS
MetroPCS will be adding a new device to its portfolio in the near future. It’s the red-colored Samsung R310 aka Byline, and it’s a low-end clamshell possibly designed for first-time mobile phone users. Specs wise, there’s Bluetooth connectivity support, two screens (internal: 1.77-inch 128×160 pixels, external: 1.0-inch 96×96 pixels), speakerphone and push-to-talk capabilities. As for…
Samsung unveils two low-end candybars – E1410 and E1117
Samsung is out with two new low-end candybar-shaped handsets – E1410 and E1117. Their low-end nature won’t impress many, but don’t forget these will probably sell in emerging markets or will be offer to first-time mobile phone buyers for free on a contract. Let’s briefly go through each one of them, shall we. Samsung E1410…
Samsung’s Android phones coming to Sprint and T-Mobile by June next year
Samsung will be rolling out its first Android-powered devices next year. That’s certainly one of the main reasons we’re looking forward to next year’s CES and Mobile World Congress — to see all of the Android devices that will be unveiled at the event. Back to the story. The Korean giant will reportedly introduce a…
Korea-only Samsung W690 comes with AMOLED screen and GPS
Samsung is out with a new mid-range handset for its domestic market – W690. The newly launched clamshell is offered through SK Telecom, which will sell it in two colors, black and white. What sets the W690 apart is the 2.6-inch QVGA (240×320 pixels) AMOLED screen that should reportedly make the device run longer even…
Verizon Wireless Promises Unlocked GPS Receivers Next Year!
Integrated GPS receivers are a must-have features in today’s high-end handsets. Location-based applications are becoming ever more popular, and has thrust GPS functionality into the spotlight. That is, unless you’re sporting hardware emblazoned with Verizon Wireless’s logo. Verizon Wireless has earned the distinction of being one of the most closed and controlling wireless carriers in…
BlackJack II tops Consumer Reports Rankings
The issue of Consumer Reports for January ’09 has made it online, listing the following as their top choices in the smartphone category. Samsung Blackjack II (AT&T) – score: 69 (out of 100) T-Mobile Wing – score: 66 Motorola Q 9c (Verizon) – score: 65 T-Mobile Shadow – score: 65 Pantech Duo (AT&T) – score:…