It looks like a new version of Bada OS and a firmware update for the Samsung Wave is around the corner. SamsungFirmwareWorld has found a leaked build of Bada OS 1.2 (S8500XXJID) which is made for the Samsung Wave (S8500). From what we’ve read, the Wave users can expect few things, including: Nuance’s T9 Trace…
NHL GameCenter Live Coming to iPad Today?
UPDATE: Looks like the rumor was too good to be true. I just received a note from the NHL’s PR department, and they tell me that the message sent was simply an error in customer service automation. They went on to confirm however, that an iPad app is on the way, but a release date…
European Palm Pre 2 “P102UEU” spotted at the FCC?
This is a juicy rumor for Palm and webOS fans. Spotted at the FCC was a Palm handset with the model number of “P102UEU”. Palm fans will recognize the P102 designation as one commonly used by Palm and the possible internal reference for the rumored Pre 2. Americans should not jump for joy over a…
Report: Verizon iPhone slated for early 2011
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but “people briefed by Apple” said the company is mass producing an iPhone for Verizon and the device should be available early next year. This latest rumors comes from the Wall Street Journal, which says that the Verizon iPhone will use CDMA technology. The report also said…
BlackBerry 9780 Refresh Spotted on Virgin Mobile Canada
We’ve seen plenty of hands-on pictures of the upcoming BlackBerry 9780, and hints of it landing on Vodafone UK in white, and today there’s a sign of the 9780 on Virgin Mobile (and by association, Bell). The rumoured launch date is October 21, going for $149 with a SuperTab, or go no contract for $549.…
Rumor: Apple Working on New iPhone Form Factors
Another Apple iPhone rumor is brewing from the usual suspects – that is, the ones who are notoriously wrong about this sort of thing. This time, Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros. is saying that Apple is currently working on two versions of the new iPhone: one will have a larger screen than the current iPhone…
HTC Desire HD coming to Vodafone UK
The HTC Desire HD is coming to Vodafone UK. One of the most desired Android smartphones to date will now be available on two carriers in Britain – Vodafone and T-Mobile UK (which earlier announced it will sell the phone) with more to come at some point in the future. Unfortunately we don’t have the…
BlackBerry Bold 9780 Priced on Vodafone UK?
We already know that the refreshed BlackBerry Bold, the 9780, is coming to Vodafone UK in white, and now there are some rumoured price points required to get the device for free, whenever it becomes available. 900 minutes (anytime/network) Unlimited texts 500 MB of data BIS included £35/pm (24 months) £40/pm (18 months) The BlackBerry…
HTC Mozart leaked on Orange UK’s website, promptly pulled
In a glaring oversight, Orange UK has jumped the gun and released some initial details on the rumored HTC Mozart. Though not as juicy as a press photo, pricing, or a launch date, the information on Orange UK’s website details the steps one would take to install the battery and SIM card in this Windows…
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Missed Holiday Launch Due to Bugs
Rodman & Renshaw analyst Ashok Kumar has published a note explaining why the BlackBerry PlayBook, RIM’s first tablet, won’t be sitting snugly under Christmas trees this year. For one, the Neutrino operating system by QNX wasn’t ready – a fact which should be clearly apparent considering the controlled circumstances under which the device was shown…