Back in October, we reported that Palm Centro is coming to AT&T. Now we have somewhat more legit proof this may actually happen sooner rather than latter. Still, Sprint’s holding the exclusive deal with Palm, but that contract is about to expire, meaning we could see other carriers offering the stylish smartphone as well. And…
Problems with Apple’s iPhone v1.1.3 firmware; wacky SMS text messaging bug with iPhone v1.1.3, Bluetooth sync bug, mail problems, iBricks
We were stoked to hear that Apple finally decided to bring the SMS text message interface up to par with every other text messaging application on market. The iPhone v1.1.3 firmware added multiple-contact support for SMS text messaging – allowing you to send the same text message to multiple recipients, without having to tap out…
Telus Canada contemplating a move to GSM?
GSM networks are the global standard. Unfortunately, carriers invested in the “betamax” of wireless network technology are feeling the crunch of relying on the CDMA network standard. To that end, Telus is the latest carrier rumored to be contemplating a switch to the world-compatible GSM technology. The Star reports that Telus executives are considering building-out…
Samsung to unveil i900 Windows Mobile touchscreen smartphone with 5 MP camera at Mobile World Congress?
The Italian mobile magazine Cellularmania is writing Samsung will unveil the powerful and cool-lookin’ i900 smartphone at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. According to the Italian watermark freaks, the upcoming device will sport the huge 3.5″ 240×400 touchscreen, GPS receiver and 5 MP camera, and will run the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile…
Verizon to launch Samsung Gleam in purple on January 27th
We’re not sure whether this is important or not, but somehow it’s easy to envision this purple baby selling like cupcakes for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. It’s purple, it’s glossy, and it certainly looks like one of those “ideal gifts for her.” We like the brains as well, so the pink Centro is our pick…
Apple to announce iPhone’s debut in Canada later today?
After hearing a few rumors about the iPhone’s debut in Canada in the past, today we may have some real information from the man himself. According to Bloomberg, Jobs&Co will announce a partnership with Canada’s Rogers Wireless, the country’s largest mobile service provider, and bring iPhone to its brothers and sisters on the North. RBC…
SlingPlayer Mobile coming to iPhone/iPod Touch?
The SlingPlayer Mobile client is a great way for SlingBox users to place–shift their TV programming right onto their mobile phone. With Palm Treo and RIM BlackBerry devices already rocking SlingPlayer Mobile clients in Palm OS as well as flavors, SlingMedia has their crosshairs set on the iPhone (and iPod Touch). Senior sources at Sling…
Palm’s upcoming OS is code-named Nova; First devices with next-gen OS to appear in February 2009
In case “wasting resources” isn’t the word you wanted to use to describe the “thing” Palm is working on for some time now, we have a new word for it. It’s called “Nova” and the company internally test it on the device codenamed “Zeppelin.” Plus, it’s one of the reasons the Treo maker is losing…
AT&T to limit unlimited data plans to 5GB a month?
The wireless market in the US is one big game of copy-cat. When one or two of the big-dogs in the US market make a serious move to maximize their revenue, you can be sure that the other players will be making similar changes. With other carriers already limiting their “unlimited” data packages, we can…
White Palm Centro does GSM at CES 2008 Las Vegas
While Palm is working hard to keep their next Centro under wraps, a little-known accessory vendor at CES 2008 Las Vegas managed to let slip a White Palm Centro. The handset is GSM and most likely headed for AT&T, but doesn’t look like the other Palm Centro that we believed was headed to Big Blue.…