Here we go again with the GPhone rumors and speculation. Yesterday’s confirmation rumor basically validated what we had expected from the Google Phone – a low-cost, ad-supported phone with built-in GPS, running on a Linux kernel. This time around, the rumor mill brings us another little tidbit about the mythical GPhone. Well, it’s more than…
Motorola ROKR E7 – probably fake, but it’s nice to dream
Wait, Motorola is busting out a 2GB musicphone that packs a 5 megapixel camera? Are we dreaming? Most likely. This obvious mock-up photo shows a sleek candybar sporting a 2.8 inch touchscreen. It’s supposed to be a quad-band GSM phone with tri-band UMTS (HSDPA) with GPS, FM radio, WiFi, and Flash Lite 2.0. Yea, and…
Motorola to launch MOTO ROKR U9 PEBL in September?
The resurrected Motorola PEBL spin-off, the MOTO ROKR U9 PEBL, may be getting launched in September. According to Just Another Mobile Phone Blog, they’ve translated a German-language site that pegs the release of the PEBL re-do for next month. Unlike the roots from whence it came, we actually like the look of this music-oriented PEBL.…
Google GPhone confirmed as low-cost sub-$100 device
Like we reported quite some time ago. It may turn out that Google’s iPhone-fighting mobile phone, lovingly dubbed the GPhone, will be marketed as a low-cost sub-$100 device. Rizzn.com says that they have confirmed the GPhone to be more of a competitor to the $100 OLPC than a competitor to the Apple iPhone. The mythical…
Rumor alert: Research In Motion working on wireless file transfer for BlackBerry – use RIM’s BES servers to transfer data
We love rumors – especially when they have a distinct possibility of becoming reality. We’re not sure how legit this particular rumor is, but it sure is enticing. Word on the street is that Research In Motion, makers of the addictable (yes it’s a word, we just made it up) BlackBerry handsets, is hard at…
Sprint to launch BlackBerry Pearl 2 on Thanksgiving Day weekend?
The story of the BlackBerry Pearl 2 release slowly starts reminding me on the iPhone launch, except that RIM can’t generate as much as buzz as Apple can. First, we thought the next Pearl — also known as BlackBerry 8130 — is coming to AT&T and Vodafone this September. Later, Sprint’s 2007 and 2008 product…
Sony Ericsson T650 coming in black and silver?
Apparently, the Swedish-Japanese handset maker is working on the black-silver version of the Sony Ericsson T650 phone. Nothing is confirmed yet, but that haven’t stopped user “SEductive” from Esato forums to make a mockup of the future device — or at least the way he envisions it. I’ll only add that I’m on 100% his…
AT&T to launch a 3G HTC Vox soon?
While we could file this under “early stage rumor”, the device in subject is a very interesting one, hence we’re writing about it. Apparently, AT&T will be launching a 3G version of the HTC Vox/Libra as HTC Juno in a not-that-distant future. The new device should sport a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and a tri-band UMTS/HSDPA radios,…
Palm prepping Linux based handset for October launch?
As much as we all love the Palm Garnet OS, it’s time for Palm to move on. Just kidding, we don’t much care for Garnet – it’s got to go, and we’re happy to hear that Palm may be prepping a Linux-based smartphone for an October release (ahead of expectations). DigiTimes reports that Palm is…
European carriers commit to revenue sharing plan for Apple iPhone – T-Mobile, Orange, O2
Steve Jobs made waves in the wireless industry by getting AT&T to bend to his will – revamping the voicemail system to accommodate Visual Voicemail, nixing any handset subsidies or rebates, and even sharing revenue (not to mention new contract bounty) with Apple. Now, the Financial Times is reporting that he’s at it again. Ever…