If you thought you had it good because your plan to buy a text messaging-oriented feature phone from AT&T didn’t include a mandatory data or text plan, you might want to rethink your options. Newly minted rumors indicate that AT&T will require some feature phones in its stable to sign up with requisite data and…
AT&T working to improve 3G network performance
AT&T just reported that they brought on a near-record 2.7 million new wireless customers in the last few months of 2009, which is great and all, but we have to wonder how all those new customers are going to affect network performance in 2010. Thankfully, AT&T has put together a handy little presentation that includes…
Mobiado announces new luxury phone – Classic 712ZAF
Canada-based maker of luxury mobile phones, Mobiado, announced a new phone – the Mobiado Classic 712ZAF. It’s a candybar-shaped handset made out of aluminum, stainless steel, sapphire crystal and ceramic coating. In addition, the company’s logo is “CNC machine engraved” on the back of the phone. Specs-wise, the Classic 712ZAF is a 3G device (WCDMA…
Apple opens gates to VoIP on 3G – Free voice calls for everyone!
Free voice calls, that is, as long as you have an iPhone 3G and a VoIP app that lets you make internet voice calls over the 3G wireless data network. How is that possible, you ask? Well, Apple has apparently done an about face on their policy that prohibited VoIP apps from using a carrier’s…
EA launches Spore Creatures for iPhone
The next evolution in the Spore franchise has gone live on the App Store. Spore Creatures picks up where Spore Origins left off, giving you control over your Spore creature as it makes the transition from primordial waters to land. We first caught wind of Spore Creatures at CES Las Vegas 2010, where we showed…
Mobile Premier Awards in Innovation 20 finalists announced
As expected, the Mobile Premier Awards has announced the 20 finalists to the Mobile Premier Awards in Innovation, as chosen by their peers in partnership with MobileMonday. The companies were selected by an international jury of recognized mobile industry experts. Now they will be able to pitch their idea, application or project at the Mobile…
Boost Mobile launches BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited Plan with BlackBerry Curve 8330
Boost Mobile has introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8330 on its BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited plan. I’m guessing the idea is to push the Curve 8330 beyond enterpises to the “regular Joe” who may also like the idea of push-email. In that sense, Boost has ensured consumers can easily grab the device from Best Buy, RadioShack as…
Namco launches The Wolfman mobile game
Namco has unveiled the Wolfman mobile game, developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing. The side-scrolling action game is launching in support of Universal Pictures’ forthcoming “The Wolfman,” featuring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. In the game, you’ll control two different characters with their own unique abilities: Lawrence Talbot and The…
U.S. bus and truck drivers banned from texting and driving
It’s scary to think about drivers of dozen-ton vehicles taking their eyes off the road to send out a text message from behind the wheel, which is why the US is making it illegal throughout the US. The federal government has officially banned American truckers and bus drivers from texting while driving. US Transportation Secretary…
Did the real Apple Tablet just stand up (in pics)?
These are either the best ever mockup images of the one and only Apple Tablet, or they’re the real deal. Either way, we’ve just spied newly “leaked” images of what is supposed to be the widely rumored and highly anticipated tablet device from Cupertino. The photos depict a seriously slim slate showing off its svelte…