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We know that HTC is preparing a smartphone for the Verizon 4G LTE network and the ad picture in this post indicates that it could be called the Thunderbolt 4G. We have previously seen this device when it was code-named Mecha and some thought it would be called the Incredible HD, but this ad sends…
The Apple iPhone 4 has been a big hit in Japan but it’s lacking some key features that those users expect like NFC capabilities to pay for things like the subway. The carrier Softbank is trying to fix that by adding an NFC sticker to the case. The iPhone 4 NFC support is achieved through…
We already know that Skype plans to bring video calling to the iPhone 4 and other platforms but the VoIP provider may have just outed the oft-rumored Verizon iPhone. Skype published some support documents for this feature on the iPhone and one of these had the Verizon logo prominently displayed. The documents were quickly pulled…
T-Mobile is going to be blowing up in 2011 with HSPA+ expansion – perhaps even double the current theoretical speeds we’re not seeing – and along with it will come some pretty sweet new devices. There are already smartphones that support the super fast data network, like the G2 and myTouch 4G, and USB modems,…
The HTC EVO Shift 4G for Sprint might be landing any day now as it has been spotted quite a few times this month alone, and it’s now appearing in Best Buy’s systems. The WiMax capable device is an Android handset that also has a physical QWERTY keyboard – a nice alternative to those who…
When the iPhone 4 was released and a front-facing camera was announced, I became excited for Skype video calls. Unfortunately, video calling was limited to FaceTime only. And even that was limited to Wi-Fi, too. Of course, there are other apps that allow you to make video calls over 3G, but they’re totally craptastic. Even…
We know that Verizon will be making a big splash at CES with its 4G LTE smartphones and tablets but T-Mobile will also be pushing its 4G network, too. In fact, T-Mobile will be outlining its plans to upgrade its network to HSPA+42, which could provide double the download speeds. T-Mobile senior director of engineering…
That HTC has become quite the tease lately. First, the company (in all likelihood) leaked some shots to various tech site. Now, the handset maker has launched a 4G site which teases a new handset coming out Jan. 6. The site touts HTC’s history in this space: there’s a picture of the EVO 4G with…
Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is something we’ve been talking for years, jealously citing examples in Japan where they use their handset for everything from paying for drinks from a soda machine, to getting on the subway, and a whole lot more. According to research firm iSuppli, the number of NFC enabled handsets that shipped…
Well, what do we have here? It looks like Verizon isn’t messing around with its upcoming smartphones for it 4G network because a picture of a Samsung Android device with LTE capabilities has just hit the web. The Samsung 4G LTE phone could wind up being a beefed up version of the Fascinate but the access…