Alltel’s My Circle Plans Gain Free Text Messages

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:38:39 +0000

Subscribers to Alltel’s My Circle calling plans will now be able to send/receive unlimited text messages to/from those phone numbers that are part of their circle or other Alltel customers as long as they subscribe to a messaging pack …
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GSM Operators to Set NFC Standards

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:34:07 +0000

The GSM Association announced that it will be releasing an early set of requirements for handsets equipped with near-field communications capabilities, but it will be up to network operators and handset OEMs to work together to develop the final …
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Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody, MTV Offer Joint Music Service

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:31:02 +0000

Today Verizon Wireless announced a new partnership with Real’s Rhapsody music service and MTV. For $15 per month, subscribers to Verizon’s V CAST Music with Rhapsody service will have unlimited access to Rhapsody’s 5 million songs both online and …
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Kyocera Giving Away Headsets in San Diego June 30

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:26:11 +0000

On Monday, June 30, between 11:30 am and 1:30 PM, Kyocera will be giving away free headsets at the Dave & Busters parking lot at 2831 Camino del Rio North in San Diego.

Nokia Announces New Supernova Range of Phones

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:10:41 +0000

Today Nokia uncovered four new handsets that make up a new range of devices with exchangeable exteriors and bright colors. All four run the Series 40 platform and have Bluetooth 2.0.

7610: This slider, just cleared by the FCC yesterday, …
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Nokia 7610 Meets with FCC’s Approval

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:10:33 +0000

A new GSM slider has been spotted on the FCC site, the Nokia 7610s. The 7610s is a quad-band GSM/EDGE device with stereo Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, FM radio and a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash. It has a 2.5mm headset …
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Summer Preview: Part 2

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:04:16 +0000

Several companies gathered in NYC this week to show off their newest phones. Our hands-on report with the latest and greatest from Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and BlackBerry, complete with video tours. NEW: Hands-on with the HTC Touch Pro.
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Preview: Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:59:27 +0000

Motorola offers its best camera phone ever with the ZN5. See why it might replace your stand-alone shooter. With video tour and hands-on photos.
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3D Imaging Capabilities Coming to Cell Phones

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:07 +0000

According to CNet, Infosys was recently granted a patent for technology that would enable devices such as mobile phones to take, send and receive 3D images. The way the technology works is, a cameraphone would take a series of …
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T-Mobile Adds to HotSpot @Home Lineup

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:07:51 +0000

Today T-Mobile announced two more phones that are compatible with its HotSpot @Home converged cellular/Wi-Fi calling service. HotSpot @Home, first launched a year ago, allows T-Mobile subscribers to make unlimited phone calls via a Wi-Fi hotspot in their homes …
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