GSM Voice Call Encryption Cracked in Berlin
The current encryption algorithm for voice calls made over GSM networks has been cracked by a team of 24 hackers led by encryption specialist Karsten Nohl during the Chaos Communication Congress being held this week in Berlin. The A5/1 algorithm is a 21 year old 64-bit algorithm used in the encryption of voice calls originating [...]
Sony Ericsson Announces US 3G Aino Launch at $599.99 Unlocked
Following up, Sony Ericsson has announced the forthcoming US launch of the Aino multimedia handset. The Aino features quadband GSM/EDGE, triband 850/1900/2100 HSPA support, Remote Play, Media Home, and Media Go support for streaming media from the Playstation 3 console or over a network via DLNA, Wi-Fi radio, 3 inch 432×240 resolution widescreen touch display, [...]
UMW190 USB Modem for Verizon Revealed
Image courtesy of PhoneArena The first images and information have surfaced regarding the Verizon Wireless UMW190 USB modem expected to be released later this quarter. The modem features dual-band EVDO Rev. A for domestic use and quadband GSM/EDGE/triband HSPA access on Vodafone partner networks for international roaming with the included SIM card along with an [...]
LG Officially Reveals BL40 New Chocolate Phone
LG is slowly revealing more information on the mysterious BL40 New Chocolate device, with the latest information being presented in press images that demonstate the phone. What is currently known about the device is that it features a 21:9 aspect ratio with an 800×345 resolution reinforced glass capacitive touch display at 4 inches in diagonal [...]
Unannounced Motorola Phone for T-Mobile Approved by FCC
The FCC has approved an as yet unannounced Motorola phone for T-Mobile expected to be released later this summer. Speculation is rampant that the above document refers to the Motorola Morrison Android device destined for T-Mobile later this summer following leaked live shots showing it being powered by Android and featuring T-Mobile branding as well [...]
Sony Ericsson Announces T715a
Sony Ericsson has announced the forthcoming release of the T715a slim 3G slider. The T715a features a 2.2 inch QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband US 3G HSPA access, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, 3.2 megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, flash, video recorder, front-facing video camera for video calls where supported along with geotagging support for [...]
Verizon Announces HTC Ozone
Following up on a previous report, Verizon and HTC have officially announced the HTC Ozone/XV6175. The HTC Ozone is a variant of the reference HTC Snap which features a dual-mode CDMA EVDO Rev. A / quadband GSM/EDGE radio, QVGA landscape display, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, A-GPS support, Wi-Fi radio and Bluetooth with stereo audio support, [...]
HTC Announces Hero with Android
HTC has officially announced its newest flagship Android device in the Hero during a press event in London this morning. The Hero features a Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset running Android 1.5 at 528MHz with 512MB ROM/288MB RAM, 3.2-inch capacitive LCD touch display at 320 x 480 resolution, 900/2100MHz HSPA, quadband GSM, trackball, GPS, WiFi radio, 3.5mm [...]
T-Mobile Announces MyTouch 3G with Google
T-Mobile has officially announced the next Android device in its stable after the now venerable G1 in the MyTouch 3G with Google, reflecting the Android variant that complies the closest to Google’s preferred requirements. The myTouch 3G will feature a 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, quadband GSM/EDGE, quadband HSPA, Android version 1.5 which features [...]
