Archive for August, 2004

Sprint has issued firmware version 1.011SP for the Sanyo 5500/VM4500 and firmware version 1.006SP for the Sanyo RL-7300 to all Sprint Stores.
Firmware Tracker Updated…
Phones Section Updated…

AT&T Wireless has launched UMTS in San Diego, California as well as in Dallas, Texas.

The Motorola V60s has been issued new firmware, 8610_03.0F.00 and is available at all Verizon corporate stores. This new firmware appears to not add new features, but actual disables some. Speakerphone cannot be used with the flip closed being the most vocal complaint from owners.

Best Buy has decided to pick up Verizon phones to replace AT&T Wireless in their entire nationwide retail chain. Verizon is already sold in some stores on a trial basis. No timeframe is given, but will most likely take place once the AT&T/Cingular merger is completed and Cingular sells off AT&T’s handset stock.

The Phone Numbers section has been updated to refect a change in the phone number to the retention department.

We have some more specific specifications of the displays, processors, and software in the Sanyo MM-7400, LG MM-535 and PM-325 phones. Hit read more to gain some tidbits that can make waiting for these phones just a little bit more painful…

Update: The site has returned in its same old, hindered form.
The web site to perform online ESN swaps for Sprint PCS lines, activate.sprintpcs.com has been offline for approximately a week now. The site’s functionality has been less and less useful as time has passed, due to the site’s inability to work with any line [...]

Update: Like the VM4050, Sprint appears to have reversed the decision to discontinue the G1000 and has returned it to sprintpcs.com for sale.
Sprint has discontinued the Hitachi G1000, it is no longer for sale from sprintpcs.com.
This leaves Sprint without any Pocket PC Phone Edition device in their consumer lineup. The HTC PPC6600 (XDAIII) was [...]

AT&T, AT&T Wireless, and Cingular have reached agreement on how to merge the brands of AT&T Wireless and Cingular. Cingular will retain the ability to use the AT&T Wireless name for six months after the merger. During which time, Cingular will slowly convert all of AT&T Wireless’s assets and customers over to the Cingular brand. [...]

Sony Ericsson has released firmware update R3B9 for AT&T-branded Sony Ericsson GC82 and GC83 data cards. The update improves device compatibility with many laptops, and is strongly recommended for all customers.
SEMC GC82 AT&T R3B9 Update
SEMC GC83 AT&T R3B9 Update