Archive for May, 2007

Palm has issued a firmware update for the Treo 680. The update incorporates previous software updates, as well as providing other minor updates. The update also replaces Cingular’s branding with the new AT&T brand.
The update changes the following:
• Improved power management for better battery life;
• Camera update for better battery life;
• Help to correct distorted characters [...]

The first draft images of the Sanyo SCP-6650 have appeared through the FCC.

We previously
covered the first details of the phone as the successor to
the Katana, which will be released under the Katana II. The SCP-6650 will be a modest improvement to the current Katana, adding an improved camera and multimedia support.
However, the SCP-6650 [...]

The storm of litigation continues as Nokia has filed another response
and counterclaims against Qualcomm in in the state of Wisconsin
regarding its lawsuit filed on April 2nd of this year alleging patent
infringement regarding two key Qualcomm patents, asserting that the
patents in question are invalid.
Nokia also filed a countersuit alleging Qualcomm is infringing on six
key Nokia [...]

The internet music streaming service Pandora has launched a mobile
client and service on Sprint.
The service called Pandora Everywhere is made up of a Java client that
is downloaded to a compatible phone.
Currently the only phones supported are the Samsung A900/A920, LG
Fusic, and Sanyo MM7500/MM8400. Future models will include the Samsung
m500/m610/m620 Upstage, Motorola RAZR/KRZR, [...]

AT&T has launched the Sierra Wireless 875U AirCard USB Modem on
their consumer page.  The modem originally launched on May 7th
but was only available to business customers.
The modem features quadband GPRS/EDGE support
(850/900/1800/1900) and triband W-CDMA support (UMTS/HSDPA
850/1900/2100) with status lights and an internal battery.

The modem is supported under Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X support
is provided [...]

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It’s official, Cingular is no more. Cingular’s web site is headed on over to att.com/wireless and AT&T feels the need to advertise. Watch their latest wave of impressive HDTV ads at the links below.

AT&T’s Wireless Launch Ad - High [...]

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Sprint hired a new ad agency. Their first TV ad went big in Sprint’s first true High Definition TV ad, and features the Samsung UpStage. Download from the links below.

Sprint Samsung UpStage Ad - High Definition (720p), MPEG-4 (35.34 [...]

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Verizon Wireless tires to poke fun at huge text messaging bills. Emphasis on tries. Download the commercial below to see Verizon’s promo for their new America’s Choice Select (free messaging) plans.

America’s Choice Select Ad - High Definition [...]

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Boost Unlimited has launched in several regions. Download the first television ad using the links below.

Boost Unlimited Launch Ad - Standard Definition, H.264 (7.34 MB)
Boost Unlimited Launch Ad - iPod, H.264 (2.98 MB)
Boost Unlimited Launch Ad - Mobile, 3GPP [...]

Test images of the Verizon Casio G’zOne Type-S have surfaced
through the FCC. The phone itself is cosmetically
different from the more rugged Type-V with a glossy exterior shell and
rounded antenna hoop.
  

The phone also includes
Bluetooth and is still capable of being submerged in water thanks to
its sealed gasket design, but the camera has been downgraded to [...]