Archive for August, 2007

Over the past four years, I’ve posted wireless news, consumer advocacy, and analysis here on PhoneNews.com. And, I’m not going anywhere… but I do want to point you to a new blog where I’ll be taking on the rest of the technological universe. So, please, check out, bookmark, RSS, blogroll, and link to ChristopherPrice.net… but [...]

Technology blog Uneasy Silence has revealed what looks to be a press photo of the new Palm Centro, formerly known under the codename “Gandalf” with Sprint branding.

The smartphone is running EVDO and is expected to launch in October at a $99 pricepoint with Sprint having a three-month exclusive on the device. The device features a [...]

According to a New York Times report, Nokia will be launching it’s revamped NGage gaming platform later this week and introduce the service based around multiplayer gaming, demos of games, player skill matching, and a wider range of compatible handsets.
The N-Gage was originally conceived as a dedicated gaming device designed to compete with the Nintendo [...]

Yahoo! has added text messaging support to its venerable web-based email service today as part of a trio of new features unveiled including integrated Messenger and Search support.
The service is compatible with all carriers and simply requires a valid cellphone number, keeping in mind the 160 character limit for SMS. The service is now available [...]

Hackers this week have broken iPhone’s SIM lock, enabling iPhone to be used on any compatible GSM carrier.
The SIM unlocking process, until now, has required disassembling iPhone and using a soldering iron to bypass parts of iPhone’s SIM verification system. However, the latest method employes purely software. In addition, it unlocks iPhone’s firmware, permitting the [...]

Nokia today has launched a test release of Windows Live for S60-based phones. The service is identical to Windows Live for Windows Mobile-based phones, but recoded to run on the Symbian-based Series 60 (S60) platform.

Unfortunately, while the application goes even farther than its Windows Mobile counterpart, adding in support for features such as Windows Live [...]

This is probably the best way for anyone to add software to their iPhone. AppTapp handles the entire process, you just plug in your iPhone, and it does the rest. It adds an Installer application item to your iPhone’s home screen. From there, applications are downloaded, and installed, all over Wi-Fi. Quite simply, it just [...]

Boy Genius Report has revealed slides that show Verizon will be launching their version of MOTORAZR2 V9m on August 29 online and September 4th in all retail channels including Circuit City.

PhoneNews.com was the first to post photos of the RAZR2 series, and the Motorola V9m version of the RAZR2. As reported previously as well, [...]

Qwest Wireless has launched the HTC Vox (UTStarcom SMT5800) as the Qwest Fusion.

The phone features Windows Mobile 6 Standard, 12-key dialpad and sliding QWERTY keyboard, QVGA display, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, voice dialing, microSD expansion slot, media player, and speakerphone.
This is the first time in recent memory that a regional carrier has launched a [...]

Sprint has launched the Motorola MOOTORAZR2 V9 As previously repoted, the phone is identical to the Verizon version save for the inclusion of Sprint exclusive applications NFL Mobile and Sprint Navigation.

The phone features dual QVGA displays with the outer display serving as a touchscreen with vibration feedback, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSD expansion [...]