Archive for September, 2007

AT&T has a not-so-well-known policy, which after 90 days of active service, they will send you the SIM unlock code for your phone. Using AT&T’s logic, customers under contract are at that point, subject to an Early Termination Fee, and prepaid customers cannot use international roaming services. As such, AT&T Customer Care can then give [...]

Following up on Verizon’s launch of the Novatel USB727 USB modem, Sprint has announced the pending launch of its version this morning in a press release.
Sprint’s version, which is otherwise identical will support both Mac OS X and Linux operating systems with embedded firmware to automatically install drivers without the need for additional software on [...]

Motorola and Verizon have announced the pending launch of the MOTORIZR Z6tv this morning in a press release.
The Z6tv will be the third phone to support Verizon’s VCAST Mobile TV service, as well as VCAST Music and Video support, VZ Navigator support, QVGA display, media player, Bluetooth with A2DP stereo audio support, microSD expansion slot, [...]

Verizon has launched the Novatel Wireless USB727 EVDO Rev. A USB modem.
Meant to replace the U720, this is the first modem from Verizon to include a microSD slot which turns the modem into a mass storage device.
The modem is currently available from Verizon Wireless online for $199.99 with 2 year agreement and $50 instant online [...]

Apple today released iPhone Software Version 1.1.1. Most significantly it adds the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, and is a full software upgrade, weighing in at 153 MB.
The update also enhances the ability to use the Home button to control music, patches security bugs in Safari and Bluetooth, adds TV Out (using the new iPod AV [...]

Sprint has launched a teaser page for the upcoming Palm Centro smart device.
The Centro is being billed as the world’s smallest Palm device and runs GarnetOS with support for Sprint TV and Sprint Instant Messenger, as well as Bluetooth, and media player.The device will launch on October 14th for $99 after $99 mail-in rebate [...]

We take a full look at Motorola’s most powerful phone for AT&T. Is the RAZR2 revolutionary, evolutionary, or just another RAZR rehash? Read more for the full breakdown.

Buy a V9 RAZR2 from AT&T ($299.99 with New Service/Upgrade)

Nokia USA has relaunched the flagship of the feature-packed N-Series for the US market.
The Nokia N95-3 is visually identical to the original European model, but the main differences lie in the radio hardware and software.The phone supports US 3G frequencies and HSDPA data access as well as increased RAM (128MB up from 64 MB).
The phone [...]

Verizon Wireless today updated its VZ Navigator application. The popular GPS Navigation software now clocks in at version 3.1.2. The update makes minor bug fix improvements, and does not add any new features over the previous version (3.1.1).
The update is currently being pushed to the multiple versions, based on device. To check for updates, [...]

We take a month-long look at the Katana II. With the market heating up in competition from cheaper RAZRs and thinner mid-range phones, does the Katana II have what it takes to keep up? Read more to find out.

Buy a Katana II from LetsTalk.com (-$50.01 with New Service)