Archive for April, 2008

Tonight, we’re taking the wraps off the all new PhoneNews.com Forums. We’ve redesigned the look, feel, and entire interface of the forums with you in mind.
Our redesign has focused on the things you want from a forum: readability, consistency, and better ways to discuss all-thing-wireless. We now have a consistent look-and-feel across the News, Forums, and our [...]

T-Mobile has launched a new nation wide prepay plan called Pay By The Day. The new plan is an inexpensive way for users to stay in touch.
The plan offers unlimited N&W minutes starting at 7pm and ending at 6:59am. Along with the unlimited N&W minutes, it also offers unlimited M2M calling. A quick break down [...]

Verizon has launched the LG enV 2. This evolution of the VX9900 enV features much sleeker and more compact dimensions while still retaining all of the functionality the series of devices is known for.
The multimedia device features a revised outer keypad and display with larger dialing keys, while the internal QVGA display has increased [...]

Specific launch dates have surfaced for three new LG models exclusive to Verizon Wireless. Read More for full details.

HTC media representatives have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that an update is still coming to address consumer complaints with their Qualcomm-based smartphones.
The manufacturer promised customers that an update would be released by the end of last month, but remained silent at the start of April. Other consumer activists such as HTCClassAction.org have noted HTC’s failure to [...]

A quick look at some of the pages that have been updated the most this week on the PhoneNews.com Phone Encyclopedia.
Our Firmware Tracker has been updated several times over, and continues to be the most current source for phone software updates industry-wide.
Readers have also contributed several new tips, hacks, and updates for the HTC Touch [...]

After Sprint’s announcement that the commercial launch of XOHM WiMax services would be delayed at CTIA, recent comments made by Sprint’s CTO may provide some crucial answers. Read More for complete details.

Skype has iaunched a beta version of their combination VoIP and chat software for standard mobile phones. The client features many of the same features as the desktop client including both individual and group chat awareness, status updates, contact lists, and conferencing.
The software dials out using the standard voice radio, and then switches over [...]

Wireless equipment provider and solutions developer NexWave Wireless has announced in a press release that it has retained the services of banking firms UBS and Deutsche Bank to explore possible scenarios for selling its sizeable wireless spectrum holdings in the AWS band (1700/2100Mhz), Wireless Connection Service band (2.3Ghz), and the Broadband Radio Spectrum/Educational Broadband Serices [...]

Several sites are reporting that June 15th is the new date set for consumer launch of Sprint DirectConnect services utilizing the QChat platform.
As we reported previously, Sprint employees had been informed that the consumer launch of QChat devices had been pushed back to June 1st, causing much confusion for customers who had been eagerly awaiting [...]