Apple iSlate to Support Clear WiMax Service? (Updated)
Clear has created an image filled with random electronics on its site that demonstrates the now legendary Apple Tablet mockup that surfaced during this year. This development could signal support for Clear WiMax service in the tablet either via built-in modem or driver support for USB dongles, but the image has yet to be independently [...]
FCC Reveals Pantech Messaging Device for AT&T
The FCC has revealed an unannounced Pantech messaging device destined for AT&T according to the draft user manual. The device features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, GPS support, microSDHC slot, 2.0 megapixel camera and media player while the manual mentions AT&T services such as Navigator, AT&T Radio, YPmobile and AppCenter.
Nexus One Pricing Details Leak
Image courtesy of Gizmodo. Click for full-size. The first pricing details for the forthcoming Nexus One Android device by Google have surfaced. The device will be sold for $529.99 unlocked, discounting previous rumors and desires that the device would be subsidized by Google. T-Mobile will be offering a subsidy for the device down $179.99 with [...]
Google to Sell Nexus One Directly to Consumers, Unveiling Nexus One on January 5th
Following up on a previous report, internal T-Mobile documentation has confirmed that Google will sell the forthcoming Nexus One Android device directly to consumers. Google, with support from T-Mobile, is scheduled to launch a new Android device in early January. The Google Android phone will be sold directly by Google via the Web. Support for [...]
Sprint Rolling Out Palm Pre 1.3.5 Update (Updated)
Sprint has begun rolling out the long awaited webOS 1.3.5 update for the Palm Pre in order to address issues and adds small changes such as improved MMS compatibility, improved battery life in marginal coverage areas and reduced update size to allow downloads and updates over 1xRTT data connections. Update: The update is now live [...]
GSM Voice Call Encryption Cracked in Berlin
The current encryption algorithm for voice calls made over GSM networks has been cracked by a team of 24 hackers led by encryption specialist Karsten Nohl during the Chaos Communication Congress being held this week in Berlin. The A5/1 algorithm is a 21 year old 64-bit algorithm used in the encryption of voice calls originating [...]
iPhone Pulled from Online Sales in New York City and Suburbs (Updated Again)
Multiple reports have begun surfacing today confirming that AT&T has pulled the iPhone from sales online to customers living in New York City and surrounding suburbs with no official explanation available at the time of this report, while sales continue as normal across other AT&T markets in the country. Historically, New York City, San Francisco [...]
Nexus One Specifications Surface, Possibile Invite-Only Launch
Following up on preliminary specifications, the full list of final specifications for the forthcoming HTC Nexus One has surfaced. The device features Android 2.1, 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM reflecting its Snapdragon base, included 4GB microSDHC card with support for 32GB cards, 5.0 megapixel camera with mechanical autofocus and LED flash, HSPA 900 / 1700 [...]
RIM BlackBerry Users Suffer Though Another BlackBerry Outage
BlackBerry users are currently in the middle of a second BIS and BES in a week. Most users are without email and there are numerous reports of internet being down as well. As of 10pm CST on Tuesday, RIM has not acknowledge or issued a statement on this outage.
Sprint Activiating Curve 8530 on Old Plans with BIS Loophole
Not long after the launch of the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8530, PhoneNews.com has received reports that customers on older Sprint plans that do not want to switch to an Everything Data plan to purchase the device can add on the $10 BIS service to their current plan in order to purchase the device. The reports [...]
