FCC Launches Investigation into Google Voice Apps Rejection and Delisting
Adding to the fallout over the simultaneous rejection of the official Google Voice app and the delisting of third-party alternatives from the App Store this week, the FCC has launched a formal inquiry and investigation into the matter by publicly publishing three letters of inquiry sent to Apple today. By doing so, the FCC seeks [...]
iPhone 3.0.1 Fixes SMS Exploit (Updated)
The long expected iPhone 3.0.1 update being pushed out via iTunes fixes a much reported vulnerability. The update specifically addresses the much reported SMS device control and exploit that has been blown into a source of hysteria across media outlets. Update: It should be noted that this update will cause jailbroken iPhones to revert back [...]
Apple Misinformation about Unauthorized modification of iPhone OS has been a major source of FUD, grandstanding, and other illogical arguments
If that title sounds long, it’s similar to Apple’s new support article, which is long-ly titled Unauthorized modification of iPhone OS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues. So, we felt it would be a good idea to take Apple’s support article point-by-point. Quote from Apple: As designed by [...]
FCC Approves HTC Touch Diamond 2 with US 3G
The FCC has approved the US version of the forthcoming HTC Diamond 2 with US 3G support. The phone is expected to be launched on AT&T later this Fall as well as sold directly from HTC. Announced earlier this year, the Touch Diamond 2 will feature a 5.0 megapixel auto-focus camera, memory card slot, and [...]
Motorola Sholes Android Device for Verizon Revealed?
A russian Motorola fansite has allegedly revealed the first details on an Android based handset slated for Verizon according to device render images. The site also claims that the device will be released in October on the carrier with the following specifications: * Dimensions 60.00 x 115.80 x 13.70 mm * Weight 169g * Battery [...]
AT&T to Launch Samsung Solstice (Updated)
AT&T is set to launch a new Samsung touch display featurephone in the Samsung SGH-A887 Solstice. The phone features quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA, 3 inch WQVGA touch screen display and TouchWiz widget bar, virtual QWERTY keyboard with haptic feedback, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, aGPS support with AT&T Navigator, Mobile Email support, microSDHC expansion [...]
Apple Releases MobileMe iDisk Application for iPhone and iPod touch
Apple has released the long awaited MobileMe iDisk access application for the iPhone and iPod Touch running OS 3.0. The application allows MobileMe subscribers to access iDisk shares of up to 20MB in size, login, filesharing via email links, password protection of files and time limits for file downloads with the only limitation being the [...]
LG Officially Reveals BL40 New Chocolate Phone
LG is slowly revealing more information on the mysterious BL40 New Chocolate device, with the latest information being presented in press images that demonstate the phone. What is currently known about the device is that it features a 21:9 aspect ratio with an 800×345 resolution reinforced glass capacitive touch display at 4 inches in diagonal [...]
Unannounced Motorola Phone for T-Mobile Approved by FCC
The FCC has approved an as yet unannounced Motorola phone for T-Mobile expected to be released later this summer. Speculation is rampant that the above document refers to the Motorola Morrison Android device destined for T-Mobile later this summer following leaked live shots showing it being powered by Android and featuring T-Mobile branding as well [...]
SKTelecom to Sell Virgin Mobile Stake to Sprint
Following up on the news of Sprint purchasing Virgin Mobile yesterday, South Korean mega carrier SKTelecom has announced its intentions to sell its 15.3 percent stake in Virgin Mobile to Sprint as well as reselling the miniscule 0.53 percent stake in Sprint gained as a result of the Virgin ownership sale and transaction. SKTelecom became [...]
