Follow-Up: Casio G’zOne Brigade Pricing and Availability Confirmed, Data Plan Required
Following up on previous reporting regarding the Verizon Casio G’zOne C741 Brigade, PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm pricing and availability for the device. Originally scheduled for release last Thursday, the Brigade will now be released through all Verizon sales channels on March 11th with current availability over Telesales confirmed. Pricing is set at $299.99 [...]
Android 2.1 on All U.S. Android Phones, Including G1?
Following up, a report has stated that all currently available Android devices in the U.S. will be upgraded to Android 2.1 this year, including the T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G over the air. The report goes on to state that in order for the upgrades to be installed over the air, certain devices (such as [...]
Verizon Nexus One on March 23rd?
A new report has surfaced citing an anonymous Google employee that confirms the search provider will release the Verizon version of the Nexus One on March 23rd, which is also the first day of this year’s International CTIA Wireless Expo. The report also follows recent FCC approval of the CDMA version of the device this [...]
T-Mobile Halts myTouch 3G with 3.5mm Jack Upgrades, Cites Lack of Inventory
T-Mobile has halted upgrade sales of the recently refreshed T-Mobile myTouch 3G with built-in 3.5mm headphone jack due to lack of inventory, according to an internal employee bulletin. The carrier has also confirmed that it expects another shipment, in the middle of next month, and suggests that any customers call ahead to retail stores if [...]
T-Mobile G1 Gets Minor Firmware Update
The progenitor Android handset in the T-Mobile G1 has received a minor firmware update that improves calling performance and is identical to the update rolled out on the newer myTouch 3G last month. The update began rolling out yesterday, with the rollout expected to be complete by March 15th.
Palm Rolls Out Verizon Pre and Pixi Plus webOS 1.4 Update
Not long after Palm rolled out webOS 1.4 for Sprint, Palm has now rolled out the same update for Pre Plus and Pixi Plus owners on Verizon Wireless. The update is otherwise identical with all the features of the Sprint release that we previously covered. The update also makes improvements to VZ Navigator, and Mobile [...]
Sprint Discounts Pixi to $50, Amazon Discounts to $25 After New Agreement
In response to the recent price drop of the Pixi Plus on Verizon, Sprint has responded by dropping its version down to $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99. In related news, Anazon has a discount of its own, repricing the Sprint Pixi to $24.99 [...]
Sprint Waiving Messaging Fees for Mobile Donations
In the wake of this morning’s near catastrophic Magnitude 8 earthquake in Chile, Sprint has announced that it has waived messaging fees for mobile donations to international relief organizations such as World Vision, Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army.
Palm webOS 1.4 for Sprint Pre Now Live (Updated)
Palm has begun rolling out the long awaited webOS 1.4 update for the Palm Pre in order to add Flash 10.1 compatibility (plugin available in App Catalog), on-board video recording/editing and 3D gaming/native application support via the Palm PDK. The changelog is inline with the previous leak on Thursday and is currently only available for [...]
Clarifying the Mis-media: Windows Phone 6 Starter Edition
What is Windows Phone 6 Starter Edition? Windows Phone 6 Starter Edition is part of Microsoft’s effort to profit off of Windows Phone 6 Series and its heavy investment in Windows Mobile 6.5. Essentially, it is Windows Mobile 6.5 repackaged for developing markets, at a lower cost. Like ultra low cost initiatives from other Microsoft [...]
