Archive for September, 2009

Get Ready for 21Mbps on T-Mobile 3G Next Year

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Mobile broadband is a wonderful and glorious invention, giving us the ability to surf the Internet while on the go. This is great not only for smartphones, but also for 3G-connected laptops and netbooks too. The trouble is that the speed offered by today’s 3G networks still isn’t as fast ...

Verizon Rolls Out Low-Cost Data Plans on Feature Phones

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Verizon Wireless and Samsung are rolling out two new feature phones with messaging in mind, the Rogue and Intensity. The mobile phones offer a fairly standard feature set for today's market, but analysts said Verizon's data plan for the feature phones gives consumers something to talk about.

Parachute Panic for iPhone

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I’m a sucker for simple games that are quick to learn but challenging enough to keep you occupied for hours on end. Such is the case with Parachute Panic by FDG Entertainment.

As MMS Nears, Analyst Says AT&T Gripes Are Justified

Monday, September 7th, 2009

After months or preparing its system and network, AT&T is finally rolling out Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS customers. The long-overdue service will debut on Sept. 25. AT&T said MMS will be delivered via a software update.

T-Mobile Pulse Android phone offers pre-paid option

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Deutsche Telekom presents a new device, a true highlight for unlimited communication, information and entertainment while you're on the move: the T-Mobile Pulse. This smartphone, equipped with the Android operating system, supports the MyCommunity and Media Center services as well as fast, convenient Internet access. It also includes direct links ...

Feature Phones 72% of New Handsets Sold

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

The NPD Group has released a new report on the sales of mobile phones in America. According to the report feature phones account for 72% of all new handset sales in America. This is despite the fact that smartphone sales continue to grow rapidly.

myTouch 3g

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

We just got a look at the myTouch 3G, and while it’s great to see T-Mobile’s next Android phone all official and everything, there are certainly few surprises for those of us already familiar with the HTC Magic / Google Ion. We found ourselves, despite the best knowledge otherwise, still ...