Category: Carriers

[DISCUSSION] Can Motorola build an Operating System better than Android/iOS?

Remember the kind of rumors that are just hard to believe? What you are about to hear is probably another one of them. InformationWeek.com reports that Motorola Mobility has recently hired a number of experienced web engineers from Apple, Adobe and other places. Now you ask why? The rumor suggests it’s because Motorola has plans…

March 24, 2011
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 pricing details inside

Samsung held a Press Conference this morning that gave details on the devices and pricing. Just what most of us were waiting for right? If you were complaining about prices before, maybe after reading this article your mind will be changed. For those who weren’t complaining, this may just put an even bigger smile on…

March 22, 2011
UPDATE: HTC EVO 3D Official Announcement

The rumors have been spread that these were coming and Sprint.com has now confirmed them with a page to register for information on each of these devices. What’s great about this is that nobody had actually seen these until today. Finally we get a closer look at them.

March 22, 2011
[DISCUSSION] Will Verizon Wireless End Unlimited Data for 3G/4G devices on Thursday?

I’ve been informed of the rumors that are spreading suggesting Verizon Wireless will be ending unlimited data for smartphones, 3G and 4G devices. This is very interesting and makes you wonder if it’s true. Several users have asked me and now that the questions are flowing in so it’s time for discussion.

March 22, 2011
Apple suing Amazon.com for using the name “App Store”

The title says it all and you may have already heard about it, but if not were here to spread the news. Apple is suing Amazon.com in efforts to block the company from using the name “App Store” on their site. Apple was the original source and creator of the “App Store” and they want…

March 22, 2011
[DISCUSSION] Verizon’s new 4G devices coming soon – details inside!

Finally users of Verizon Wireless service have had the pleasure of owning the first ever LTE smartphone that hit their market. The HTC Thunderbolt has been a great success so far and it’s actually the most talked about handset still to this day. Our Thunderbolt forums are filled with rooting information and much more already…

March 21, 2011
Google Nexus S Officially Coming To Sprint

Remember back when Google first launched the Nexus One and how their goal was to get it on every major US carrier? There was even a rumor that it was going to be released on Sprint, but that was pulled at the last minute, presumably because of the launch of the HTC Evo 4G. Well…

March 21, 2011
Google Voice Integration W/ Sprint

Many of our users already use Google Voice, especially for their voicemail features. Soon, Sprint users will get tighter integration with Google Voice, actually letting you use your Sprint number as your Google Voice number without porting it. You will also be using Google Voice’s voicemail system instead of Sprint’s. Read more…

March 21, 2011
Sprint’s plans for CTIA

Rumors have recently been going around on what Sprint has planned for the CTIA convention this year and BGR has just been informed of what we like to call expected announcements. The three devices everyone is so excited about are the HTC Evo 3D, the HTC Evo View 4G and Sprint’s version of the Motorola…

March 19, 2011
Sprint is launching their Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot on March 20th

Sprint’s latest WiMAX device, the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sierra Wireless has recently been announced and you’ll be seeing it available March 20, 2011. Pricing is marked at only $49.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate. This device will allow Sprint users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share a 3G/4G…

March 18, 2011
Samsung announces Galaxy Player 4” and Galaxy Player 5” for the US

Samsung recently confirmed the Galaxy Player 4” and Galaxy Player 5” will be available in the United States. These devices are packed with 1GHz CPU’s, Wi-Fi, front and back facing cameras, Qik video calling support and more. Another interesting specification confirmed by Samsung is that the portable music players will be upgradeable to Android 2.3…

March 17, 2011
T-Mobile To Release Nokia C7 “Tiger”

T-Mobile rumors of the Nokia C7, aka “Tiger” have been correct as we see the device was just added to Nokia’s inventory list. Nokia has hopes of winning over Android users who have service with T-Mobile. They haven’t forgotten about Windows Phone 7 users though so don’t worry. They are focused on both platforms evenly.

March 15, 2011
Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt is coming March 17th – Happy Saint Patricks Day!

The rumors can finally end because Verizon Wireless has made the release date and price of the HTC ThunderBolt handset official. The release date is March 17th and the device will have a $249.99 price tag. The LTE data will be the same rate as the current 3G devices, $29.99 per month for unlimited use.

March 15, 2011
[VIDEO] 11 Minutes with the Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1

Folks, if you didn’t buy the Motorola XOOM or iPad 2 because you were waiting on what Samsung was going to offer, you may have made the right decision. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one ultimate entertainer allowing you to watch full HD movies, take 8MP photos and play games or surf Flash websites…

March 14, 2011
T-Mobile Launched New webConnect Plans

T-Mobile has made some changes and unfortunately, some of the changes aren’t for the better. We’ve all heard about these changes and it’s finally official. The higher end 10 GB plan has moved up from $79.99 to $84.99 prior to the 20% discount if grouped with a voice plan. Some are thrilled to even have…

March 14, 2011