Mobile world

AT&T Launches Samsung Impression

2009-11-11T09:01:00.000-08:00

AT&T has launched the Samsung Impression after its official debut at CTIA last week following weeks of speculation and leaks.The Samsung Impression has now officially launched on AT&T, bringing HSDPA, microSD expansion, landscape sliding QWERTY keyboard, and a 3 megapixel camera — but the headlining feature clearly has to be that gorgeous 3.2-inch AMOLED screen clocking in at 400 x 240 resolution. $199.99 on contract after rebate.

Three Samsung BOGO Offers Available from AT&T

2009-11-11T08:56:00.000-08:00

AT&T will start a BOGO promotion on April 7th and you will be able to select one of three new Samsung phones.
And these phones are:
Samsung A877 Impression – buy one for $199.99 get one free
Samsung Eternity – buy one for $129.99 get one free
Samsung A767 Propel – buy one for $49.99 get one free
The A877 here dubbed as Impression will probably be launched at the CTIA, just in time to meet AT&T’s offer. So what do you think? Excited?

AT&T Samsung SGH-A657 Rugged Phone

2009-11-11T08:53:00.000-08:00

AT&T launches the Samsung SGH-A657, a rugged candy-bar mobile phone that meets military-spec standards for dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity as well as altitude and temperature extremes. The phone supports 3G/HSDPA network, GPS navigation, Bluetooth, and microSD cards.
Its specs and features include:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Dual band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850/1900 MHz)
176 x 220 pixels display with 262K colors
AT&T Navigator (with a dedicated GPS key)
Built-in flashlight
Email, Instant Messaging
Bluetooth 2.0
USB 2.0
100 MB of internal memory
microSDHC card support, up to 16GB
Talk time: up to 3 hours
Standby time: up to 10.5 days
4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 inches
4.34 ounces.

AT&T Launches Nokia E71x

2009-11-11T08:51:00.000-08:00

AT&T has officially launched the Nokia E71x smart device.The Nokia E71x is identical to the unlocked NAM E71 sold directly by Nokia save for AT&T branding and AT&T firmware which includes access to bespoke services such as Mail, Navigator, IM, XM, Music, CV, and mobiTV along with dual-band HSDPA, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, and 3.2 megapixel camera with flash along with a QVGA display, QWERTY keyboard, microSDHC slot, GPS support with voice control, and speakerphone.
The device is now available for $299.99 with No Commitment or $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate via prepaid Visa card, bringing the total to $99.99.

AT&T officially announces the BlackBerry Curve 8900

2009-11-11T08:46:00.000-08:00

AT&T today announced the early summer availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone. With the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T, users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T’s wireless and Wi-Fi networks.

AT&T HP iPAQ K3 Obsidian QWERTY Phone

2009-11-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

The HP smartphone iPAQ K3 Obsidian is going to be released by AT&T.The iPaq K3 is powered by a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor, 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM. It features a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, built-in GPS, WiFi 802.11b/g, a 2 Megapixel camera and Bluetooth.

The Obsidian is packing:
Windows Mobile 6.5
2 MP Camera
GPS
256 MB RAM/512 MB ROM
3.5 mm jack
WiFi
QVGA Display

The iPAQ K3 Obsidian runs Windows Mobile 6.5 and includes a QWERTY keyboard. It supports tri-band HSDPA 3.5G and quad-band GSM networks. According to the slide, the main selling point of this phone is its large thumb sized keys.

AT&T Launches Motorola Karma QA1

2009-11-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

AT&T launched the Motorola Karma QA1 messaging/multimedia slider.The phone is a variant of the CDMA Hint and features a 2.5 inch QVGA resolution landscape display, quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA access, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, messaging client with social networking access, GPS support, QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and speakerphone. The phone is now available for $129.99 after a new 2 year agreement and required data/messaging plan before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $79.99.

Nokia Mural 6750 now official

2009-11-11T08:33:00.000-08:00

Nokia today made a second announcement, Nokia Mural wich comes in multiple cover illumination colors in your choice. Optimized with fast 3G and HSDPA connectivity on the nation’s fastest 3G network, Nokia Mural can handle your fast-paced communication needs.
The features of Nokia Mural include:
2.2 inch QVGA internal display
HSDPA connectivity
Instant Messaging
Email
AT&T Navigator
AT&T Mobile Music
AT&T Video Share
2MP camera
MicroSD card support, up to 16GB
Available at AT&T retail stores and online at www.wireless.att.com from September 6, Nokia Mural comes with an economically friendly price of USD 49.99 with a two-year AT&T service agreement after USD 50 mail in rebate (“MIR”). But if you happen to buy a mobile phone then you can get free sim cards which mean you don’t have to purchase it on a contract.

Tilt2 and HTC Pure Now Official on AT&T

2009-11-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

AT&T has rolled out its HTC variants in the Tilt 2 (Touch Pro 2) and Pure (Touch Diamond 2) with Windows Mobile 6.5.
The HTC Tilt 2 features Windows Mobile 6.5 along with the same tilting 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA resolution touch display, large QWERTY keyboard and speakerphone with dual speakers/dual microphones featuring noise cancellation coupled with HTC’s Straight Talk functionality as found on previously released models.
The HTC Pure is AT&T’s variant of the Touch Diamond 2 and features a 3.2-inch WVGA widescreen touch display, Windows Mobile 6.5, 5.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, gravity sensor and an ambient light sensor along with speakerphone, stereo Bluetooth support, Wi-Fi radio and speakerphone.
The Pure is available now for $199.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $149.99. The HTC Tilt 2 will be available in the following weeks for $349.99 before an additional $50 mail-in-rebate. Both require a new 2 year agreement and activation on a $69.99 or higher service plan.

Opera Mini to 4 New AT&T Phones

2009-11-11T08:27:00.000-08:00

AT&T just made official that has added a custom implementation of Opera Mini to four new phones:Samsung Flight, Mythic, Pantech Reveal and Impact.
The Samsung Flight is a vertical slider with a QWERTY keyboard for messaging and a touchscreen display, previously revealed via Craigslist. It will cost $99.99 after rebate and will be available in November.
The Samsung Mythic features the TouchWiz user interface, a 3.3-inch WQVGA touch display AT&T Navigator and AT&T Mobile TV. It will cost $200 after rebate and will be available in November for $199.99 after $50 mail-in rebate.
The Pantech Reveal features a standard 10 key dialing pad while concealing a vertically sliding QWERTY keyboard while featuring AT&T Navigator and it will be available October 18 with pricing yet to be determined.

AT&T to Launch HTC Tilt 2 on October 8th

2009-11-11T08:25:00.000-08:00

AT&T is going to sell HTC Tilt 2 on October 8th.Well the device will feature Windows Mobile 6.5 and will be available for $349.99 before an additional $50 mail-in-rebate, bringing the total to $299.99.

AT&T to Launch White BlackBerry Bold

2009-11-11T08:22:00.000-08:00

AT&T is going to launch on October 18th the White BlackBerry Bold and will be sold online and exclusively in LA and Phoenix area AT&T stores.
This version of the Bold is functionally identical to the Bold currently available on the carrier, save for the new finish down to the while leather battery cover. Pricing is also set identically to the original model at $199.99 after mail-in rebate.

HTC Tilt2 now available on AT&T

2009-11-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

Finally the HTC Tilt II is available on AT&T. Sporting the 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, it’s available for purchase online or in retail stores for $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement.

Pantech Reveal now available at AT&T

2009-11-11T08:08:00.000-08:00

The Pantech Reveal C790 can now be purchased from AT&T. This phone was launched at the same time as that of Samsung Samsung Mythic, Samsung Flight and Pantech Impact. Formerly known as the Pantech Aladdin, this phone is a slider phone which features an alpha numeric keypad and also a QWERTY one. The keypads are very active and provide you with a quick messaging service. This phone is available in two colors, Red and Blue. Teenagers will surely love this phone.
This phone also features a 2.2 inch QVGA display, 3G connectivity, AT&T Navigator, IM, email, HTML browser, music/video player, 1.3 Megapixel camera and MicroSD card support which can be extended up to 16GB. The phone is priced at $79.99 along with a two year contract agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate.

Sprint Launches Sierra Wireless 598U USB Modem

2009-10-31T09:07:00.000-07:00

Sierra Wireless today announced the launch of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 with service on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. Available exclusively from Sprint as the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 598U by Sierra Wireless, this new USB modem offers a convenient and reliable mobile solution that allows subscribers to connect to email and online applications as efficiently as they do at the office or at home.
The modem is now available online for $249.99, or free after new 2 year agreement and $50 instant online discount when purchased with Mobile Broadband service.

Samsung to Announce Instinct S30 for Sprint

2009-10-31T09:03:00.000-07:00

No details are being offered just yet, but Samsung’s Korean-language press service has slipped the first official shot of its Instinct S30 / Instinct Mini / M810 for Sprint.

LG Lotus at Sprint

2009-10-31T08:54:00.000-07:00

Sprint announced that its version of the LG Lotus handset will soon be offered in a textured red finish at the carrier. It is one of the first Sprint devices to offer One Click, a highly-customizable user interface that makes texting, Web access, email, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, Sprint Music StoreSM and other features easier to access. It offers the perfect combination of both style and substance with a full QWERTY keyboard that is ideal for quick text messaging, email or instant messaging. LG Lotus also boasts advanced features including stereo Bluetooth® , a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder and Wireless Backup for safekeeping your contact list in the event that the device is lost, stolen or damaged.

Sanyo SCP-2700

2009-10-31T08:48:00.000-07:00

Sprint and Kyocera Sanyo Telecom today announced the upcoming arrival of SCP-2700 by SANYO, a messaging phone featuring a full QWERTY keyboard with threaded text messaging, 1.3 megapixel camera, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Family Locator, Sprint Mobile Email Work, Social Zone application, and Bluetooth
The specs of Sanyo SCP-2700 include:
1xRTT connectivity
2.2 inch TFT display with 320 x 240 pixels and 65K colors
Bluetooth
Enhanced messaging features
1.3MP camera
Talk-time: up to 4.8 hours
4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
3.4 ounces
So how much this SCP-2700 will cost? Only $29.99 – obviously with a two-year contract agreement and after the usual $50 mail-in rebate.

Samsung Instinct S30

2009-10-31T08:43:00.000-07:00

Sprint made the Samsung Instinct S30 available to be sold in stores and online. Sprint is currently selling the device for $129.99 with new contract and $449.99 without.
Samsung Instinct S30 comes out 10 months after its predecessor with much of the same look and style. Here are some of the features you can expect from the S30 Instinct:
3.2 inch TFT touchscreen display with 240 x 432 pixels and 262K colors
Virtual QWERTY keypad
GPS, Sprint Navigation
Opera Mini 4.2
Microsoft Live Search
Visual Voicemail
Stereo Bluetooth 2.0
SMS voice and text messaging with threaded text
Microsoft Outlook
Sprint TV and Sprint Music Store
2MP camera
“Guitar Hero – World Tour” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” games preloaded
Talk-time: up to 4.6 hours
2.1 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches
3.9 ounces.

Sprint Samsung Reclaim Eco QWERTY Phone Debuts

2009-10-31T08:38:00.000-07:00

Sprint officially rolled out the Samsung Reclaim (M560) eco-friendly mobile phone that is the first phone in the U.S. constructed from eco-friendly bio-plastic materials. Made from 80 percent recyclable materials, the Samsung Reclaim is a messaging phone with sliding QWERTY keyboard.The Samsung Reclaim will on available on 16 August for $49.99 with a two-year contract after a $30 instant rebate and a $50 mail-in rebate.

Motorola Debut i856 launched by Sprint

2009-10-31T08:36:00.000-07:00

Here is the first slider phone offering push-to-talk service, Motorola Debut i856, is now available from Sprint .You can buy the Motorola i856 for $99.99 with a 2-yr contract agreement, or $299.99 free of contract.
The phone features a 1.3MP camera with video recorder, external media controls and Bluetooth with stereo audio support along with threaded messaging and speakerphone.

Sprint launches the new Motorola Debut i856

2009-10-31T08:32:00.000-07:00

Wireless provider Sprint started shipping its first slider phone that supports its Nextel Direct Connect push to talk service, the Motorola Debut i856. This phone provides users with the option to switch from active push to talk call to an interconnect voice call with a button specially meant for this purpose. The handset comes with a built-in MP3 player with external music controls and a 3D Audio equalizer. Audiophiles will love this feature.
The phone also offers Bluetooth with wireless headphones with a 3.5mm audio jack, a 1.3 megapixel camera with4x digital zoom and video capture. A GPS Sensor allows the captured images to be traced. The phone also offers a 2.2 inch color display of 172×220 resolution. Data or information can be stored in the external microSD cards; with up to 8GB storage capacity. Sprint’s TeleNav Navigation service and web browsing are supported by this Debut phone. This phone is priced at $100 with a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate.

HTC Tilt2 now available on AT&T

2009-10-31T08:29:00.000-07:00

HTC unveils YOU advertising campaign

2009-10-31T08:27:00.000-07:00

HTC, one of the world’s largest mobile phone makers announced a global ad campaign as well as a brand positioning. The HTC YOU campaign has a great tagline stating “You don’t need to get a phone. You need a phone that gets you”. This is based on the company’s commitment to focus on the needs and necessities of the customers. HTC also wants to make sure that the HTC devices suit the needs of the customers.
This is created in collaboration with Deutsch LA Inc which is a Los Angeles based advertising agency. The YOU campaign will be conducted in twenty countries around the globe within the next few weeks.

HTC Hero, Android 2.0 to Come Together

2009-10-31T08:25:00.000-07:00

Well to be very candid, everyone does not enjoy twitter. But Twitter is a great platform for breaking news. The HTC Hero will be getting an Eclair update. We will also update the new Android OS. HTC has been using the Android 2.0 in-house for quite some time now and will definitely bring in new models in the future. Up to date the only device said to have an Eclair update is the Motorola Droid. We can hope for more Android featured devices coming up in the market. Regarding this you can get all the latest updates from the HTC Twitter. So, we can hope that the HTC Hero and the Android joins up with each other at the earliest. Much information is not known about this. All that you have to do is to check out for the Twitter updates.