Verizon Wireless is the largest mobile phone network in USA and in the past few years, they have launched several good devices. Back in 2009, they launched their first ever Android device which is known as the Motorola Droid, also one of the most selling Android devices in USA. At the moment, Verizon Android line is very strong and now it looks like they are planning to add plenty of Android devices in their line-up. Continue reading “Verizon Wireless Spring roadmap leaked, 10 new phones coming your way”
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Aircell launches Android Smartphone for the Skies
Aircell (not to be confused with Indian mobile operator Aircel) one of the leading providers of inflight connectivity, today unveiled the Aircell Smartphone, which is the world’s first phone which can be used in your next flight. The smartphone is the next-generation cabin handset designed specifically for business aircraft. Aircell Smartphone comes with menu-driven features, that allows passengers to place and receive voice calls aboard business aircraft just like they do with their mobile phones on the ground. Continue reading “Aircell launches Android Smartphone for the Skies”
HTC Thunderbolt to get Gingerbread Update
HTC Thunderbolt has been considered as one of the most promising Android phones since its launch. But that didn’t last for a long time, with users complaining about minor bugs, especially with the Bluetooth compatibility of the phone. So HTC finally promises to fix some of these bugs, with the release of the Gingerbread update, which is expected in the Q2 of 2011.
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Market for Smartphones with a large display is increasing in U.S – NPD Survey
According to the survey conducted by NPD group, U.S consumers have started buying smartphones with larger displays that are above 4 inches. First Android phone to debut with larger display was Xperia X10 in March 2010. Who would have thought, now there are more than 30 phones with display size of 4 inch and more.
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BestBuy to launch HTC Flyer Wi-Fi exclusively in USA
Back at the Mobile World Congress, HTC announced their first ever Android powered tablet which is known as the HTC Flyer. HTC Flyer is an impressive device and you may have seen our hands-on video. We told you a few days ago that HTC will officially launch it in April and we also told you that the tablet will go for 499 Euro which is approximately $700. Continue reading “BestBuy to launch HTC Flyer Wi-Fi exclusively in USA”
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 WiFi Prices Revealed
Samsung’s Omar Khan just outed the prices of the WiFi only versions of the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet. The Tab 10.1 will hit the market in June and the 8.9 incher is expected in summer. Looks like Samsung is smartly pricing the Tab’s to take on the iPad with the 16GB 10.1 Tab costing the same as the iPad2 while the 8.9 inch Tab costs only $469. Bear in mind that this is only for the Wifi versions.
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Blackberry Playbook to be available on April 19 for $499 in United States and Canada
Today RIM announced that Blackberry Playbook would be available in United states and Canada starting at $499. Distribution of Playbook would be through 20,000 retail stores all over U.S and Canada, starting 19th of April.
Verizon branded Xperia Play spotted at CTIA
At the MWC 2011, Sony Ericsson announced several new phones and Xperia Play is one of them. Xperia Play is a PlayStation Certified smartphone, and it’s an amazing device for people who love playing games on their phone. Xperia Play. We told you a few days ago that the device will hit UK on 31st March, but did we tell you that the device is also hitting USA via Verizon? Continue reading “Verizon branded Xperia Play spotted at CTIA”
HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G Tablet Confirmed
Sprint has confirmed the existence of the HTC EVO 3D Android Smartphone and EVO View 4G Tablet which were leaked earlier Continue reading “HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G Tablet Confirmed”
T-Mobile G2X Officially Announced
T-Mobile has officially announced the G2X at CTIA. The G2X is the same handset which is also known as the LG Optimus 2X in Korea and LG optimus Speed in Europe. It might be only the 2nd Dual-core phone to be launched in USA after the Motorola Atrix 4G
Nokia Astound is the C7 for T-Mobile
Nokia was expected to launch a Symbian handset for USA at CTIA and they have announced the Nokia Astound – a T-Mobile branded C7 . The Symbian^3 device will be available exclusively on T-Mobile (soon to be AT&T ) starting from April 6. The Astound seems identical in specs to the C7 including the 3.5 inch AMOLED display , stylish design , 8MP EDoF Camera with 720p video recording. Continue reading “Nokia Astound is the C7 for T-Mobile”
AT&T Launches the HTC HD7S and LG Thrill 4G
AT&T launched two new 4.3″ touchscreen smartphones today-the HTC HD7S and the LG Thrill 4G for the US market.
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Sprint Announces The Google Nexus S 4G With Google Voice Integration
Sprint announced the new variant of the latest Google phone, the Nexus S 4G. It is the first handset to feature the Android Gingerbread OS along with the 4G connectivity.
Last year, Google and Samsung launched the much-awaited Google Nexus S. This handset is the successor of the popular Nexus One smartphone and it runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system. And now, Sprint announced the new variant of the latest Google phone, the Nexus S 4G. It is the first handset to feature the Android Gingerbread OS along with the 4G connectivity. Continue reading “Sprint Announces The Google Nexus S 4G With Google Voice Integration”
Motorola Droid 3 Leaked once again, keyboard unveiled
Few days ago, we saw first shot of successor of Motorola Droid 2, which is most probably known as the Motorola Droid 3. Droid 3 comes with the same traditional Motorola Droid form factor, but there are some changes in the design. You may have seen the front display of Droid 3, but now it’s time to check out the keyboard of Droid 3. Continue reading “Motorola Droid 3 Leaked once again, keyboard unveiled”
AT&T to acquire T-Mobile USA for a cool USD 39 billion
AT&T USA is the largest GSM mobile operator in USA and 2nd largest carrier after Verizon Wireless. T-Mobile USA is the 4th largest carrier and is owned by Deutsche Telekom Germany. Today, AT&T and Deutsche Telekom have announced that AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for a price tag of USD 39 billion in cash and stock. This is totally shocking news because both these companies were competing with each other for quite some time. The deal will take the usual legal process and might take about a year to be approved. I don’t know any GSM carrier in USA apart from T-Mobile and AT&T. Now this deal means that there is going to be monopoly in the US GSM market and regulators might really not like the idea. Good luck to AT&T and Deutsche Telekom !
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