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Microsoft Pink phone runs like Windows ME?

by JG Mason on Jul 2, 2009 at 09:08 AM

The rumored and oft-denied Pink phone by Microsoft is gaining some credibility of actually existing.  According to ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley (no relation to Axel Foley, I asked), Microsoft has leaked some key information that not only says Pink is real but is going to wow an awful lot of… Continue Reading »

Sprint confirms July 12 release date for the BlackBerry Tour 9630

by Robert Nelson on Jul 2, 2009 at 07:09 AM

Sprint has recently taken to Twitter and confirmed the upcoming release date and the pricing for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 and it looks like they are staying head to head with Verizon on this release. The Sprint-branded BlackBerry Tour will be available beginning on July 12 and retailing for $199. … Continue Reading »

T-Mobile Dash 3G: Sneak peek and Review

by Jodie Andrefski on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:55 PM

There has been lots of buzz about the latest brainchild from T-Mobile and Gadgetell was lucky enough to get its hands on one of these before it hits the shelves.  The T-Mobile Dash 3G, designed by HTC—does it live up to its speedy namesake, or do we find it lagging… Continue Reading »

Palm Pre bits: GSM version in Vietnam, webOS updated to 1.0.4 and a landscape mode for email hack

by Robert Nelson on Jul 1, 2009 at 07:51 AM

Here we are with another selection of Palm Pre related news, and first things first, a GSM version has been spotted.  Just recently a video has surfaced showing off a GSM version of the Palm Pre.  Of course, we knew that such a model would eventually be released, however this… Continue Reading »

300,000 Pres sold in June, predicts an analyst

by Natesh Sood on Jun 30, 2009 at 07:02 PM

Whenever a hyped phone debuts in its first month, it is always interesting to see how well it does, compared to other hyped phones.  As you can imagine, every number released by Palm and analysts would be compared to Apple.  According to Ed Snyder, of Charter Equity Research, 300,000 Pres… Continue Reading »

“Hit Man” spam returns

by Sue Walsh on Jun 30, 2009 at 03:51 PM

So called “Hit Man” spam is back.  This type of spam attempts to extort people rather than sell them things or trick them into installing malware on their system.  Basically, they get an email from someone claiming they have been hired to kill them but if they pay a certain… Continue Reading »

European cell phone companies agree to start using universal mobile charger including Apple

by Heather Wood on Jun 30, 2009 at 01:14 PM

Most of the major cell phone companies based in Europe have signed an agreement that requires them to employ a universal cell phone charger for all of their models.  Newly released models will all use the same port in order to charge, the micro USB.  This transition is supposed to… Continue Reading »

Comcast brings WiMAX to Portland, more cities to follow

by Shawn Ingram on Jun 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM

A lot of the time the name “Comcast” is met with disgust, or just general loathing thanks to its poor customer service and bandwidth caps.  This time, however, Comcast is rolling out a new service that might actually raise some opinions.  Comcast is the first cable company in the US… Continue Reading »

Palm Pre to get battery with 2x life?  Sweet.

by JG Mason on Jun 30, 2009 at 09:13 AM

Here’s one more thing that separates the Palm Pre from Apple’s iPhone: the removable battery.  A new battery from Innocell promises longer standby and talk time than the original.  The additional battery life is crammed into the exact same specifications as the original battery and costs just $44.95. Battery life… Continue Reading »

Confirmed: BlackBerry Tour 9630 coming to Verizon July 12, retailing for $199

by Robert Nelson on Jun 30, 2009 at 07:11 AM

Just in case you had any doubt, Verizon has confirmed the upcoming availability of the BlackBerry Tour 9630.  The handset is currently available for pre-order and will be available for purchase beginning on July 12.  As for pricing, the Tour will be $199 which comes after a $70 instant online… Continue Reading »

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