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  • Rumor: White BlackBerry Curve 8900 headed to AT&T

    It looks like AT&T users may soon have one more BlackBerry to choose from, that is assuming we can believe the latest rumor. Sadly, though aside from the above image there are little to no details as to when this is expected to be available. Price wise, it would be safe to think that it would drop at the same price as the existing Curve 8900 in black, which is currently $149.99. That said, I…

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 also heading to Sprint

by Robert Nelson on Nov 5, 2009 at 07:03 PM

Perhaps in an effort to not be outdone by Verizon, at least in terms of the BlackBerry, Sprint has also announced the upcoming availability of the Curve 8530. Though the Sprint unveiling was a little light on the details. Instead of announcing the handset with a release date and price,… Continue Reading »

Verizon announces the BlackBerry Curve 8530, available on November 20

by Robert Nelson on Nov 5, 2009 at 05:29 PM

While there are plenty of people that are getting excited about the upcoming handsets becoming available with Verizon Wireless, we now have one more to add to that list—it is the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Of course, unlike the Motorola Droid and the HTC Droid Eris, the Curve 8530 is not… Continue Reading »

Get your Droid early tomorrow morning

by Heather Wood on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:02 PM

If you are salivating over the thought of getting your hands on a Motorola Droid as soon as humanly possible, check the hours of your local Verizon Wireless Store.  Over two thousand locations are opening their doors as early as 7 or 8 am tomorrow morning in anticipation of Droid’s… Continue Reading »

The other Droid launching tomorrow gets unboxed: Eris

by JG Mason on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:25 PM

The lesser known droid, the HTC Eris, is finally shown in an unboxing event.  This Droid, unlike the Motorola Droid, has not hardware keyboard.  The Eris is a touchscreen beauty running Android 1.6 with Sense UI skin for an HTC feel. Boy Genius notes that their source says the phone… Continue Reading »

Droid vs. iPhone: the big hitters weigh in

by JG Mason on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:21 AM

Yesterday, two tech greats chimed in on reviews of the Droid.  Both Walter Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal and David Pogue of the New York Times reviewed the phone and both came away with an overall positive overview.  Neither reviewer could stay away from constant iPhone comparisons. Mossberg’s review… Continue Reading »

Verizon increases ETF for smartphones, netbooks

by Shawn Ingram on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:39 PM

If there’s one thing we can all agree we hate about cell phone contracts, it would have the be the Early Termination Fee.  The ETF has long been the bane of anyone who cannot stick to a single phone or carrier for any extended period of time.  Up until now… Continue Reading »

Smartphones are vulnerable to phishing attacks but security apps may help

by Sue Walsh on Nov 4, 2009 at 07:58 PM

When the CEO of Packet Focus decided to test the security of the top three smartphones, he was shocked to discover they all failed miserably.  Joshua Perrymon sent a spoofed phishing email made to look like it was a LinkedIn invitation from Bill Gates to users of the iPhone, the… Continue Reading »

Update: Droid personal plan with Exchange for $30

by JG Mason on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Yesterday I posted on the Verizon Droid and what appeared to be the carrier charging more for Exchange access.  It looked ridiculous and it turns out it is.  If you are getting a personal line for the Verizon Droid, you can pay the $30 data plan and enjoy all the… Continue Reading »

Rogers lists the Android based LG GW620, availability date still unknown

by Robert Nelson on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

LG had unveiled the GW620 in mid-September and at the time, at least according to the press release it was noted as being headed to “select European markets.” Of course, that did not stop some from hoping to see it become available with AT&T here in the US. Well, in… Continue Reading »

Palm to give webOS a speed boost in the “immediate future”

by Robert Nelson on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:36 AM

Despite my fanboy like affection for the Pre, and my desire for it to be a perfect phone, there are still some complaints coming from users. One of which that is often heard mentioned is dealing with sluggishness in webOS. Of course, to be fair, I would say webOS is… Continue Reading »

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