Full FeedT-Mobile introduces Even More plans
We’ve been hearing for quite a while about T-Mobile’s “Project Dark/Black,” with the promise of better prices for more phones. The plans were meant to help T-Mobile leap over Sprint in terms of subscribers, up to the number three spot. The new plans were put in place today, being advertised… Continue Reading »
RIM releases BlackBerry Messenger 5.0
RIM has released an updated version of its popular messaging program. BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, which allows BlackBerry users to chat with each other in an instant messaging format, has received a slick makeover. Users now have the option of using an avatar, can share pics, and files up to 6MB… Continue Reading »
RIM issues patch for browser bug
RIM has issued a patch for a bug in its browser that could allow BlackBerry users to be hit by a phishing attack. The bug involves the security feature that notifies a user if the website they are trying to visit has a certificate mismatch. The browser correctly identifies such… Continue Reading »
Cell phone providers getting rich with exorbitant text message charges
Recent scrutiny has come on cell phone providers as questions arise on how they can justify the rate that they charge their customers to use their SMS messaging service. According to Time Magazine, it only costs 0.3 of a cent to provide SMS messaging to consumers. So, why are paying… Continue Reading »
New Google Labs feature allows for playback of Google Voice messages in Gmail
In an effort to further give myself over to Google and make myself that much more dependent on Gmail, there has recently been a new feature released in the labs that should keep me (and other Google Voice users) locked in Gmail a little longer. That new feature goes along… Continue Reading »
Google Voice now offering SMS to email
Google has just recently added a new, and what I would consider a welcomed feature in Google Voice—the ability to have your SMS messages forwarded to your email. The new feature is currently available and simple to set up. To do so, just login to your Google Voice account and… Continue Reading »
Find textbook savings with the new SMS service from Chegg.com
If you’re like most college students, money is super tight and looking at the price of textbooks can bring on an instant panic attack. To help with this expense, Chegg.com has launched a SMS service to provide instants quotes on the rental of student textbooks. A new mobile site has… Continue Reading »
Hackers to show how to take control of an iPhone via SMS
For all the time we’ve been using cell phones, we’ve never had to worry about someone else trying to control them, unless they steal them, that is. It’s just not something one would think about, especially not when using the iPhone. Apple has a history of security with its desktops,… Continue Reading »
Texting while driving worse than drunk driving?
Chances are most of us have probably experienced being in the car while the driver is texting or responding to an email. If you have yet to experience it, let me tell you it can lead to some scary moments. Now there’s a study that can help cement those fears… Continue Reading »
Google Voice getting closer to launch, Google secures one million phone numbers
It does look like Google has recently taken a step that makes it appear as if they are preparing to launch Google Voice sooner than later. Google has recently grabbed one million phone numbers with Level 3, which for those unfamiliar, Level 3 is the service Google has already been… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
