With the popularity of the Apple App Store, 15 000 applications and 500 million downloads-as of July 2008, BlackBerry wants in on the fun. Research in Motion is expected to announce BlackBerry App World tonight at 10 pm EST.
Source: EngadgetMobile
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Add comment March 4th, 2009
“rofl” over at SprintUsers is starting a rumor about the Rumor. (S)he has posted an image of what appears to be a Rumor 2. The Rumor 2 hopefully will be replacing the existing LG Rumor available through most CDMA providers in Canada as well as some south in the United States. No features, pricing, or launch date was published with the image.
Source: SprintUsers
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Add comment March 3rd, 2009
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: Certain LG 830 “Spyder” Cell Phones
Units: About 30,000
Hazard: The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.
Description: The recall involves LG 830 “Spyder” touch-screen slider cell phones with software versions T83LGV03 and T83LGV04, which were sold for use with the following regional wireless carriers: Cellular South, Cellcom, Bluegrass Cellular, Centennial de Puerto Rico, Appalachian Wireless, Illinois Valley Cellular, Northwest Missouri Cellular, Inland Cellular, Leaco, Golden State Cellular, Thumb Cellular, Silver Star Communications, and Nex-Tech Wireless.
The cell phone model number can be found underneath the battery. The software version can be verified by going into the menu of the cell phone, selecting “Settings” then “Phone Information” then “Version.” No other LG cell phones, software versions or wireless carriers are included in this recall.
Sold at: Various cellular dealers in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $200.
Manufactured in: Korea
Remedy: Consumers have been or are being contacted by their wireless carrier or LG Electronics MobileComm to schedule a free software upgrade. Please contact your wireless carrier if you have not been contacted yet.
Read about the recall on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
Source: EngadgetMobile
3 comments March 2nd, 2009
Verizon Wireless has released the LG VX9600 (Versa) today-March 1, 2009. 
The new LG Versa™ is the runaway favorite for MVP – Most Versatile Phone. Thanks to next–generation technology, the home screen is transformed into a sizzling, animated 3D user interface. Quickly customize up to 3 different home screens with your favorite features, apps, or contacts. Make your move…the built–in accelerometer rotates screens automatically from portrait to landscape or controls games using rotation movements. The slim, sleek bar design with an elegant chrome border stands out from the crowd. Also at your fingertips: a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and camcorder, detachable QWERTY keypad, integrated music player optimized with Bluetooth® stereo capability, microSD™ memory port, visual voicemail & HTML web browsing. If you’re looking for smart technology, sophisticated style and the ultimate in versatility, take a good look at the new LG Versa.
Current pricing for the LG Versa is as follows.
2 year term: $249.99
1 year term: $319.99
month to month: $449.99
Purchasing the LG Versa online with a one or two year service agreement will save you $50 off list price.
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2 comments March 1st, 2009
At the beginning of the week AT&T immediately halted all sales of the Quickfire and pull the device from retail locations. The US provider has come out today with an explanation for pulling the full QWERTY device.
Dear Valued Customer Using the Quickfire GTX75 Mobile Phone:
Please take special care when charging your Quickfire GTX75 mobile phone. There have been a few reports of significant overheating of the phone when the AC Charger adapter is inserted incorrectly and forced into the phone.
The clearly marked, embossed arrow on the AC Charger adapter should always be face-up on the same side as the display screen of the Quickfire when it is inserted into the phone. See the diagram below for proper positioning and insertion of the AC Charger adapter into the phone. You should never force the AC Charger adapter into the phone.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-801-1101.
Sincerely,
AT&T
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Add comment February 25th, 2009
Boy Genius Report has confirmed that Sprint has extended the deadline to get out of your contract Early Termination Fee (ETF) free. The original reason was because they increase the Administration fee $0.24 as reported back in January, no word yet on why the deadline has been extended this time.
So if you have had enough with Sprint you better hurray and “sprint ahead” to the competition because this time the loophole closes March 15, 2009.
It has been suggested to notify Sprint of your cancellation through their online chat, available on their website, be sure to mention the reason for you cancellation otherwise the ETF may not be credited.
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1 comment February 6th, 2009
Virgin Mobile USA is getting ready to launch the X-tc by Kyocera. The X-tc is has a full slide out qwerty keyboard, Bluetooth and a 1.3 MP camera. Launch pricing is rumored to be $99.99 (prepaid) with free activation and ground shipping. No word yet on official launch date.
Read more about the Kyocera X-tc on the Virgin Mobile USA website.
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2 comments February 5th, 2009
Boost Mobile, Sprint’s fighter brand, is fazing out its CDMA network in favour of IDEN. A leaked document posted on Engadget Mobile shows their game plan-including new handsets.
Handsets pictured (left to right):
I425 ($29.99) replaced by I290 ($39.99)
i335 ($49.99) replaced by Mako ($89.99)
new I465 ($109.99)
new i776 ($99.99)
new Banfi ($139.99)
Source: Engadget Mobile
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1 comment January 29th, 2009
It looks like Sprint has increased the Administration fee once again, this time $0.24 ($0.75 to $0.99), which means you are FREE!
As this price increase is an alteration to your contract that you signed with Sprint, for a limited time, you are able to back out of you legally binding contract Early Termination Fee (ETF) free. So if you have had enough with Sprint you better hurray and “sprint ahead” to the competition as the loophole closes January 31, 2009.
It has been suggested to notify Sprint of your cancellation through their online chat, avaliable on their website, besure to mention the reason for you cancelation otherwise the ETF may not be credited.
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3 comments January 21st, 2009
With the recent purchase of Alltel Wireless the following changes have been made to Verizon Wireless’ INcalling.
1. INcalling has been renamed to “Mobile to Mobile” (unlimited calling and messaging to Verizon numbers)
2. Verizon’s “Mobile to Mobile” now includes Alltel Wireless numbers (Alltel customers are still charged regular fees when calling/messaging Verizon numbers)
Verizon is also rebranding two other services.
1. inpulse pay as you go is becoming just “prepaid”
2. Broadband Access becomes Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband
Source: Engadget Mobile
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