You're here:  Blog > PhoneDog LLC

PhoneDog LLC -

Author PhoneDog LLC

PhoneDog LLC's latest articles

Latest Carrier Releases: LG AX-300

LG AX-300
The LG AX300 is sports a small clamshell design and supports a basic feature set you would expect from an entry level phone. Key features include Bluetooth technology, VGA camera, GPS capable,  voice memo/dialing and a WAP browser. Offered by Alltel as of June 30th for roughly $20, plus an additional $20 off with mail-in rebate.

Coming Soon: BlackBerry 9000-Bold

BlackBerry 9000 Bold
The 3G enabled BlackBerry 9000 sports the biggest and brightest display of any other BlackBerry to date. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS, Wifi, media player with improved stereo speakers, super fast 624MHz processer, MicroSD slot and "push"/attachment viewer e-mail client. The Blackberry Bold is expected to be released to the U.S market sometime in July 2008.  Carrier availability has not been announced, but it’s safe to assume that AT&T or T-Mobile will...

Coming Soon: Apple iPhone 3G

Apple iPhone 3G
iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers: iPhone customers who purchased before July 11 Customers activating a new line with AT&T Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or...

Coming Soon: Sony Ericsson W350

Technology: GSM Likely Carrier: AT&T Expected: August 08

Latest Carrier Releases: LG Decoy

Carrier: Verizon Wireless Contract Price: $99.99 Hot Feature: Integrated Bluetooth headset

Latest Carrier Releases: LG Dare

LG Dare
The LG Dare is now available online through Verizon Wireless.  The much anticipated phone is a direct competitor to the iPhone and may be the first real competitive option for Verizon customers. Carrier: Verizon Wireless Contract Price: $199.99 Hot Feature: I-phone competitor

Coming Soon: Motorola Rokr E8

Motorola Rokr E8
Coming to T-Mobile sometime in July, 2008, the Moto Rokr E8 won many awards at the CTIA conference in January. The MOTOROKR E8 uses "ModeShift" technology that allows for a smooth transition from phone to music player to imaging device all with a touch of a button. The E8 also features a touch sensitive scroll wheel / pad with vibration feedback along with a 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack, expandable memory card slot (microSD up to 4GB) and support for a full HTML...

Latest Carrier Releases: Nokia 6301

Carrier: T-Mobile Contract Price: $129.99 before rebate Hot Feature: Sleek slider

Latest Carrier Releases: Samsung SGH-T339

Carrier: T-Mobile Contract Price: $49.99 Hot Feature: T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service

Coming Soon: Nokia E71

Nokia E71
The Nokia E71 high-end smartphone comes in a compact bar style form factor but houses great features including a full QWERTY keyboard, 3 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and GPS.  Colors include white or grey steel. Technology: GSM/WCDMALikely Carrier: AT&TExpected: 3rd Qtr. 08

Coming Soon: Nokia E66

Nokia E66
The Nokia E66 was created to replace the E65.  Improvements include the addition of GPS functions, a 3.0 MP resolution camera with auto-focus, and 3G capable in the U.S.  Available in white and grey steel colors currently, the E66 also houses your favorite Wi-Fi technology, Bluetooth, music player, and full web browser.

Alltel Wireless news: Announces the launch of Ontela's new service PhotoCopter

Alltel Wireless news: Announces the launch of Ontelas new service PhotoCopter
SEATTLE-- Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, has teamed with Ontela to bring their customers PhotoCopter, a breakthrough service that finally unlocks the photos trapped inside their phones. PhotoCopter saves every camera phone picture customers snap to their home computers and favorite web photo albums. PhotoCopter automatically transfers the taken picture to the PC – with no extra buttons to push. The PhotoCopter service is exclusively available to Alltel customers with the...

Wireless discounts review: AT&T & Verizon

Wireless discounts review: AT&T & Verizon
Most wireless subscribers pay a set amount every month for their cellular telephone service without thinking about ways they could be saving significant amounts of money every month. One way to save which is commonly overlooked is the carriers’ discount programs. Below, readers will find just a few of the many discount programs available from AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless. In the next edition of TRACNotes, we’ll look at some discounts available to Sprint-Nextel and T-Mobile...

Major carriers all add unlimited calling, is it worth it?

Major carriers all add unlimited calling, is it worth it?
The past few weeks have been a good one for wireless consumers who can’t seem to get off the phone. Three of the four major national wireless carriers -- Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, and T-Mobile – unveiled unlimited wireless voice calling plans for $99.99 per month. Sprint-Nextel is testing unlimited voice in four cities and may go national very soon in response to the other three carriers’ announcements. This shift in the wireless market reflects both the falling cost of making...

More AT&T rate increases take effect

More AT&T rate increases take effect
Another round of rate increases for “legacy” AT&T long distance plans is on the way. Effective March 1, the following plans’ monthly recurring fees increased: One Rate 7¢ Plus – Increases from $4.95 to $5.95 One Rate 5¢ - Increases from $7.95 to $8.95 for customers also subscribed to AT&T as their local toll carrier and have opted for online billing. AT&T Select Saver – Increases from $3.75 to $4.99 AT&T One Rate 7¢ Global Plan – Increases from...

Digital dictionary helps parents decode Net language

Digital dictionary helps parents decode Net language
Parents of net-savvy teens can be excused for sometimes thinking that their kids are speaking a different language. Thanks to the explosion of text-messaging on cell phones, instant messaging, and online forums such as MySpace and Facebook, a unique short-hand language has evolved. For parent who aren’t up on what “abend” or “pachs” mean (“absent by enforced net deprivation” and “parents are coming home soon,” respectively), this teen slang can quickly make it tough to keep up with what your...

Dont lose your number during the "Porting" process

Dont lose your number during the Porting process
Consumers switching phone providers should be sure to follow the established procedure for porting (industry-speak for transferring from one carrier to another) their numbers, said TRAC Research Director John Breyault in the February 16 edition of The New York Times. Subscribers who cancel their service before a port takes effect run the risk of losing their phone numbers permanently if the subscriber’s previous carrier returns their number to the national number pool before the new carrier...

New voicemail MAX services introduced at Alltel Wireless

New voicemail MAX services introduced at Alltel Wireless
Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, today announced it will offer Voicemail MAXTM, an application which enables customers to personalize outgoing voicemail greetings with the voices of Hollywood stars, comedians, celebrity impersonators, and top-selling music artists. Developed by 9 Squared, a Zed Company and leading provider of mobile content in the U.S., Voicemail MAX features content from Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Harvey, Orlando Jones, T.I.,...

Alltel Wireless press release: "In-Stadium" cell tower set up for this weekends Super Bowl

Alltel Wireless press release: In-Stadium cell tower set up for this weekends Super Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. - When a capacity crowd of more than 73,000 fans pack University of Phoenix Stadium for pro football's 'Big Game' on Feb. 3, Alltel Wireless has ensured the stadium has the wireless network infrastructure in place to keep them connected from kickoff until the final whistle. As Official Wireless Provider of the Arizona Cardinals and University of Phoenix Stadium, Alltel Wireless is the only wireless carrier to own and operate a cell site located directly inside the...

Sony Ericsson press release: Two new handsets, T270 & T280

Sony Ericsson press release: Two new handsets, T270 & T280
Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the T270 and T280, a stylish duo of affordably priced phones set to appeal to differing audiences. “We have developed two phones that meet the needs of two distinct audiences,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level products at Sony Ericsson. “The T270 and T280 build on the appeal of iconic Sony Ericsson phones like the T610. They are good looking and tick all of the right boxes; whether it’s for the business user wanting a compact...

Latest cell phone videos

  • Video:  Motorola ROKR E8 (T-Mobile) Unboxing and Hands-On
    Video: Motorola ROKR E8ROKR you like a Hurricane. Moto's new ROKR E8 features a morphing keypad, touch sensitive nav
  • Video: LG Dare Review
    LG Dare ReviewLG's Dare for Verizon might well be the best camera phone currently available through a US carrier.
  • Video: More coverage from Noah on the new LG Dare
    LG Dare Part 2Noah can't wait to tell everyone about the new LG Dare from Verizon Wireless, so here is another
  • Video: Noah's quick video glances at the LG Dare in Montana
    Glance @ LG DareNoah sent over his first live shots of the LG Dare while high up in the mountains of Glacier
  • Video: Recycle that Phone: The Secret Life of Cell Phones
    Secret lifeMany thanks to Andrew over at INFORM for calling our attention to his company's video, "The Secret
  • Video: Sprint Samsung Instinct Review: GPS, Visual Voicemail, Calendar
    Instinct Video Review Pt 8One last Instinct video covering GPS, Visual Voicemail, and the Calendar. Overall it's a really
  • Video: Sprint Samsung Instinct vs LG Vu vs iPhone - Long Version
    Touchscreen Showdown Video Three hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the loooong version of a head to
  • Video: Instinct vs iPhone vs Vu (Short Version)
    Video: Three TouchscreensThree hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the short version of a head to
  • Video: I-phone Air - A must see Phonedog classic spoof
    iphone airDiscovered at MacWorld 2008, is this the new iPhone air? It's paper-thin and light as a feather.
  • Video: Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (T-Mobile) Unboxing and Hands-On
    Video: Nokia 5310 XpressMusic The 5300 was a neat little music phone, but chunky. The new 5310 is sleeker, slimmer, and sexier

Latest cell phone reviews

  • Samsung Instinct-M800
    Samsung Instinct-M800What’s Good: Supports every feature Sprint offers; EV-DO Rev. A data speeds; Good touchscreen
  • LG enV2
    LG enV2What’s Good: Sleeker and smaller than the original EnV. Comfortable QWERTY keyboard and QVGA
  • Motorola Z9
    Motorola Z9What’s Good: Great voice quality; fast 3G data speeds; good GPS system; mobiTV compatibility;
  • Samsung Glyde
    Samsung GlydeWhat’s Good: Touchscreen and Full QWERTY Keyboard in Compact Body; Clean Menus and “Croix” User
  • Nokia N82
    Nokia N82What’s Good: Incredible Camera w/Xenon Flash; Full VGA Video Capture; Excellent Web Browser; WiFi;
  • BlackBerry RIM Pearl-8120 Titanium
    BlackBerry RIM Pearl-8120 TitaniumWhat’s Good: Integrated WiFi for Web, Email, and HotSpot@Home UMA Calling; Trackball is easy to
  • LG Venus
    LG VenusWhat’s Good: Beautiful display; Context-sensitive menus; Extensive feature set; VZ Navigation works
  • Nokia N810 Silver
    Nokia N810 SilverWhat’s Good: Stylish, compact design with large touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; Excellent
  • LG Rumor White
    LG Rumor WhiteWhat’s Good: Compact, rugged design with full QWERTY keyboard; Easy to use; Auto-rotating display;
  • Samsung Mysto
    Samsung MystoWhat’s Good: All kinds of multimedia, Web, and location-based features; Super slim profile; Speedy

New & coming soon phones

Hot off the presses... here's what's available now and expected to come to market soon!
  • LG AX300
    LG AX300Carrier: Alltel
    Contract Price: $20 with instant rebate
    Hot Feature: Small compact design
  • LG Decoy VX8610
    LG Decoy VX8610Carrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $99.99
    Hot Feature: Integrated Bluetooth headset
  • LG Dare
    LG DareCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $199.99 - after online discount
    Hot Feature: I-phone competitor
  • Nokia 6301
    Nokia 6301Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $129.99 before rebate
    Hot Feature: Sleek slider
  • Samsung t339
    Samsung t339Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $49.99
    Hot Feature: T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service
More latest releases
More coming soon phones