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BlackBerry Bold 9700 launches at AT&T

After a week on the nation's fourth largest wireless carrier, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is able to call AT&T's retail store shelves home.  Cosmetically, few things have changed from the T-Mobile version with the exception of a new logo...

Kyocera announces Incognito, Torino, and Domino

First up, the Sanyo SCP-6760 Incognito (pictured above).  Featuring a clamshell form factor and a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen, the Incognito offers 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, threaded messaging, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and a microSD memory card...

Samsung Omnia II launching December 2nd at $200

Shown at CTIA Fall last month (check out our video here), we knew the Samsung Omnia II was coming to Verizon at some point, but dates were a bit of a mystery. According to leaked documents obtained by Engadget Mobile, the device will launch in all...

Nokia N900 drops to $480 on Amazon

I'll admit - I was considering the purchase of a Nokia N900 to carry in the ol' arsenal of wireless devices, until I saw the price.  Even as a certified wireless junkie, $649 is a bit too much for me (hey, I need to pay the rent first). ...

OS 4.7.1.61 launches for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630

Sure, most Tour owners are anxiously awaiting an official OS 5.0 launch, but for now, OS 4.7 is where it's at.  As of today, OS 4.7.1.61 is available for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630 through their website and Desktop Manager (PC and...

Casio and Verizon Wireless launch the G'zOne Rock

Are you a fisherman, hunter, hiker, or climber?  If so, the Casio G'zOne (which is actually pronounced "jeez one") Rock is the device for you.  Offering EVDO Rev. A, stereo Bluetooth, Push to Talk, 2.0-megapixel camera with video...

First Impressions: BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Verizon Wireless)

One day before its retail launch, UPS delivered Verizon Wireless' BlackBerry Curve 8530 to my doorstep.  I've been working with it all morning, and as the replacement to the Curve 8330, I'm very pleased with it.  It's a needed stepping...

Palm Pre drops to $79.99 with new agreement, challenging Pixi

While the Pixi's price point has been dropping and dropping some more, the Pre has remained above the $100 mark.  Bucking the trend, Amazon has lowered the Pixi's older brother to $79.99 on a new two-year agreement (not to mention a waived...

AT&T's loses request for injunction; releases anti-Verizon commercial

Magnet board + empty warehouse + Luke Wilson = effective commercial?  You be the judge. Earlier today, AT&T's request for an immediate injunction on the Verizon "There's a Map for That" commercials was denied, though the judge referred to...

Not to be forgotten, Nokia E72 hits the shelves

A winner at CTIA earlier in the year the Nokia E72 has officially launched.  Though it's still showing as "pre order" status on Amazon's website, the S60-powered device has launched for €350 ($469 at Amazon).  Sporting 10.2 Mbps...

Mash-Up: Creating the ultimate FrankenPhone

"That thing's going to Cricket" - Aaron Baker, News Editor FrankenPhone! It Lives! Wasn't it Mick Jagger who once crooned, "You can't always get what you want / But if you make a mash-up you kinda can?" Something like that, anyway. I'm tired of...

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The Google phone theory, pt 2: A data-only device?

When I wrote up the post about Google possibly launching its own phone, some PD readers found it a little hard to believe. Why would the Android creator risk alienating the manufacturers and carriers who’ve been supporting the platform?, they...

Nokia pulls trigger: N900 now available in US

Here we go, Maemo 5 fans: Nokia started shipping the N900 earlier this month, but people living in New York or Chicago can check it out for themselves now at the Nokia flagship store, where it’s selling for $650. That’s about a hundred less than...

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BlackBerry Storm2 expert review by Aaron

BlackBerry Storm2 expert review by Aaron

What's Good: Screen is far easier to use thanks to the addition of electronic sensors; OS 5.0 improves overall device functions dramatically. What's Bad: Despite improvements, SurePress is still harder to use than similar industry competitors. ...
Aaron's BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review

Aaron's BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review

Overview What's Good: Significantly improved design over the original Bold, fantastic keyboard, great battery life, and admirable call quality. What's Bad: The web browser, though improved, is still no comparison to competing smartphones on the...
LG Glance Expert Review by Aaron

LG Glance Expert Review by Aaron

Overview What's Good: Durable device with good call quality and strong battery life. What's Bad: No 3G; gold battery cover may be a bit of an overkill. Introduction What happened to candybar devices? We've seen twisting devices, sliding QWERTY...
John's Samsung Omnia HD (i8910) review

John's Samsung Omnia HD (i8910) review

Overview What's good: the 3.7" AMOLED touch-screen at 360 x 640 pixels looks fantastic; the 8 MP cam is probably the best I've used on a phone - for still photos and video, which are easily shared; 3.5mm audio jack doubles as TV-out; comes with 8...
Aaron's Motorola Clutch Expert Review

Aaron's Motorola Clutch Expert Review

Overview What's Good: Call quality; fantastic speakerphone. What's Bad: Battery life; somewhat cramped keyboard. Introduction There's no doubt that Sprint's Nextel brand and the accompanying iDEN technology has been behind when it comes to new...
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    LG Shine IICarrier: AT&T Retail Price: $169.99 Contract Price: $119.99 Hot Features: 2MP auto-focus...
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    BlackBerry Bold 9700 for AT&TCarrier: AT&T Retail Price: $299.99 Contract Price: $199.99 Hot Features: Great QWERTY...
  • Pantech Impact
    Pantech ImpactCarrier: AT&T Retail Price: $149.99 Contract Price: $99.99 Hot Features: 3G data, GPS, 2MP...
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    Nokia 2720Carrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $69.99 Contract Price: $19.99 Hot Features: 1.3MP camera with...
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