Samsung recently published information about the SCH-R375c, a mono-block QWERTY phone that is intended for TracFone’s network. According to Samsung, the r375 is based on a Java operating system and includes a full keyboard for messaging, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and stereo Bluetooth. TracFone has yet to list this device, and pricing has not been disclosed. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Nokia Pushing Wi-Fi and Battery Fix to Lumia 800
Nokia today said it is distributing a system update to the Lumia 800 that addresses battery performance and Wi-Fi connectivity. The update will be rolled out over the next two weeks via the Windows Phone Connector application. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Kodak Adds Samsung to List of Patent Targets
Eastman Kodak today filed a lawsuit against Samsung regarding digital imaging patents. Kodak alleges that some of Samsung’s smartphones and tablets infringe Kodak patents that relate to technology for transmitting images. Kodak filed its complaint with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York and is seeking damages. It recently filed similar claims against Apple and HTC. Tweet Vote on HN ...
LG Spectrum On Sale Today from Verizon for $199
Verizon Wireless today announced that the LG Spectrum is now available for sale at Verizon Wireless retail stores and online for $199.99 with a new contract. The Spectrum runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradeable to Android 4.0) and supports Verizon’s LTE 4G network. Tweet Vote on HN ...
BlackBerry Curve 9370 Hits Verizon Stores Today for $99
Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9370 at Verizon Wireless stores and online for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new contract. The Curve 9370 supports Verizon’s 3G network in the U.S. and is a global device that can roam onto the GSM/EDGE networks overseas. The 9370 also included support for near-field communications. It runs BlackBerry 7. Tweet Vote on HN ...
EU to Decide Motorola-Google Fate Feb 13
The European Union will make a decision regarding Google’s acquisition of Motorola on February 13. It was scheduled to make a decision earlier this month, but postponed while it waited for additional materials from Google. Google has since supplied the requested items. Google announced plans last August to purchase the handset maker for $12.5 billion. The deal has been awaiting regulatory approval. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Sprint Pushing Maintenance Updates to Android Phones
Sprint has begun distributing system updates to the HTC EVO 4G, Samsung Epic 4G, and HTC EVO Design 4G smartphones. The updates remove Carrier IQ’s software, as well as fixes bugs, boosts performance, and resolves security issues. The updates are being distributed over the course of the next 10 days. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Apple iPad 3 coming in March with LTE, HD screen – Bloomberg
According to a Bloomberg report that cites 3 unnamed sources, the next version of Apple’s iPad, the iPad 3, will arrive in March sporting an HD display and LTE 4G data. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Motorola’s rugged DEFY MINI smartphone hands-on from CES
The DEFY MINI is a new, smaller version of Motorola’s rugged DEFY smartphone. It was announced the week before CES started, and it features the same tough body, Corning Gorilla Glass, and water-resistant body of the larger DEFY. We caught up with it at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Motorola MOTOLUXE Android smartphone live images, video from CES
Motorola’s MOTOLUXE, which was announced the week before CES began, is a device that will not get as much love as it probably should. That’s largely because it will get slammed for having an 800MHz processor even though it has a nice suite of otherwise high-end specs. Tweet Vote on HN ...