ZTE, currently the world’s fourth largest phone manufacturer, is looking to expand its North American presence in 2011. To do so, it is looking to work more closely with US carriers and broaden its device portfolio. According to Jeff Ji, general manager of ZTE USA, the company will double its device portfolio to 28 devices in 2011 and launch its […]
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Microsoft provides Canada and US Windows Phone 7 update release schedule
Microsoft has published schedules outlining when customers can expect to receive Windows Phone 7 updates. The schedule covers the February update (the pre-update update) and the March one (also known as NoDo). There are three stages to the deployment: Testing (The software update is undergoing mobile operator network and quality tests.), Scheduling (Operator testing is complete, and Microsoft is scheduling […]
Motorola building its own mobile web-based OS
Motorola is moving forward with the development of its own web-based mobile operating system. Citing “a source familiar with the matter,” InformationWeek.com is reporting that the company has already hired a number of experienced mobile and Web engineers from Apple and Adobe for the project. As far back as over a year ago, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha suggested that Motorola […]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play to launch with Rogers and Verizon in April?
When Sony Ericsson unveiled the Xperia Play at CES 2011, it indicated that it would be available globally in selected markets starting in March 2011. It now appears that we will may have to wait just a bit longer. Sony Ericsson confirmed to CNET.com that the Xperia Play will launch in the US with Verizon in either late April or […]
MTS announces additional devices for upcoming 4G network
MTS Allstream yesterday announced two more devices that will be compatible with its upcoming 4G (HSPA+) network. These will complement the BlackBerry device lineup and Nokia C6-00 it announced earlier this month. The additional devices are the Nokia Surge (a Symbian-powered keyboard slider) and the Motorola SPICE (a portrait-keyboard slider running Android 2.1). “We’ve been listening carefully to our customers […]
CTIA 2011: T-Mobile USA announces T-Mobile G2x with Google by LG
T-Mobile USA yesterday announced the T-Mobile G2x with Google by LG (henceforth called the T-Mobile G2x). “More consumers than ever are turning to their smartphones to stay entertained wherever they are with access to their favorite video games, TV programs and more,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA. “By combining the latest innovative hardware and pre-loaded content […]
CTIA 2011: Sprint announces Sprint HTC EVO 3D smartphone and HTC EVO View tablet
As expected Sprint Wireless announced two new 4G devices, the HTC EVO 3D smartphone and the HTC EVO View 4G tablet. HTC EVO 3D specifications: Processor: 1.2Ghz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with HTC Sense Connectivity: CDMA/EV-DO/WiMAX Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA Display: 4.3-inch QHD (960 x 540) auto-stereoscopic 3D touchscreen Memory: 1GB RAM […]
Microsoft begins pushing out Windows Phone 7 “NoDo” update
Microsoft has begun to push out its first true Windows Phone 7 update. Much like it did with its first update (the pre-update update), it will use a phased approach, starting with unbranded devices in Europe. Carrier versions will take a few more weeks to make their way to users. For example, TELUS has already posted a message on its […]