Verizon this morning added an unusual slider media phone that combines some budget and mid-range features in the same device. The Samsung Sway is capped at 1X RTT for data and so needs to use USB to sync with Verizon’s V CAST Music store rather than download over EVDO. However, the phone counters this with […]

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Today Sprint officially launched its long-anticipated WiMax network in the city of Baltimore. WiMax is Sprint’s next-generation wireless data network, and it will be used to supply wireless broadband services, which Sprint says can deliver speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps. Initial data plans available will not require annual contracts and Sprint will offer monthly […]

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Today the FCC made public documents that provide details about the LG VX9600. The model number marks it for Verizon Wireless. It includes CDMA 850/1900 with EVDO for data and Bluetooth with A2DP support. As with the Samsung T919 mentioned earlier today, other nuggets of information can be gleaned from the FCC documents, though they […]

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Motorola announced its next generation push-to-talk (PTT) service that runs on its CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A network. Motorola says that the new PTT service takes advantage of vaster EVDO Rev A speeds to provide higher data rates, low call set-up time latency, and more quality of service.
The next generation service offers a buddy list […]

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Today Motorola announced its next-generation push-to-talk technology that works with CDMA EVDO Rev. A networks, rather than iDEN. The PTT over cellular, or PoC, system uses a special piece of software on the phone to make PTT calls work via Rev. A networks. It provides functionality similar to its iDEN-based PTT technology, and lets users […]

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Today Verizon Wireless and Motorola announced the V750 Adventure, a rugged handset that uses EVDO Rev. A-based technology to provide push-to-talk services. The Adventure meets mil-spec standards for toughness and is preloaded with business software, but it also includes mass market capabilities. It has dual displays, a 2 megapixel camera, a 2.5mm headset […]

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The user manual for the upcoming Palm Treo 800w was posted to the Sprint site, providing details of the new device ahead of its launch. The hardware appears to be similar to the existing line of Treos with a few small changes, including a button on the top that toggles on/off the Wi-Fi radio. The […]

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Today Verizon and Nokia announced the addition of the Nokia 6205 to Verizon’s lineup. The phone, which will initially be available as a special limited “The Dark Knight” edition phone, is similar to the 6555 clamshell in that when open, it creates a smooth line from end to end. This special edition is mocked up […]

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Today Samsung announced the SCH-u940 Glyde, a new sideways slider for Verizon Wireless that has a touch screen user interface on the front. The Glyde is a CDMA version of the F700. Its UI is based on Samsung’s Croix interface, but has been heavily modified for Verizon. It features haptics feedback and measures 240 x […]

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The latest G’zOne phone from Casio is called the Boulder. According to the FCC documents, this ruggedized clamshell will offer EVDO wireless data and Bluetooth. Not much else can be determined at this time, but the G’zOne line of phones is sold by Verizon Wireless.
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