Latest Cell Phone News
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Motorola DROID: World’s First Google Android 2.0 Phone Goes on Sale
The Motorola DROID, which is the first Google Android 2.0 handset, went on sale at Verizon Wireless on Nov. 6, 2009 for $199 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.
The Motorola DROID, which is the first Google Android 2.0 handset, went on sale at Verizon Wireless on Nov. 6, 2009 for $199 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.
Motorola DROID Preview: World’s First Google Android 2.0 Handset
The Motorola DROID for Verizon Wireless is the first Google Android 2.0 handset. This post has preview information.
The Motorola DROID for Verizon Wireless is the first Google Android 2.0 handset. This post has preview information.
Wirefly’s Top 10 Most-Anticipated Cell Phone, Smartphone Launches
A list of the top 10 most-anticipated cell phone and smartphone launches has been published by Wirefly, which is a reputable source for buying cell phones and plans.
A list of the top 10 most-anticipated cell phone and smartphone launches has been published by Wirefly, which is a reputable source for buying cell phones and plans.
Following Palm Pre, Palm Pixi Released by Sprint for $99.99
The Palm Pixi, which is the smartphone that followed the popular Palm Pre, was released for Sprint on Nov. 15, 2009 for $99.99 with a two-year contract and an applicable rebate.
The Palm Pixi, which is the smartphone that followed the popular Palm Pre, was released for Sprint on Nov. 15, 2009 for $99.99 with a two-year contract and an applicable rebate.
Recharge a Cell Phone in Seconds by Squirting Methanol Into It?
Do you want to recharge a cell phone in seconds rather than hours? Toshiba is working on technology to allow you to do so just by squirting liquid methanol into it.
Do you want to recharge a cell phone in seconds rather than hours? Toshiba is working on technology to allow you to do so just by squirting liquid methanol into it.
Can Cell Phone Software Help Prevent Distracted Driving?
A company called ZoomSafer has gone to great lengths with its cell phone software to help prevent distracted driving.
A company called ZoomSafer has gone to great lengths with its cell phone software to help prevent distracted driving.
FCC Considering BillShrink’s Proposal to Simplify Cell Phone Bills
The FCC has asked for expert opinions on how to simplify cell phone bills.
The FCC has asked for expert opinions on how to simplify cell phone bills.
Google Android Teams Up With Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless has joined the Google Android game. Android is a mobile phone operating system developed by Google that competes with software from Apple, Palm and more.
Verizon Wireless has joined the Google Android game. Android is a mobile phone operating system developed by Google that competes with software from Apple, Palm and more.
Study: One-Third of Drivers Text, Social Network While Driving
A study from consumer electronics shopping site Retrevo says 34 percent of people text or use Facebook or Twitter while driving.
A study from consumer electronics shopping site Retrevo says 34 percent of people text or use Facebook or Twitter while driving.
Dream Dictionary: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Phones Get Sixth-Sense App
How about your cell phone giving you a sort of sixth sense by being able to analyze your dreams on the go? Dream Dictionary from Hudson Entertainment now makes it so.
How about your cell phone giving you a sort of sixth sense by being able to analyze your dreams on the go? Dream Dictionary from Hudson Entertainment now makes it so.
Sprint Affiliate iPCS Files Suit to Block Sprint’s Virgin Mobile Buy
iPCS has filed a lawsuit to block Sprint’s planned acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA.
iPCS has filed a lawsuit to block Sprint’s planned acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA.
CLIQ Unveiled as First Motorola Phone With Google Android
Motorola has unveiled the CLIQ, which is its first phone based on the Google Android operating system.
Motorola has unveiled the CLIQ, which is its first phone based on the Google Android operating system.
Cell Phone Radiation: Researchers Want Funding for Safety Answers
Can we finally arrive at an answer about whether or not cell phones cause cancer? A group of researchers wants funding for more research that can yield a conclusive decision.
Can we finally arrive at an answer about whether or not cell phones cause cancer? A group of researchers wants funding for more research that can yield a conclusive decision.
Green Phone: Samsung Blue Earth S7550 Solar Phone
Solar panels are on mobile phones, too. The Samsung Blue Earth stands out as a unique phone with its ability to capture the sun and convert it into energy.
Solar panels are on mobile phones, too. The Samsung Blue Earth stands out as a unique phone with its ability to capture the sun and convert it into energy.
4G Higher-Speed Wireless; 4G World in Chicago
Just as 3G has allowed you to surf the mobile Web on your cell phone faster than ever before, 4G is designed for you to up the speed ante even more.
Just as 3G has allowed you to surf the mobile Web on your cell phone faster than ever before, 4G is designed for you to up the speed ante even more.
Poll: Should We Ban Text Messaging While Driving?
Should we ban text messaging while driving? U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood says we should. What do you think? Vote in the About.com poll on the subject.
Should we ban text messaging while driving? U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood says we should. What do you think? Vote in the About.com poll on the subject.
New iPhone Rival the T-Mobile myTouch 3G With Google Now on Sale
The long-awaited T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google Android finally went on sale nationwide on Aug. 5, 2009. The phone competes with the iPhone 3G S and the Palm Pre.
The long-awaited T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google Android finally went on sale nationwide on Aug. 5, 2009. The phone competes with the iPhone 3G S and the Palm Pre.
Reports: Some Palm Pre Devices Randomly Power Down; Here’s a Fix
Some Palm Pre devices randomly power down because of a loose battery or a battery that’s slightly too small. Here’s a fix for the issue.
Some Palm Pre devices randomly power down because of a loose battery or a battery that’s slightly too small. Here’s a fix for the issue.
Low-Cost, No-Contract Consumer Cellular Service Targets AARP, Seniors
Here’s a niche offering: Consumer Cellular wants seniors aged 50 and over to use its low-cost, no-contract cell phone service.
Here’s a niche offering: Consumer Cellular wants seniors aged 50 and over to use its low-cost, no-contract cell phone service.
Used Luxury Phones: Want a Discounted Ultra-Luxury Vertu Cell Phone?
Though “discounted luxury” sounds like an oxymoron, it’s still out there. Here’s how to get a discounted ultra-luxury cell phone.
Though “discounted luxury” sounds like an oxymoron, it’s still out there. Here’s how to get a discounted ultra-luxury cell phone.
Tip to Improve Battery Life of Sprint’s iPhone Rival: The Palm Pre
Want to know how to improve the battery life of the Palm Pre for Sprint? This is how to do it on the iPhone rival.
Want to know how to improve the battery life of the Palm Pre for Sprint? This is how to do it on the iPhone rival.
Pre-Sale: T-Mobile myTouch 3G With Google Android
Riding along the buzz of the iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre smartphones, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G is the second phone powered by Google’s Android.
Riding along the buzz of the iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre smartphones, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G is the second phone powered by Google’s Android.
iPhone 3G S Edges Out Palm Pre in New Consumer Reports Ratings
When the all-powerful iPhone 3G S boxed toe to toe against the Palm Pre, Consumer Reports says the iPhone 3G S just eked out as the victor.
When the all-powerful iPhone 3G S boxed toe to toe against the Palm Pre, Consumer Reports says the iPhone 3G S just eked out as the victor.
Survey: 60 Percent of U.S. Would Choose Cell Phones Over Alcohol
If you had to choose between having your teeth drilled at the dentist or not having your cell phone for one week, which would you really pick? This survey may surprise you.
If you had to choose between having your teeth drilled at the dentist or not having your cell phone for one week, which would you really pick? This survey may surprise you.
Cell Phone Coupons, Credit Cards, Complication, Contracts
We spotlight the latest on cell phone coupons, credit cards, complication and contracts.
We spotlight the latest on cell phone coupons, credit cards, complication and contracts.
Alltel Wireless: Two-Year Cell Phone Pricing for One-Year Contract
Alltel is the first in the mobile phone industry to offer the cell phone discount typically obtained by a two-year service contract when only committing to a one-year contract.
Alltel is the first in the mobile phone industry to offer the cell phone discount typically obtained by a two-year service contract when only committing to a one-year contract.
Swap Your Dead, Dying Cell Phone Battery for Free
Wouldn’t it be valuable to swap out your dead or dying cell phone battery for a fully recharged one for free? Now you can, but only at one lesser-known cell phone carrier.
Wouldn’t it be valuable to swap out your dead or dying cell phone battery for a fully recharged one for free? Now you can, but only at one lesser-known cell phone carrier.
Father’s Day Cell Phone Gift Ideas
Sony Ericsson has a few new gadgets to help dad satisfy his tech fix for Father’s Day.
Sony Ericsson has a few new gadgets to help dad satisfy his tech fix for Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day Cell Phone Gift Ideas
Interested in honoring mom on Mother’s Day with a new cell phone? Here are our gift recommendations designed especially for mom.
Interested in honoring mom on Mother’s Day with a new cell phone? Here are our gift recommendations designed especially for mom.
How Can Cell Phones Help the Swine Flu Outbreak?
Billions of cell phones in the developing world present a major opportunity for mobile health. The open source EpiSurveyor software is making serious waves here, too.
Billions of cell phones in the developing world present a major opportunity for mobile health. The open source EpiSurveyor software is making serious waves here, too.
OnlineBillReview.com: Save 28 Percent Off Your Cell Phone Bill
Plug your cell phone bill from any major carrier into the patent-pending software at OnlineBillReview.com and you’ll learn how to save money.
Plug your cell phone bill from any major carrier into the patent-pending software at OnlineBillReview.com and you’ll learn how to save money.
Study: Cell Phone Users Demand More Self-Service Customer Care
Consumers are demanding the use of their cell phones in more of a self-service manner to complete basic functions themselves.
Consumers are demanding the use of their cell phones in more of a self-service manner to complete basic functions themselves.
Association to Create Camera Quality Standards for Cell Phones
The International Imaging Industry Association wants to improve camera quality on cell phones and is backing up its mission with the creation of standards.
The International Imaging Industry Association wants to improve camera quality on cell phones and is backing up its mission with the creation of standards.
Now Parents Can Be Big Brother, See Log of Text Messages
A product from SMobile Systems called Security Shield Parental Control Edition affords parents the ability to see a log of text messages as well as phone calls.
A product from SMobile Systems called Security Shield Parental Control Edition affords parents the ability to see a log of text messages as well as phone calls.
Pimp Your Ride? How About Pimp Your (Cell) Phone?
Drawing on the theme from MTV’s popular “Pimp My Ride” TV show, Black Beat magazine is now cashing in on the same kind of allure for cell phones.
Drawing on the theme from MTV’s popular “Pimp My Ride” TV show, Black Beat magazine is now cashing in on the same kind of allure for cell phones.
MERIDIIST: Watchmaker TAG Heuer Unveils First Luxury Cell Phone
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has unveiled its first luxury cell phone at astoundingly high prices: the MERIDIIST.
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has unveiled its first luxury cell phone at astoundingly high prices: the MERIDIIST.
XLINK BT: Save $35 a Month by Cutting the Landline
Are your sure you want or need your landline? What if you could, on average, save $35 a month by snipping it and just using your cell phone instead? XLINK BT can help.
Are your sure you want or need your landline? What if you could, on average, save $35 a month by snipping it and just using your cell phone instead? XLINK BT can help.
Google Voice: Will Google Take Over the Phone World?
With the launch of Google Voice, the battle now begins for Google to convert as many of Skype's 400 million online callers as possible. Microsoft better watch out, too.
With the launch of Google Voice, the battle now begins for Google to convert as many of Skype's 400 million online callers as possible. Microsoft better watch out, too.
Saving Money: Verizon Wireless to Launch Friends & Family for Business
Verizon Wireless has launched Friends & Family® for Business to help companies control the wireless spending of their employees.
Verizon Wireless has launched Friends & Family® for Business to help companies control the wireless spending of their employees.
Saving Money: Alltel Wireless Slices Bundled Internet From $60 to $40
Alltel cell phone users can now save $250 a year, according to the company, by bundling in (i.e. buying more for less) wireless Internet on a “Smart Choice Pack” for their cell phone.
Alltel cell phone users can now save $250 a year, according to the company, by bundling in (i.e. buying more for less) wireless Internet on a “Smart Choice Pack” for their cell phone.
Boost Mobile Unveils $50 Unlimited Voice, Data Prepaid Cell Phone Plan
Boost Mobile, which competes with MetroPCS and Cricket Wireless, is now offering a new unlimited voice and data cell phone plan for only $50 with no strings attached.
Boost Mobile, which competes with MetroPCS and Cricket Wireless, is now offering a new unlimited voice and data cell phone plan for only $50 with no strings attached.
Cricket Launches Wireless Service in Chicago, Puts 2,400 to Work
All-unlimited Cricket wireless service has launched in Chicago with 2,400 workers employed because of the expansion.
All-unlimited Cricket wireless service has launched in Chicago with 2,400 workers employed because of the expansion.
Send Unlimited, Free Text Messages to Any Mobile Phone With mjoy
Here’s the one-line elevator pitch from free text messaging company mjoy: “Send unlimited free text messages to any mobile phone in the world.”
Here’s the one-line elevator pitch from free text messaging company mjoy: “Send unlimited free text messages to any mobile phone in the world.”
TextHog Offers Free, Stupid-Simple Expense Tracking From Your Phone
Chicago-based TextHog has launched a new, free service to empower you to securely manage your expenses on your cell phone.
Chicago-based TextHog has launched a new, free service to empower you to securely manage your expenses on your cell phone.
Verizon Wireless Eats Alltel Wireless in $5.9 Billion Deal
The U.S. has a new largest wireless carrier. It’s not AT&T. It’s not Sprint. It’s not T-Mobile. It’s Verizon Wireless, which has acquired “come and get your love” carrier Alltel Wireless.
The U.S. has a new largest wireless carrier. It’s not AT&T. It’s not Sprint. It’s not T-Mobile. It’s Verizon Wireless, which has acquired “come and get your love” carrier Alltel Wireless.
Spending Too Much on Your Cell Phone Bill? Illinois Residents Are
After scrutinizing 32,000 cell phone bills as well as local and long-distance phone bills, Illinois consumers are paying too much on their bills to the tune of $575 each year.
After scrutinizing 32,000 cell phone bills as well as local and long-distance phone bills, Illinois consumers are paying too much on their bills to the tune of $575 each year.
Earth Hits 4 Billion Mobile Connections; 6 Billion Expected by 2013
How much does the world talk on cell phones? While that might not seem like such an easy number to accurately quantify, we now have an answer.
How much does the world talk on cell phones? While that might not seem like such an easy number to accurately quantify, we now have an answer.
Restrictive AT&T Pricing for iPhone 3G
Want the iPhone 3G for the bargain price of only $199 or $299 as originally promised? Here's what you need to know about its many pricing variables.
Want the iPhone 3G for the bargain price of only $199 or $299 as originally promised? Here's what you need to know about its many pricing variables.
On the Bleeding Edge: Combat Loud Sounds With Noise-Suppression Chip
A Mountain View, Calif.-based start-up company called Audience is rolling out a noise-suppression chip to improve cell phone call quality in loud situations.
A Mountain View, Calif.-based start-up company called Audience is rolling out a noise-suppression chip to improve cell phone call quality in loud situations.
Latest Cell Phone News From Google News
Here is the latest cell phone news from Google News.
Here is the latest cell phone news from Google News.
Latest Cell Phone News From Engadget Mobile
Engadget Mobile is a high-quality, highly trafficked blog with regular briefs on the latest cell phone news.
Engadget Mobile is a high-quality, highly trafficked blog with regular briefs on the latest cell phone news.
Latest Cell Phone News From Gizmodo
Gizmodo is a high-quality, highly trafficked blog with regular news about cell phones.
Gizmodo is a high-quality, highly trafficked blog with regular news about cell phones.
Latest Cell Phone News From CellPhoneNews.com
CellPhoneNews.com has such a natural name for the latest cell phone news it had to be on my list of links.
CellPhoneNews.com has such a natural name for the latest cell phone news it had to be on my list of links.
Latest Cell Phone News From Cell Phone Digest
Cell Phone Digest regularly blogs about the latest news in the cell phone industry.
Cell Phone Digest regularly blogs about the latest news in the cell phone industry.
Latest Cell Phone News From PhoneScoop.com
PhoneScoop.com regularly publishes news about cell phones.
PhoneScoop.com regularly publishes news about cell phones.
Latest Cell Phone News at MobileBurn
MobileBurn is a resource for mobile phone news and reviews.
MobileBurn is a resource for mobile phone news and reviews.