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LG launches the KT520 3G slider cell phone in Taiwan

LG launches the KT520 3G slider cell phone in Taiwan

The Taiwan market has now added another slider phone from the world’s largest cell phone manufacturer, LG.  The LG KT520 3G slider phone is targeted at Internet users with a new finger mouse, zoom in/out functions, dedicated Internet Hotkey and single 3G band HSDPA connectivity.  The KT520 also includes a 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus, [...]

T-mobile delivering HSUPA 1.4Mbps across the UK

T-mobile delivering HSUPA 1.4Mbps across the UK

While launching a HSDPA capable network is becoming more common, a full scale launch of a HSUPA network is a much different story.  UK residents will be among the first to enjoy the first UK HSPA network (HSPDA + HSUPA) which will deliver up to 7.2Mbps downlink and 1.4Mbps uplink speeds.  To say that we [...]

At&t HSPA 3g network complete, mission accomplished!

At&t HSPA 3g network complete, mission accomplished!

It seems as though At&t is reading our site and noticed the iPhone 3g rumors regarding the HSPA network upgrades that would make it possible for video conferencing.  With the completion of the upgrade, download speeds over At&t’s 3g network will range from 700kbps to 1.7Mbps, up from 600kbps to 1.4Mbps.  The big news with [...]

At&t Video Calls thanks to HSPA Rollout

At&t Video Calls thanks to HSPA Rollout

Sure At&t’s network supports 3g data access for our Nokia N95-3 NAM edition, but the front-facing camera is pretty useless for anything other than snapping a few shots of ourselves while driving.  Honestly, it would be a nice if someday we were able to take advantage of the video call camera which more often than [...]

N95 8GB comes to Rogers Canada May 6th

N95 8GB comes to Rogers Canada May 6th

AT&T had their chance, but it looks like Rogers Canada has taken the prize as the first North American carrier to offer the N95 8GB. Nokia’s flagship device bringing 8GB of internal storage rivals that of the iPhone, but brings a 5 mega-pixel camera and front-facing camera, GPS, TV-out capabilities that have just about [...]

T-Mobile UK has Soul from Samsung

T-Mobile UK has Soul from Samsung

T-Mobile UK is being hit with a little Samsung Soul U900 today with the carrier’s latest device launch. If your memory is a little fuzzy, the Samsung Soul U900 is the cream of the crop when it comes to Samsung’s Ultra Series and most importantly it is positioned as a direct competitor to Nokia’s [...]

HTC Touch Dual FCC approval (HTC NEO300)

HTC Touch Dual FCC approval (HTC NEO300)

The HTC NEO300 (HTC Touch Dual) has passed the FCC approval process and is scheduled to be released at Best Buy stores across the US in the coming months. Initially the device described in the FCC documents seemed to be a new device named the HTC NEO300, but after further investigation it was found [...]

Samsung’s first HSUPA SCH-M470 hits S Korea

South Korea will be the first to get their hands on the HSUPA (high-speed uplink packet access) equipped Samsung SCH-M470.  The SCH-M470 is a slider phone packing a 2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but the real gem in this device is that it supports HSUPA.  If you are tired of uploading files at a measly [...]

Velocity Mobile launches two devices: Velocity 103, Velocity 111

 
CTIA Las Vegas has brought many surprises, but Velocity Mobile might be our favorite yet.  Velocity Mobile is a collaboration between one of the world’s largest notebook computer manufacturers and a team of veteran wireless designers and engineers.  The goal is very simple, “bring no-compromise experiences and value to consumers”. To start things off for Velocity [...]

Upcoming Blackberry 9000 Series Brings 3G HSDPA and Wifi

Sure the Blackberry is a rock solid email machine, but we love data speeds. The time for a GSM 3G Blackberry to hit the market is quickly approaching with the upcoming release of the Blackberry 9000 series. Engadget was lucky enough to get a test unit to test out and from the pictures I am [...]