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MetroPCS Unveils new 4G smartphone and Unlimited 4G Data Plan

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (permalink)
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In addition to adding another Android smartphone to its line-up with the LG Motion, MetroPCS also unveiled a new plan. First, more details on the phone. The LG Motion is a high-end Android 4.0 phone sporting a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel camera with the ability to record 1080p HD video, and the ability to take photos while recording video. It also works on the 4G LTE network and offers the users the ability to talk and surf the web over the network.

The new plan announced has a lot to offer and helps take the guess work out of monthly bills. That’s right, it’s an unlimited plan. For $55 a month users with this plan get unlimited talk, text, and 4G LTE data. Those with family plans can get the plan as well, but it will cost $50 a month on the account’s second, third, and fourth lines. The plan will only be offered for a limited time.

Kyocera Rise Android 4.0 smartphone coming to Sprint

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Thursday, August 16, 2012 (permalink)
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Sprint is adding another Android 4.0 smartphone with a tactile QWERTY keyboard to its offerings with the new Kyocera Rise. With its 3.5-inch touchscreen the budget-friendly phone isn’t as large as some of the newer models recently announced. In addition the QWERTY keyboard, the phone has a 1GHz processor, a 3.2-megapixel camera with a flash that can also record video, WiFi connectivity and will work on Sprint’s 3G network. To help preserve battery life on this smartphone it has Kyocera’s Eco Mode software. The Kyocera Rise will be available at the end of weekend for Sprint users and at the end of the month without a contract for Virgin Mobile service.

Motorola Photon Q 4G coming to Sprint

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (permalink)
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If you are agree with the almost 49% of those who participated in Nokia’s online poll that prefer a phone with a QWERTY keyboard then you’ll be happy to learn the newest Sprint phone Motorola Photon Q 4G will sport a five-line tactile QWERTY keyboard. The phone is also loaded with tons of high-end features such as 1.5GHz dual-core processor, runs the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, has a spacious 4.3-inch touchscreen and an NFC chip. As expected, it also features rear-facing 8-megapixel camera that can also shoot 1080p HD video and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera. Plus it’s easy to store photos and videos on the phone’s 8GB of onboard memory. The Photon Q 4G will work around the globe and on Sprint’s 4G LTE network. While the phone will be available next week, you can reserve a Motorola Photon Q 4G now.

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Pantech Marauder phone coming to Verizon Wireless

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, July 31, 2012 (permalink)
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Later this week, Verizon will be adding the Pantech Marauder cell phone to its 4G LTE line-up. The new Android smartphone features a 5-line slide-out tactile QWERTY keyboard that has dedicated number keys and a tactile touchscreen. The cell phone also sports a 1.2-GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM making it responsive. The 5-megpaixel camera that can be used to capture HD video, while it's 4G LTE data connection can be shared with up to 10 other WiFi-enabled devices via the Mobile HotSpot feature.

Are you looking for an Android smartphone with a slide-out tactile QWERTY keyboard? Let us know in the comments below.

Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G for T-Mobile unboxing video

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Thursday, July 19, 2012 (permalink)
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Much anticipated Samsung Galaxy SIII is now available for T-Mobile and works on the company's 4G network. It comes in blue and white and runs the latest Android 4.0, comes with a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor and a spacious 4.8-inch touchscreen display. Get a closer look at the phone and see what comes in the box in the video below. Is this the Android phone you've been waiting for? Let us know in the comments below.

T-Mobile unveils myTouch and myTouch Q

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (permalink)
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This week T-Mobile announced two new members to the myTouch family that will be available in August. First up is the latest version of the T-Mobile myTouch that will feature a 4-inch WVGA touchscreen, a new version (4.0) of the popular Genius Button, a 1.4GHz processor, work on the company’s 4G network, and run Android 2.3 (that's the Gingerbread OS). The T-Mobile myTouch Q will sport similar features, but it will also have a slide-out tactile QWERTY keyboard. There aren’t a lot of Android smartphones currently available that sport a slide-out keyboard, so the inclusion of one on the myTouch Q is a definite plus.

BlackBerry Curve 9310 coming to Verizon

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (permalink)
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In the market for a new BlackBerry? Verizon will be offering the BlackBerry Curve 9310 later this week. The newest Curve will be running the BlackBerry 7.1 OS, sport a tactile QWERTY keyboard with optical trackpad, and easy access to social media accounts via the Social Feeds 2.0 app. Also on board is a 3.2-megapixel camera, VZ Navigator, an FM radio (that can be accessed via headphones), and will accept up to a 32GB microSD card. Although, the phone won’t feature a touchscreen like the latest BlackBerry Bold, it does have a vibrant QVGA display. The phone will require one of Verizon’s Share Everything plans.

DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC Now Available

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Thursday, July 05, 2012 (permalink)
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The long awaited DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC is now available with Verizon service. The latest member of the DROID INCREDIBLE family features loads of upgrades including a spacious and vibrant 4-inch Super LCD qHD display, 4G LTE connectivity, and runs Android 4.0 OS. The smartphone also features a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera that can shoot 1080p HD video, a front-facing VGA camera, the latest HTC Sense, and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. All of these specs and features make for a solid smartphone with tons of extra features to keep you connected on-the-go.

Verizon introduces the rugged Samsung Intensity III

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, July 03, 2012 (permalink)
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The latest version in the Samsung Intensity line of cell phones is aptly named the Samsung Intensity III. The new model still sports both a numeric keypad and slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The phone also has a 2-megapixel camera, 2.4-inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth, the ability to share status updates on Facebook and Twitter, and a microSD slot that can accept up to a 32GB microSD card. This phone is rugged as well, built to meet Military Specifications 810F so it should do well in different temperatures, humidity, and high-dust areas.

T-Mobile Prism unboxing

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (permalink)
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Looking for a starter Android smartphone? Consider the T-Mobile Prism. It’s running Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and is available in red or charcoal gray. You can get it with the T-Mobile Classic Unlimited Bundle that includes talk, text and 2GB of data for surfing the web. If you don’t want to use the data you can connect to a nearby WiFi network. Check out the smartphone in the unboxing video below.

Sprint’s rugged Kyocera DuraXT now available

by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter    |    Tuesday, June 12, 2012 (permalink)
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Looking for a rugged phone that’s pocket friendly? Check out Sprint’s Kyocera DuraXT. The flip phone meets the Military Standard 810G so it can withstand shock, humidity, dust, rain, and more. It also sports a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a 2.5mm headset jack (this isn’t the standard 3.5mm found in music players. It also works with Sprint Direct Connect so the cell phone can be used like a walkie-talkie to make push-to-talk contact with other Direct Connect users.