Here’s something nobody expected from Windows 7. It looks like the new Microsoft OS and the iPhone don’t really like each other. There are various syncing issues already reported but Microsoft is not to blame this time. At fault seems to be Intel’s P55 Express chipset and its USB controller. People say that the iPhone gets recognized but syncing is not possible. We’ll be waiting for an official stance on the matter and the parties involved should better find a fix for it. The iPhone is the best sold phone so far and Windows 7 is already very popular. Naturally there are quite a lot of iPhone owners out there that will be using Windows 7 soon. And let’s not forget that Apple is getting ready to ship iMacs packing Intel Core i5 and i7 processors in November. Cupertino would hate to see similar syncing problems occur especially between iMacs and iPhones. So what do you say Intel? Is a fix coming soon?

via TheRegister

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AT&T is still riding on the iPhone wave and I don’t want to imagine what will happen when they will eventually lose the iPhone exclusivity deal. The company has reported another great quarter despite the recession which is still being felt in various other domains. From the 4.3 million handsets activated by AT&T last quarter 74% or 3.2 million were iPhones. 1.28 million of those 3.2 million iPhone customers were new AT&T customers. That says a lot about the popularity of Apple’s phone and we can expect a lot more people to go for the iPhone in the following months.

AT&T has reached 81.6 million subscribers right now and about 25% of those are playing with iPhones. I bet that the competition is really annoyed for not having said yes to Apple a long time ago when Cupertino was looking for a partner to start selling the iPhone.

On a different note, the more people are buying iPhones and 3G devices, the worse 3G service they’re going to get from AT&T. Any thoughts on the matter?

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Alltel customers looking for a stylish low-end cell phone now have a new option on the carrier’s network, the LG AX310.  Featuring a clamshell form factor, the AX310 sports the following features:

• 1.3 megapixel camera with zoom function
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Voice-activated calling
• Speaker-independent voice control

Not much but for $29.99 (after a $30 mail-in rebate on a 1-year service agreement), the LG AX310 should find some buyers looking for a cheap and basic handset.

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Alltel has a brand new Samsung phone for you guys, the Freeform which might be exactly the machine you need to quench your texting thirst. Unfortunately we have no prices details for you so far. Let’s take a look at those specs then, shall we? The Freeform will offer you a 2.2-inch display, a full QWERTY keyboard, Stereo Bluetooth, Threaded Text Messaging support, GPS with Alltel Navigation, up to 16GB memory, voice recognition and speakerphone. Nothing special you might say and you’d be totally right. We’ll be back with pricing details once we have them!

via Samsung

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It was recently made known that the HTC Snap is now available on Alltel for $79.99 after a $70 rebate and a 1-year contract.

For those not familiar with this phone it features Windows Mobile 6.1, WiFi, 3G, QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 mp camera with digital zoom, stereo Bluetooth, 256MB of built in storage and a microSD slot for up to 32GB of additional storage.

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Earlier today we let you know that Alltel was gearing up to launch the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99 on a 2-year contract. Now, we have another phone set to hit the service except this one is a bit less feature intensive.

The above phone in question is the Samsung Glint, a low cost handset for the budget conscious consumer that features a VGA camera, stereo Bluetooth and comes in pink and blue versions.

The Samsung Glint is reportedly on sale now for Alltel although it has yet to appear on the carrier’s website.

via engadget

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If you haven’t purchased your BlackBerry Tour from Verizon or Sprint so far you can choose now to get yours from Alltel. Sure Alltel is owned by Verizon so technically picking Alltel is almost like picking Verizon as your Tour provider.

Alltel will sell the Tour for $199 with a 1-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. You will also have to get a Smart Choice plan which starts at just $69.99 per month better think twice before going to an Alltel store.

Are you going to buy a Tour from Alltel or will you rather wait for that hot Storm 2 which will be available later?

via businesswire

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What do you say Alltel subscribers? Ready for some good old Back to School promotion from your favorite carrier? Well get this! Alltel is ready to offer you three months free of charge for every new line you get. The promotion is available in the 91 markets where Verizon has to divest so not everyone will be able to take advantage of the offer. Paul Bowersock, Senior Sales & Operations Leader for the Alltel Divesture Trust said that:

Alltel has always placed a special emphasis on keeping families connected, and with this Back to School promotion, the entire family can talk, text or surf the Internet for less money and enjoy more flexibility in their wireless experience.

From now until September 10 customers with “My Circle” plans, Smart Choice Packs and Bundled Wireless Internet plans. They can add up to four new lines with a $25 activation fee per line. Is that good enough for you?

via Press

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You might have noticed how everyone around the Internet is calling Apple’s latest iPhone differently. So what’s the phone’s name people? Is it iPhone 3G S or iPhone 3GS? Well it looks like Apple is definitely going with the no space version. So the new iPhone will be known as the 3GS forever. No more space between 3G and S.

At first we were referring to it as the iPhone 3GS but then we noticed how Apple is calling it the 3G S and thus we adapted. It seems that Apple doesn’t like that space there. Just check their website and you’ll noticed how the space has magically disappeared.

Tags: 3G S, 3gs, Alltel, Apple, branding, iPhone, Mobile News, Portable Devices

Alltell and LG are proud to announce the LG iX840 Tritan, a handset that might actually garner some interest in the not-so-popular carrier.

As you can see above, the LG Tritan features a sleep design along with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Couple this with the phone’s 3″ touch-screen, full internet browser and 3G connectivity, a 3MP camera with auto-focus and optical zoom and you have yourself a very very nice device.

Alltel says that they will offer the Tritan for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Any takers?

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Here’s a nice surprise coming from Verizon’s little brother, Alltel. The carrier is apparently getting ready to offer you some new contracts when you purchase subsidized phones. Instead of the regular 2-year contract you will now be able to choose a 1-year minimum contract. And the price for the handset you pick will not change. Will Verizon follow this move?

Here’s what Paul Bowerstock, Senior Sales and Operations Leader for the Alltel Divestiture Trust said:

Wireless customers have been waiting for an option like this for a long time. With a 1-year contract option, customers can take greater control over their wireless experience, having the flexibility to choose their contract length and the latest innovative handsets at the most competitive price possible.

The new policy change will apply to new and existing Alltel customers . All we need now are some hot phones to be bundled with those great new contracts.

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A new BlackBerry has been launched by Alltel. The carrier has added RIM’s BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8320 to its lineup. The phone will be yours for just $79.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate as long as you sign-up for a new 2-year contract. And the contract has to be one of Alltel’s Smart Choice Packs which start at $69.99 per month in order to get that discounted price. The All Smart Choice Packs plans come with unlimited data which fit perfectly with BlackBerry users. Alltel will have the Pearl Flip 8320 in shop in early May in all its markets so keep checking your local representative if you’re waiting to get your hands on this Berry.

via Press

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Here is another clamshell design phone that should make some noise soon. The new phone soon to be available in the market is the sleek MOTO VE465 phone. This new phone is a combination of contemporary style and fun-filled features.

The phone features two lighting modes namely call and media and brings to you an amazing multimedia experience. It bundles up a digital music player, 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and Bluetooth technology to play music on wireless headphones and speakers.

It claims to be a perfect companion for all those looking for a mobile multimedia experience. It also features a crisp display screen, video recorder, a microSD memory port with 4GB support (4GB microSD card sold separately) and an external speaker. You can conveniently access Bluetooth and music even with the flip closed using the external control keys while the Aricent Celltop 2.1 offers easy access to personalized services and applications.

The MOTO VE465 is available at Alltel Wireless retail outlets and also online at Shopalltel website for $50 with a two-year contract and instant rebate.

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Alltel has announced that its My Circle feature has been upgraded. You will be to add up to five additional members for unlimited calling. The upgraded will be free but only in those markets that aren’t part of the merger with big brother Verizon Wireless.

My Circle 10 will expand to My Circle 15 and My Circle 20 will expend to My Circle 25. The prices won’t change for this upgrade but unfortunately the upgrade won’t apply to My Circle 1 or My Circle 5 plans.

via cnet

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Remember that LG Rumor 2 that Sprint announced it will be available in a few days? Well Alltel has just beaten that offer. Verizon’s little brother has decided to offer its own version of the Rumor 2, but they call it the Banter.

The Banter is the Rumor 2 and it’s up on Alltel’s website. There’s no price yet but we assume Alltel will match Sprint’s offer. So which one would you choose? The Banter or the Rumor 2?

via Phone Arena

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If you’re a faithful Alltel subscriber, then you are in for a pleasant surprise from Samsung and Alltel. The Samsung Delve will be offered in a special package, bundled with a 2GB microSD card which contains the Mission Impossible trilogy.

Bill Ogle, senior marketing officer for Samsung said:

When you combine this incredible content with the Delve’s full set of powerful features, it’s easy to stay entertained and connected no matter where you are

Unfortunatelly the microSD card won’t be offered on the spot. Get the Delve and then send in a redemption form. The card will arrive to you in 4-6 weeks.

via Press

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Need a new geo-tagging feature for your HTC Touch? Well go ahead and try HTC Footprints out. The application has been spotted in a new beta ROM from NFSFAN that has Manila2D with Footprints. The ROM will be available for Alltel, Bell Mobility, Sprint and Verizon Wireless Touch handsets. If you love geo-tagging your pictures and you know a thing or two about cell phones and their software you might like playing with this ROM. Otherwise make sure you don’t mess anything up while tuning your handset!

via xda-developers

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Starting with January 16th Verizon Wireless has included Alltel numbers in its In Calling and In Messaging service. Verizon can call and text some Alltel customers for free now. To find out if your Alltel number will be supported right now simply check it out at the new Mobile to Mobile web page. Mobile to Mobile will be the new Verizon Wireless service which will replace the IN Calling and Messaging starting with February 15th.

On the other hand Alltel customers will still pay their regular contract fees for calling and texting Verizon customers until the merger between the two companies will be completed.

via Mobile to Mobile

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Verizon has successfully purchased Alltel but we knew all that already. What’s new is the fact that Verizon plans to complete the acquisition by Friday, January 9th. Alltel is about to receive $5.9 million for Alltel’s 14 million subscribers. The move will finally transform Verizon into the largest U.S. carrier with 78 million customers.

Following the completion of the deal, Verizon will sell its assets in markets that overlap with Alltel and it will open a call center in Little Rock after closing Alltel’s headquarters from the same city. What are we going to expect from the top U.S. carrier in 2009? Hopefully just great things!

via cnet

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If you happen to love golf and your iPhone, there’s a way to put to good use that old swing of yours. With the Handgrip iPhone Charger you can swing for power and then start charge your iPhone.

Besides the whole battery charging thing, there’s also an application inside it which will show your swing performance on your iPhone.

Swing this many times and you get some electricity to charge your iPhone. This time, its motion sensor sends your form data to your iPhone so that you can see your own golf swing animated.

How much it costs and when will it be available?

via YankoDesign

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