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.

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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?

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We’ve just seen Motorola QA30 yesterday only to find out today that Alltel is going to pick it up and release it as Motorola Hint. And we have some more official specs for you:

• 1x-EVDO connectivity
• 2.5 inch TFT display with 320 x 240 pixels and 65K colors
• Threaded messaging
• Full HTML browser
• Facebook access
• Email, IM
• 3.5mm headset jack (nice!)
• Stereo Bluetooth 2.0
• USB 2.0
• 2MP camera
• MicroSD / MicroSDHC card support, up to 32GB

The Hint will be available from Alltel this Friday, November 28th which the Black Friday by the way. We don’t have details about pricing yet but we’re going to keep you updated.

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The HTC Touch Diamond has arrived for Alltel customers too. In case you don’t want to switch from Alltel to Sprint to get the Diamond, you won’t have to. You will have to sign a two-year agreement with Alltel to get the subsidized price of $249.99 for this HTC hot phone. Windows Mobile 6.1, EV-DO Rev. A, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, it’s all there for the taking. HTC Touch Diamond or BlackBerry Storm? What shall it be?

via cnet

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The Storm is not the only hot thing happening at Verizon. The largest U.S. carrier, counting Alltel subscribers too, has big plans for the following period. During 11/16/08 through 1/31/09 we’re going to see lots of Verizon handsets at discount prices.

LG VX8360 (clamshell with EV-DO, 1.3MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD)

LG XV9600 (basically a Dare with a detachable QWERTY keyboard and a game-pad)

Nokia 2605 Mirage (small clamshell with 1xRTT, VGA Camera, and Bluetooth)

Nokia 7205 Intrigue (small clamshell with 1x/EV-DO, 2MP Camera, Bluetooth)

Samsung Renown (clamshell with CDMA and Quad-band GSM, similar to the Gleam)

Samsung Saga i770

Samsung Omnia

HTC Touch Pro/XV6850

USB760 (super small USB EV-DO Rev A “micro” Modem)

Compass 597 (USB modem with aGPS)

CDM8950/CDM8975 (unknown?)

Depending on what handset you choose you will save from $50 to $70 but you will probably have to sign a new contract. What do you think? Would you get any of these handsets or will you go for the Storm instead?

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Alltel subscribers watch out! There’s a new phone in town. The LG Swift is a new flip phone filled with multimedia features and applications on the go. The phone is available in Alltel retail stores and online and it will cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year agreement.

The Swift has a new keypad featuring Fastap Press-to-Experience keys which will give you six raised one-touch access Quick Keys with a traditional numeric keypad. The phone is also customized to be used with Alltel Navigation, Alltel Shop, Email, Alarm Clock and Image Library.

Alltel Wireless’ vice president of device strategy Brian Ullem says:

The LG Swift is an innovative phone that helps our customers explore and enjoy Alltel’s most popular data features. The introduction of Fastap Press-to-Experience keys enables us to delivers information and entertainment to our customers faster than ever before.

The Swift has a dual speaker system with stereo sound, Bluetooth, a 1.3 MP camera with multi-shot and video capabilities, one-touch speakerphone and support for memory upgrade. What do you think?

via Press

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Samsung is ready to launch various phones in the near future. The phone maker will work with most U.S. carriers. Here’s what’s Samsungs has planed:

• T-Mobile: Behold T919
• AT&T: SGH-A777 and Eternity A867
• Alltel: SCH-R600 Hue II
• Verizon Wireless: Saga I770, OMNIA I910 and Renown U810.

Like anything you see here? Which one would you pick out? All we need know are some arrival dates and prices.

via phonearena

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Verizon announced its intention to purchase Alltel this summer and now they finally can. The Department of Justice has approved the transaction last week and the FCC has just approved it too. Verizon will pay $5.9 billion and it will assume Alltel’s debt of $22.2 billion. That’s a $28.1 billion deal, but who’s counting?

Besides the money, Verizon will comply with all the requests of the FCC. Verizon will have to maintain any roaming agreements between Alltel and other carriers for at least four years. And that’s about all that the FCC asked for.

The merger will transform Verizon into the number one carrier in the USA. Verizon will total 83.8 million subscribers, including the 13 million Alltel subscribers and thus it will surpass AT&T which currently has 74.8 million subscribers.

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The Department of Justice has just approved Verizon’s purchase of Alltel. That makes Verizon only the largest carrier in the USA right now, leaving AT&T behind. In order for Verizon to be allowed to keep Alltel, the company will have to divest itself from 100 local markets in 22 states to keep things competitively correct.

Following the Department of Justice is the FCC who has to give it’s ok on the purchase. We’ll keep you updated next week. November 4 is the day Verizon will be waiting for.

via Engadget

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Alltel is ready to launch a touchscreen phone. It’s the Samsung Delve or the r800. It has that Omnia or Instinct-like design but it’s a totally new and original phone. It has EV-DO 3G support, stereo Bluetooth, Samsung’s TouchWiz interface, a microSD card slot, a 2-megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headset jack. There’s a virtual QWERTY keyboard, a 500-contact phone book and a full HTML browser to play with.

The touchscreen phone will be available on November 6th for $199 with a service contract and after $100 mail-in rebate.

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