Rogers has today made the BlackBerry Curve 8520 available for those willing to drop $99.99 with a 3-year contract.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with this phone it features an optical trackpad, preloaded Facebook, Flickr and Twitter apps, a 2.0 MP camera, quad band EDGE, stereo Bluetooth and WiFi.

So again, BlackBerry Curve 8520 available today on Rogers for $99.99 with a 3-year contract.

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This was bound to happen sooner or later so we should be happy it happened a lot sooner than expected. Nokia has announced its first LTE Modem. The RD-3 is going to offer support for GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE bands so it will certainly be useful no matter what network you decide to use. We have no idea when and where this first Nokia LTE Internet modem will be available but it’s good to know Nokia is getting ready for the immediate future. Samsung, where’s your LTE modem?

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Tags: edge, GSM, HSPA, internet, LTE, Mobile News, modem, Nokia, Nokia, WCDMA

EDGE 500 is the name of the new GPS system made by Garmin, specifically for cyclists. The navigation system comes with a good set of features such as providing details about elevation, distance, time, and calories burned. Additionally, if you’ve got a heart rate monitor made by Garmin, the EDGE 500 can also present data related to calorie consumption.

Other features include wireless sync and a battery life of 18 hours. The Garmin EDGE 500 is priced at $200 and so far there isn’t a release date.

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Verizon has today stepped forth to announced their UMV190 global modem, pictured above. This device is said to feature EV-DO compatibility domestically but only EDGE overseas which may be a deal breaker for some.

If you can do with lackluster internet connection speeds while traveling, head over to Verizon’s website as the UMW190 is available now for $49.99 after a $50 rebate.

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Tags: Accessories, Business, edge, ev-do, global modem, Portable Devices, umw190, usb dongle, wireless modem

Motorola has just recently detailed their intentions to release a slide-out QWERTY keyboard touting called the MOTOCUBA A45.

As you can see from the press image, this device features built-in social networking software for services such as Facebook, MySpace and Orkut. Additionally, the MOTOCUBO A45 features a 2MP built in camera, a QVGA display, EDGE connectivity and a design made out of 25% recycled plastic bottles.

Like what you hear? The MOTOCUBO A45 will hit Brazil sometime next month for around $293 USD

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Tags: 2mp camera, brazil, Cell Phones, edge, Facebook, Mobile News, Mobile Software, motocubo a45, Motorola, MySpace, orkut, Qwerty keyboard

It seems that Nokia has just recently put the 5530 XpressMusic handset up for pre-order over at their US site. The device is currently listen at $289.99 with the addition of free Nokia mini speakers.

If you don’t remember, this device features a 640×360 touchscreen display, 3.2MP camera with LED flash, 70MB of internal memory, a microSD slot for up to 16GB of additional storage with a 4GB card included, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, WiFi and EDGE.

As you can tell from the name, this Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is for music listeners, those who are looking for a business oriented smart phone need not apply.

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Tags: 3.2mp camera, 5530, bluetooth, Cell Phones, edge, microsd, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, Nokia, Portable Devices, preorder, touchscreen, WiFi, XpressMusic

It seems that those blurry pictures we got of Dell’s rumored smartphone were real as today the phone was officially revealed in China. The device itself is called the Mini 3i and is running Google’s Android operating system. The device, however, does not feature WiFi or 3G connectivity and instead just EDGE.

If that little tidbit didn’t turn you away, read on for the rest of the specs:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• 3.5″ 640×360 touchscreen LCD
• OTA
• Microsoft Exchange
• Google, AIM, Yahoo, MSN
• 3 MP camera with auto-focus, flash, 8x digital zoom and 30fps video recording capabilities
• USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0
• A-GPS
• Software QWERTY keyboard, handwriting recognition, multi touch UI
• microSD slot

Unfortunately there is no word on when (if ever) we will see Dell’s Mini 3i hit North American shelves.

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, China Mobile, Dell, Dell, edge, Google, mini i3, Mobile News, Mobile Software, smartphone, WiFi

Back in May we got our first official glimpse of the 12.1 megapixel camera touting Sony Ericsson Satio. Now, a few months later, the device has finally made its way through the FCC which leaves us with the above live shot of the phone.

Spec wise this device is said to only feature GSM 850/1900 which means it will only have EDGE and no 3G however, at more details are revealed this may change. Now we just need to know what carrier (if any) will pick up Sony Ericsson’s Satio.

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Tags: 12 megapixel, 1900, Cell Phones, edge, fcc, gsm 850, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Satio, Sony Ericsson

RIM’s BlackBerry Onyx has yet to settle down on a carrier but it seems that someone has gotten their hands on some pre-release devices and decided to throw them on eBay. The starting bid is currently at just $1 but the seller says you can buy the phone now for $1,299.99.

Sure, the phone is unlocked and has GPS, WiFi, a QWERTY keyboard, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA but is anyone actually going to pay over $1,200 for this? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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Yesterday we spotted the Nokia E55 making its way from the FCC and today we see its big brother, the E72 doing the same.

As you can (or can’t) see, the phone is completely unbranded which points to a likely unlocked version hitting the North American marketplace. This is good because you can use it on whatever carrier you’d like but bad because Nokia is likely to charge a fortune for it.

According to the FCC this E72 features HSPA 850/1900 along with quadband EDGE support all for use within North America. However, it also has HSPA 2100 support for when you aren’t in North America.

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Back in February, Nokia took the time to announce their E55 smartphone but other than a few color scheme announcements, we haven’t heard much of the device since.

Today, it was noted that the E55 has made its way through the FCC effectively confirming its impending release for the US market. Then again, as Engadget Mobile points out, the above pictured device will only be able to run on the EDGE network with no 3G capabilities. Perhaps Nokia will update the phone before it actually hits the market to include said connectivity.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve never been a fan of the two-keys-per-button keyboard format. If I had to choose, I think I’d go with this device’s big brother the Nokia E72, but that’s just me.

Tags: Cell Phones, e55, e72, edge, fcc, HSPA, Mobile News, Nokia, Portable Devices

Originally thought to be only launching in the UK, Nokia’s 7020 has recently made its way through the FCC and gained approval.

As you can see, this phone isn’t exactly top of the line but is sure to be priced alongside other budget phones on the market. The 7020 is apparantly EDGE only but features a 2MP camera and internal display with no word on resolution or size.

There’s no telling what carrier this will be on as EngadgetMobile points out, there are no brandings to be found. However, once we hear of a price point and/or carrier we will notify you.

Tags: 2mp camera, 7020, budget phone, Cell Phones, edge, internal display, Mobile News, Nokia, Portable Devices

There’s no official N98 touchscreen handset coming from Nokia anytime soon but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a Nokla N98. That’s right, someone cloned a concept that didn’t have any success with Nokia yet. The clone phone will offer a 3-inch QVGA screen and dual-SIM support but there’s no 3G and not even EDGE support. You should also expect no great warranty and absolutely no customer support but I am just speculating here. Maybe Nokla have cloned that too. Nevertheless, in case you will get the phone, let us know how it works. It has a bargain price of only $78 which is still too much for a clone device.

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Tags: 3G, clone, edge, Mobile News, N98, Nokia, Nokia, Nokla, Other Brands, Portable Devices, touchscreen

The G1 was launched at first only in 3G markets in the USA. Too bad for those T-Mobile customers who didn’t have a 3G signal from T-Mobile yet. In the mean time T-Mobile has managed to get its hands on enough G1 stock to go around. And therefore all the other non-3G T-Mobile markets will get the G1 starting tomorrow. The G1 will be available everywhere there’s a T-Mobile store or a T-Mobile affiliate, but don’t expect 3G coverage everywhere too. You’ll just have to make do with that EDGE connection you currently have.

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Tags: 3G, Android, edge, G1, Google, Mobile News, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

We have some disturbing news coming from AT&T at this start of the year. Well not exactly news yet but rumors. People say that the company has been reallocating its EDGE service to the 1900MHz weaker band. That means worse coverage for you. This move is supposed to increase their 3G strength. While we can appreciate AT&T’s interest in improving their HSPA service, we are also aware that not all AT&T subscribers own 3G capable phones. Thus the disturbance in the force.

Will the AT&T EDGE support be discontinued before the 3G network becomes more stable or after?

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Tags: 3G, At&T, At&T, edge, HSPA, Mobile News

FCC has approved the Samsung SGH-T459 Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone along with Bluetooth. It supports Bluetooth Edition 2.0 with improved data rates. The Samsung SGH device is powered from the Solar LISN, which are filtered by a high-current high-insertion loss Ray Proof power line filter. The filter can attenuate ambient signal interference and is also connected to the Shielded enclosure. The latest Samsung SGH Phone with Bluetooth supports 3 –meter test range using Roberts™ Dipole antennas or horn antennas. The antennas of the Samsung 850/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone with Bluetooth are attached permanently. It doesn’t need any eternal antenna.

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Tags: bluetooth, Cell Phones, edge, GSM, PCS, Phone, Samsung, Samsung, SGH-T459

LG’s new phone, the KC550, has got the FCC’s seal of approval. From the very sparse documentation available - as with all LG phones, because they like to keep things confidential (including photos - I mean, come on guys, who in this day and age keeps photos confidential?!) - the KC550 is a GSM/EDGE phone, which basically means there’s no 3G/HSDPA support on this baby.

The KC550 also features Bluetooth support. Since the device has been granted approval only recently, there is no word on the availability or pricing yet. Check back with us on that one.

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EDGE Tech Corp, a leading U.S.-based supplier of DRAM and flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions, announced the release of its colossal-capacity 32GB DiskGO Flash Drive.

The 32GB DiskGO Flash Drive is encased in a sleek, silver housing and proves essential for those transporting their digital life. The drive’s vast capacity takes convenience in data portability protection and recovery to a new dimension.

With a transfer rate of up to 480Mb/s, the drive includes a free preview of CryptArchiver encryption software, which ciphers up to 25MB of data at 128-bit AES encryption.

EDGE offers the most competitive price on the market for a 32GB flash drive. Priced at $399.95, the DiskGO Flash Drive’s MSRP is $200 less than any competitor with flash drives of this capacity.

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AT&T announced that the new BlackBerry 8820 Wi-Fi mobile phone will be available to its customers starting September 20. The BlackBerry 8820 lets you not only connect to your corporate or home network but also take advantage of 10,000 AT&T-owned or branded Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the U.S. (which requires an additional fee, of course). As the BlackBerry 8820 is EDGE compatible as well, you are also covered in AT&T’s network.

The BlackBerry 8820 supports WLAN 802.11 a/b/g and features enterprise-level security. There’s also built-in GPS with support for solutions such as TeleNav GPS Navigator and TeleNav Track and AT&T’s PTT (push-to-talk) service. The phone is compatible with Bluetooth 2.0, and offers a microSD card slot for expanding memory. Users can also access AT&T Mobile Music, a one-stop-shop for music content from eMusic, XM Satellite Radio and more.

As with any BlackBerry, the 8820 offers a QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation and a big 320×240 pixels resolution display.

Priced at US $299.99 (after rebates and a 2-year service agreement), the BlackBerry 8820 will be available starting September 20, 2007.

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Garmin, now the #1 personal navigation device seller in the US, announced two new devices in its Onto Fitness series for cyclists. The Garmin Edge 705 (left) and Edge 605 (right) both feature a 2.2″ color screen and offer turn-by-turn directions. The usual add-ons include detailed street maps and topography of the region. Both devices can display climb/descent, altitude, speed, distance and time. With the recent Garmin ANT+Sport technology incorporated into the Edge navigation devices, they can seamlessly interface with other fitness devices such as a heart rate monitor or even other Edge units. This lets cyclists share courses, workout data and saved rides.

The Edge 705 improves upon the 605 by incorporating a barometric altimeter to accurately record altitude data, letting cyclists match their altitude profile with their speed/heart rate for a etter post-ride analysis. It also features a heart rate monitor that uses new wireless technology to eliminate cross talk and interference and delivers real-time heart rate data onto the user’s device.

By pairing your Garmin Edge 605 or 705 with Garmin Connect, an online training site, you can network with other cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, log their workouts and share yours.

The Edge 605 carries a price tag of US $399.99 while the Edge 705 starts from US $499.99. Add on a heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor to bring it to US $549.99. Throw in an ANT+Sport bundle for $649.99. Everything will be available in December 2007.

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