Earlier today we let you know that the BlackBerry 8530 would be hitting Verizon on November 20th and now we have news of the same device hitting Sprint.

There wasn’t an exact release date announced but a Sprint spokesperson said that it will be out relatively soon with EV-DO and WiFI built-it. Of course, since there was no release date announcement there was no price but we have a hunch that it will be right around the $99 that Verizon is charging with a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.

via bgr

Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, Cell Phones, ev-do, Mobile News, Mobile Software, release date, Research In Motion, Sprint, WiFi

Recent reports have surfaced that suggest Verizon Wireless is gearing up to launch the Windows Mobile 6.5 powered HTC Imagio on October 6th.

This device is said to feature a 3.6-inch touchscreen in addition to a 528MHz Qualcomm processor, 512MB ROM/256MB RAM, a 5MP camera, GPS, GSM and full compatibility with Verizon’s CDMA/EV-DO network.

Any takers?

via bgr

Tags: CDMA, ev-do, GPS, GSM, htc imagio, rumor, touchscreen, Uncategorized, Verizon, Windows Mobile 6.5

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.

via engadget

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

It was recently made known that the carriers Cricket and MetroPCS have managed to launch Samsung’s brand new Messenger II handset. This device will sell for $149 on MetroPCS and $199.99 on Cricket.

Feature wise the Messenger II has EV-DO connectivity, a slide out QWEERTY keyboard and a 2MP camera capable of recording video, a web browser and Bluetooth.

As I said before, Samsung’s Messenger II is available now for both Cricket and MetroPCS.

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Tags: 2mp camera, bluetooth, Cell Phones, Cricket, Cricket, ev-do, messenger II, MetroPCS, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Qwerty keyboard, Samsung, Samsung, web browser

For those of you who didn’t know, Nokia has an in-house operating system that currently co-exists with their more talked about Symbian; Maemo. You may recognize the name as Nokia currently ships a few internet tablets, namely the Nokia 770, N800 and N810, that run the Maemo OS. However, unlike Android, the operating system hasn’t strayed far from it’s developer.

Well today, Optima is proud to announce that they will be the first to bring a non-Nokia branded device, entitled the OP5-E, to market running Maemo. This device features a 4.3-inch resistive touch screen, 806MHz processor, 128MB RAM/256 MB ROM, a microSDHC slot, GPS, EV-DO, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, 3.2MP camera and a 2600 mAh battery.

While it’s not currently a phone, despite featuring a design closely resembling the iPhone, the OP5-E is said to be gaining phone and SMS at some point in the future.

via BoyGeniusReport

Tags: 3.2mp camera, bluetooth, Cell Phones, ev-do, GPS, internet tablet, Maemo, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, op5-e, optima, Portable Devices, resistive touch screen, WiFi

Virgin Mobile has now entered the 3G realm with the new Virgin Shuttle, manufactured by Personal Communication Devices. Designed to work with 3G of the EV-DO kind, the Virgin Shuttle slider manages to be both stylish and feature packed with a little Helio touch, fresh off its recent acquisition. PCD has squeezed in a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, Bluetooth, SD expansion, a 2-inch display, and a media player that also supports streaming media. The Buddy Beacon app from Helio has been renamed as uLocate for the Shuttle but performs the same function of tracking your friends and the “Where” application is carried over just as it is, providing localized information about restaurants and other places around you.

The Virgin Shuttle will land on September 28 at your nearest BestBuy store and will be available for just $79.99 without the frills of a contract and data plans starting at as little as $5 for 20MB to $20 for 50MB with unlimited access to VirginXL content.
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Tags: 3G, Cell Phones, ev-do, Helio, shuttle, Virgin Mobile