Mobile 2009 SmartPhone Articles

T-Mobile G1 May Get an Upgrade to Android OS 2.0 12/27/2009

The T-Mobile G1 was the very first phone released with Google's Android OS, but a year after its launch this device is starting to show its

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Gets FCC Approval, Sports AT&T and T-Mobile 3G 12/21/2009

There have been unconfirmed reports that Sony Ericsson's upcoming high-end Android-based Xperia X10 will offer support for 3G on both AT&T a

HTC HD2 Coming to T-Mobile USA this Spring 12/20/2009

HTC has promised the HTC HD2 will be released in the U.S., but hasn't revealed which wireless carrier(s) will be offering it. Nevertheless,

T-Mobile Picks Its Top Android Apps 12/16/2009

T-Mobile Top Picks is coming to the version of the Android Market on this carrier's smartphones that run Google's operating system. This inc

Google Nexus One Has 3G on T-Mobile's Network, But Not AT&T's 12/16/2009

The earliest reports on the Google Nexus One said that this model will offer support for both AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks, but this ap

Google Nexus One Could Come to T-Mobile in Early January 12/15/2009

Google will introduce its first smartphone at the beginning of January, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This device -- code-named the N

Windows Mobile 6.5 Could Be on the Way to T-Mobile's HTC Touch Pro2, Dash 3G 12/14/2009

T-Mobile released the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Dash 3G with Windows Mobile 6.1 earlier this year, but these smartphones will reportedly get up

Skyfire 1.5 Web Browser for Windows Mobile Now Available 12/12/2009

Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile is now available. Enhancements in the latest version of this web browser include support for high-resolution

Motorola Droid Version Available for AT&T, T-Mobile 12/11/2009

The Motorola Milestone is the GSM version of the Android flagship smartphone, the Motorola Droid. It was released in Europe, but a few U.S.

Odds Rising that Sprint and T-Mobile Will Merge 12/10/2009

It still appears to be a long shot, but an industry analysts says the chances that Sprint and T-Mobile will merge are increasing. This would

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 May Be Coming to AT&T, T-Mobile 12/8/2009

Sony Ericsson is reportedly going to make versions of the Xperia X10 with support for AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks, raising the possibi

Google Maps Mobile 3.3 Now Out for Windows Mobile and Symbian Phones 12/3/2009

Google has released a new version of its free mapping app for smartphones running Windows Mobile and Symbian. Google Maps for Mobile 3.3 let

Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 Beta Now Available 11/19/2009

Microsoft is launching Office 2010, and this includes a version for Windows phones. Like its predecessors, this suite of apps lets users edi

Microsoft's Smartphone Software Store Expands to Windows Mobile 6.1, 6.0 11/16/2009

Windows Marketplace for Mobile, Microsoft's on-device app store for smartphones, was once available only for devices running the latest vers

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available from T-Mobile 11/16/2009

T-Mobile has just released the BlackBerry Bold 9700, making it the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to do so. This device -- sometimes cal

T-Mobile Will Introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on Monday 11/14/2009

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will have its U.S. debut on Monday. T-Mobile USA will be the first carrier in this country to offer RIM's latest sm

Windows Marketplace for Mobile Now Lets Consumers Shop on their PC 11/12/2009

Microsoft's software shop debuted with the release of Windows Mobile 6.5 devices last month. Although it was created to be an on-device way

T-Mobile USA Rolling Out 3G Service at 7.2 Mbps this Year 11/11/2009

T-Mobile was slow to get on the 3G bandwagon, but it has worked hard to catch up. By the end of next month, it will have HSPA service runnin

Windows Mobile 7 Will Go to Device Makers in Early 2010 11/11/2009

Smartphone makers will reportedly get Windows Mobile 7 in the first quarter of next year, allowing them to begin work on a new generation of

Google Buying Mobile Advertising Company 11/9/2009

Google, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire AdMob, a company specializing in mobile advertising, both on websites and in software. This

Pricing for T-Mobile's BlackBerry Bold 9700 Leaks out 11/9/2009

Although T-Mobile has promised to release the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in the near future, it hasn't revealed what it plans to charge for this u

Photoshop Mobile for iPhone Enables Photo Editing on the Go 11/5/2009

Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone debuted not too long ago, and quickly proved to be popular -- it was downloaded over 1 million times from Ap

Samsung Jack Gets an Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 11/4/2009

AT&T has released an operating system upgrade for the Samsung Jack, jumping it up to the latest version of Microsoft Windows Mobile. This br

Beta of Opera Mobile 10 Web Browser Released for Symbian S60 11/3/2009

Opera has created a native version of its Opera Mobile web browser for Symbian S60v3 and S60v5 devices. This is an advanced browser with tie

Redfly Mobile Companion Now Compatible with BlackBerry Smartphones 11/3/2009

Celio Corp has just released software that allows the Redfly the be used with some of the latest BlackBerry models. This accessory, previous

Motorola Droid May Be Released by T-Mobile USA 11/2/2009

Verizon is going to launch the much-anticipated Motorola Droid later this week, and an unconfirmed report says this Android-based smartphone

T-Mobile USA Now Lets New Customers Buy the Motorola Cliq 11/2/2009

When T-Mobile USA released the Motorola Cliq last month, only this carrier's current customers could buy it. This smartphone is now availabl

BlackBerry Bold 9700 May Not Be Released by T-Mobile as Soon as Expected 10/30/2009

T-Mobile is still expected to launch the second-generation BlackBerry Bold next month, but a week later than earlier reports had indicated.

Google Maps Mobile May Become a Full-Fledged Navigation App 10/28/2009

Google offers free mapping software for a wide variety of smartphones. If a rumor is correct, this is going to be turned into a full-fledged

T-Mobile USA No Longer Requires Service Contracts 10/25/2009

T-Mobile USA introduced a new pricing strategy today that allows its customers to have get wireless voice and data service without signing a

''Project Dark'' Will End the Need for T-Mobile Customers to Sign Service Contracts 10/22/2009

Project Dark is intended to make T-Mobile more competitive in the U.S. phone market. The details haven't been announced yet, but the new pri

Palm Pre Available for AT&T and T-Mobile Customers 10/21/2009

AT&T and T-Mobile customers can now get a Palm Pre without having to switch to Sprint. There are a few caveats, though, as this version of t

Second-Generation BlackBerry Bold Coming to AT&T, T-Mobile USA 10/21/2009

Both AT&T and T-Mobile USA have announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9700, a smartphone that was just unveiled today. This second mo

Samsung Behold II Is Still a Month Away from a T-Mobile Launch 10/20/2009

T-Mobile USA announced the Samsung Behold II early this month, but the debut is still weeks away. According to leaked information, this Andr

T-Mobile's ''Project Dark'' Could Be a Game Changer 10/19/2009

T-Mobile is perpetually in fourth place among U.S. wireless carriers, but details of a plan to change this have been slipping out. Project D

Motorola Cliq Available Now to T-Mobile Customers 10/19/2009

Current T-Mobile customers can now purchase the Motorola Cliq, but those who want to switch to this carrier to get this Android-based smartp

Broadcasters Poised to Bring Mobile DTV to Smartphones 10/18/2009

A final mobile digital TV standard has been approved. This means U.S. broadcasters can now start rolling out an array of video services that

More Evidence Emerges that T-Mobile USA Will Offer the HTC HD2 10/14/2009

T-Mobile USA customers may soon be able to get their hands on a very high-end Windows phone. An unconfirmed report says this wireless carrie

T-Mobile May Introduce the BlackBerry Bold 2 in Early November 10/10/2009

RIM is reportedly going to officially announce the Blackberry Bold 2 on October 21, but a new unconfirmed report says T-Mobile USA won't beg

Analyst Predicts Android Will Outsell iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile by 2012 10/8/2009

Google's Android OS is still getting off the ground, but an analyst for the market-research firm Gartner says that two years from now it wil

Samsung Intrepid Will Be Sprint's First Windows Mobile 6.5 Device 10/6/2009

Sprint has just unveiled the Samsung Intrepid, which is going to be its first smartphone running the new Windows Mobile 6.5. This device wil

Windows Mobile 6.5 Review 10/6/2009

The first devices running a new version of Microsoft's operating system for smartphones are being released this week, and Ed Hardy brings us

Adobe Flash Player for Mobile Devices Will Be Out by Year's End 10/5/2009

Adobe Systems said today it is on schedule to release a beta version of its Flash player for a number of mobile devices this year, and more

Samsung Behold II Is T-Mobile's Next Android-Based Smartphone 10/5/2009

T-Mobile USA has announced plans to release the Samsung Behold II later this year. This 3G device will be based on Google's Android OS, but

T-Mobile Upgrading Two Models with Android 1.6 10/1/2009

Two Android-based smartphones -- the T-Mobile G1 and T-Mobile myTouch 3G -- will get updates to the latest version of their operating system

SPB Mobile Shell for Windows Mobile Goes 3D 9/30/2009

Spb Software has updated SPB Mobile Shell for Windows Mobile with new 3D effects, and also added support for gravity sensors.

Samsung Behold2 a Step Closer to T-Mobile? 9/30/2009

The FCC has approved the Samsung T939, which unconfirmed reports say will be released by T-Mobile USA as the Samsung Behold2. This is appare

Microsoft CEO Wishes Windows Mobile 7 Were Out Now 9/25/2009

Steve Ballmer has added himself to a long list -- the list of people who wish Windows Mobile 7 was already available. Still, Microsoft's CEO

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Drops to $150 9/24/2009

T-Mobile has cut $30 off the price of its second Android-based smartphone. This brings the cost of the T-Mobile myTouch 3G down to $150, jus

Google Search App for Windows Mobile Gets Updated with My Location 9/24/2009

Naturally, Windows mobile users can access Google's search engine with their web browsers, but this company also offers a stand-alone app th

Microsoft Promises 30 Windows Mobile 6.5 Devices this Year 9/23/2009

Windows Mobile 6.5 will debut on October 6, and it's going to quickly be available on a wide variety of smartphones. A Microsoft executive h

Two of AT&T's Samsung Models Will Get Windows Mobile 6.5 Upgrades 9/21/2009

Two smartphones available from AT&T -- the Samsung Epix and the Samsung Jack -- will apparently get upgrades to the latest version of Micros

T-Mobile Upgrading Its 3G Network to HSPA+ 9/19/2009

The head of engineering at T-Mobile USA has promised that his company is in the process of dramatically upgrading the speed of its mobile br

Palm Will Make No More Windows Mobile Devices 9/18/2009

Palm, Inc. has announced that it is going to stop making devices based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile, and will instead focus entirely on web

T-Mobile G1 Drops to $130 9/17/2009

The replacement for the T-Mobile G1 has been announced, and this carrier is apparently trying to clear out its remaining stock by dropping t

Microsoft's Software Store Will Debut at Launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 9/16/2009

Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming software store will be on devices running Windows Mobile 6.5 when they launch next month. It has a

BlackBerrys Will Be Able to Use the Redfly Mobile Companion in Mid-Q4 9/16/2009

Celio Corp has announced that it will soon release the software necessary to allow several BlackBerry models to use the Redfly Mobile Compan

Sprint and T-Mobile May Merge 9/14/2009

Deutsche Telekom, who owns T-Mobile USA, is reportedly considering making a buyout offer for Sprint. This would create a carrier with nearly

Microsoft Confirms ''Chassis" Strategy for Windows Mobile 7 9/11/2009

A Microsoft executive has confirmed a rumor: it's creating a series of reference designs for Windows Mobile devices. These chassis will give

Special on the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Reduces Price to $100 9/10/2009

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G is temporarily available for half price, thanks to a spacial deal cooked up between T-Mobile and Oprah Winfrey. For

Motorola Cliq Coming Soon to T-Mobile 9/10/2009

Motorola just announced the Cliq, an Android-based smartphone coming to T-Mobile later this year. It will have a sliding keyboard, 3G, Wi-Fi

HTC Touch Pro2 for T-Mobile Review 9/9/2009

The Touch Pro2 was recently released by T-Mobile USA. Ed Hardy brings us a review if this high-end Windows phone with a WVGA screen, mobile

Windows Mobile 6.5 Coming to HTC 's Latest Models, but What About the Older Ones? 9/9/2009

It probably won't surprise anyone that HTC is promising to release upgrades to Windows Mobile 6.5 for its most recent smartphones. But the q

HTC Touch HD 2 Might Run Android, Not Windows Mobile 9/6/2009

HTC is reportedly prepping a new version of the Touch HD. But instead of being based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile like the original, this u

Progress Being Made on Firefox for Windows Mobile 9/5/2009

A third alpha version of the Firefox web browser for Windows Mobile has been released, improving the performance and fixing bugs.

Toshiba TG01 Getting an Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 9/3/2009

Toshiba has committed to releasing an operating system upgrade for its TG01 -- a very high-end smartphone now available in Europe and expect

LG Promises 13 Windows Mobile Phones by the End of Next Year 9/3/2009

LG clearly intends to become a big player in the Windows Mobile market. Today it promised to release three smartphones running Microsoft's o

HTC Touch2 With Windows Mobile 6.5 Coming Next Month 9/2/2009

The HTC Touch2 has just been unveiled. This entry-level Windows phone will be among this company's first running Windows Mobile 6.5.

AT&T Customers Will Soon Get Free Access to Wi-Fi with their Windows Mobile Smartphone 9/1/2009

Windows phone users who are AT&T subscribers will get free access to this carrier's Wi-Fi network beginning in a few weeks.

Smartphones Running Windows Mobile 6.5 Will Launch in Early October 9/1/2009

Microsoft has just announced that the first models running Windows Mobile 6.5 will hit store shelves on October 6. A list of which carriers

One of T-Mobile's Upcoming Android Models Gets FCC Approval 8/26/2009

The FCC has approved a device that is possibly the U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy, one of the three Android-based smartphones T-Mobile i

Google Maps Mobile Now Has More Complete Traffic Reports 8/26/2009

Google is expanding the traffic information available in Google Maps Mobile to cover all U.S. highways and arterial roads when data is avail

RIM Acquires Torch Mobile, Developer of Advanced Web Browsers 8/24/2009

Torch Mobile has been acquired by Research In Motion (RIM), and its expertise in WebKit-based mobile web browsers will be included in future

T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 Review 8/23/2009

The latest version of T-Mobile's Sidekick LX is the first in this series with high-end features, like mobile broadband service and a very hi

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Now Available in RadioShack Stores 8/19/2009

The new T-Mobile myTouch 3G with with Google's Android OS, as well as a broad assortment of T-Mobile products and services, are available in

A Roadmap of Future Windows Mobile Releases Surfaces 8/19/2009

A timetable of Microsoft's plans for the next couple of versions of Windows Mobile has leaked out, giving a rough idea of when upgrades and

T-Mobile Promises To Keep Updating the G1 8/17/2009

Despite reports to the contrary, the T-Mobile G1 will continue to receive system software updates. This is good news for owners of this devi

HTC Touch Pro2 Now Available from T-Mobile 8/12/2009

T-Mobile USA has just begun offering HTC's latest high-end Windows phone, the Touch Pro2. This device offers a WVGA screen, mobile broadband

YouTube's Mobile Site Gets Updated 8/10/2009

YouTube has updated the version of its web site for smartphones, adding to the functionality.

More Details Emerge on T-Mobile's Next Android-Based Phone 8/10/2009

Information on the Motorola Morrison -- the replacement for the T-Mobile G1 -- has been trickling out for months, but a full list of specifi

Opera Mobile Coming to Google's Android OS 8/7/2009

Opera Software is working on a version of its flagship web browser for smartphones running Google's Android operating system.

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Now Available from T-Mobile USA 8/5/2009

T-Mobile USA has just released the BlackBerry Curve 8520, a new model in this popular series of smartphones. Its hardware and software has b

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Hits Store Shelves Today 8/5/2009

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G -- this wireless carrier's second smartphone running Google's Android -- is now available. It offers customers a sli

TeleNav GPS Navigator Will Be Available for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G At Launch 8/4/2009

TeleNav GPS Navigator will be available for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G when it launches tomorrow. Users will be able to try out this turn-by-tu

Replacement for the T-Mobile G1 Could Debut in Late October 8/3/2009

One of the Android-based smartphones reportedly on T-Mobile's docket is the replacement for the G1: a Motorola device code-named the Morriso

Microsoft Is Not Dropping the ''Windows Mobile'' Name 8/1/2009

Recently, there have been news reports that said Microsoft is going to change the name of its operating system for smartphones from "Windows

Microsoft Begins Accepting Applications for Windows Marketplace for Mobile 7/29/2009

Those companies and individuals who would would like an application listed on the upcoming on-device Windows Mobile software store can now s

It's Official: HTC Touch Pro2 Coming to T-Mobile in Two Weeks 7/29/2009

T-Mobile USA announced today that it will release HTC's latest high-end Windows phone, the Touch Pro2 in mid-August. This upcoming device wi

Latest T-Mobile Sidekick LX Gets More Professional with MS Exchange Support 7/28/2009

Starting this afternoon, T-Mobile Sidekick LX '09 users will be able to download the new Sidekick Sync application -- which will allow this

More Evidence Points to T-Mobile Launching the HTC Touch Pro2 in Mid-August 7/28/2009

It appears that T-Mobile USA customers who are eager to get their hands on the HTC Touch Pro2 won't have much longer to wait: multiple sourc

Sprint Acquiring Virgin Mobile USA 7/28/2009

Sprint Nextel Corporation has just announced that it is going to buy Virgin Mobile USA for approximately $483 million.

T-Mobile Prepping Updated BlackBerry Curve with New Features 7/27/2009

T-Mobile USA will soon release a new version of the BlackBerry Curve. This upcoming smartphone will focus on consumers by offering mobile ac

T-Mobile Phones Going on Sale at RadioShack Stores 7/26/2009

A new agreement will soon bring T-Mobile phones and services to the thousands of RadioShack stores across the U.S.

Google Maps Mobile Getting Support for Layers 7/23/2009

The latest version of Google Maps adds a new features: layers. These allow users to view several types of information on a map at the same t

HTC Leo Could Be a Clamshell Windows Mobile MID 7/20/2009

A programmer digging around in a leaked ROM has turned up evidence of the HTC Leo -- a clamshell design with a high-resolution screen and ha

Google Releases Small System Software Update for the T-Mobile G1 7/19/2009

Many T-Mobile G1 owners received an update to the system software on their smartphone this weekend. According to Google, Android Update 1.5

Microsoft Demos the Features of Office Mobile 2010 7/16/2009

Microsoft has released a video demonstration of Office Mobile 2010 by Dev Balasubramanian, the product manager for Microsoft office.

T-Mobile May Have Its Eye on the Android-Based Samsung Behold2 7/16/2009

A few details have surfaced on an unannounced Samsung smartphone apparently on its way to T-Mobile. The follow-up to the Samsung Behold will

T-Mobile Launches the Samsung Highlight 7/15/2009

T-Mobile USA has just introduced the Samsung Highlight, a consumer-oriented smartphone designed around its touchscreen.

Microsoft's Software Store Also Coming to Windows Mobile 6.0, 6.1 7/14/2009

Earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled plans to put an on-device software store on upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 models. Today, it announced th

T-Mobile Dash 3G Now Available 7/9/2009

The T-Mobile Dash 3G -- this carrier's latest smartphone with a focus on messaging -- has just hit the market. This is T-Mobile USA's first

T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google Android Now Available for Pre-Orders 7/8/2009

T-Mobile USA is now allowing its current customers to pre-order its second smartphone based on Google's operating system. This device will s

T-Mobile Confirms It's Releasing the HTC Touch Pro2 Soon 7/7/2009

Rumors and leaks have indicated for months that T-Mobile USA is going to release the HTC Touch Pro2, and now this wireless phone company ha

T-Mobile May Be Releasing the HTC Touch Pro2 in Mid-August 7/6/2009

All of the top wireless phone companies in the U.S. are expected to launch the HTC Touch Pro2, and there's currently something of a race on

Mozilla Releases New Firefox Mobile Alpha and Beta 6/29/2009

The Mozilla team has released two new versions of Fennec, its mobile Firefox web browser; Beta 2 for Maemo Linux devices, and Alpha 2 for Wi

T-Mobile G1 Price Cut to $150 6/22/2009

T-Mobile has dropped the cost of its original Android device to $150. The price drop on the T-Mobile G1 comes as this carrier is getting rea

T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google Android Will Launch Next Month 6/22/2009

T-Mobile USA has taken the wraps off its second smartphone based on Google's operating system. The T-Mobile myTouch 3G offers users a much s

Celio Redfly Mobile Companion Now $50 Less 6/18/2009

Celio Corp.is selling enough Redfly Mobile Companion units to be able to drop the price on both versions of this smartphone accessory.

T-Mobile Will Take the Wraps Off Its Second Android Phone Next Week 6/18/2009

T-Mobile USA has promised to reveal more details on its next phone running Google's Android operating system in the next few days. This is a

T-Mobile Dash 3G Officially Announced 6/17/2009

T-Mobile USA has just announced the T-Mobile Dash 3G, an upcoming smartphone with a focus on messaging. This will be T-Mobile USA's first Wi

LG Unveils New Flagship Windows Mobile Smartphone 6/17/2009

LG has taken the wraps off its latest Windows phone, the LG-GM730. This device will combine Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro with LG's own S-Class Use

New Images Confirm HTC Magic Coming to T-Mobile USA 6/15/2009

Several unconfirmed reports have indicated that T-Mobile USA will soon release a version of the Android-based HTC Magic, and a new set of pi

iGoogle Mobile for Android and iPhone Gets a Face Lift 6/14/2009

Google is trying out a new version of its iGoogle site for iPhone and Android-based smartphones.

T-Mobile May Get the Android-Based Samsung ''Bigfoot'' Very Soon 6/11/2009

Samsung has not yet officially announced the device code-named Bigfoot, but details on it have been emerging at a steady stream. The latest

T-Mobile Says It Wasn't Hacked, No Customer Data Stolen 6/9/2009

Over the weekend, a group of hackers began claiming to have broken into T-Mobile USA servers, but this wireless phone company says it has no

Opera Mobile 9.7 Released as a Public Beta 6/8/2009

Opera Software is now giving the world a chance to try out Opera Mobile 9.7, a new version of its web browser for Windows Mobile smartphones

T-Mobile Cuts BlackBerry Prices, Drops Mail-in Rebates 6/5/2009

T-Mobile has either cut the prices for many of its BlackBerrys, stopped requiring mail-in rebates, or both. This includes new models and one

HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap Getting Closer to T-Mobile USA 6/5/2009

An unconfirmed report says T-Mobile USA employees will soon start training on the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap, the latest in a growing colle

Google Releases orkut Mobile App 6/5/2009

Google has introduced the beta of an application that allows orkut users to use access this social networking site's scraps, status updates,

Pharos Traveler 137 Released with AT&T and T-Mobile 3G Support 6/4/2009

The Pharos Traveler 137 has just been released. This Windows Mobile smartphone has a WVGA touchscreen, 3G, and a focus on navigation.

T-Mobile: Second Android-Powered Phone Coming Soon 6/2/2009

T-Mobile has committed to offering its second smartphone running Google's Android OS in the near future. This will be the follow-up to the p

Android 1.5 Upgrade Now Being Sent to the T-Mobile G1... for Real 5/28/2009

T-Mobile has begun distributing the Android 1.5 upgrade to those with a T-Mobile G1, bringing new features such as an on-screen keyboard to

TeleNav GPS Navigator for the T-Mobile G1 Review 5/25/2009

TeleNav gives the Android-based T-Mobile G1 access to an advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service. Ed Hardy brings us a review.

T-Mobile Prepping Four Android-Based Phones this Year 5/21/2009

T-Mobile released the first device running Google's Android OS, and will soon be offering several more. In the last few weeks, word has slip

Android 1.5 Upgrade for the T-Mobile G1 Delayed 5/18/2009

Those with a T-Mobile G1 will have to wait a bit more to get the promised upgrade to Android 1.5. This carrier says it will start distributi

Windows Mobile 6.5 Is Now Complete 5/17/2009

Microsoft has has finished work on Windows Mobile 6.5, the next version of its operating system for smartphones. However, this doesn't mean

Early Version of Firefox for Windows Mobile Now Available for Testing 5/16/2009

The first alpha version of Firefox for Windows Mobile 6 has been released. This pre-beta is intended to let interested parties test this web

Dell Wasabi Ultramobile Photo Printer Review 5/15/2009

The Dell Wasabi is a tiny portable printer that can receive images from a variety of devices -- from smartphones to cameras to laptops -- an

NBC TV Shows Go Mobile 5/15/2009

NBC has launched a mobile site that allows many phone users to watch full episodes of this networks most popular shows for free.

SlingPlayer Mobile Released for iPhone and iPod touch 5/14/2009

Sling Media has released a version of its SlingPlayer Mobile application for Apple's smartphone and handheld. This gives Slingbox owners the

New Details Emerge on the Replacement for the T-Mobile G1 5/9/2009

The first details on one of T-Mobile's upcoming smartphones running Google's Android OS surfaced earlier this week, and now a more complete

BlackBerry Curve 8520 May Be Coming to T-Mobile this Fall 5/8/2009

The entry-level BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be released by T-Mobile USA near the end of this year, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

Microsoft Introduces Facebook App for Windows Mobile 5/7/2009

Microsoft has released the first official Facebook application for all Windows Mobile 6 phones. This is the only version on the market today

Verizon's MiFi 2200 Will Bring Mobile Broadband To All Wi-Fi Devices 5/7/2009

Verizon Wireless will soon introduce the MiFi 2200, a small and portable Wi-Fi hotspot that will have built-in mobile broadband. This will a

Are Mobile Web Browsers Even Necessary? 5/6/2009

In light of all the different types of applications that connect to the Internet, and the way we use our mobile devices, Antoine Wright asks

T-Mobile G1 Users in the U.S. Will Start Getting Android 1.5 Next Week 5/6/2009

T-Mobile USA announced today that it will begin rolling out Android 1.5 to T-Mobile G1 users next week. This free over-the-air update will b

T-Mobile USA Prepping Three Android Phones for 2009 5/4/2009

A roadmap has leaked out of T-Mobile USA showing this carrier's plans to release three new models running Google's Android operating system.

Tellme Pre-announces Voice-Control Software for Windows Mobile 6.5 5/2/2009

Tellme has announced plans to release a free application that will allow users to perform a wide variety of tasks on a Windows Mobile 6.5 ph

T-Mobile's Connected Photo Frame Now Much Less Expensive 5/1/2009

T-Mobile has significantly dropped the price of the T-Mobile cameo, a digital photo frame that can receive new pictures via MMS or email.

Android 1.5 Already Being Sent to the T-Mobile G1 4/30/2009

T-Mobile in the U.S. and the U.K. has begun sending T-Mobile G1 users an upgrade to a new version of Google's operating system for phones. A

Android 1.5 Coming to the T-Mobile G1 Next Month 4/25/2009

The T-Mobile G1 will get an update to the latest version of Android in the next few weeks. This will bring a number of enhancements, includi

A Million T-Mobile G1s Have Sold in the U.S. 4/24/2009

T-Mobile USA has sold over a million units of its exclusive Android-based device, the T-Mobile G1. This carrier hasn't made a big deal out o

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 Offers Different Modes for Work and Play 4/21/2009

Spb Software has just released Spb Mobile Shell 3.0, a new version of its alternate user interface for Windows phones. This application take

Windows Mobile Needs Easier Incremental Updates 4/17/2009

Some smartphones can be easily and seamlessly updated with new features, but not Windows Mobile; its update process is about as cumbersome a

Next-Generation T-Mobile Sidekick LX Will Have Professional Features 4/17/2009

T-Mobile USA has just unveiled a new version of the Sidekick LX. Although this line of smartphones has sometimes been dismissed as "kiddie"

HTC Snap With T-Mobile 3G Snaps Up FCC Approval 4/16/2009

A rumor that T-Mobile USA will be offering the HTC Snap has moved much closer to reality, as the FCC has approved a version of this Windows

T-Mobile Shadow II Review 4/15/2009

The T-Mobile Shadow II is a Windows phone with a portrait-oriented, sliding keypad. Its support for this carrier's VoIP service adds tremend

T-Mobile May Introduce HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap in July 4/6/2009

Although T-Mobile hasn't yet committed to releasing the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap, numerous unofficial sources indicate these Windows phon

Opera Mobile 9.7 Announced but Not Yet Available 4/4/2009

Opera Software has unveiled the new Opera Mobile 9.7, the latest version of its web browser for smartphones.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Moves Out Of Beta 3/27/2009

BlackBerry users can watch TV programs streamed to their smartphones thanks Sling Media's SlingPlayer Mobile, which has just officially exi

A First Glimpse of the HTC Touch Pro2 for T-Mobile 3/25/2009

Several sources have indicated that the HTC Touch Pro2 is on the way to T-Mobile, and now an image of this version has appeared on the Web.

Google Mobile App for Blackberry Now Has Voice Recognition, Location Awareness 3/25/2009

A new version of the Google Mobile App for BlackBerry makes it easier for users to find what they are looking for with a minimal amount of t

Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows Mobile Released to the Public 3/25/2009

Skype 2.5 for Windows Mobile recently went gold, and a beta of Skype 3.0 for this platform is already available for download.

Possible Screenshots of Windows Mobile 7 Emerge 3/25/2009

Microsoft hasn't said very much about Windows Mobile 7 -- a new version of this operating system expected next year -- but some screenshots

T-Mobile USA Launches Its First 3G USB Modem 3/25/2009

T-Mobile USA has just introduced the webConnect USB Laptop Stick, a plug-in cellular-wireless modem for laptops and netbooks.

Two of Palm's Windows Mobile Devices May Be Delayed 3/23/2009

The debuts of a pair of Palm's smartphones have reportedly been pushed back to the end of the year. Still, there's a silver lining for this

Windows Mobile 6.5 Losing the Honeycomb Look 3/20/2009

When Microsoft unveiled Windows Mobile 6.5 last month, many looked askance at the new Start Menu. The hexagonal tiles weren't popular, and h

Free YouTube Player for Windows Mobile, S60 Released 3/20/2009

Google has released a free application to allow Windows Mobile and S60 phones to play YouTube videos.

Microsoft Adding Web Widgets to Windows Mobile 6.5 3/19/2009

Microsoft has announced that the version of Windows Mobile scheduled for release later this year will include support for a class of small w

Samsung Omnia HD May Get Windows Mobile 6.5 3/18/2009

When Samsung unveiled the OmniaHD last month, it said this upcoming multimedia-oriented smartphone will be based on Symbian S60. A new but u

T-Mobile Will Debut HTC's Next Messaging Phone in Early April 3/18/2009

According to several sources, the HTC Maple will be released at the CTIA tradeshow next month. This device will be the replacement for the T

First Mobile Firefox Beta Released for Nokia N810 3/18/2009

The Mozilla Foundation has released its first beta version of Mobile Firefox for the Nokia N810.

Android-Based T-Mobile G1 Gets Third-Party Tethering App 3/17/2009

There's good news for the people who are holding off getting a T-Mobile G1 until this Android-powered smartphone can be used as a modem for

T-Mobile Shadow II Preliminary Review 3/15/2009

The T-Mobile Shadow II is a Windows phone with a portrait-oriented, sliding keypad. It has a better user interface than the standard one, an

DiskAgent Mobile Can Remotely Disable or Wipe a Stolen Phone 3/13/2009

Spearstone has added a smartphone application to its DiskAgent line of products. This allows users to remotely wipe, disable, or lock a devi

Significant System Software Update for T-Mobile G1 Coming Next Month 3/11/2009

T-Mobile plans an April release for a long-awaited system software update for the T-Mobile G1 that will add some important new features.

Microsoft Releases More Info on Windows Marketplace for Mobile 3/11/2009

Microsoft recently announced that Windows smartphones coming later this year will include an on-device application store. This software gia

T-Mobile G1 Now Available for Under $100 3/11/2009

Amazon.com is now offering the T-Mobile G1 at a special price -- just over half what this Android-based smartphone normally sells for.

Microsoft CEO Promises Faster Windows Mobile Updates 3/5/2009

Steve Ballmer has promised his company is working hard to remedy one of the biggest complaints about Windows Mobile: the slow pace of update

T-Mobile Offering $50 Unlimited Voice Service for Long-Time Customers 3/2/2009

T-Mobile USA is now offering its customers a $50 a month unlimited voice service. However, there's a catch: the only ones who are eligible a

TeleNav Navigation Service Now Available for the T-Mobile G1 2/26/2009

Users of the Android-based T-Mobile G1 now have access to TeleNav's advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service.

Free Iris Web Browser for Windows Mobile Now Out of Beta 2/26/2009

Torch Mobile has launched the first full version of its Iris Browser, a free web browser for Windows Mobile that is based on the WebKit rend

Glu Mobile Introduces Build-a-lot for Android 2/25/2009

Glu Mobile has announced a new game for Android devices called Build-a-lot, a strategy game where players build, buy, sell and rent properti

Microsoft Bringing Windows and Windows Mobile Together 2/25/2009

Steve Ballmer talked about the future of Windows Mobile during a conference call yesterday. Among the highlights was a promise to release t

HP Commits to Windows Mobile 6.5 Devices 2/23/2009

HP has announced plans to support the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system on future smartphone devices. It did not say anything ab

Skype 2.5 for Windows Mobile Full Version Introduced 2/20/2009

The latest version of the Skype VoIP service offers a noticeable improvement in sound quality when making calls over Wi-Fi. And its develope

Mobile Phone Giants Commit to Power Charger Interoperability 2/20/2009

A group of major device makers and wireless carriers has committed to a cross-industry standard for a universal charger for new mobile phone

Android-Powered HTC Magic on its Way to T-Mobile USA? 2/19/2009

New evidence suggests HTC's second smartphone based on Google's Android OS, the HTC Magic, is destined for T-Mobile USA.

Microsoft Launching On-Device Mobile Software Store, Online Backup Service 2/18/2009

The Windows Marketplace for Mobile and a new back-up service called "My Phone" were two of the major announcements from Microsoft at this we

New Beta Version of Yahoo Mobile Coming in March 2/18/2009

Yahoo Mobile is going to be updated with a new user interface, performance tweaks, and the addition of Opera Mini 4.2.

Adobe Reader Mobile SDK Will Lead to Better PDFs and Ebooks for Phones 2/17/2009

Adobe has released an Adobe Reader Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) which will enable content publishers to create optimized PDFs and e

Windows Mobile 6.5 Is Official, but Not Coming Soon 2/16/2009

Microsoft has just formally announced Windows Mobile 6.5, the next version of its operating system for high-end phones. This includes signif

Nokia E75 and Nokia E55 Will Emphasize Mobile Messaging 2/16/2009

Nokia has just unveiled two new additions to its E Series, the Nokia E75 and Nokia E55. Both will have hardware keyboards and an emphasis on

LG Bringing Out GM730 Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/16/2009

The latest smartphone being unveiled is the LG GM730, which will be based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system but with LG's own 3

Sony Ericsson Unwraps 12.1 Megapixel Idou Symbian S60 Mobile 2/16/2009

Sony Ericsson has unveiled a very early concept device called the Idou which runs Symbian S60 5th Edition and has a 12.1 megapixel camera.

Use Your Numberpad to Fully Control Your S60 Mobile with T9Nav 2/15/2009

Nuance Mobile has released a new application for Symbian S60 devices called T9Nav which allows for the searching and launching of applicatio

''Leaked'' Image Reveals Possible Nokia 8 MPx Mobile Device 2/14/2009

An image released on Nokia's N-Series website contains points to a possible smartphone with an 8 megapixel camera being released at the upco

Google Docs Mobile Adds Spreadsheet Editing 2/14/2009

Google has updated the Mobile version of its Google Docs website to enable some editing of spreadsheets by WebKit-powered mobile browsers.

New Redfly Beta Adds Opera Mobile 9.5 Support 2/13/2009

Celio Corp. has released a new beta of the software driver for its Redfly smartphone terminal. Among other improvements is the long-awaited

More Windows Mobile 6.5 Screenshots Leak Out 2/13/2009

The unveiling of a new version of Microsoft's smartphone operating system is expected in just a few days, but details on this have been leak

TeleNav Navigation Service Coming to the T-Mobile G1 2/12/2009

T-Mobile G1 users will soon have access to TeleNav's advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service.

Pocket Tunes 5.0 Lets Palm OS, Windows Mobile Users Sync with iTunes 2/12/2009

The latest version of NormSoft's Pocket Tunes adds a number of new features: direct podcast downloads, support for streaming audio in WMA fo

Pre-Beta of Firefox Mobile for HTC Touch Pro Now Available 2/11/2009

The Mozilla Foundation has released an early version of Mobile Firefox for the HTC Touch Pro.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Launched by T-Mobile 2/11/2009

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is now available from T-Mobile USA. This is a thin and light smartphone with a relatively high-resolution screen a

Sprint Getting Keyboard-Oriented Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/10/2009

Sprint will be getting an HTC model with a fixed keyboard later this year, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 Will Debut at a Low Cost *Updated* 2/10/2009

These days, a typical price for a smartphone is often $200 with contract. However, those who are interested in T-Mobile's version of the Bla

Netflix for Windows Mobile Offers Queue Management, Video Previews 2/10/2009

A new Windows Mobile application allows users to manage their Netflix account on the go. Users can search for films, add them to their queue

Google Contacts and Calendar Sync for iPhone and Windows Mobile Now Available 2/9/2009

Beta versions of Google Sync for iPhone and Windows Mobile have just been introduced. These free utilities allow users to automatically sync

How to Manually Install the RC33 Update to a T-Mobile G1 2/9/2009

Even though T-Mobile began pushing a small maintenance update out to the T-Mobile G1 last week, few people have received it yet. For those w

Microsoft Prepping MobileMe-Type Service Called ''My Phone'' 2/6/2009

Thanks to an apparent slip-up, Microsoft has given the world a look at its upcoming online synchronization service for Windows Mobile called

Microsoft Needs Better Windows Mobile Updates, Not Just Faster Ones 2/5/2009

In his latest editorial, Brighthand's Site Editor shares his thoughts on how Microsoft can improve Windows Mobile. This includes making it m

First Glimpse of the Samsung Acme i8910 Feature-Packed Mobile 2/5/2009

A group of images of the as-yet unannounced Samsung Acme i8910 have leaked. This device's operating system is not yet known, but it will rep

T-Mobile Prepping Samsung Memoir with 8 MPx Camera, 3G 2/5/2009

T-Mobile USA will soon release the Samsung Memoir, a touchscreen-oriented phone with an 8-megapixel camera, multimedia and messaging feature

Motorola CEO Says Windows Mobile 7 Coming Next Year 2/3/2009

The CEO of Motorola's comments on Microsoft's Windows Mobile verses Google's Android would have attracted attention anyway, but what makes t

T-Mobile G1 Getting ''Maintenance'' Update to Android OS 2/3/2009

T-Mobile will begin rolling out a small maintenance release to T-Mobile G1 customers this week. It is not the rumored "cupcake" update many

Smartphones Driving Strong Growth in Mobile Gaming 2/2/2009

In the previous year, the iPhone and BlackBerry Curve have replaced the Motorola RAZR and low-end flip phones as the most popular mobile gam

Details Leak Out on the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 1/30/2009

The T-Mobile Sidekick models have sometime been dismissed as "kiddie" smartphones, but the next version appears ready to play in the big lea

T-Mobile Shadow II Now Available 1/28/2009

The T-Mobile Shadow II has just launched. Obviously, this Windows Mobile smartphone has a great deal in common with the original Shadow, but

Teksoft BlueInput for Windows Mobile Review 1/27/2009

Teksoft makes a useful application for those people who want to use their smartphone as a laptop alternative. BlueInput lets Windows Mobile

A First Glimpse of Windows Mobile 6.5's New Look 1/26/2009

The official announcement of Windows Mobile 6.5 is expected soon, and details are starting to slip out. The latest leak takes the form of a

Verizon XV6900 Finally Joins the Windows Mobile 6.1 Club 1/25/2009

The Verizon XV6900, this carrier's version of the HTC Touch, has received its long-awaited upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. As part of this, t

T-Mobile G1 Now Available in All T-Mobile Stores 1/24/2009

Previously, the only stores that sold the T-Mobile G1 were ones located in areas that this carrier offers 3G service, but this has now chang

T-Mobile Shadow II Preview 1/23/2009

T-Mobile has announced, but not yet released, the successor to the Shadow. Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us a quick video preview of the devi

Truphone Anywhere Brings VoIP to Android/T-Mobile G1 1/23/2009

Truphone, a popular VoIP service for mobile devices, has launched an Android-compatible version of its software.

Windows Mobile 6.5 May Not Debut Until this Summer 1/21/2009

Recent reports indicate that Microsoft intends to announce an update for Windows Mobile next month, but that doesn't mean the first devices

Skydeck Mobile Dashboard Launches Public Beta 1/20/2009

Skydeck launches a beta version of its web-enabled dashboard that enables users to make and manage calls and other mobile data from a browse

Windows Mobile 6.5 Debuting Next Month? 1/20/2009

Microsoft is going to unveil the next version of Windows Mobile at a tradeshow next month, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This will su

T-Mobile G1 Update Now Expected by End of January 1/18/2009

A highly-anticipated software update for the T-Mobile G1 which will add an on-screen keyboard is now expected to be released before the end

Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond Getting Internet Explorer Mobile 6.0 1/16/2009

It appears that Sprint's version of the HTC Touch Diamond will be one of the few current models to get an upgrade to the latest version of I

A First Glimpse of All HTC's Upcoming Android and Windows Mobile Models 1/12/2009

A roadmap showing what appears to be every smartphone that HTC has in development has leaked out of the company. This includes at least one

There'll Be Fewer Windows Mobile Models in the Future 1/10/2009

Microsoft is going to implement a new strategy for smartphones: in the future, there will be fewer models running Windows Mobile.

Nokia Mobile Site Adds New Here & Now Section 1/9/2009

Nokia has added a new section to its mobile website called Here & Now which provides the latest world news, music, celebrity buzz, as well a

T-Mobile Shadow II Is Now Official 1/8/2009

The device that will be the replacement for the T-Mobile Shadow has been officially announced. It will have much in common with its predeces

Google Maps Mobile Updated with Easier Business Directions 1/8/2009

A server-side update to the Google Maps Mobile application makes it easier to get directions to businesses.

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone May Be Out this Quarter 1/7/2009

Sling Media has announced that it will deliver a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone to Apple for certification during the first quarte

Pocket Player 4.0 Now Available for Windows Mobile 1/7/2009

Conduits Technologies has released Pocket Player 4.0, an alternative media player for Windows Mobile which features AAC and enhanced MP3 fil

T-Mobile Commits to the BlackBerry Curve 8900 1/7/2009

T-Mobile USA has just confirmed the numerous rumors that it will introduce the latest model in the BlackBerry Curve series next month.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 May Come to T-Mobile a Bit Sooner than Expected 1/5/2009

There's little room for doubt that T-Mobile USA will launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 in the near future. Exactly when that's going to happe

T-Mobile G1 Owners Getting a Free Extra Battery? 1/5/2009

According to an unconfirmed report, T-Mobile is going to remedy the G1's marginal battery life by sending everyone who owns this device a se

T-Mobile Dash Now Back in Black 1/4/2009

A slightly revamped version of the T-Mobile Dash is now available. This includes a new look and an upgrade to the latest version of Windows

T-Mobile Dash Getting Revamped 1/1/2009

T-Mobile is supposedly close to giving a facelift to one of its most popular Windows smartphones, the Dash. This will include a slightly new