This extra-rugged iDEN phone meets military specs for most extreme conditions. Compared to the i355, this model is smaller and lighter, and sports a better display. Other features include off-network PTT, speakerphone, MMS, and Java.

Freshly disclosed documents on the FCC Web site reveal some information about the Samsung A837, a rugged clamshell with AT&T branding on it. The A837 has at least dual-band GSM/EDGE 850/1900 radios, and also supports WCDMA 3G. It has ...
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Samsung Electronics is considering whether or not to purchase SanDisk, maker of memory card products. Samsung is already the world's largest producer of Flash memory. It pays SanDisk a reported $500 million each year to license certain memory-related patents. ...
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A company called Spectrum Bridge is hoping to set up a secondary way for companies to buy and sell radio spectrum. The company, which has raised $2 million in private financing and has partial backing by the federal government ...
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This close cousin of the Z780 supports T-Mobile's 3G network, but is otherwise similar. Key features include GPS, QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, music player, memory card slot, HSDPA data, and a full web browser plus RSS reader.

DigitWireless has announced a new text-input method for touch screen devices that allows users to trace words rather than triple tap them. Trace lets users of touch-capacitance keypads place a finger on the first letter of any word, and ...
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This successor to the Z750 adds GPS navigation while slimming down to a smaller, lighter clamshell body. Key features include a QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, music player, memory card slot, FM radio, HSDPA data, and a full web browser plus RSS reader.

Today Sprint announced that users will be able to upload photos taken with their phones directly to the Photobucket photo-sharing Web site. The service is free to all Sprint Picture Mail subscribers, and is compatible with more than 30 ...
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Samsung recently published a copy of the user manual for the U430 online. The U430 is a basic flip for Verizon Wireless that has a VGA camera, GPS, Bluetooth and speakerphone. It is limited to 1X wireless data, but ...
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The Wall Street Journal has published a review of the technically-unannounced HTC Touch Diamond for Sprint. The review confirms that most specs match the GSM version, including a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera. HTC's TouchFLO 3D UI is complemented by ...
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The FCC recently provided details about an unannounced LG clamshell. According to the documents on the FCC site, the LG CP250 is a dual-band 850/1900 MHz GSM/EDGE device that has AT&T markings on it. It also includes stereo Bluetooth, ...
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The Samsung Web site recently provided some details about the A137. The very basic, entry-level flip phone has dual-band GSM/GPRS 850/1900 MHz radios, Bluetooth and a-GPS. It can play MP3s, and also has simple SMS, IM and email features. ...
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Here is a quick look at the entry-level C79 flip for MetroPCS. It's bulky, but has a decent camera and useful exterior music controls.
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Sony Ericsson has made a software developers kit available for its forthcoming Windows Mobile 6.1-based Xperia X1 phone. The SDK will allow developers to create their own panels and Web-based and on-device applications for the Xperia. The SDK includes ...
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Today Virgin Mobile USA announced that it will be offering buzzd's location-based entertainment services to all its customers. Buzzd lets people access information about local events and venues, along with real-time user reviews and ratings of the events. Virgin ...
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The software upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1 adds threaded SMS, better GPS support, a revised user interface and other features.

This phone combines easy-to-use menus with a design and features ideal for those with less-than-perfect hearing and/or vision. Key features include a large display and keypad, TTY, maximum hearing aid compatibility, dedicated keys for both 911 and an emergency contact, speakerphone, and full voice control.

Today Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced the u310 Knack, a new entry-level clamshell. The Knack targets users who need a simple communications device. It has dedicated 911, in case of emergency, speakerphone and voice command buttons. It also has ...
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Today Nokia made its N96 flagship multimedia device available for sale in various markets around the world for $795 (550 Euros). This version does not support U.S. 3G networks. The North American version of the N96 will go on ...
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This sleek clamshell CDMA phone is similar to the M220, but adds a VGA camera. Other features are similar, including external display, Bluetooth, voice dialing, and Java for downloadable games and applications.