AT&T announced today its plans to roll out its LTE 4G network to five markets this summer: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The carrier did not provide specific details on when exactly LTE will be available in these cities, but added that it plans to expand to 10 more markets by the end …
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Windows Phone Mango: First impressions
Now playing: Watch this: Windows Phone Mango preview 1:15 NEW YORK–Earlier today, Microsoft previewed its upcoming Mango update for Windows Phone. Expected to roll out to devices in the fall, Mango brings more than 500 new features, making it the biggest update to the mobile operating system since it debuted in November 2010. It’s an impressive number, to be sure, …
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Microsoft already previewed some of the new business capabilities coming to Windows Phone via its impending Mango update, but it looks like that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Speaking at the Japanese Microsoft Developer Forum 2011, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer revealed that the company has added more than 500 new features to its mobile operating system, which are set …
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Back at CES 2011, T-Mobile outlined its plans to double the speed of its 4G HSPA+ network and said it expected to roll out its upgraded network to 25 metro markets by mid-year. However, it looks like the carrier is actually ahead of schedule. Today, T-Mobile announced it is launching its enhanced 4G network in more than 50 new markets, …
Read More »Dialed In 174: Now, with sound effects (podcast)
Watch out, folks! Nicole and Jessica are armed with sound effects this week and they’re having a blast (me, I have to make my own sound effects) but in between the sad trombones and breaking glass, we talk about the latest rumors floating around about upcoming devices for AT&T and T-Mobile. Meanwhile, Verizon is prepping for a big end of …
Read More »HTC HD7S to hit AT&T on June 5 for $199.99
The HTC HD7S Bonnie Cha/CNET Earlier today Verizon introduced its first Windows Phone handset, and now AT&T has announced the upcoming availability of its fourth Windows Phone 7 device, the HTC HD7S. The HD7S will go on sale June 5 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. The smartphone was first introduced at CTIA 2011 and largely resembles the HTC HD7 …
Read More »HTC Trophy launches as Verizon’s first Windows Phone device
Verizon has been on a tear lately, with the recent announcements of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the Motorola Droid X2, and now you can add the HTC Trophy to the list. Launching as Verizon’s first Windows Phone device, the Trophy will be available online starting May 26 and in stores on June 2 for $149.99 with a two-year contract …
Read More »Motorola Droid X2 makes official debut
We can stop with the leaks now, as Verizon Wireless officially introduced the Motorola Droid X2 today. The Droid X2 will be available online starting May 19 and in stores on May 26 for $199.99 with a two-year contract, replacing the aging Motorola Droid X. As the successor to the Droid X, the X2 ups the ante with a 4.3-inch, …
Read More »Sony Ericsson Xperia Play coming to Verizon May 26
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Kent German/CNET Already available in markets around the world, the highly anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is finally hitting the States, courtesy of Verizon Wireless, starting on May 26 for $199.99 with a two-year contract (requires voice and data plan). Preorders will begin on May 19 through the carrier’s Web site. Introduced back in February at …
Read More »Windows Phone Mango update to bring new business features
On May 24, Microsoft will preview its upcoming Mango update for Windows Phone at a special event in New York, but the company is already starting to reveal details about the next version of its mobile operating system. Paul Bryan, senior director of business experience for Windows Phone, outlined some of the upcoming business features in the Windows Phone blog …
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