Pantech just announced the Pantech Ease, a messaging handset which, according to the company, focuses on simplicity and ease of use. It has a 3.2-inch touch-screen display and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. As with its entry-level Breeze, the Pantech Ease has two modes: easy and advanced. The easy mode has a simplified menu interface …
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It’s an exciting time to be in the cell phone business. This week, two of the hottest phones get their time in the spotlight: The Apple iPhone 4 and the HTC Evo 4G. We go over the news, the reviews, and your questions, this week. Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In 130: iPhone 4 vs. HTC Evo 4G 31:56 Podcast …
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Welcome to the 411, my Q&A column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If you prefer to remain anonymous, let me know in the e-mail. Hey there! I just need some advice. I really want …
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There’s plenty to like about the iPhone 4 that Steve Jobs just announced at WWDC 2010. There’s the front-facing camera with FaceTime video chat, the higher-resolution display, and the 5-megapixel camera with HD movie recording, just to name a few features, but as with any product with this much hype, there were bound to be a plethora of rumors preceding …
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If you were one of a few Verizon customers who wanted V Cast on your Android phone, you’ll be pleased to know that V Cast Video is now available in the Verizon Channel in the Android Marketplace. This is just in time, as Verizon’s streaming video service will also provide live streams of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. V Cast …
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After a shadowy hands-on at CTIA where we weren’t allowed to take pictures of the thing, the Pantech Pursuit will finally launch June 6. We have a review unit in our hands, and we must say, first impressions are very positive. The Pursuit’s overall design is wonderfully playful, with rounded corners, and a fun toylike appeal. The Pursuit is also …
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As surprising as it may seem, T-Mobile has never had an LG phone on its network, at least until this summer. The companies’ first-time collaboration will be marked by three new phones: the LG Sentio, LG dLite, and LG GS170. The Sentio and the dLite will have T-Mobile’s Social Buzz, an app designed to give an easy view and access …
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PCD 8635 PCD PCD is no stranger to the basic clam shell, and it has just come out with yet another model for U.S. Cellular. Dubbed the CDM8635, this entry-level phone has a 1.5-inch mono external display, a 2.2-inch color internal display, a 1.3-megapixel camera, voice-activated dialing, text and multimedia messaging, dedicated keys for a speakerphone and zoom, and not …
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Welcome to the 411, my column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have the same questions, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If …
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Bonnie is out sick, so Jessica Dolcourt from Download.com is here to discuss Android 2.2 FroYo and what it means for future Android smartphones. We also discuss the latest iPhone news, the LG Fathom, and more. Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In 128: Where’s my FroYo? 32:17 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe with iTunes (audio) …
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