Samsung has announced the successor to its rugged Rugby handset, dubbed the Samsung Rugby II. Like its predecessor, the Rugby II is military-certified to withstand a harsh environment, plus it has push-to-talk functionality. Other features include improved noise suppression, a 2.0-megapixel camera with Video Share capability, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, and …
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Despite our disdain for the bad spelling, Samsung has decided to go ahead with its third Messager phone for U.S. Cellular. It’s called the Samsung Messager Touch, and as the name indicates, it’ll have a 2.6-inch touch screen in addition to a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Features include Samsung’s own TouchWiz interface, a 2-megapixel camera and camcorder, 16GB of microSD memory …
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As we’ve heard rumblings that AT&T may be discontinuing the LG Arena soon, it’s good to see AT&T releasing yet another device that’s capable of supporting AT&T Mobile TV, the carrier’s live television service. The LG Vu Plus is an update to the LG Vu from two years ago, and features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, an HTML browser, up to …
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AT&T will be following in Verizon Wireless’ footsteps by increasing the early termination fees for smartphones and other advanced devices. While Verizon increased its ETF to $350, AT&T will increase its ETF to $325. That is nearly double the previous ETF of $175. As with Verizon, the smartphone ETF will decrease by $10 for each month of the contract. The …
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We dish heavily about the HTC Evo 4G, especially about Sprint’s unusual choice to charge a mandatory $10 fee even if you don’t get 4G in your area. We also talk a little about the iPhone possibly getting tethering, and more. Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In 127: Sprint’s 4G plans 33:41 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio …
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At long last, it appears 2010 is the year of 4G. Or at least that’s what Sprint is hoping for, as it begins on June 4 to roll out the country’s first ever 4G phone, the HTC Evo 4G. By most accounts, the phone looks amazing. It promises a 4.3-inch TFT display, a front-facing camera, an 8-megapixel camera on the …
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T-Mobile announced two new prepaid calling plans Monday–Unlimited Text and Unlimited Talk & Text. Unlimited Text is $15 a month for unlimited text, while voice calls will remain 10 cents a minute. Unlimited Talk & Text will cost $50 a month, but will have unlimited voice and messaging (SMS/MMS/IM and e-mail). The plans do not include data, however. (Via Phone …
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This show was recorded before we knew the price and availability of the HTC Evo 4G, but we do mention it in the show. We also go over the iPhone appearance in Vietnam, the LG Ally, more Android news, and the latest reviews. Now playing: Watch this: Dialed In 126: Dating the HTC Evo 4G 27:14 Podcast Your browser does …
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We just got our hot little hands on the LG Ally here at CNET, so before we delve into the review, we wanted to give you a quick overview of the first LG Android phone to hit U.S. shores. Despite its ties to the futuristic superhero action flick “Iron Man 2,” the LG Ally doesn’t exactly surprise us when it …
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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. Nicole, love your articles and was hoping you might be …
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