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This Week in BlackBerry: BBerryDog launches; 3G Pearl 9100 spotted

Featured News: BBerryDog is up and running!After months of planning, logo work, and more, I'm proud to say that BBerryDog, PhoneDog's BlackBerry-themed sister website, has launched! Featuring exclusive BlackBerry content that wouldn't...

By Aaron Baker - Yesterday at 7:40 PM 5 comments

Article

Kyocera announces Incognito, Torino, and Domino

First up, the Sanyo SCP-6760 Incognito (pictured above). Featuring a clamshell form factor and a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen, the Incognito offers 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, threaded messaging, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and a microSD memory card...

By Aaron Baker - Yesterday at 5:00 PM 7 comments

Article

Samsung Omnia II launching December 2nd at $200

Shown at CTIA Fall last month (check out our video here), we knew the Samsung Omnia II was coming to Verizon at some point, but dates were a bit of a mystery. According to leaked documents obtained by Engadget Mobile, the device will launch...

By Aaron Baker - Yesterday at 4:30 PM 5 comments

Palm Webos

Palm Pixi (Sprint) - The Quick Review

Palm Pixi, the video review in five minutes (or so). We'll also do in-depth looks at Pixi's features and hardware, so stay tuned!

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 3:24 PM 7 comments

Maemo Os

Nokia N900 drops to $480 on Amazon

I'll admit - I was considering the purchase of a Nokia N900 to carry in the ol' arsenal of wireless devices, until I saw the price. Even as a certified wireless junkie, $649 is a bit too much for me (hey, I need to pay the rent first). ...

By Aaron Baker - Yesterday at 1:35 PM 6 comments

Video

Samsung Flight (AT&T) - Review

Noah reviews the Flight from Samsung and AT&T. Is it a smartphone or a featurephone? Hard to tell, since it has a touchscreen, QWERTY board, 3G connectivity and an HTML browser

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 12:14 PM 7 comments

Article

What up, Droid?

Things have gotten so crazy in the word of Android over the last month or two that it can be difficult at times to simply keep up with a single day's news. And while Aaron, Adriana, Noah, and now Sydney have got you covered on the PhoneDog front, we...

By John Walton - Yesterday at 4:00 AM 4 comments

Article

OS 4.7.1.61 launches for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630

Sure, most Tour owners are anxiously awaiting an official OS 5.0 launch, but for now, OS 4.7 is where it's at. As of today, OS 4.7.1.61 is available for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630 through their website and Desktop Manager (PC and...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 19 11:10 PM add a comment

Article

Casio and Verizon Wireless launch the G'zOne Rock

Are you a fisherman, hunter, hiker, or climber? If so, the Casio G'zOne (which is actually pronounced "jeez one") Rock is the device for you. Offering EVDO Rev. A, stereo Bluetooth, Push to Talk, 2.0-megapixel camera with video...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 19 7:35 PM 4 comments

Article

First Impressions: BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Verizon Wireless)

One day before its retail launch, UPS delivered Verizon Wireless' BlackBerry Curve 8530 to my doorstep. I've been working with it all morning, and as the replacement to the Curve 8330, I'm very pleased with it. It's a needed stepping...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 19 2:30 PM 4 comments

Palm Webos

Palm Pre drops to $79.99 with new agreement, challenging Pixi

While the Pixi's price point has been dropping and dropping some more, the Pre has remained above the $100 mark. Bucking the trend, Amazon has lowered the Pixi's older brother to $79.99 on a new two-year agreement (not to mention a waived...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 19 1:50 PM 3 comments

Video

AT&T's loses request for injunction; releases anti-Verizon commercial

Magnet board + empty warehouse + Luke Wilson = effective commercial? You be the judge. Earlier today, AT&T's request for an immediate injunction on the Verizon "There's a Map for That" commercials was denied, though the judge referred to...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 18 8:20 PM 100 comments

Symbian Os

Not to be forgotten, Nokia E72 hits the shelves

A winner at CTIA earlier in the year the Nokia E72 has officially launched. Though it's still showing as "pre order" status on Amazon's website, the S60-powered device has launched for €350 ($469 at Amazon). Sporting 10.2 Mbps...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 18 7:25 PM 4 comments

Iphone Os

Mash-Up: Creating the ultimate FrankenPhone

"That thing's going to Cricket" - Aaron Baker, News Editor FrankenPhone! It Lives! Wasn't it Mick Jagger who once crooned, "You can't always get what you want / But if you make a mash-up you kinda can?" Something like that, anyway. I'm tired of...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 18 7:17 PM 27 comments

Palm Webos

Palm Pixi (Sprint) - Unboxing

Adriana takes a look at Palm Pre's "little sister," the Pixi, which just launched on Sprint 11/15 for $99. Is it worth the money? Take a look at what comes in the box and see for yourself.

By Adriana Lee - Nov 18 5:58 PM 34 comments

Article

Connect: Check out PhoneDog on Facebook!

You like Facebook? Your friends, your relatives, that kid who sits next to you in Geometry class or at the next cubicle over — they like Facebook? Perfect! The Dog likes to Facebook, too! Get the latest news, reviews, and editorials from...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 18 5:47 PM 8 comments

Article

The Google phone theory, pt 2: A data-only device?

When I wrote up the post about Google possibly launching its own phone, some PD readers found it a little hard to believe. Why would the Android creator risk alienating the manufacturers and carriers who’ve been supporting the platform?, they...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 18 3:19 PM 24 comments

Article

Nokia pulls trigger: N900 now available in US

Here we go, Maemo 5 fans: Nokia started shipping the N900 earlier this month, but people living in New York or Chicago can check it out for themselves now at the Nokia flagship store, where it’s selling for $650. That’s about a hundred...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 18 2:40 PM 8 comments

Article

Sony Ericsson closing five offices, terminating 2,000 employees globally

Sony Ericsson will be closing its Research Triangle Park, North Carolina corporate headquarters, along with five smaller operations across the world in an effort to restructure the organization. In addition to the main North American offices,...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 18 12:25 PM 2 comments

Windows...

First Impressions: HTC Imagio (Verizon Wireless)

What I like: Neat design; large touchscreen.What I don't like: On-screen keyboard could use some work; laggy at certain times. Introduction Giant 3.6-inch WVGA resistive touchscreen? Check. 528 MHz processor? Check. Windows...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 17 5:00 PM 11 comments

Unboxing

LG Chocolate Touch (Verizon) - Unboxing

Welcome Sydney to the PhoneDog team! Sydney gets her hands on the new LG Chocolate Touch for Verizon. Is the latest touchscreen music phone enough to compete in the age of smartphones? Let's unbox it and find out.

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 17 4:16 PM 35 comments

Article

Verizon and AT&T continue dueling over "Map for That" lawsuit

The battle continues in the Verizon/AT&T legal dispute over Big Red's "There's a Map for That" advertising campaign. We heard from AT&T's consumer response to the campaign a few days ago through their website (link): To Our Customers:...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 17 11:50 AM 38 comments

Android

HTC Hero being sold for $99 at Best Buy?

It seems that $99 is one of the two magic price points of the holiday season (with $199 being the other one). The AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8520 ("coming soon"), HTC Droid Eris, and Apple iPhone fall into the $99 category, along with the...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 16 10:00 PM 4 comments

Palm Webos

Palm Pixi: A weekend's worth of impressions

I love Palm's WebOS. I ultimately shied away from making the Palm Pre my daily phone, however, because I didn't much like its form factor. I'm not a big fan of slider phones, instead preferring thinner candybar devices even if they wind up having a...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 16 8:33 PM 19 comments

Palm Webos

Palm releases webOS v1.3.1

A day after the retail launch of the Palm Pixi, webOS 1.3.1 has officially launched. Despite iTunes sync being notoriously absent, the ability to forward SMS and instant messages, Yahoo! contact and calendar sync, Yahoo! IM, improved...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 16 7:25 PM 3 comments

Business And...

Simple Mobile hits the MVNO marketplace, offering affordable rate plans

"OMG! Simple Mobile!" Despite the risky nature of the MVNO business (which brought Helio, Amp'd Mobile, ESPN Mobile, Disney Mobile, and Voce down), that's the browser title for the latest MVNO to enter the arena, Simple Mobile. As the...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 16 4:00 PM 6 comments

Article

Breaking: AT&T shipping BlackBerry Bold 9700 to business customers

Though the official launch date for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 remains November 22nd, business customers are able to get their hands on it early. To clarify, a "business" customer qualifies as anyone that has a FAN (Foundation Account Number,...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 16 3:50 PM add a comment

Article

BlackBerry Curve 8520 and LG Shine II to land at AT&T

Like I always say, different strokes for different folks. BlackBerry Bold 9700 doesn't tickle your fancy? iPhone too cliche for you? AT&T has you covered with two new device launches in the next few weeks. Sporting a 320x240...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 16 2:55 PM 7 comments

Android

X10 Hands-On: New video makes Rachael look faster

If only the guys at HDBlog.it had spent as much time learning how to work the Zoom button on their camcorder as they did editing the over-the-top epic introduction of their new video. Guys, next time you get hands-on time with the latest build of...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 16 1:10 PM 21 comments

Unboxing

Samsung Behold 2: John's unboxing and hands-on

Well, I'm not a big fan of the plastic panel on the front... or it is real brushed metal? Wait, no... it's plastic... right? I'm kinda wishing the entire casing was made of metal, but the phone feels pretty decent anyhow. Is it $229-on-contract...

By John Walton - Nov 14 1:09 AM 21 comments

Nokia 2720Carrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $69.99 Contract Price: $19.99 Hot Features: 1.3MP camera with...
BlackBerry Curve 8530Carrier: Verizon Wireless Retail Price: $199.99 Contract Price: $99.99 Hot Features: 2.0MP...
Motorola CrushCarrier: U.S. Cellular Retail Price: $249.95 Contract Price: $129.95 Hot Features: 2.8"...
Samsung Behold IICarrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $449.99 Contract Price: $229.99 Hot Features: Android device,...
Nokia 3711Carrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $159.99 Contract Price: $69.99 Hot Features: 3G clamshell...

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