T-Mobile launch 3G network next week, now with data

When T-Mobile launch 3G network,  it’s going to be voice only. But now T-Mobile plans to officially launch its 3G network starting next week with data.

T-Mobile launch 3G network next week, now with data

Several tipsters who’ve said that they’re already getting faster data service. But company peeps were indeed instructed to make sure customers don’t count on that faster data being present.

T-Mobile USA as planned has spend around $2.6 billion building its 3G network, and that it hoped to commercially introduce the service by the middle of last year. T-Mobile USA also has spent the past two years quietly building its W-CDMA network and device lineup, the carrier in the coming days plans to report progress on its 3G rollout beyond New York, as well as details regarding devices that will support the network.

via [feelphones , engadgetmobile , and rcrnews  ]


LG Secret now gets DivX certification

Following Viewty, the newly LG Secret (KF750) is getting the “DivX Certified” badge, what it’s mean? With DivX Certified, allowing users to “load their favorite DivX videos onto the phone’s memory via USB or memory card and enjoy quality viewing.” It’s like you can’t convert clips and watch them nonetheless.

LG Secret now gets DivX certification

The device’s unique TV-Out feature lets users play back their video contents from the phone directly on the television screen, turning the device into a powerful portable media library.

LG Mobile’s VP of Global marketing strategy team, Stated Chang Ma, commented:

“LG recognizes that DivX video playback is a feature that consumers appreciate and rely on. As our newest phone to offer high quality DivX technology, the LG Secret will allow consumers to do more with their media, watching it how and where they want to watch it.”

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Posted in Cell Phone, Cell Phone News & Info | May 3rd 2008 | 2 Comments »

Ordering chocolate from Godiva with your BlackBerry

World-famous chocolate maker Godiva has just announced a new mobile application that allows BlackBerry users to browse and order chocolates from their mobile phone.

Ordering chocolate from Godiva with your BlackBerry

Godiva Mobile includes the following user-inspired features:

Quick access to Godiva Chocolatier’s best sellers.
The ability to complete a shopping transaction in less than thirty seconds from a BlackBerry, without having to endure the frustration of using a mobile browser.
Rich product descriptions and full-color images.
Address book integration, which provides the ability to input shipping information with just a few clicks.
A “One-Touch Store-Locator” that utilizes the GPS or cell-tower location to automatically identify stores near the users location. This also includes integration with BlackBerry Maps to provide point-to-point navigation and directions.
Secure transactions and password protected buying. read more…


Sidekick Gekko/Aspen from T-Mobile

Hiptop3 bring you the first screenshots from the Sidekick Aspen/Gekko for mobile geeks, although it is not sure what the official name T-Mobile will give it. It’s ability for the device to change colors, assume that those yellow sides are going to be replaceable with your choice of colors. This device is going to be the followup to the Sidekick iD for sure, as it’s code name is Style 2 (the SKiD was codenamed “Style”).

Sidekick Gekko/Aspen from T-Mobile

Hiptop3 reported this was supposed to be a cheaper model phone since not everyone can plunk down several hundred dollars for the Sidekick LX. We have yet to hear what it’s missing in relation to the LX though.

Posted in Cell Phone, Cell Phone News & Info | May 3rd 2008 | 1 Comment »

T-Mobile branding on BlackBerry KickStart

As we post before First ever BlackBerry clamshell phone unmasked the ‘Kickstart’. Now we’ve got more of the phone with T-Mobile branding and some interesting details on the physical design attributes.

T-Mobile branding on BlackBerry KickStart

BlackBerry KickStart come with a 2 megapixel cam, SureType, internal QVGA and external 160 x 128 displays, WiFi, OS is 4.6, and a true 3.5mm headphone jack.

There’s a two colors to launch with the KickStart and they’ll be anodized. Additionally, the back battery cover will either be a soft-touch rubberized finish, or a low gloss finish. We’d imagine some sort of customization opportunities for the end user with the low gloss finish. BlackBerry KickStart look like will release around September on T-Mobile.

Posted in Cell Phone, Cell Phone News & Info | May 3rd 2008 | 1 Comment »

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