Amy Eichelberg

As Nokia promised their first WP7 device would be released by the end of the year, it appears as though that the company is making good on their timeline. Now new marketing material for the Nokia 800 has leaked out and gives Nokia enthusiasts a glimmer of hope that the device campaign is soon to follow. The ads highlight the Nokia 800 (formerly known as the ‘Sea Ray’) and its WP7 features. While the ad’s tag line ” Take, Tag, Sort, and Share” isn’t quite confirming the 800 will be Mango ready, we’re sure hoping it will be. Either way with Nokia […]

Verizon Wireless​ continues to expand its blazing fast LTE-based 4G network by rolling out coverage to 13 new cities on November 17. Simultaneously, it will expand the coverage in five existing markets. By the end of the entire ordeal, a grand total of 178 cities should have Verizon 4G available. The new markets that will blaze up on November 17 include Little Rock, Arkansas; Savannah, Georgia; Cedar Rapids and Des Moines in Iowa; Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City and Springfield in Missouri; Lincoln, Nebraska; Orange County, New York; Greater Providence, Rhode Island; Rapid City, South Dakota; Roanoke, Virginia; and Appleton, Wisconsin. The networks in Louisville, Kentucky; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Minneapolis/St.

Apple quickly put to rest any doubt that the public may have had in their recently unveiled iPhone 4S handset with the news that it has already reached over 1 million pre-orders in the first day. This initial pre-order rush is significantly higher than the 600,000 devices that were pre-ordered during that iPhone 4 launch. Apple is claiming not only is this a record for the iPhone device lineup, but an all time record high for all Apple products. “We are blown away with the incredible customer response to iPhone 4S,” Senior Worldwide Product Marketing VP Phil Schiller said. “The first day

Microsoft company mobile director Andy Lees told AllThingsD in a recent discussion that once the timing is right, the company is planning to transition the Windows Phone lineup to more modern hardware features. Upgraded features will include dual core processors and LTE 4G technology. Regarding advances toward 4G, Lees stated that Microsoft would have to make some design sacrifices in order to reach their 4G goals. Microsoft will likely wait for Snapdragon S4 chips (and related products in the lineup) which would already have LTE technology built in it. This would use less power, and would help Microsoft avoid things like extended battery packs. Lees

We hate when this happens. Just as this year’s CTIA is drawing closer and closer, we catch wind of a disappointing delay. Samsung announced today that the product launch event planned for next week with Google won’t be happening. Here is what Samsung had to say: Samsung and Google have decided to postpone the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the CTIA in San Diego, previously scheduled for Oct. 11. Under the current circumstances, both parties have agreed that this is not the appropriate time for the announcement of a new product. We would ask for the understanding of our clients and media for any inconvenience caused. We

It seems like only yesterday when Apple was exclusively going steady with AT&T, and if a consumer wanted to own an iPhone they had no choice but to take AT&T as part of the package. However, once Apple opened its courtship to Verizon, and then added Sprint– it really changed the competitive playing field for AT&T. Now that consumers have more than one option, AT&T has to work extra hard to sway consumers their way when it comes to the ever popular iPhone lineup. Their strategy with the latest iPhone 4S device is basically to toot their own horn with claims that their iPhone 4S

According to Taiwan Economic News, HTC recently surpassed Acer as the most valuable international technology brand in Taiwan.The high honor was recently awarded to HTC by Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Bureau of Foreign Trade. HTC’s brand is now valued at a staggering $3.6 billion, which is an impressive $1.37 billion increase from last year. The Taiwan-based phone and tablet manufacturer is followed by Acer ($1.94 billion) and Asus ($1.36 billion). Here is what HTC CEO Peter Chou had to say during the award ceremony, “You have to make an investment, spend time, and stay patient. Even if we failed, the process would help to

It is no secret in the wireless industry that Sprint, the third largest US carrier is widely thought of the forever underdog to AT&T and Verizon. However, it appears as though the tides may soon change as Sprint confirmed it will indeed offer unlimited data for the recently unveiled iPhone 4S. According to the Now Network, pricing will start at $69.99 for unlimited data and 450 talk minutes, with the Simply Everything unlimited calling and data running you $99.99. As true unlimited data plans seem to be a dying breed in the industry, we’ve painfully had to witness AT&T and

Have you been patiently waiting for Sprint to finally get their very own iPhone? Are you desperately wishing to call yourself the proud owner of an iPhone 4? If you nodded your head yes both times, then get ready to hop on the unlimited data train while it’s still in motion and place your pre-order for the device now. If wearing last season’s threads really aren’t your thing, and what you are really feigning for is the newly unveiled iPhone 4S, then you won’t have to wait much longer as the Now Network plans to open up pre-orders for the latest

Nowadays kids and toddlers alike are becoming tech savvy at an early age. Pair that with the booming edutainment industry and  you have Motorola’s latest device. Sorry Dad, looks like you’ll have to share your toys now. The MZ505 a 10.1-inch Android Honeycomb tablet, or otherwise known as the Motorola Xoom, has now popped up at a big retailer as the ‘Family Edition’. What makes the ‘Family Edition’ special from the original Xoom is the addition of an edutainment suite that can be found in the form of a Kid Mode. Essentially, Kid Mode is $40 of kid-friendly software from

According to an internal memo just sent by Apple CEO Tim Cook to employees, Apple plans to celebrate Steve Jobs and his extraordinary life soon. The heartfelt words of the memo can be read below. Team, I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only

Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, an undeniable visionary and industry icon, died today. He was 56. Jobs had taken a medical leave of absence earlier this year, as a result of his continuing battle with pancreatic cancer that started back in 2004. “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” the company said in a statement. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built an this

With Amazon’s recent unveiling of their $199 Android-based Kindle Fire tablet, consumers are chomping at the bit to secure the device well ahead of its scheduled November release. In an already overcrowded tablet market, Amazon intuitively found a niche of consumers who weren’t necessarily ready to skimp on the specs, but would shy away from the competition- if the price was right. One analyst recently published a report which actually warns Android tablet vendors to either team up with Amazon and offer lower-priced devices with Amazon content or simply get out of the tablet game altogether. Nomura International technology securities analyst Richard Windsor strongly

The Windows Phone Team announced today that they are working on an upcoming app called Xbox Companion, which will allow users access to the Xbox Live Marketplace and also act as a remote. The remote functionality will allow users the ability to navigate their console or control video playback directly from their handset. Sounds sweet, right? The big question then becomes when can we get our hands on it? The app’s currently in beta and will be available as a free download “soon.” For a sneak peek, check out the video at the one-minute spot here to see how the app will . Source

Sprint can now proudly announce to the world that they are indeed expecting both the 8GB iPhone 4 and the newly unveiled iPhone 4S to their portfolio. As expected, the specs for Sprint’s variant actually match right up to Verizon’s model. Both devices have an EVDO radio for 3G within the US, and a GSM one for service outside the country. Happily not the underdog to AT&T and Verizon the Now Network can join in on the Apple festivities. Any Sprint customers feigning for the iPhone 4S’ dual-core A5 processor, 8MP camera, dual-mode radio and the Siri voice intelligent personal assistant can pre-order the device starting