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more about #smartphones ctfeet: As an AT&T employee in Outside Plant Planning (please withhold the flame throwing) I can honestly say that the 2010 plans wireless has are the most ag... more » Monty: This is actually a brilliant philosophy by the wireless carriers. Sure, terribly for customers - but pure genius for them. Ultimately, all devices w... more » OMG! Ponies!: John, Sorry about the heavy-handed lecture down there. I think I have the solution. Apple just needs to issue a firmware update that automatically ... more » vinod1978: They only reason I can come with why AT&T is spending less money on their network is that they know the exclusive contract is going to be up and every... more » DustyButtâ˘: Seriously? T Mobile? I just took a look at their coverage map for 3G connectivity. Not to impressive. I guess it's cool if you live someplace with go... more » stabbytheicepic: As an old T Mobile customer I was allowed to order the G1 before it was sold in stores. I have waited a long time for an android phone that won't feel... more » thechansen: I got around to thinking about cellphone infrastructure a few weeks ago. Land lines are slowly going the way of the dinosaur, so we should really foc... more » redman042: I think they predicted a pretty massive increase in data consumption, and hoped they could keep up. But like everything else with the iPhone, the dema... more » fragMasterFlash: In these uncertain times, having been bitten by the layoff bug once already, I cannot justify signing up for a two year commitment on a data plan. If ... more » zrag: It really becomes tempting on T-mobile, if I can save $500/year on their less expensive unlimited plan. Is T-Mobiles network ready for something like... more » ddhboy: I hope google is subsidizing the cost of the phone themselves as per rumor. I really want one, but I'm not going to rush out and buy one if its going ... more » yoshi: Keep in mind folks, the telephone companies are spending in excess of $15-$25 billion a year to support/upgrade their networks. They are moving as fas... more » Voyou_Charmant: T-Mobile has garbage service in my area. So... I guess I'll just hang on to my iPhone. more » dagamer34: I want a data-only plan so I can turn this into a GPS. more » dagamer34: The difference between directly selling a phone to consumers and labeling this phone as an "ADP" is the need for more customer support and the require... more » Akhen: I don't care about T-Mobile or how Google sells it. What I care about is the unlocked full price of the phone. more » fluidexistence: The real question(s): Is this a case of (A) Google refusing to depend on AT&T's oversaturated network, (B) Google betting on T-Mo's network enhanc... more » BroadbandEng: Broadband network providers' business models, both wired and wireless, are all about overselling network capacity. They sell you the 15Mb/s download ... more » Covertghost: No CDMA version Google? I am disappoint. more » zingbot: I keep hearing about all this crappy network coverage and haven't had a dropped call in NYC in three months and never lose 3G unless I'm in the subway... more » -
#nexusone
Google Nexus One Sold Directly and Only by Google, Officially Supported By T-Mobile
It looks like Google won't be entirely shaking up any wireless industries at the present time, but it will be pushing forward with its own "flagship" device by selling it directly to consumers. More » -
#iphone
The iPhone Is a Stone Cold Network Killer
Being among the first of the world's networks to carry the iPhone practically guaranteed a flush few years. Also: network trouble! Take the UK's O2, whose spokespeople now seem to be reading from an apologetic PR script written by AT&T. More » -
#webos
WebOS 1.3.5 Coming Today: Faster, Stronger But Not iTunesier
WebOS 1.3.5 for the Palm Pixi and Pre should be dropping today, with better battery life and MMS fixes, according to yanked release notes. Not there: a fix for broken iTunes support. Has Palm given up the gambit? [AllThingsD] -
#cellphones
Nexus One Dock Doubles Down on the Bluetooth
Most docks are little more than a plug with some extra plastic, but the Nexus One dock, recently leaked by the FCC, has a bit more. More » -
#humor
Holiday Flowchart: Inappropriate Times To Use Your Smartphone (Around Family)
By now you're probably wise enough to know when not to whip out your smartphone around your significant other, but what about when you're bored at home for the holidays? Follow this flowchart to determine when you've crossed the line: More » -
#howto
The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone
The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don't let the moment right after that, when you realize that it's practically useless out of the box, cancel that out. Here's everything you need to know: More » -
#htc
HTC's Rags to Riches Story: Taiwanese OEM to Android Powerhouse
Wired looks at HTC's rise from unknown OEM in Taiwan to creator of some of the most innovative and exciting smartphones around, including the Nexus One. It's basically been one smart, ballsy risk after another, and it's paid off. [Wired] -
#att
Exclusive: Luke Wilson's Internal Motivational Speech to AT&T Troops
This internal motivational speech by Luke Wilson to the AT&T ground troops actually says little more than the obvious about celebrity endorsements, but it says something larger about morale inside of AT&T at the moment. More » -
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#questionoftheday
Are Smartphones a Weird Holiday Gift?
Naturally, manufacturers are pushing smartphones as big holiday gifts this year. But how many of you are actually giving/receiving one? More » -
#science
Why Even Clumsy People Like You Would Have Trouble Breaking The Display On a Motorola Droid
If you were cursed with buttery fingers, you might want to consider what kind of display glass your gadgets are sporting. Devices like the Motorola Droid, Dell Adamo laptop and Cowon S9 PMP have added strength because of Gorilla Glass. More » -
#data
iPhone, Meet Razr: The Ten Most Popular Phones in the Country
I have to admit I was surprised at the iPhone and BlackBerry 8300 series did so well here—the two most popular handsets in the country, going into 2010, are full-fledged smartphones. Also surprising: people still buy Razrs. Razrs! More » -
#cellphones
Play Us a Holiday Diddy on the HTC Mobile of Mobiles
Using 50 HTC Touch handsets connected to computers with custom programming, James Theophane created a musical art installation that you can actually play via internet magic. More » -
#iphone
Is It the iPhone? Or the Network?
It's a funny thing. Right after AT&T's CEO admits their network has problems and the iPhone's shitty reception becomes a late-night punchline, AT&T crushes our nationwide 3G test. It makes you wonder, again, is it the network, or the iPhone? More » -
#samsung
Screenshots of Samsung's Bada OS Leak
The details about Samsung's Bada OS have been scarce, and while even these leaked screenshots don't tell us much that we didn't know, we can at least look forward to an eye-pleasing interface design. More » -
#palm
Palm's In-Browser App Factory Is Open For Business
The Ares pitch: a stupid-simple way for developers to crank out webOS apps for the Pre and the Pixi, without ever leaving their browsers. It looks like a clever concept; we'll have to see if it actually works. UPDATED More » -
#palm
Two Phones and a New OS Later, Palm Is Still Hemorrhaging Money
Nobody really expected Palm to turn a profit this quarter, but this is still pretty bad: In the second quarter after the Pre's launch, Palm lost $85m. This does mark an improvement, depending on how you spin the numbers. More » -
#google
Nexus One Google Phone Could Arrive on T-Mobile January 5th, Says 2nd Report
According to Reuters, Google will have two versions of the Nexus One—one unlocked and one on a service contract with T-Mobile. The phone could be available directly from Google as early as January 5th. More » -
#blackberry
BlackBerry Internet Service Outage Kills Email On Virtually Every Carrier Nationwide
BlackBerry's BIS email servers have apparently shit the bed, big time: users across the country (and in Canada too!) are reporting that while internet services in general work, email has been out all morning. Berry havers: what say you? [CrackBerry] -
#androidapps
Google: Hold Up, There Aren't That Many Android Apps
Yesterday's report from Android tracking site AndroLib that the Android Market had probably surpassed 20,000 apps was heartening for Android users and industry watchers alike. Minor issue! According to Google, they overshot the figure by about 20%. Still, the current count of 16,000 apps sit on a pretty healthy growth curve, if not a particularly steep one. So anyway, continue to party! Just a little less hearty. [MobileCrunch] -
#nvidia
Tegra 2 Coming in January: Nvidia Promises Netbooks, Smartphones and Smartbooks Galore
The Tegra system-on-a-chip, the zippy hardware that powers the Zune HD, had so much potential. Then, the delays. Slow pickup. Disappointment. Whatever happened to the Tegra, Nvidia doesn't want it to happen again. This time, they say, will be different. More » -
#rant
How Carriers and Phone Makers Are Strangling Android (And How Google Could Save It)
The Google Phone could be a ploy to upset the wireless industry, or it could be an expensive niche device. Either way, it'd be a bid to take Android back from the companies that seem hell-bent on destroying it. More » -
#iphone
These 15 Super Close Video Game Faces Would Make Great Cellphone Wallpapers
Artist Ashley Browning's minimalist representation of classic video game characters make for some great shirts, but they can also add an awesome face to your phone. More » -
#rumor
A Few More Nexus One Google Phone Details
The WSJ follows up their original story, adding things we heard, like that Google might partner with a carrier eventually and that they talked to Verizon and T-Mobile about it. The price is still elusive. More » -
#cellphones
Fuse: What Your Next Touch Phone Is Going to Feel Like
Fuse is what Synaptics—who probably made the trackpad you're swirling your finger on, and maybe your phone's touchscreen—says the next generation of touch phones will be like: You'll be squeezing, touching and stroking the phone, all over. More » -
#unconfirmed
T-Mobile's Pushing the Nexus One Google Phone Because Verizon Said No
Google might be selling the Nexus One Google Phone (whatever) unlocked, so you can pick your carrier via menu, but T-Mobile is also gonna push it after Verizon said no, according to Peter Kafka. Guess Verizon felt burned? [MediaMemo] -
#windowsmobile7
Don't Wait Up for Windows Mobile 7
Windows Mobile 7's been nudged back a couple of times, and Microsoft UK mobile head Phil Moore now says it's "been put back until late next year." Hey guys, sooner is better. [Mobile News via WM Power User via BGR] -
#gps
TomTom Releases $50 US-Only iPhone App
Given the intense competition in the turn-by-turn app wars, TomTom is offering an alternative to their $99 original version by ditching Canada and dropping the price to $50. More » -
#androidapps
The 30 Essential Android Apps
In a year, Android's gone from shaky upstart to mobile juggernaut. And nowhere is that more apparent than the apps—the Marketplace is positively bursting, with over 14,000 apps. Here are the ones you need, the essentials. More » -
#blockquote
In Which a Telco Executive Makes Taking Sound Like Giving
Given just this quote from AT&T's mobile CEO, you'd be forgiven for thinking that "those small percentages"—heavier mobile data users—are going to gain something for reducing their usage. Not quite! Unless you count not paying new fees. More » -
#att
AT&T CEO Admits AT&T Sucks. Solution: Charge More Money.
If an iPhone app designed solely to report crappy coverage doesn't say it loudly enough, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega admitted today that AT&T sucks in NY and SF, saying they're "performing at levels below our standards." More » -
#android
Motorola Droid Has Been Rooted
Diligent Android-tamperers have done it again—the Droid has been rooted. There aren't many practical benefits quite yet, but it's a first step to all kinds of custom Droid goodness that's hopefully coming soon. [AllDroid] -
#iphoneapps
The App Store's Biggest (Official) Hits Of 2009
A lot of people spend a lot of time reviewing and comparing apps, so there's no shortage of critical information to guide your purchases. But what do iPhone and iPod Touch users actually buy? Here's the leaderboard for 2009. More » -
#data
Get 'Em While They're Young
The iPod touch is growing faster than the iPhone now—making up 40 percent of 58 million iPhone OS devices—and what that means, says Flurry analytics, is that it's building the "next generation" of iPhone users. Oh boy. [AppleInsider] -
#rant
It's Time To Make Phone OSes Work On Any Phone
VMWare is making noise about smartphone virtualization again, claiming their new system will run two operating systems at once, sorta. It's a compelling idea! But even more, it's a reminder: Why the hell can't we choose our smartphone's OS, again? More » -
#iphoneapps
Mark the Spot iPhone App Tells AT&T Where They Suck
In NY, AT&T's "Mark the Spot" iPhone app is going to run constantly. It lets you pinpoint precisely where AT&T's network sucked, and how—dropped call, bad data, crappy voice—and send it to them. Prepare for a tsunami. [iTunes] -
#cellphones
Rejoice! Cellphones Are Safe Again (Until They Aren't)
The Scandinavians have arrived, data in tow, and those communication devices we press to our ears hundreds of times per week are safe again. More » -
#smartphones
A Quick Look at the Creative Zii Trinity Pumping Out Wall-E In Smooth HD
Creative's Zii Trinity handset, which we profiled with a quick video just a few days ago, was spotted again this weekend playing Wall-E in glorious HD, using nothing but its diminutive, generic little frame. Short, but impressive. More » -
#humor
A Romance Flowchart: When Is It Inappropriate to Use Your iPhone?
Does your significant other always yell at you for busting out your smartphone too much when you're together? Follow this flowchart to determine if now really is a good time to fire that brick up: More » -
#dell
Dell's Creating a Real Mobile Division to Make Phones
Dell's reorganizing the entire company to create a bonafide mobile division that will make work on phones and other portable thingers, headed up by Ron Garriques, formerly of Motorola. Incidentally, Dell's consumer PC division is getting rolled into the small-business unit—which kinda smells weird to us, especially considering how Dell's shrinking. More » -
#twitter
The New Mobile Twitter Site Is Actually, Um, Nice
The mobile Twitter site had been a vastly more miserable experience compared to even the worstest apps, but now, it's a strikingly good web app, with full Twitter powers, all while actually looking clean and respectable. More »
