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The CDMA market isn't exactly HTC's bread-and-butter market, what with GSM handsets being the way to go for most of the developed world, but that doesn't mean the Taiwanese smartphone maker isn't going to give the US some touchscreen Windows Mobile love. Spotted hanging out with the FCC's laboratory engineers, the HTC NEON400 hints at [...]

Sprint is really looking to expand its data-side services, and it makes sense, given their struggles in the traditional voice-call market. Sprint is apparently going to pickup the CDMA/EVDO version of the HTC Shift. We knew that the HTC Shift was a-comin' in GSMCDMA flavors (thanks, FCC) , and it seems that Sprint will have [...]

Fancy an iPhone but hate the prospect of giving in to that cult-of-Apple or jumping network-ship for AT&T? Well, if you’re a Sprint or Telus customer, then you likely already enjoying the CDMA alternative to the iPhone, the HTC Touch. Unfortunately, if you are on Alltel’s network, you’ll just have to find another way to quench your sleek, touchscreen thirst. That is, until the HTC Touch is offered on your particular flavor of CDMA. Well, you may not have to wait much longer. It looks like Alltel is set to pick up the HTC Touch – and it should hit your network in about a week. But, playing on the sharper edge of mobile technology doesn’t come cheap – expect to shell out a penny shy of $200 with 2-year contract and applicable rebates, or about $500 outright (sans contract). Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Alltel adds HTC PPC6800 to its portfolioT-Mobile prepping HTC Touch Dual to launch as the MDA Touch PlusTelus launches HTC Touch, S640 in CanadaHTC Touch coming soon to T-Mobile UK as Touch PlusHTC Touch gets updated with more memory, new colors - Immaculate White and Burgandy Red

Talk about a truly global-capable phone. The Motorola RIZR Z6c has just gotten the green-light from the FCC , and should be bringing all that GSM and CDMA goodness to Verizon’s network sometime soon. GSM and CDMA on Verizon’s network? Did Verizon launch some sort of undercover GSM network while we weren’t looking? Not a chance. Verizon’s more than happy with their CDMA stance in the US wireless landscape, but with most of the world using GSM technology, it makes sense for Verizon to bring a world phone on board with the ability to surf those GSM airwaves abroad. The Motorola RIZR Z6c slider (as the name would suggest) will be rocking the same 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and QVGA display from its MediaFLO and VCAST TV sporting sibling - the Motorola RIZR Z6tv . Verizon will be adding the Moto RIZR Z6c to its “World Edition” stable (alongside the recently released BlackBerry 8830 ) - the dual-band CDMA radio with EVDO and dual-band 900/1800 MHz GSM radio ensures that the Motorola RIZR Z6c “World Edition” will be comfortable in pretty much any country on this planet. We’re not sure when this thing’s going to go live on Verizon’s network. But, with the holiday season rapidly coming to a close, this FCC approval might expedite the Motorola RIZR Z6c’s launch. With that cool-looking, embossed rear (it’s all about the little details), we can’t wait to get our hands on this thing. FCC source [Via: Phone Arena ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Get your FREE Motorola RIZR Z8 on O2HTC Libra approved by the FCCVerizon product roadmap leaked - 5 new handsets for AugustMotorola Z6tv VCAST phone to hit Verizon Wireless on October 5Rose Motorola RIZR Z3

It looks like Nokia is really starting to take the North American mass-market seriously. The Finnish handset giant has just launched their entry-level CDMA monoblock in the Nokia 2135. As a “low-ender,” the Nokia 2135 doesn’t really shine in the feature-department, but it gets the job done. With 1xRTT data, speakerphone, 3.5 hours of talktime and 11 hours of stand-by time, the Nokia 2135 is “not too much, not too little, but just right.” We’re looking for this super-affordable Nokia candybar to hit US CDMA carriers in the near-term - as in this month. We need more power from our handsets, but as a low-cost, or even free, offering from the likes of Sprint or Verizon, the Nokia 2135 could be an attractive option to the mass-market. Oh, and get this, we’re hearing that the Nokia 2135 wasn’t made by Nokia. Sure, Nokia designed the hardware and UI, but the component integration was handed off to an unknown company. Anyone know who actually manufactured this thing? Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Nokia restructures its North American armBar is back: Fido launches Nokia 6300 in CanadaCompal Communications scores contract to build 4 million Nokia mobilesAT&T adds Samsung SGH-A117 to its offeringNokia announces seven low-end devices; Set to rule the emerging markets

Following on the heels of news that Sprint has made a major breakthrough in integrating the Nextel “chirp” feature into it’s CDMA network, Motorola has released a couple new iDEN phones - the ic603 being a hybrid iDEN/CDMA handset. The i335 is marketed as an entry-level candy-bar with a rubbery finish. Not much else to mention on that front, other than the i335 bears a striking resemblance to the i290 that we showed you a little while ago . The rubbery finish and sleek styling are a welcome departure from the normally staid designs we’ve seen in the past - even if it is on a low-end handset that lacks a camera. The ic602 is a mid-range hybrid Nextel/Sprint combo-phone. The clamshell is bulky and even has an ugly antenna, as we have come to expect from iDEN phones - but it will work on CDMA and iDEN networks, dramatically increasing the coverage range of the phones. The ic602 is reported to be packing EVDO, and a 2 megapixel camera, but no memory card slot or music-player. Both handsets are expected to launch later this year. Pricing is not yet known. We’re a bit surprised to see Motorola still pumping out iDEN phones, considering the iDEN network is rumored to be slated for commercial shutdown in the near future. And, speaking of which, why would Sprint want to merge the “chirp” feature from a network that is rumored to be doomed for re-purposing? [Via: Gearlog ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint announces new CDMA/iDEN handset - Motorola ic902Motorola i290 does iDEN in style - slim(ish) candybar for the iDEN networkGet your FREE Motorola RIZR Z8 on O2Motorola Brick Cell Phone - 1995 EditionRumor Alert: Ericsson looking to buy Motorola