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  • Motorola clings to number one spot in US sales, RIM still rocking

    Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , RIM Uh oh, Moto. Go 'head with your bad self. Just days after posting a meager profit (but a profit nonetheless) and maintaining your position in third in worldwide mobile market share, along comes a report claiming that you're still numero uno in the United States. While handset sales overall shot up 5.3% here in Q2, Motorola maintained a 26% share and managed to stare down at least a few naysayers . In related news, LG held tight to the silver with 22%, while RIM gained a double-digit market share increase thanks to sales of its oh-so-hot BlackBerry handset. Number nerds, feel free to tap the read link for even more fractions and decimals. [Via RCRWireless ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Sprint clarifies smartphone situation: Curve, Q9c still available

    Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , RIM , Sprint , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA There's been a lot of chatter the past few days that the Motorola Q9c, a Windows Mobile phone launched on Sprint to little fanfare late last year , has gone up to that great Windows Mobile 6.1 build in the sky now that it's disappeared off Sprint's online store. That's really be something, considering that Verizon and others have just launched it in the past couple months -- but not entirely out of the question, particularly if it's a dead-slow seller or is earning more than its fair share of tech support calls. For what it's worth, though, we touched base with Sprint on the matter and were informed that it's just "out of stock for direct ship" -- that's the stuff you see on Sprint's site -- but that it should still be readily available in retail stores. On a related note, the Curve is out of stock as well, but no need to panic there, either. Sprint tells us that they're experiencing some pretty crazy demand for the thing, but that they're replenishing inventory on a daily basis and it should be back online within a few days. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • BlackBerry Thunder, touchscreen Motorola on board for Verizon's visual voicemail

    Filed under: Software , Verizon Wireless Details are still trickling in on this whole visual voicemail sitch on Big Red, but we're starting to wrap our noodle around it. In addition to the four devices we've already mentioned -- the Voyager refresh, Chocolate 3, Blaze, and Utopia -- it turns out that none other than the mighty BlackBerry Thunder will be among the first devices to benefit from sooper dooper 22nd century high-tech voicemail management. We've also learned that it's actually the Vu30 (little close to the LG Vu , eh, guys?) that's being called the Motorola Utopia, while the Blaze will be some heretofore unknown touchscreen device -- pretty uncommon by Moto standards, particularly in the States where we don't get to benefit from the MING series' awesomeness. As always, we'll roll out more info as we get it. Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Telus goes live with Motorola Q9c and BlackBerry Curve 8330

    Our friends to the North will be happy to hear that Telus has followed through on rumors that they'll be launching a Canadian-flavored BlackBerry Curve 8330. The sleek, yet full-featured BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers BlackBerry fans a good dose of EVDO data, GPS, Bluetooth, and 2 megapixel camera. That is, when it finally launches on [...]

  • Telus adds BlackBerry Curve, Motorola Q9c

    Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , RIM , Telus Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA There are certain phones that seem to have the uncanny ability to unite a fabulous cross section of carriers across North America, and these two are clearly headed in that direction. Telus way up there in Canada has launched the Motorola Q9c and announced the eventual availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8330, giving it a power pack of smartphones embraced by a good number of CDMA cousins to the south. Both devices offer EV-DO data and Bluetooth; the Curve offers up GPS and a 2 megapixel camera, while the Windows Mobile 6-based Q9c makes do with a 1.3 megapixel sensor -- but offers the key bonus of being available immediately for $149.99 CAD on a three-year deal. No release date or pricing for the Curve has been announced. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Read - Motorola Q9c Read - BlackBerry Curve Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Verizon Hub headlines carrier's 2008 initiatives, devices

    Filed under: Handsets , Features , HTC , LG , Motorola , Nokia , Palm , RIM , Samsung , Verizon Wireless , Palm OS , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA We've gotten the inside track on a few dates on Verizon's radar for the next few months, and it looks like the boys and girls in red are prepping an interesting mix of exclusive and Sprint catch-ups to keep customers fat and happy. As handsets go, the Motorola Q9c is planned for April along with the TouchFLO-powered XV6900 , LG enV2 , and the CDMA rendition of the BlackBerry Curve (so much for exclusivity clauses on this one , it seems), while the Samsung Glyde is currently slated for late April or early May. Centro fans will be happy to hear that the diminutive Garnet phone will finally hit Verizon following Sprint and AT&T launches in the tail end of May or the beginning of June, followed shortly by the Nokia 6205, which apparently isn't either the 2505 or 7205 unless one of those flips have been renumbered. As technology goes, Verizon looks to launch EV-DO Rev. A-based push-to-talk services -- Sprint folks will know this as Qualcomm's QChat -- toward the end of May. We've also caught wind of something called "Verizon Hub," which we're told will go head-to-head with T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service. It's not known whether this'll be a WiFi setup (a la HotSpot@Home) or adopt Sprint's CDMA femtocell strategy, but seeing how Verizon and Sprint seem to be endlessly engaged in a game of cat and mouse, we wouldn't be surprised to see 'em go with femtocells. We don't have a date on Hub just yet, but it's targeting the second half of the year at the earliest. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Pearl 8100, original RAZR on their way out of AT&T stores?

    Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , RIM , ATT Grab your Kleenex, folks, because we've heard today that a couple of seemingly timeless pillars in AT&T's lineup might be breathing their last few breaths of in-store air. First up, the Pearl 8100 is due for replacement on all the networks that still offer it, with the 8110 and 8120 models taking their place depending on individual carriers' dispositions toward WiFi, and we're hearing that AT&T will be phasing out the older units this month in preparation for an April launch of the GPS-equipped 8110. Next -- and here's a shocker -- rumor has it that AT&T is also starting to close the door on the original Motorola RAZR V3. Not to worry; naturally, you'll still be able to get those great circa-2004 looks by picking up a V3xx , but the old-skool units appear to be on the verge of overstaying their welcome. Frankly, the writing's been on the wall there for a year, if not longer, so we're not sure that this is much more than a formality. We'll keep you updated on this one as soon as we here more. [Thanks, Kal and Matthew] Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Come and get your love: Alltel's upcoming lineup?

    Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Motorola , Palm , RIM , UTStarcom , Alltel , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA With major releases like the Motorola RAZR 2 V9m and BlackBerry 8830 in its rear-view mirror, Alltel's been doing a commendable job keeping up with its larger, national rivals -- and if our intel's accurate, we can expect the trend to continue. In the smartphone department, the Palm Treo 755p should be launching pretty shortly (alright, granted, they're a little late on this one) along with the 8130 variant of the so-called Pearl 2 from RIM, a nice stablemate for the more businesslike 8830. One wildcard that we're hearing about here is the UTStarcom 6850 -- it's not clear what this device is, but given the UTStarcom branding on HTC's PPC-6800, it's conceivable to think that this could be some sort of mild refresh. Then again, it could be some totally boring low-end device sourced from a generic ODM, so we'll just have to play the waiting game on that one. From Motorola, look for two: a U5 (likely a new CDMA PEBL, given the "U" prefix on the model number) and the MOTOROKR Z6m . Not bad if it all pans out, eh? [Thanks, dizzy] Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Updated AT&T availability dates!

    Filed under: Handsets , LG , Motorola , Nokia , Palm , Pantech , RIM , Samsung , Sony Ericsson , UTStarcom , ATT , Windows Mobile , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , UMTS , HSUPA Like pretty much everything else in life, carriers' launch dates tend to slip, sometimes to the extreme (oh, come on, you can't tell us you've never procrastinated to the point where you couldn't make a due date!). To that end, we've gotten an updated look at AT&T's expected drop dates , and it seems like the wait has gotten a little longer for a few of the more anticipated handsets in the pipe. Some devices like the red version of the Nokia 6555 have slipped a couple weeks, while others -- the lowly Samsung A127 comes to mind -- have actually moved up. The Pantech Duo has also been pushed out from October 9 to the 30th, possibly to give the just-launched Tilt a little breathing room in the spotlight. Click on for the full list! [Thanks, Kal-El] Samsung A127 10/4/2007 RIM 8310 (Curve) RED 10/9/2007 RIM 8310 (Curve) TITANIUM 10/9/2007 Sierra 881 10/9/2007 LG CG180 10/9/2007 Option GT Ultra 10/16/2007 Sony Ericsson W580i Black 10/16/2007 Sierra 881 USB 10/23/2007 Motorola Q9 (Tiger) 10/23/2007 Option GT Ultra Express 10/23/2007 Nokia 6555 (Inferno) RED 10/23/2007 LG CU515 10/23/2007 Samsung A737 (Peridot) GREY 10/25/2007 UT Starcom 5700 (Bulldog) 10/30/2007 Pantech Duo C810 (Mustang) 10/30/2007 Samsung A737 (Peridot) ORANGE 10/30/2007 Samsung A737 (Peridot) LIME 10/30/2007 Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Updated look at AT&T's upcoming launches

    Filed under: HTC , LG , Motorola , Nokia , Others , Pantech , RIM , Sony Ericsson , UTStarcom , ATT , Windows Mobile , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , UMTS We've just been tipped on a fresh roadmap for AT&T's fall launches, and goodness, there's a little something for everyone in here! Note that these are order dates, subject to change -- not necessarily in-store dates -- so your mileage may vary trying to grab these devices on the dates you see here. First up, LG rolls out the CG180 and CU515 "Chiwoo" on October 2. Nokia adds another color for the 6555 on October 11, red, which we think will suite it quite nicely. Speaking of new colors, Sony Ericsson brings a black version of the W580i on October 9. The Pantech Duo -- a device we suspect many folks are getting fired up over -- should hit on the same day. From Motorola, the Q9 Global becomes orderable just a few days from now, September 25, alongside the Tilt from HTC. UTStarcom outs the AMOI-sourced 5700 on October 9, giving folks a low cost (albeit non-3G) Windows Mobile option. RIM gets busy with the Curve 8310 on October 4, effectively sunsetting the original 8300 by adding GPS into the mix. On the data modem side, Sierra and Option will both be contributing HSUPA devices in October. Let's hear it for speedy uploads! Follow the break for the full roadmap. [Thanks, Superman] Vendor Model Order Date LG CG180 PIB (#64738) 10/2 CU515 (Chiwoo)- (#64743) 10/2 6555 (Inferno) - (#64731) 9/18 Nokia 6555 (Inferno) RED - (#64767) 10/11 SE W580i-Black (#64745) 10/9 Samsung A127 PIB (#64750) 10/16 A517 (#64711) 9/25 A737 (Peridot)-Blue (#64746) 10/16 A737 (Peridot)-Orange (#64747) 10/23 A737 (Peridot)-Lime (#64771) 10/23 Pantech Duo (C810) - (#64724) 10/9 Motorola V365 REBRAND - ( #64755) LAUNCHED ** Receipts expected Thu (9/6) V3xx-Fire Red - ( #64759) LAUNCHED Q9 (Tiger) - ( #64730) 9/25 RAZR07-black - (#64758) LAUNCHED RAZR07-pink - (#64754) LAUNCHED ** Supersession from current 2G RAZR SKUs -- Silver will...

  • Verizon's roadmap for remainder of '07 gets liberated

    Filed under: Handsets , HTC , LG , Motorola , Others , Palm , Samsung , UTStarcom , Verizon Wireless , Palm OS , Windows Mobile , 1xRTT , EV-DO , CDMA phoneArena scored a wealth -- nay, a veritable cornucopia of information detailing Verizon's releases for the rest of 2007, and we can say with some confidence that there's something in here for everyone. Starting with smartphones, SMT5800 , XV6800 , Samsung i760 , and Motorola Q9m should hit in October, October, September, and August (yay, this month!) respectively. A second, business oriented variant of the Q9, dubbed the Q9c, will follow on in the fourth quarter. If Windows Mobile ain't your cup of tea, have a gander at the Palm Treo 755p and RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (pictured), both coming in November. There isn't much to say about the 755p that hasn't already been said, but the 8130 is indeed a Pearl of the "new" variety , upping the cam to 2 megapixels while adding A2DP and a 3.5mm jack. Turning to dumbphones, Verizon's got the full spread from low to high end. The Samsung U410, self-branded CDM-8630 and LG VX8350 all appear to be pretty simple flips coming some time this half of the year. The Motorola Z6c looks to be a MediaFLO-less version of the Z6tv slider; the former drops in November while the latter is nebulously scheduled for the second half. Finally, the fancy U700 and U900 flips from Samsung offer 2 and 3 megapixel cams, respectively, and will both be available before the year's out. Whew! Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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