Tag archive for "GSM"
This week in tech news, we see a number of software updates, preparations by companies for the Super Bowl, and even a few official device reviews. Monday, Motorola began to offer a bootloader-unlocked RAZR XT910 ‘Developer Edition’. It is currently available for €499 ($657), but only in Europe for the time being. ClockworkMod Touch by [...]
Those of you out there surfing T-Mobile’s airwaves should know of upcoming changes your carrier will be putting into effect fairly soon. On April 5th, they plan on capping your domestic off-network data roaming usage. Limits are extremely low, so it will be important to keep an eye on data consumed while roaming.
Google has begun distributing Android 4.0.2 to Galaxy Nexus owners using the GSM version of the handset. The update – which popped up on one of our GSM Nexus devices today – weighs in at a mere 8.8MB, and is described as containing “important bug fixes.”
For a limited time, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is available over at Daily Steals for only $559.99 + $4.99 shipping. Considering it retails for about $190 more, this is a good 25% off. If you’ve never ventured over to Daily Steals before, they are a “one sale a day” website – so at max you’ll [...]
If you can strain your memory to recall the leaked image of Samsung’s Galaxy Ace Plus from yesterday, you’ll be glad to know that it’s now officially official. The shrunken version of the original Galaxy S should make for a solid choice for those who want a mid-sized, affordable phone without dipping into the low-end side of [...]
During a hacking convention in Berlin conducted by Germany’s Security Research Labs, a hacker discovered a security hole within the GSM mobile network. In Mr. Karsten Nohl’s own words:
We just told you the Google Nexus One was getting an update, and now we are hearing the Google Nexus S at T-Mobile is also receiving the same glorious update to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. The update is only around 17.5 MB in size and sits at build GRK39F. Along with the update users can expect [...]
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has made a repeat appearance to the FCC in order to test WCDMA bands 2 and 5. These bands are covered by AT&Ts 3G service and could mean that AT&T is looking to bring the Neo to Sony fans in the US soon. The only real difference between the WCDMA [...]
Tear down images of the Samsung SCH-W899 Dual Screen clamshell handset have popped up and looking at the design, it’s a rather interesting design choice. First the cool features, the “Sch” has two 3.3″ Super AMOLED screens sitting in what looks like a back to back configuration. The primary screen is for palming the phone [...]
AT&T and Deutsche Telekom announced today that AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA in a cash and stock deal valued at around $39 billion, or 8% of company ownership. The agreement has cleared the boards of both companies and will have to be approved by the Federal Communications Commission. Both companies have been reeling of late [...]