NTT DoCoMo, NEC, Panasonic and Fujitsu announced today that they are making progress with their joint development of “LTE-PF”, a mobile-terminal platform based on Long Term Evolution (LTE), a coming mobile communication standard for super-fast downlinks above 100 Mbps and uplinks above 50 Mbps. The four companies have completed the development of an LTE-PF chipset engineering sample and are now evaluating its main functions. The sample will be exhibited at the ... Read More

Energy drink maker and F1 car sponsor Red Bull is looking to get into the mobile phone business, according to reports. T3 has managed to uncover some interesting information about something called Red Bull Mobile. Although little is known about what it actually is, a website has popped up regarding Red Bull mobile with the tagline: "the latest handsets, competitive tariffs and a complete package of mobile communication features." Two tariff types Although the ... Read More

Verizon Wireless today introduced the Verizon Wireless Razzle, a fashionable phone developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC, that boasts a unique tilt-and-swivel design for more comfortable text messaging and quicker access to the built-in music player. Music can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody service (subscription and PC downloads) and stored on the pre-installed 1 GB microSD card. The Razzle will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com ... Read More

This article contains unofficial information. Oh, how we wish we were able to see into the future, so we can tell you what is about to happen in the mobile world. Unfortunately, none of our team is a fortune-teller, so just like anyone else, we need to pin our faith on all the rumours floating about on the Internet. Today, a piece of breaking news is coming from Mobile-Review. The guys ... Read More

First seen a few weeks ago, the Samsung Giorgio Armani W820/W8200 phone has now appeared in press photos, although we still don’t know when it will be launched. Since it’s form the Armani series, the Samsung W820/W8200 is a luxury phone. It has an alphanumeric keypad and a back cover that appears to be gold-plated. The known features of the new Samsung Armani handset include: 3.1 inch WVGA touchscreen display, HSDPA connectivity, ... Read More

It’s not only Verizon that announced a new Nokia phone today (the Nokia 2705 Shade), as AT&T went official with the Nokia 6350, too. The 6350 is a rather simple flip phone with features that include: HSDPA connectivity, external music keys, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Video Share, web browser, email, 2MP camera and a battery that can last up to 4 hours in talk-time mode. Nokia 6350 will be offered by AT&T starting ... Read More

Verizon Wireless has launched the Motorola Barrage, a rugged, MIL-SPEC cetified clamshell phone. With a chrome, glass, mesh, and rubber body construction, the handset can survive some of the worst weather conditions. The Barrage can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes and it is protected from humidity, solar radiation, shock, vibration, as well. The device features push-to-talk functionality, a 2.0 megapixel camera, and a 1170mAh battery ... Read More

Think what you will, but we’re big believers in “keeping it real” ’round these parts. While we swoon whenever a new smart phone hits the scene, the vast majority are still stuck in the flip phone zone – and you know what? There’s nothing wrong with that. Have no fear, flip fans, Verizon is here to fulfill all your flipping needs with the new Nokia 2705 Shade. Being marketed as a ... Read More

Those Imagio rumors have proven to be deliciously correct, with Verizon officially announcing the beastly Windows Mobile 6.5 set for availability on October 6 -- the first day 6.5 devices will officially be available anywhere. HTC's latest CDMA device features a spacious wide VGA display clocking in at 3.6 inches, a 5 megapixel autofocus cam, quadband EDGE plus HSPA 2100 for when you're looking for a little connectivity abroad, a ... Read More