CTIA, the Wireless Association, typically holds two conferences focused on mobility each year. CTIA 2013, geared for technology and consumer electronics, is scheduled to take place on May 21st in Las Vegas while MobileCON, centered around IT solutions, is set for October 9th in San Diego. Well, next year, the association will consolidate its...
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T-Mobile has a large selection of free Android and Windows Phone smartphones for its big Cyber Monday sale today. The following devices can be had at no cost as long as you sign a new two-year agreement: the LG Optimus 9, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung Galaxy S II, Nokia...
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Like Sprint, AT&T is having a Cyber Monday deal of their own, as a number of smartphones have been marked down to a price-point of just $1 – 2-year agreement required. Android and Windows Phone devices on sale include: the HTC One X, Motorola Atrix HD, Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Pantech Renue and...
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“A long time ago, in a courtroom far, far away…” YouTube filmmaker Warialasky has released an interesting smartphone-themed video, titled Phone Wars: Apple vs. Android. The clip features devices like the iPhone, iPad, the Android-powered Galaxy S III and an old school Nokia cell phone in a space battle that’s meant to parody the...
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T-Mobile made good on their promise by releasing the Google Nexus 4 by LG, HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 810 smartphones today, November 14. The trio of devices instantly strengthen the fourth largest US carrier’s 2012 holiday lineup. The Google Nexus 4 is the new flagship Android device of any carrier. If...
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AT&T consumers patiently waiting for the release of smartphones running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8 OS will be thrilled to hear that three new devices are now available for purchase. Today, AT&T released the HTC Windows Phone 8X, Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 – all with 4G LTE connectivity and Windows Phone...
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Unlike Sprint, Verizon Wireless isn’t sitting still for the launch of Windows Phone 8. After releasing just one Windows Phone 7 device in the past two years, Big Red is planning to launch at least three new Windows Phone 8-powered smartphones this holiday season, including the HTC 8X, Nokia Lumia 822 and Samsung ATIV...
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After its successful launch event in NYC today, Microsoft wants the world to meet Windows Phone 8 on a more personal level, so, naturally, Joe Belfiore is on hand to offer his best sales pitch and demonstrations in the lengthy 19-minute video above. The Corporate VP of Windows Phone shows off new Windows Phone...
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While Google’s big Nexus-themed Android event in NYC has been cancelled, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 launch event will begin shortly and you can watch the live stream webcast right here on Smartkeitai.com via the embedded video above. The press conference is being held in San Francisco, California and will begin...
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For the most part, with the exception of the forgettable HTC Trophy, Verizon Wireless decided to pass on Windows Phone 7 for the past two years. Now, with the launch of Windows Phone 8 upon us, Big Red has jumped head first into the now polished mobile OS with the announcement of the Nokia...
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AT&T has been less detailed with their Windows Phone 8 release schedule compared to Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile. We already knew the second largest wireless carrier in the US is planning to launch the Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820 and HTC Windows Phone 8X, but now we know the trio of devices will...
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T-Mobile’s Device Validation Lab is where the company’s engineers perform a series of tests on various handsets and tablets from HTC, Samsung, Nokia and more. These tests range from network signal quality, handset durability (includes extreme weather conditions – heat/rain), voice call quality, data throughput, video optimization, and in-depth testing of the latest software,...
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The Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone could arrive on AT&T starting November 2nd, according to multiple sources close to the situation. Nokia is working closely with both Microsoft and AT&T to prepare the device in time for the scheduled release date. Microsoft will be hosting a Windows Phone 8 launch event on October 29th,...
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Verizon’s device management system revealed a couple of upcoming Windows Phone 8 and Android smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 6435, respectively. The former will be available in white/grey and it’s essentially the Verizon 4G LTE variant of the recently announced Lumia 820. You may have heard this one referred to as the...
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Last month, we heard Verizon Wireless is planning to release a Nokia branded Windows Phone 8 device by the end of the year. After watching Nokia’s Windows Phone press conference today, it seems likely that the rumored smartphone is either the newly announced Lumia 920 or Lumia 820, both of which support 4G LTE...
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