Windows Marketplace for Mobile debuted in October as Microsoft's answer to smartphone app stores. As with Google's Android Market, Windows Mobile 6.5 users could initially only find and purchase apps from the device. Now Microsoft has published an online catalog to mirror its mobile... - read more

A new technology to prevent lithium-ion batteries from catching fire or exploding in laptops and mobile phones may be on the market as soon as the first quarter of 2010, its inventor said on Wednesday.

The invention, called Stoba, was developed at the Industrial Technology Research... - read more

A camera phone can be handier than you think. Here are some innovative ways in which you can put yours to use.

IN THE OFFICE

• Capture a whiteboard after a meeting.
  How many times have you left a meeting wishing that you... - read more

Today Alltel announced that it will be selling the Samsung u450 DoubleTake starting November 5. The DoubleTake is a sideways slider with QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth.

Source: Phonescoop

Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM) issued a security patch that fixes a vulnerability that potentially leaves BlackBerry users open to phishing attacks.

The flaw enables a malicious coder to trick BlackBerry users into visiting a... - read more

Automated "robocalls" that come from companies will become illegal starting on September 1. Any company that places unsolicited or automated calls to consumers in an attempt to sell products will be violating the law and subject to a fine of up to $16,000 per call. Some exceptions apply.... - read more

Today Alltel began selling the Samsung u350 Glint. The Glint (called the Smooth by Verizon) is an entry-level clamshell that has a VGA camera, Bluetooth, 1X data, and speakerphone.

Source: Phonescoop

For kids, heading back to school means leaving behind summer fun to concentrate on reading, writing and arithmetic. For parents, it means the beginning of a busy shopping season and the never-ending quest to save money, especially on their wireless bill. Today through September 10, new and... - read more

Today Alltel announced that it will soon sell the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. This is a CDMA variant of the Flip, which was first introduced as a GSM phone in 2008. Basic features include a 2 megapixel camera, trackball with SureType keypad, 16GB microSD support, Wi-Fi and stereo... - read more

The Motorola VE465 cell phone will be here soon from Alltel. Motorola VE465 features include a 1.9 inch TFT internal display with 176 x 220 pixels and 65k colors, a 1.05 inch CSTN external display with 96 x 80 pixels, 1.3MP camera, USB 2.0, MicroSD card support, up to 4GB and Bluetooth.

Alltel Wireless has announced that it is reducing its Wireless Internet service by $20 per month, resulting in savings of $240 per year for customers who add the secondary line of service to their Smart Choice Pack service. Alltel's Wireless Internet service, which previously cost $60 per... - read more

Palm, Inc. and Alltel Wireless today announced that the Treo™ Pro smartphone is available today at Alltel Wireless retail stores and online at alltel.com. Treo Pro is a sleek, full-function smartphone that offers business users the ease of use and robust features they demand while... - read more

Alltel Wireless customers now have an easier way to access information, applications and their personal accounts with today's launch of Alltel Mobile Advisor. Alltel Wireless is free application and pre-loaded on a wide variety of handsets. Here is more info on this new Alltel application:read more

On New Year's Day, it will become illegal to text message while driving in California. If this doesn't affect you now, your state may be right around the corner. You probably have a lot of questions about what precisely that means: Can you still use your BlackBerry to get directions... - read more

Did you get a cell phone for Christmas? Why not recycle your old one?

Every year, Americans buy more than 100 million cell phones. Most of those replace older handsets, which wind up at the bottom of a desk drawer and, eventually, a landfill where toxins from their circuit boards,... - read more

Alltel Wireless customers going over the river and through the woods can now also go wireless. Outdoor enthusiasts can now take full advantage of advanced GPS features directly on their GPS-capable phones with the Trimble Outdoors application from Alltel Wireless, America’s largest... - read more

Today Alltel Wireless announced the introduction of the new Alltel Mobile E-mail solution. This new application, available for a wide variety of Alltel cell phones, provides access not only to consumer web based mail services like AOL, Yahoo!, and Hotmail, but can also be used to access... - read more

Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of video games on consoles and mobile phones announced today the launch of the "Holiday Gamer Sweepstakes", a promotion that allows customers of Alltel Wireless, America's largest wireless network, to download and play new Gameloft... - read more

Alltel Communications L.L.C customers can now get coupons and specials delivered right to their handsets. The carrier announced the launch of Alltel Perks, a free downloadable-service that sends not only deals, but customized content such as sports scores, weather, trivia and more to a user.... - read more

Alltel has joined the ranks of AT&T and Sprint in offering the HTC Touch Pro, a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Touch Pro also uses HTC's TouchFLO 3D user interface, which aims to make the phone's menus more... - read more

Alltel is getting into the Holiday spirit this year by offering consumers free trials of both its Alltel Navigation service and XM Radio Mobile. Customers who purchase a new Alltel cell phone from now until December 25th are eligible for a 30-day trial of each the services.

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Consumers have embraced Bluetooth-enabled mono headsets for mobile phones, but getting them to accept stereo Bluetooth headsets is another story.

A new study from IMS Research predicts sales of mono Bluetooth headsets will increase by 10 to 20 million per year and could quickly... - read more

LG and Alltel have partnered up to introduce the Swift, a new flip phone for Alltel's wireless customers. The new 3G CDMA cell phone sports the Fastap text input system, which fuses together both a regular phone keypad with raised buttons for each letter of the alphabet to provide... - read more

Alltel Wireless next week begins selling the new Samsung Delve. The wireless device features an intuitive interface and touchscreen design with virtual QWERTY keyboard and tactile feedback, which is powered by the handset maker’s TouchWiz interface.

TouchWiz incorporates... - read more

Alltel Wireless said it added Spanish-language television channels ES Musica and Univision Movil to its lineup for video-enabled handsets.

ES Musica, owned by GoTV, is similar to U.S.-based MTV and includes event coverage, music and news. Univision Movil 's content includes... - read more

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and Aegis Mobility unveiled new technology they said manages incoming and outgoing calls and text messages on drivers’ mobile phones, a product aimed at reducing — and capitalizing on — the problem of distraction while behind the wheel.

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