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Google statement regarding “support for CDMA devices” [Verizon Galaxy Nexus]

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Yesterday afternoon the geekier side of the web exploded into controversy and confusion when someone noticed that the CDMA version of the Galaxy Nexus had been removed from the google support pages. Of course, as many will realize, the CDMA version of the Galaxy Nexus is the Verizon version. That being said, many many immediately more »

LG Optimus 2 revealed early on LG’s website, mid-range Android 2.3 device destined for U.S.

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The LG Optimus 2 has been leaked early on the official LG website and it provides us with a complete listing of specs and features.  Unfortunately, we won’t know when the Optimus 2 will launch in the United States, but since it comes with CDMA bands, there is a good chance it will launch with more »

Sprint outs International Mobile Hotspot, a ZTE device that connects 5 Wi-Fi devices

Sprint has just released the ZTE-branded International Mobile Hotspot device that provides mobile broadband access for up to 5 of your Wi-Fi enabled devices. It’s a portable, compact, and according to Sprint – secure device that provides you with fast broadband access while on CDMA or via GSM. When in the U.S., you can connect more »

HTC Mazaa with Windows Phone Mango now available on eBay, still unannounced by HTC

This is not the first time we have heard of (or seen pictures of) the still unannounced HTC Mazaa smartphone, however this may be the first time we have seen one go up for sale. Yup, one individual who claimed the still unavailable handset as a prize as part of the Microsoft WPAppitUp contest has more »

Sprint reveals upcoming Direct Connect phones

Sprint announced a few new phones this morning. These phones are unlike the wave of smartphones that are being revealed every week. These new phones will take advantage of an upcoming service called Sprint Direct Connect. Direct Connect is a push-to-talk service that will be three times the size (2.7 million square miles) of Sprint’s current push-to-talk coverage area. It will be available in the fall. International push-to-talk will be rolled out in 2012.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 spied for Verizon

The CDMA version of the well-known BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the Bold 9930, and today, an image was leaked of the CDMA BlackBerry device. Interestingly enough, the picture (seen above) shows the Bold 9930 booting up with a Verizon Wireless splash screen. We can’t tell if the actual physical smartphone bears the Verizon Wireless logo, more »

HP Pre 3 with CDMA network support spotted in FCC filing

The HP Pre 3 graced the FCC back in late-April and showed that it had support for GSM networks, which more than hinted at an AT&T release here in the US. Well, flash forward till today and it looks like a second Pre 3 FCC filing has come available. And this time there is also more »

The next iPhone will be a global device

It’s been almost a full day with no iPhone 5 rumors or hints, and that’s entirely too long. Today’s rumor comes from Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo who talked about the possibility of the next iPhone being a global device. During a conference call discussing Verizon’s quarterly results Shammo said that with the next iPhone more »

HTC Mazaa WP7 smartphone for Sprint

It’s not so often that we hear about a Windows Phone 7 getting leaked before its official announcement. So it’s pretty interesting to find out that a new Windows Phone 7 smartphone is heading to Sprint real soon and it’s called HTC Mazaa. Yes, I know that phone’s name sounds rather pretty odd, so I’m more »

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the CDMA version (for Verizon) spotted in FCC filing

Sony Ericsson announced last week that the Xperia Play was launching in 11 countries, and to the dismay of many — the US was not included in that list. Of course, there was some hints in the press release that a US release would be coming within the next two weeks. And well, while we more »