While we have yet to learn anything in terms of a release date, it looks like Best Buy will soon be selling another Virgin Mobile compatible Android smartphone. The latest is another in the LG Optimus lineup, the Optimus Slider. And as the name implies, the handset will feature a slide-out hardware QWERTY keyboard. Otherwise, more »

If you are looking for something running Android and not willing (or able) to shell out the big bucks, you may want to consider checking out the latest price drop at Best Buy — the LG Optimus V is now down to $99.99. And just for those not as familiar with this handset, it is more »

RIM announced the handful of BlackBerry 7 running smartphones a few days back and since then we have seen more than a few individual carrier announcements as well as many many rumors and leaks surrounding the release dates and prices. And well, it looks like we have another set of leaked pricing. This latest comes more »

We have seen more than our fair share of people both for and against the T-Mobile and AT&T merger up until this point, and it looks like we have a bit more for our enjoyment. The latest comes by way of Virgin Mobile who are touting how AT&T was last in customer service and how more »

We did briefly mention the data throttling that Virgin Mobile was planning to start doing come October and well, here are a few more details. Basically, the unlimited plan will remain unlimited in theory. You will be able to use as much data as you want and not have to worry about overages, however once more »

LG originally announced the Optimus Black smartphone during CES and since then we have heard a bit of chatter about the handset. More specifically, we had seen Telus announce the Skype edition of the handset recently. That being said, it looks like those in the US will soon have the opportunity to pick up an more »

Earlier today we heard that Virgin, as well as SaskTel and Bell, are going to launch the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone in Canada at an unannounced date. Fortunately, today, a leaked internal document from Virigin reveals that the Canadian carrier plans to launch the iconic Android 2.3 smartphone on July 14. In addition, Virgin more »

It would appear as if Virgin Mobile is ready to begin rolling out the Android 2.2 Froyo update for Samsung Intercept users as of today. Of course, we have heard this before so while we are hopeful, we remain skeptical. That said, this latest bit is coming by way of AndroidCentral who have reportedly gotten more »

It looks like those sporting a Virgin Mobile branded Samsung Intercept have something to look forward to — Froyo. The details are coming by way of Virgin Mobile, well, by way of their Twitter account and offer a rough timeline of late-March for the arrival. “We know you have been asking for specifics on when more »

As we expected, the LG Optimus V has come available with Virgin Mobile USA. The handset has arrived with an off-contract price tag of $149.99 and can be used with the $25, $40 or $60 per month calling plans which offer 300, 1,200 or unlimited minutes respectively. Of course, in todays day of less talk more »