Archive for the ‘Exclusives’ Category

BlackBerry OS 6.0 in the works…

One of our most-solid BlackBerry connects has just dropped word that internally, RIM is starting to work on OS 6.0.

BlackBerry Curve 8910 actually not meant for just Asian markets?

We haven’t confirmed this yet, but one of our connects just let us know that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 might be seeing a status change pretty soon.

Yeah, AT&T is requiring messaging plans with feature phones

After we whispered that AT&T might be requiring messaging plans when you purchase select feature phones, we were hit up by a flood of connects. Long story short, it’s true, and here’s the break down:

    Phones that require a messaging…

AT&T to start requiring messaging plans with some phones?

Oh no… one of our close AT&T connects informed us that AT&T might be following in Verizon’s footsteps and requiring a mandatory feature plan with some feature phones.

Verizon Wireless to store managers: Wednesday is a big day

Uh oh. More Apple tablet-related news? It would appear so, as we have just been briefed on what could be a solid Apple / Verizon connection.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 going out of stock at Best Buy?

One of our Best Buy connects just let us know that the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is on its way out.

T-Mobile myTouch Slide to end all Sidekick sales?

We’ve been briefed on what appears to be T-Mobile’s game plan regarding Sidekick devices.

HTC Supersonic get its screen shot?

We received this photo from a new tipster and are posting it for informational purposes as we haven’t confirmed if it’s the real deal or not.

AT&T prepping network to handle “unannounced” devices?

We’ve been told by one of our connects that AT&T has apparently been meeting individually with regional executives to inform them of some changes to the AT&T network.

T-Mobile launching myTouch 3G v1.2 on February 10th

Not exactly the most shocking news, but apparently T-Mobile is going to launch a slightly refreshed myTouch 3G on February 10th. The changes? Well, it’s a single change, and it’s just the inclusion of a 3.5mm headset jack.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 features detailed! Also, Apple calling tablet the iTablet?

That’s right, y’all. We’re back at it, and this time we’ve received some exclusive iPhone OS 4.0 details from one of our trusty Apple connects.

T-Mobile responds to Verizon’s lower pricing by lowering smartphone prices

One of our connects just hit us up with some awesome info — T-Mobile’s responding to Verizon’s lower pricing. Here’s what we’ve got:

Verizon Wireless to overhaul its phone and data pricing plans

One of our connects hit us up with some changes Verizon Wireless is making to its calling plans effective January 18th. The details are coming in slowly but it looks like Big Red (not the gum) is ditching the all-inclusive…