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Sprint to Allow Wireless Plan Changes Without Renewing Your Contract
Sprint’s going to be a little gentler on its customers. Starting on November 12, customers will be able switch to a new rate plan without having to sign up for another two years of service.
Google Announces ‘Android,’ Open Handset Alliance
The Open Handset Alliance, a group of 34 technology companies, hopes to spur wireless innovation and offer a better mobile experience at affordable prices. On a conference call ths morning, Google stressed that it is not announcing the ‘gPhone,’ but instead hopes thousands of different devices will be available with this Google-centric OS.
Sprint AIRAVE to Improve Indoor Mobile Calling
Sprint’s offering customers in select areas of Denver and Indianapolis the opportunity to improve indoor call quality…for a fee. Sprint’s launching the Samsung AIRAVE, a ‘femtocell’ device that routes mobile phone conversations over users’ broadband Internet connections. Sprint customers that connect via the AIRAVE will receive unlimited domestic calling while at home.
Early iPhone Buyers Will Get $100 Apple Store Credit
In the midst of all the new iPod announcements yesterday, Apple chopped the price of the 8GB iPod to $399 from $599. This upset many early adopters and many felt ripped off. Apple’s respoded by promising a $100 store credit to those who bought an 8GB iPhone who didn’t expect such a drastic price drop so quickly.
HP iPAQ 600 Business Navigator Series (video)
HP officially announced the iPAQ 600 Business Navigator Series tonight. The new iPAQ 600 is a Quad-band, 3G smartphone with GPS navigation. This phone is all business and certified to work with popular enterprise applications.
iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store Announced
Apple unveiled the Wi-Fi Music Store, which will allow Wi-Fi enabled iPod and iPhone users to browse, preview and purchase songs over the air.
AT&T Announces Web-Based Parental Controls for Mobile Phones
AT&T announced Smart Limits for Wireless, a set of features that parents will love and kids will hate. The new Web-based features allows parents to control how and when their children can use their mobile phones, as well as limit the number of ringtones and downloads they purchase.
Nokia’s ‘Future’ iPhone Interface
Nokia’s busy touting a range of mobile handsets today at the Nokia GoPlay event, but what really caught many people’s eyes today is the company’s iPhone clone. The interface looks like a blatant ripoff of the iPhone, but details are scarce right now. Check out the video to see what future Nokia handsets may look like.
Free Charging Stations for Notebooks and Electronics Coming to LAX
Samsng is teaming up with Los Angeles International Airport to offer travelers launch free charging stations throughout all terminals. Hurried travelers will be able to charge their mobile phones, laptops and other personal electronics before hoping on their flights.
loopt Social Mapping Coming to Sprint
loopt will be the first social mapping service on a major U.S. carrier as it teams up with Sprint to offer real-world. Sprint customers nationwide can now find and connect with friends using loopt, a location based service that uses the GPS capabilities on select phones to facilitate real-world interaction between friends. loopt was previously available only through Boost.