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Rumour: More details on AT&T’s Q1 2012 roadmap

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Jan 272012

AT&T Along with the AT&T launch details of the Nokia Lumia 900, BGR this week obtained additional details about the carrier’s Q1 roadmap. It includes:

LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note available on February 18^{th for US$299.99}
HSPA+ Samsung Rugby Smart and AT&T Fusion available on February 18^th for US$99.99 and US$124.99 respectively
HTC Titan II available on March 18^th for US$199.99 with a two-year contract
A Sony HSPA+ tablet called the Crystal for US$409.99 (Could it be the Sony Tablet P?)

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, Samsung Exhilarate, and the Sony Xperia Ion are also on deck for the latter part of the quarter. There are no specific dates or price details yet.

AT&T to offer Nokia Lumia 900 for US$99.99?

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Jan 252012

Earlier rumours have suggested that AT&T will launch the Nokia Lumia 900 on March 18^th. A leaked AT&T roadmap obtained today by BGR supports this date and adds the last missing detail: Pricing.

If accurate, the document indicates that AT&T will offer the Nokia Lumia 900 for US$99.99 with a two-year contract. Despite the fact that the Lumia 900 does not have the most powerful specs out there, it’s still an aggressive price for what is Nokia’s flagship device.

BGR adds that the Lumia 900 has not received its technical acceptance yet. This could affect the launch date.

Rumour: AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 exclusive only good for 45 days?

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Jan 152012

If you have been eyeing the new Nokia Lumia 900 but not willing to sign up with AT&T, there may be some good news for you. A rumour now suggests that the carrier’s exclusive will only last 45 days. After that, other U.S. carriers could ask to carry it as well. The single “source at a rival wireless carrier” adds that T-Mobile appears quite interested with Verizon and Sprint somewhat more undecided (and waiting to see how well it sells at AT&T first). A launch at any of these carriers could occur as early as sometime in Q3 2012.

The source adds that versions of the Lumia 900 released by these other carriers may also be improved to sport a 12MP camera rather than the 8MP one.

WinSuperSite‘s Paul Thurrott warns that has not validated this rumour with other sourecs and warns to take it “with the necessary grain of salt.”

Nokia Lumia 900 to launch on AT&T in March

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Jan 132012

Nokia Lumia 900 When Nokia unveiled its LTE Nokia 900 for AT&T earlier this week, it only said that it would be available in the “coming months.” A Nokia developer newsletter has now confirmed that it will launch in March (earlier rumours suggest as early as March 18^th):

The Nokia Lumia 900 phone runs Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5. It is the biggest and fastest smartphone yet. And it will become available exclusively through AT&T in March.

Pricing details remain unknown at this time.

Windows Phone Samsung Mandel confirmed by UAProf?

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Jan 112012

Rumours had suggested that AT&T would introduce three new Windows Phone devices at CES 2012. Only two, the HTC Titan II and Nokia Lumia 900, were announced with the Samsung Mandel missing in action. While it remains unclear why it was not announced, a UAProf document obtained by PocketNow suggests that the device does in fact exist.

The document for the Samsung SGH-i667 shows a device with a WVGA screen resolution and Internet Explorer as the browser, suggesting it is a Windows Phone device. The “SGH-i” prefix hints at an AT&T device. The document also confirms LTE connectivity. Together, it all points to it being the Samsung Mandel.

Did Samsung and AT&T decide to postpone the announcement? Could it be instead announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress? Stay tuned…

CES 2012: Samsung Galaxy Note headed to AT&T and TELUS

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Jan 102012

Samsung yesterday announced that its Samsung Galaxy Note, its hybrid smartphone-tablet device, is headed to both AT&T in the U.S. and TELUS Mobility in Canada.

The U.S. version of the Galaxy Note will be available “in the coming weeks” in cobalt blue and white. “We welcome the Galaxy Note to the U.S. and are pleased to expand on our popular Galaxy family of premium products,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “The innovation in this product including the capabilities of the S Pen continue to show Samsung’s leadership in bringing cutting edge design and features to our customers.” Pricing information is not yet available.

TELUS confirmed to MobileSyrup that it will also offer it as an LTE device. According to the email received, “TELUS will soon be adding to their Galaxy family with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note, which Samsung debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show today.” Best of all, TELUS customers will be “future-proofed for the LTE network when that is launched later this quarter.”

There are no details yet but the Galaxy Note could also be headed to other Canadian carriers.

CES 2012: Nokia unveils LTE-enabled Lumia 900 for AT&T

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Jan 092012

There had been enough rumours to make this somewhat anticlimactic but it’s now official: AT&T will be the U.S. exclusive carrier for Nokia’s newest flagship smartphone, the LTE-enabled Nokia Lumia 900.

“The introduction of the Nokia Lumia 900 with AT&T is another significant milestone in the ongoing rollout of Nokia’s global smartphone strategy,” said Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas. “The Nokia Lumia 900 is designed specifically with the US in mind and the announcement of this collaboration with AT&T, in addition to other recent announcements, signifies a new dawn for Nokia in the US.”

Nokia Lumia 900

CES 2012: Xperia ion to be Sony’s first LTE smartphone

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Jan 092012

Sony’s first LTE smartphone was unveiled today as part of CES 2012′s AT&T keynote. The Sony Xperia ion is also the first Xperia device to be announced without the Ericsson brand (after Sony’s acquisition of Ericsson’s share in their joint venture).

“With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. “Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it.”

Sony Xperia Ion specifications:

Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3
Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, tri-band UMTS/HSPA, LTE
Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
Display: 4.6-inch HD (1280×720)
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 16GB onboard
Rear-facing camera: 12MP with 1080p video capture
Front-facing camera: 1.3MP with 720p video capture
Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
Dimensions / weight: 132.0×68.0×10.6 millimeters / 144 grams
Other: PlayStation Certified

The Sony Xperia Ion will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T. It will launch in Q2 for an undisclosed price.

CES 2012: HTC unveils LTE-enabled Windows Phone HTC Titan II for AT&T

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Jan 092012

AT&T today announced that it will be the first U.S. carrier to offer LTE Windows Phones. While none other than Nokia CEO Stephen Allsop attended AT&T’s keynote and promised LTE smartphones, these will not be formally unveiled until later today. The honour of the first LTE Windows Phone smartphone instead fell to the HTC Titan II.

“HTC’s history of innovation in 4G technology includes delivering the first 4G-powered devices to each major carrier in the U.S., so it is exciting today to continue that leadership with our first 4G LTE Windows Phone, the HTC TITAN II,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corp. “This full-featured smartphone combines HTC’s design with AT&T’s high-speed 4G LTE network and Microsoft’s powerful Windows Phone software, giving people more of what they crave.”

HTC Titan II specifications:

Processor: 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2
Operating system: Windows Phone 7.5
Cellular connectivity: 4G LTE
Display: 4.7-inch super LCD WVGA
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Rear-facing camera: 16MP AF with wide-angle lens, dual LED flash and 720p video capture
Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
Battery: 1,730mAh

The HTC TITAN II will be available exclusively from AT&T in the U.S. “in the coming months.” Pricing was not disclosed.

HTC Radiant LTE Windows Phone for AT&T revealed?

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Jan 042012

The HTC Radiant is one of three Windows Phone devices that AT&T is rumoured to announce next week at CES 2012. Little was known about it until a leaked image surfaced today.

It appears to share many similarities with the HTC Titan (which AT&T already offers) but there are also a few differences. These include the camera LED flashes switching sides and what appears to be a larger front-facing camera. It may also not be possible to replace the battery without having it serviced.

Rumoured HTC Radiant

There are still no details on the specifications. PocketNow suggests that it will come with a 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor and 512MB of RAM. It may also retain the 4.7-inch WVGA display of the HTC Titan. A larger battery may also have been added to deal with LTE connectivity power consumption.

The HTC Radiant is expected to be announced next week at CES 2012.

Microsoft and partners to spend US$200 million on U.S. Windows Phone marketing

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Jan 042012

Microsoft and Nokia have promised a big marketing push for Windows Phone once it makes its U.S. debut. Just how big is now coming to light as details emerge about the marketing plans to support the launch.

Microsoft, Nokia and AT&T could between them spend about US$100 million on the Nokia Ace which is scheduled to launch in March. The carrier has given the device “hero” status meaning that AT&T will itself promote the device in advertising and its retail network. The success of the Nokia Ace will also determine whether a future device could also be given “hero” status for the next holiday season.

Another US$100 million will be spent by Microsoft and other hardware partners (such as Samsung). Aside from the significant advertising blitz we can expect, one program will focus on sales incentives for retail employees. Payments of between US$10 and US$15 made could be made for each Windows Phone device sold, depending on the number sold. The hope is that this will translate to sales people recommending Windows Phone devices over Android and iOS ones.

New details leak about upcoming Nokia Lumia 900 / Ace

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Jan 032012

Nokia Just days after it surfaced on a Microsoft partner greeting card, new details have leaked about the upcoming Nokia Lumia 900 (also known as the Nokia Ace for AT&T). Codenamed Eloko during development, the Lumia 900 will be Nokia’s new flagship device and will be available globally.

Here are the latest rumoured Lumia 900 specifications:

Processor: 1.4GHz single-core
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)
Cellular connectivity: HSPA+/LTE
Display: 4.3-inch WVGA ClearBlack AMOLED
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: 16GB onboard
Rear-facing camera: 8MP
Front-facing camera: Yes
Battery: 1,830mAh
Dimensions / weight: 12 millimeters thick / 160 grams

It now appears that the Lumia 900 will not ship with the upcoming Tango version of Windows Phone 7.5 but with an updated version of Mango supporting LTE. Support for the 1700MHz band will also be supported, giving hope to those who would like to see it on T-Mobile’s network.

PocketNow adds that Nokia could also unveil a new mid-range Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 719. No details are given on this device.

The Nokia Ace is rumoured to launch at AT&T in mid-March. It is set to be joined by the HTC Radiant and Samsung Mandel Windows Phone devices.

Nokia Lumia 900 appears on virtual holiday card?

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Dec 302011

It looks like the Nokia Lumia 900 (also known as the Nokia Ace) has made another appearance ahead of its official announcement. This time, it appears to have been featured on a virtual Christmas card. The image reveals little new information but shows AT&T branding and reveals a front-facing camera and 4G connectivity. Here are a couple of pictures:

Rumoured Nokia Lumia 900

It appears that the Nokia Lumia 900 could be sold by AT&T as the Nokia Ace (rather than it being the device’s development codename). A report yesterday suggested that it could be out as early as March 18^th after its CES announcement.

HTC Radiant and Samsung Mandel LTE Windows Phone devices coming to AT&T?

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Dec 292011

Both HTC and Samsung appear set to join Nokia in getting LTE Windows Phone devices ready probably sometime in early 2012. According to “people familiar with Microsoft’s plans,” both devices will sport a pre-Tango version of Windows Phone with LTE support.

Little is known about the HTC Radiant. A little more is known about the Samsung device. Codenamed Mandel, it will apparently sport a display larger than the 4.3-inch one found on the Samsung Focus S.

As for carriers that could offer the new devices, WinSupersite’s Paul Thurrott reports that the HTC Radiant and Samsung Mandel will join the Nokia Ace at AT&T. The Nokia Ace will be out first, as early as March 18^th with the other two to follow before the middle of 2012. It’s unclear whether any of these will also be offered on Verizon’s LTE network (past rumours suggested Verizon was testing the Lumia 800). Formal announcements could come at CES in early January 2012.

AT&T drops US$39 billion bid for T-Mobile USA

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Dec 192011

AT&T After a number of setbacks, AT&T today announced that it has ended its US$39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile USA. side from concerns and lawsuits from competitors, AT&T faced intense scrutiny from both the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice and lays the blame at their feet:

The actions by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice to block this transaction do not change the realities of the U.S. wireless industry. It is one of the most fiercely competitive industries in the world, with a mounting need for more spectrum that has not diminished and must be addressed immediately. The AT&T and T-Mobile USA combination would have offered an interim solution to this spectrum shortage. In the absence of such steps, customers will be harmed and needed investment will be stifled.

AT&T promises to “continue to be aggressive in leading the mobile Internet revolution” and to invest to meet its customers’ needs but calls on policymakers to “allow the free markets to work” and to “enact legislation to meet our nation’s longer-term spectrum needs.”

The end of AT&T’s bid will see it pay a US$4 billion break-up fee to Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s parent company. It also announced a “mutually beneficial” roaming agreement with Deutsche Telekom that will allow devices to work on both the AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

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