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A handset that is compatible with the Windows Mobile has always been the lucky charm of many providers from all over the world, because you just cannot go wrong with such cell phones. It’s a reason good enough for AT&T, one of the largest American carriers, to go for another such device, this time being designed by the guys over Samsung.

It seems that starting May 19th the Samsung Jack, which is said to be the successor of the BlackJack cell phones, versions I and II, is going to be seen in the AT&T shelves on an exclusive basis. Not only the phone comes with the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard operating system, but it will also run on the fastest 3G network available at the present in the United States.

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The Samsung Jack, also known as i637, is going to be equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard, advanced messaging capabilities that include SMS, instant messaging, easy access to multiple e-mail accounts, Microsoft Direct Push, AT&T’s Xpress Mail and Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile.



“The Samsung Jack will be another hit crossover smartphone in the tradition of the BlackJack and BlackJack II”, said Mike Woodward, the Vice President, Mobile Phone Portofolio, at AT&T Mobility Corporation. In addition, he said that: “The BlackJack series has been the number one selling franchise in Windows Mobile history”.

The Jack comes with features like 3G connectivity, 256 MB RAM, a 3.2 megapixel camera which has video recording capabilities, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), assisted GPS that one can use with AT&T Navigator or the AT&T Navigator Global Edition, the integrated AT&T Mobile Music, access to XM Radio Mobile, CV (or Cellular Video), stereo Bluetooth technology, the Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and a microSD card support for expandable memory of no more than 16 GB.

The BlackJack cell phones will welcome the Jack starting, as I said, May 19th (meaning today), when the phone will be sold for $99.99 after mail-in rebate. In addition, you’ll have to sign a two-year contract agreement.

More and more, affordable phones, even if they are music centric ones or focused on sending text messages in conditions of high performance, are a dime a dozen these days, because cell phone manufacturers finally understood that creating and hitting the market with such devices can be a solution for their survival.

In the given context, AT&T decided to launch a brand new affordable cell phone, coming from Samsung. Being called a177, the device is a candybar that comes with a QWERTY keyboard andwith cheap cell phone plans given by the American provider to its customers in these times of crisis. The phone is going to be sold on pre-pay, being a GoPhone cell phone.

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According to Engadget, the Samsung a177 will come on board with the following features: first of all, the GSM/EDGE connectivity, and last, but not least, a low-end camera (we’re not sure it’s going to be VGA or not), a stylish pattern somewhere on the back of the case. You won’t be dealing with a smartphone, that’s for sure, but you can’t have everything, so that you know.

There’s also a picture involved in this piece of news, which might be a helping hand for those who’d like to make a first impression about the new Samsung cell phone.

As expected, there is no information about the availability of the a177 and the price, but we will keep you informed.

(Source: unwiredview.com)

Every week is considered to be a cell phone manufacturer’s week, due to the fact that most rumors and stories in this area are somehow related to the specific company. This week, for example, seems to be dedicated to Palm, because the Sunnyvale-based company is in the centre of anyone’s attention these days.

And the culmination is this: there is another handset (the second smartphone, to be more precise) that is said to run on the WebOS. It is called Palm Eos and is only 10.6 millimeters this. But the most important thing of them all is that the smartphone is expected to become available via AT&T, but this isn’t yet official or confirmed.

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Engadget is the source that brought us a picture of the so-called Palm Eos, but we don’t know for sure whether it’s true or not. Even if the picture is a little blurry, you can make a first impression about the handset.

The WebOS isn’t the only feature that the phone will come equipped with. It will also have a 2.63 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 320 x 400 pixels, a 2 megapixel camera with fixed focus, flash and video recording capabilities, assisted GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP and EDR, microUSB 2.0, music player, video player, SMS, MMS, an integrated IM client and an internal memory of 4GB.

The new Palm cell phone comes with a 1150 mAh battery that provides up to 4 hours of 3G talk time.

Rumors say that the price of the Palm Eos will be $349 before rebates. But it seems that the guys over MobileCrunch have more information at their disposal, as they said that the smartphone will be sold by AT&T for only $99 with a contract agreement.

(Source: unwiredview.com)

Nokia E71x is said to be the slimmest smartphone ever built that is available on the market. I’m sure that carriers from all over the world would be thrilled to have this cell phone in their range of products, but the selection will most probably be quite laborious and strict. This is why those who will have the chance to sell it have all the reasons in the world to be cheerful and to consider themselves very lucky.

“The trend for messaging, whether email, IM, texting or social networking, is stronger than ever – we are seeing a real shift in the way people prefer to communicate”, said David Petts, the Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Account, Nokia. In addition, he said that “The E71x is one of the most stylish and sophisticated QWERTY smartphones on the market, and it’s the ideal companion for people who enjoy easy messaging and connecting with their friends. We are thrilled to now bring this sleek smartphone to people across the United States with AT&T”.

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It seems that the present trend is for people to leave the verbal communication behind and concentrate on the non-verbal one, based on text messages or emails. It’s kind of sad, but this is how things are these days. More than that, according to a survey that was conducted with 500 Americans (older than 18 years), 52% of them said that texting or emailing would be the means of communication they’d choose if they were in the situation to be forced to use only one during two weeks.

The phone which is said to be the thinnest QWERTY smartphone now available comes with high-speed 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, an integrated music player, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, AT&T Navigator.

The Nokia E71x release date via AT&T is today. So you can go to the AT&T stores or to the carrier’s official website and grab your own E71x for a retail price of $99.99. The price is after a mail-in rebate and only with a contract-agreement.

(Source: Nokia)

When looking for a cell phone that looks good, you cannot dare to think about a rugged cell phone, because, usually, such devices aren’t focused on style and design. In the given context, the brand new Samsung a657 recently introduced by AT&T in its line-up is most certainly the perfect choice for you.

Yes, you guessed it right, the a657 is a rugged handset that was “built to withstand the harshest conditions and most demanding users”. Maybe you remember the latest rugged phone released by the South Korean company, called Rugby a837. Well, similar to this one, the a657 is equipped with Push to Talk capabilities (also known as PTT). However, the main difference consists of the fact that a657 is a candybar.

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As for the features, it comes with the following list on board: quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), dual band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850/1900 MHz), a display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 264K colors, Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity, email and Instant Messaging, AT&T Navigator which comes with a dedicated GPS key), an integrated flashlight, an internal memory of 100 MB and microSD card slot for expandable memory of no more than 16 GB.



The new Samsung rugged cell phone measures 4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 inches and weighs 4.34 ounces, providing up to 3 hours of talk time and up to 10.5 days of stand-by time.

Even if the Samsung a657 can’ be purchased for the moment, you can go make your first impression on AT&T’s official website, at the Business category.

(Source: unwiredview.com)