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Filed under: LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone

The decision to move to LTE for their next-gen network is old news. However, Vodafone and Verizon’s coordinated trial set to launch in 2008 is most definitely new. Suppliers will include Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia-Siemens, and Nortel with devices anticipated from the usuals (LG, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson) in addition to non-traditional consumer electronics companies looking to get a foothold on the nascent wireless broadband service. Presumably the latter is a nod in the direction of Verizon’s suspect, Open Development initiative announced earlier this week. No word on dates or locations but we’ll certainly let you know how this trial network, with a theoretical 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload capability, unfolds.

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Filed under: Peripherals, Samsung

Nothing too fancy here, but Samsung has reportedly developed a new single-chip RFID reader destined to hit mobile devices and cellphones in particular. Interestingly, Sammy didn’t specific what it expected the chips to be used for, but we’ll go ahead and assume the standard fare until informed otherwise. The new device was designed for a UHF range of 900MHz, and it weds an “analog front end, base-band modem, processor and a memory chip” on a 6.5- x 6.5-millimeter chip. Unfortunately, there’s no mention of when we can expect these buggers to actually go commercial, but the outfit did note that initial batches would likely be on “card-type readers that plug into mobile handsets.”

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Filed under: Samsung, ATT

We’re still hunting down hard info on this one, but according to users on AT&T’s official support forums, Samsung Blackjacks manufactured between November 2006 and February 2007 are the subject of a quiet recall due to a antenna issue. Apparently certain internal components are wearing oddly over time and causing the antenna to loosen and disengage, causing dropped calls and poor signal strength. A service advisory has apparently gone out to warranty centers, so if your Blackjack is acting a little flaky, now’s the time to get on the horn.

[Thanks, Douglas]

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Samsung Blast

1 min - Nov 24, 2007

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, ATT, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS

Hoping to catch a little Black Friday love, Samsung and AT&T will be launching the BlackJack II at the tail end of this week, November 23. The Windows Mobile 6 Standard device — successor to AT&T’s pretty darned popular BlackJack — features integrated GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, HSDPA, support for Video Share, and stereo Bluetooth and will be available both in the original’s black (albeit a bit glossier) and in “red wine.” Black launches first, with red wine following on December 6 for $149.99 on contract after rebates.

Update: Sounds like some AT&T stores are already hawking this thing ahead of schedule. Go pick ‘er up now, or hold your peace until Friday!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Look familiar? It should — we’ve known that the A990’s replacement has been stewing on the burner for a while now, and here it is in official form. The U900 FlipShot from Samsung is positioned as Verizon’s ultimate, do-all multimedia powerhouse without venturing into smartphone territory, offering a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, TV out capability, microSD slot (what good would that healthy cam be otherwise?), stereo Bluetooth, QVGA internal and 128 x 96 external displays, support for VZ Navigator, and a rotating top half. Look for the black version to launch on Verizon’s website while Best Buy grabs the red on the 26th of the month for $199.99 on contract.

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, GSM, EDGE

Nothing much new here friends, that is, unless a new color — and rather fancy gold writing — is what you’re looking for in a handset. With Samsung’s almost constant stream of new phones, one has to wonder why you’d step back into yesteryear for a new color choice without any new goodies. Information on this newly glammed slider is weak, but Carphone Warehouse in France is pushing them out the door from anywhere between €1 and €329. Hit the read link to see more.

[Via UnwiredView]

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

This one’s been cookin’ for a while, so we really don’t have a hard time believing phoneArena’s claim that the Samsung u900 “FlipShot” — a 3 megapixel hottie that looks to succeed the venerable a990 — will be shipping this coming Wednesday, November 21. Though the u900’s both thinner and lighter than the model it replaces, make no mistake that this thing happily sacrifices portability for multimedia capability. First up, you’ve got that 3 megapixel sensor protected by an automatic lens cover, a swiveling display, external music controls, and TV out (though phoneArena reports that the cable will sell separately). If everything goes according to plan, look for the u900 in a few days for $199 on contract.

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, ATT, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS

So the Samsung A747 for AT&T is finally here, ‘cept it’s not the A747. Instead, the slim clamshell has been appropriately christened the “SLM.” Think of the SLM as a juiced version of the also very thin A717, carrying over the 2 megapixel cam and attractive brushed metal exterior while adding a much larger 96 x 96 external display and support for Napster Mobile — a first for AT&T. Get the SLM beginning November 23 for $150 after a $50 rebate on a two-year contract.

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS

Arne over at the::unwired had a chance to get a hands-on with Samsung’s newest Windows Mobile 6 Pro — yes, Professional, with touchscreen — offering, the SGH-i780. This BlackJack lookalike packs a 400 MHz CPU, tri-band GSM with 2100 MHz UMTS / HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, an A-GPS receiver, and 256 / 128 ROM and RAM in an almost standardized Samsung QWERTY package. The i780 features a 320 x 320 resolution screen and the odd-looking d-pad seen above can actually be used as a mouse for on screen pointing. This looks like a serious bit of kit and here’s hoping it zooms its way over here early in the new year — though of course, no promises.

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