Recent AT&T ROM Upgrades

I thought I would just pass this on (again) for those of you that might have missed these announcements.  There are two ROM upgrades that AT&T has announced.  The HTC FUZE upgrade has been widely reported on a number of sites but in case you somehow missed it, you can get it here. The landing page provides additional detail and instructions.

Simultaneously, LG has officially released the LG Incite ROM upgrade which is now available for download from the LG support site. This has not been widely reported but is a great upgrade for users of this model. So how do you get the upgrade for the incite?  Click this link: http://mobilephones.us.lge.com/support.aspx then follow these instructions:

Select AT&T for Carrier, Select Incite for model,

Click LG Incite software update button in far right column

Download to a folder of your choice, run and follow the directions

           

HTC Touch Pro 2 - Good News AT&T and Tmo Users

Today brings a little joy for AT&T and T-mobile users. We’ve already heard the rumors and even seens some spy shots of carrier branded versions of the Touch Pro 2. Well, today brings a couple solid bits of info that show without a shadow of a doubt that gears are turning on AT&T and T-Mobile variants. When they’ll be available, I have no idea.

1st off is the AT&T version news. WM Experts posted that the AT&T Touch Pro 2 hit the FCC for approval. We’ve already seen a leaked slide that told us it was happening, but when it hits the FCC for approval, it means the release could be close. WM Experts is speculating on a October 2009 time frame though. Will they call it the Tilt 2? I am guessing yes, but I bet it will be the “HTC Tilt 2″ instead of AT&T Tilt 2.

Next up, leaked documents again. This time from Boy Genius Report. It shows that T-Mobile folks are to get internal training on the HTC Dash 3G (Snap) and Touch Pro 2 on June 16th, 2009.

All this is good news for those that are lusting at the overpriced, unlocked, European versions that some of us have been flaunting around lately. I plan to keep my Touch Pro 2, but I will also buy the AT&T version for the 3G since it’s coming soon to a rural area near me!

           

HTC Fuze Official ROM Update

HTC has been busy lately. Launching new phones, updating old ones. Excellent!

Here is an official updated ROM for your HTC Fuze, you know, the AT&T Branded Touch Pro 2 that just got upended by the Touch Pro 2 as my favorite! Here is what HTC says this ROM brings…

• Microsofts Windows Mobile Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 1.4.6
• Slide to Answer
• Push To Talk Button is now re-assignable
• FM Radio Application
• Enhanced MS Voice Command
• Call waiting indicator is now audible when using Speakerphone
• HTC Music player supports Album art/info
• Improved TouchFlo3D (TF3D) and User Interface performance
• A-GPS Update: Speeds up the time it takes the GPS to get a fix on your location
• Quick GPS is still recommended for the optimal operation of GPS based applications and services

Make sure to head over to the page for the ROM and follow the directions carefully, I would hate for someone to fry their Fuze!

Source: HTC (via)

           

More Leaked AT&T + WinMo Love. LG Herald (GW600)

Wow. This is a huge leak, It’s provided a ton of info for WinMo fans and I haven’t even read all the info available for non WInMo phones yet. So much info this week. Here is another one, the LG Herald (GW600). This one looks simple and to the point too.

The 1st thing to note is the reasonable OS and dates. It has an interesting 20 key keyboard instead of a full qwerty. Quite interesting really. This wouldn’t do much for me, but for those coming from a feature phone or another without, it would be fine I am sure. It’s running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, so no touchy for you either. I think Mike Temporale will like this one!

Source: Engadget

           

1st Windows Mobile 7 Phone Coming to AT&T?

Maybe so, but I doubt seriously it will be around the time they suggest in the leaked AT&T slide. September? Wow. That is lofty. I think Chris at Engadget said it best, “…but seeing we’ll be lucky to have 6.5 devices in our hands by then, this date has undoubtedly slipped since the slide was made” No way possible in my opinion. That’s not really the point though, the point is that we have info about what will likely be one of the 1st WinMo 7 devices and to top that off, it’s advertised to be using one of them there fancy dancy Snapdragon processors. This is the  Qualcomm QSD 8650 Snapdragon CPU that runs at 1ghz. Looking good so far, throw in that slide out keyboard and there is even more excitement in store for WinMo fans!

Look good to you? Me too. Just don’t expect it in 2009 in my opinion.

Source: Engadget

           

HP Windows Mobile Phone for AT&T, Finally…

Talk about a surprise for all, right? I have pretty much written Dell and HP out of the Smartphone game after all these years. If you are new to Mobilitysite, it is a mixture of a merge of Mobilitysite, iPaqHQ, and Aximsite, among others. There are still quite a few iPAQ and Axim questions that get answered in our forums too. In the past, I have been real critical of HP and how long it takes them to get devices to market. The HP iPAQ HW6900 could have been a hot device had it made it to the streets 6 months earlier than it did. Instead, many probably don’t even know it existed after it was annouced and faded in desire with all the hot HTC devices launched during the 6-9 months it took to get released on the Cingular network.

Well look what we have here… the HP iPAQ K3 (Obsidian). Can you say, “WOW, what a surprise!”?

Turns out we haven’t said our last goodbyes, though, because the iPAQ K3 — codenamed “Obsidian,” seemingly — is scheduled for November 30 retail availability on AT&T. The device would launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 onboard and feature a 2 megapixel camera (a second cameraless version for high-security businessfolk might be available, too), 256MB of RAM, a half gig of ROM, microSD slot, GPS, triband HSDPA and quadband EDGE, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a QVGA display to complement the full QWERTY keyboard.

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AT&T’s Version of the HTC Touch Pro 2 and Diamond 2

I had to take a break from my family vacation in Thibodaux, Lousisana to post on this hot info that Engadget posted this evening. Hot Hot Hot news… It seems that the HTC Touch Pro 2 and Touch Diamond 2 are in fact making it to AT&T sooner or later. Now, we knew it would happen, but knowing for sure that it is coming is really good for some. Of course, PR Agencies and Companies probably don’t like us to know so we won’t wait for them, but we can’t resist wanting to know.

Courtesy of Engadget, I present the HTC Fortress (Touch Pro 2) and HTC Warhawk (Diamond 2).

 

Just yesterday, a Verizon Branded Touch Pro 2 image appeared online and today. I just mentioned how much fun I was having with the Touch Diamond 2 right now too. Just for a little battery life indication with the HTC Touch Diamond, I just placed it on charge after 2 days without a charge. That is with exchange syncing and constant texting with a couple folks back home today too. Very nice.

           

Ozzy and Jack, The Samsung Jack…

Nope, once again, not Jack Cook. The Samsung Jack and Ozzy are made to be together.

Seriously though, Samsung and Ozzy have teamed up for a commercial. Seems Ozzy is getting around lately. He’s got the World of Warcraft commercial and now a Windows Mobile Phone commercial. Woot. Here it is. Thanks Tracy.

           

Nokia E71x Phone, Black (AT&T) for 1 Penny

Thanks for the find Kevin! Wow. If you are not already an AT&T customer and want to sign up for a 2 year with AT&T through Amazon, you can grab this hot phone for just 1 cent.

Head over to Amazon for more info.

           

AT&T Unveils the Samsung Jack

Another WinMo phone for AT&T… I am not disappointed either. This one is the Samsung Jack, a replacement for the BlackJack series. Hey, I thought the Propel Pro did that. Oh well. Go Jack. No, not Jack Cook. The Samsung Jack. This phone will be available May 19th and will carry a price tag of $99 after mail in rebate. The Jack is running Windows Mobile 6.1 and AT&T has already announced in the press  release (after the break) that the Samsung Jack will be able to be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5 when it is available. Check out the video online after the break as well. It’s a really nice looking non touch screen phone. To be 100% honest, it looks like the Moto Q a little.

 

Read on for the press release and video of the Samsung Jack …

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Day 26 – AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway!

This is your final chance to enter and win an AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro.   Gear Live is the last of 26 websites to give away a Pantech Matrix Pro, along with a $100 AT&T gift card that you can use to set up service, play your current AT&T bill, or apply towards the purchase of anything at an AT&T Store. This contest is courtesy of AT&T, so big ups to them.

Here’s how to enter to win:

1. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Gear Live account
2. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Twitter account
3. Add the Gear Live Twitter account to your follow list
4. On Twitter, post a tweet about our contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase “@gearlive” so we can easily find it.
5. Once that is done, leave a comment here in this post with a direct link back to your Tweet. Be sure you are signed in to your Gear Live account before you leave the comment.

So take a chance, enter Gear Live’s contest … you could be the winner!

           

Winner of the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway!

Without any delay… The winner is Jon Lud (geek4life1986). He wins a Pantech Matrix Pro phone plus a $100 gift card for accessories or service with AT&T Wireless. He was comment number #34 in the entries and that was the number drawn by random.org. Congrats Jon.

I will shoot out an email right now. You have 24 hours to reply with you…

• Full legal name
• Preferred shipping address
• Telephone number (all shipments require this per the shipping company)

Thanks to all that entered. I want to also thank @Matrixpro for putting on such a great contest. If you haven’t won yet, keep an eye out here for Jack to post the last couple contests in the series.

We chose twitter as the medium to make it fun since twitter is so hot right now. Make sure to follow our guys too (@ChrisLeckness, @jack_cook, @ProfJulie).

           

Day 25 – AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway!

Two more websites to go for you to get a chance to win the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Smartpnone.  Today’s website hosting the contest is HackCollege. 

I’m off for a quick trip tomorrow and I wanted to get this up since I’m leaving early.  The details for their contest were not up but click the link and it will take you there. If I can update it on the road, I will.

So take a chance, enter HackCollege’s contest!  Good luck!

 

And if you have not entered at Experience Mobility yet, make sure you click this link and do it now … only a few days left.

This isn’t your only chance to win, but time is getting very short – only one more chance after HackCollege! See who’s next after the break!

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Day 24 – AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway!

For the past 23 days, I’ve been posting who has been running the latest contest for the Matrix Pro.  Well, today is day 24 and it’s my turn.  Experience Mobility is giving one of you a chance at winning the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro!

 

The contest begins on May 8th, 2009 and will end on May 12, 2009 at 6pm EST. 

 

How do you win?

1. You need to register here on Experience Mobility.
2. Read the Experience Mobility Review on the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro (found here:  REVIEW: AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro )
3. In the review’s comments area, quote a sentence of the review and tell me what intrigued you about it.
4. Join Twitter, sign in and Tweet the text inside these brackets:
   [ I just read the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Review at ExperienceMobility! http://bit.ly/pwOs9 ]
5. Come back and in the comment section of this post, give a direct link to your tweet. 

 

You must reside in the United States in order to win and receive the Pantech Matrix Pro phone plus a $100 gift card for accessories or service with AT&T Wireless.

You must meet all the requirements mentioned above in order to be eligible for the random drawing.

The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email, so please use a valid email address when entering. The winner will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response then the next person in the list will be the winner.

 

And if you have not done so yet, don’t forget to enter the Mobilitysite contest as well!

This isn’t your only chance to win, but time is getting very short – only two more chances after Experience Mobility! See who the next two are after the break!

 

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Day 23 – AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway!

Today it’s Mobile Jaw’s turn to giveaway a brand new Pantech Matrix Pro smartphone.

Mike thought thought it would be nice to include your Mom in this contest, so you just need to post a picture of you and your Mom. He is giving you 2 choices on how to do this:

• Share you picture here on MobileJaw
  1. Login at MobileJaw (If you don’t have an account, you can register here for free).
  2. Reply to this post with a link to a picture of you and your mother hosted on Flickr, ImageShack, or some other free image hosting service.

Or,

• Tweet your picture on Twitter
  1. Login into Twitter (If you don’t have an account, you can register for a free account at Twitter.com).
  2. Follow @MobileJaw
  3. Tweet the following message along with a TwitPic of your Mom - “Happy Mother’s Day Mom and thanks for the chance to win a Matrix Pro @MobileJaw”

And that’s it.  The contest will run until the end of day May 11th. The winner will be randomly selected from all the entries and announced first thing on the 12th. They will get a Matrix Pro of their very own along with a $100 AT&T Gift Card! 

So take a shot at winning the AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway! Click this link to Mobile Jaw and enter!

And if you have not done so yet, don’t forget to enter the Mobilitysite contest as well!

This isn’t your only chance to win, but time is getting very short – only three more chances! See who the next three are after the break!

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