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AT&T and Verizon signal that unlimited data plans may come to an end someday

12. March 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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The days of downloading web content and uploading videos from mobile devices to YouTube without caring about costs may eventually come to an end. That’s the lesson to gather based on recent comments from executives at both AT&T and Verizon. Last week, AT&T Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said that a transition to “variable pricing” was in [...]

Want a Motorola Backflip for free on-contract? Just visit Wirefly before midnight tonight

8. March 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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This weekend we saw the Motorola Backflip come available with AT&T, and those interested in making a purchase will have to shell out $199.99. Of course, $100 of that comes back by way of a mail-in-rebate making the final price $99.99 — but how would you like to get that same phone for free. Most [...]

Android comes to AT&T, Motorola Backflip now available for $99 on contract

8. March 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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AT&T customers now have an option when it comes to Android handsets with the Motorola Backflip. As of this weekend, AT&T has made the Backflip available for those willing to pay $99.99 and agree to a two year commitment. Of course that $99.99 price tag comes after a mail-in-rebate which means you will have to [...]

AT&T ditches Google Search on Android in favor of Yahoo!

2. March 2010 | by Christopher Smith

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AT&T’s first Android device is coming down the pipeline next week, the Motorola Backflip, for $99 on a 2-year contract on March 7. Other than being disappointed with the industrial design of this device there might be something else to complain about. A recent hands-on by Engadget’s Chris Zeigler found that all of the default [...]

Android adoption higher in AT&T “3G-less” states

26. February 2010 | by Christopher Smith

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Android adoption higher in AT&T “3G-less” states

We have been seeing quite a bit of data this week regarding Android and it’s demographics, usage, and Market statistics. Let’s add another pile of research to the mix. According to Myxer, a mobile trend reporting website, only states that have decent 3G coverage from AT&T are leading in iPhone popularity. In the states Montana, North [...]

Rumors: HTC Legend heading to Sprint with the Desire going to AT&T

24. February 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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So far we have seen some solid information come in regards to the recently announced HTC Legend and HTC Desire, which means its about time for a nice rumor. According to the story, which comes courtesy of the Boy Genius Report the Legend is heading to Sprint and the Desire is going to be available [...]

Motorola Backflip to be available with AT&T on March 7, will retail for $99.99 on-contract

18. February 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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Coming by way of an official press release, we now know that the Motorola Backflip will be available with AT&T as of March 7, 2010. Price wise, those interested can expect to pay $99.99. But before anyone gets excited about a low price, there is a catch — the $99.99 price point comes AFTER a [...]

Nexus One with AT&T 3G support unearthed in FCC filing

30. January 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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For better of worse, plenty of people are hoping to see a version of the Nexus One that has support for AT&T’s 3G bands. I say for better or worse because I am not really sure anyone wants to see AT&T grab another powerful Internet capable smartphone, but that said the AT&T coverage (at least [...]

Rumor: Nexus One to also come unlocked with support for AT&T 3G

4. January 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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Rumor: Nexus One to also come unlocked with support for AT&T 3G

I would still file this one under the very wishful thinking category, but there has been some recent rumors that a second Nexus One will be available. And in some hope-to-be-true news for AT&T users, that second Nexus One will come packing support for AT&T’s 3G bands. According to the rumor, which even BGR is noting [...]

Leaked images detail the Motorola Backflip, rumored to be heading to AT&T

17. December 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Leaked images detail the Motorola Backflip, rumored to be heading to AT&T

It looks like AT&T is going to be getting its very own Android handset, unfortunately it does not seem to be one that many will get all that excited about. The handset is the Motorola Backflip/Enzo and is going to be running Android OS 1.5 with Blur. In terms of apps, it was noted that [...]