Do you recall we had told you about the Motorola i856 slider phone in March this year? Well, it has now entered the FCC files for approval. Nothing fantastically remarkable about this device. It’s an iDEN multimedia phone with a dedicated music button and all.
While the Motorola i856 is not for rough use, it definitely is worth a look for the normal Boost Mobile user without ambitions of owning a very high-end mobile phone. There is no word yet on the release dates or partner carriers, so we will have to wait and watch for more info on this one.
Motorola i856 FCC
Source: EngadgetMobile
Boost Mobile’s recently launched $50 unlimited calling plan was a significant reason that got the company 764,000 pre-paid subscribers walking in to sign up with them. Unfortunately, Boost’s recent success with their flat-rate calling plan is something of a double-edged sword for them. Boost has recently been plagued with lengthy text-message delays due to the influx of new customers wanting to take advantage of the carrier’s unlimited calling and text message allowances.
These delays are reportedly sometimes hours long, in one case, taking 9 hours to reach the recipient. Customers are apparently rushing Boost Mobile dealers for new $50 unlimited plans, but tend to go back to the dealer with complaints about Boost’s text message service. To its credit, the Boost Mobile network, based on Sprint’s iDEN network technology, is tops for push-to-talk feature which is reportedly performing just fine.
Is there any Boost Mobile user out here feeling frustrated by slow-to-send text messages? Feel free to express yourself right in here!
Source: IntoMobile
Motorola finally released its another iDEN phone which was appeared through FCC files. The new Stature i9 is also the thinnest flip phone by Motorola at this moment in Sprint’s phone range. The i9 has a 2.0” 240×320 QVGA TFT touch sensitive external screen, 2.2” 240×320 QVGA TFT internal one, 3.1MP camera with flash and auto focus, 256 MB flash and 128 RAM.
Multimedia lovers can enjoy its various file support: AAC, AAC+, AMR, MIDI, RealAudio, WMA, H263, H264, MP4, RealVideo, and WMV. The Motorola Stature i9 also sports Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, micro USB, a built-in mobile browser – Openwave 7.21, and supports up to 8 GB of optional removable memory.
Beside its Push-To-Talk technology and iDEN 800/900 mhz bands support, it provides 175 min of talk time and 79 hours of standby time. The new Stature i9 with a “piece of RAZR2″ will be available by the end of this month priced at 200USD with a new contract and after a mail-in rebate through Sprint and for 300USD with Boost Mobile without a contract.
Motorola Stature i9
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Motorola has revealed its new addition to iDEN “family”, the Motorola i776w, a flip phone supporting one-to-one push-to-talk technology. In a slim but stylish design, the i776w got two displays, both with 64k colors. Its VGA camera allows you to take photograph. With services like AOL, Yahoo!, MSN and Instant Messaging you may stay connected with friends anywhere.
The handset also includes a built-in GPS function, Bluetooth connectivity, Walkie-Talkie features, Multimedia Messaging Service and Speakerphone. With a standard capacity Li-Ion battery it provides 205 minutes of talk time.
According to a press release, the Motorola i776w is available through Boost Mobile which is owned by Sprint, for a retail price of 100 USD (excluding taxes) in a purple color combined with a high-quality aluminum. Only for ladies? I like it, too.
Motorola i776w
