Phone Scoop - New U.S. Phone Releases

Samsung Galaxy Prevail / Precedent with TracFone

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This basic Android smartphone sports 3G data, touch screen, and 2-megapixel camera. Other features include video capture, GPS navigation, memory card slot, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX with Verizon Wireless

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This alternate version of the Droid RAZR sports a much larger battery. This Android phone with 4G LTE also sports a large qHD screen, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, front-facing camera, 8-megapixel main camera, 1080p HD video capture, and support for PC-like dock accessories.

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G with MetroPCS

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This close cousin of the Conquer 4G swaps WiMAX for LTE, but is otherwise similar. Key features of this affordable 4G phone include a 1 GHz processor, front camera for video chat, memory card slot, and Wi-Fi.

LG Marquee / Ignite with Boost Mobile

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This CDMA version of the Optimus Black sports a sleek design, light weight, and bright, extra-long display. Other notable features include a 5-megapixel main camera, 2-megapixel front camera, DLNA wireless media streaming, Wi-Fi mobile hotspot, and a memory card slot.

Pantech Burst with AT&T

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pantech's first 4G LTE phone for AT&T sports an affordable price and a compact frame with 4-inch display. Key features include 5-megapixel camera, memory card slot, and 1.2 GHz dual-core processor.

LG Spectrum with Verizon Wireless

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the Revolution sports a larger, true HD display, faster processor, and better camera with 1080p HD video capture, all in a thinner, lighter body. Other key features include 4G LTE data, front camera, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, HDMI TV output, DLNA wireless media streaming, and a memory card slot.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Curve 9370 with Verizon Wireless

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This close cousin of the 9350 adds GSM world roaming, but is otherwise identical. The new Curve series is thinner, while upgrading the display and camera, and adding NFC (carrier-dependent.) Other features include text keyboard, full web browser, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

Samsung Replenish with Boost Mobile

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable smartphone sports an unusual arrangement of vertical touchscreen and full QWERTY text keyboard in a simple slab. This eco-friendly device also uses recycled and recyclable materials, and works with an optional solar charging back cover. Other key features include 2-megapixel camera, memory card slot, Wi-Fi, and GPS navigation.

Nokia Lumia 710 with T-Mobile

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable Windows Phone sports a fast 1.4 GHz processor and a ClearBlack display. Other features are standard for Windows Mobile, including XBox Live gaming, Zune music player, 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture, multi-touch screen, and Wi-Fi.

Samsung M370 with Sprint

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the M360 has a slightly larger display and updated styling, but is otherwise similar. Other features of this basic clamshell CDMA phone include external display, Bluetooth, voice dialing, and Java for downloadable games and applications.

Huawei Ascend II with U.S. Cellular

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Ascend steps up to a better, 5-megapixel camera and a 3.5mm audio jack, but is otherwise similar. Other features of this affordable Android phone include turn-by-turn GPS navigation, WiFi, and memory card slot.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Curve 9350 with U.S. Cellular

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Curve series is thinner, while upgrading the display and camera, and adding NFC (carrier-dependent.) Other features include text keyboard, full web browser, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

Huawei Mercury with Cricket

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This CDMA Android phone sports a fast 1.4 GHz processor, 8-megapixel camera, and a front camera. Other features include Fm radio and a memory card slot.