Phone Scoop - New U.S. Phone Releases

HTC Snap S511 (CDMA) with U.S. Cellular

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This Windows Mobile smartphone for CDMA networks sports a QWERTY keyboard and a familiar slab form factor. Key features include HTC's Inner Circle feature, GPS navigation, MMS, memory card slot, and a 2-megapixel camera with video capture. Other features include Microsoft Office, voice command, and push email.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Curve 8530 with Verizon Wireless

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the Curve 8330 is slightly lighter and thinner, while adding Wi-Fi and switching to an optical direction control. Other features are similar, including 2 megapixel camera with video capture, GPS navigation, music player, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

Samsung Behold II with T-Mobile

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Samsung's first Android phone for T-Mobile, and first to combine the Android interface with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Key features include high-resolution OLED touch display, 5-megapixel camera, video capture, memory card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi and 3G data with global roaming.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700 with T-Mobile

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Bold is smaller and lighter, and steps up to a 3-megapixel auto-focus camera. Key features include 3G data, high-resolution display, GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, video capture, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot, full web browser, and stereo Bluetooth.

Palm Pixi with Sprint

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This CDMA smartphone runs Palm's webOS platform, features a finger-touch display with a unique gesture area below, and a QWERTY keyboard. Other features include EVDO Rev. A data, Bluetooth, and a 2-megapixel camera.

Samsung Convoy with Verizon Wireless

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Samsung's first ruggedized, push-to-talk phone for Verizon. This clamshell CDMA phone meets military specs for durability, and includes a memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, music player with external controls. Hands-free features include a standard 2.5mm headset jack, speakerphone, voice-dialing, and text-to-speech for hands-free menu navigation and message reading.

LG LX-290 / 290c with TracFone

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This mass-market CDMA slide-style phone stands out with four dedicated shortcut keys and a relatively high-resolution display. Key features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, speakerphone, Java, and voice dialing.

Huawei Tap with T-Mobile

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable touch-screen phone sports 3G data, GPS navigation, and a memory card slot. Other features include 2-megapixel camera with video capture, music player, stereo Bluetooth, FM radio, and web browser.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Tour 9630 with U.S. Cellular

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This high-end messaging phone combines the multimedia features of the Curve with the global roaming of the 8830, plus a higher-resolution display, 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera, 3G data overseas and faster Rev. A data domestically. Other key features include video capture, 3.5mm audio jack, memory card slot, push email, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, and GPS navigation.

Samsung Flight A797 with AT&T

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This cross between an Impression and a Propel sports a sliding QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen. Key features include a 2-megapixel camera, voice dialing, 3G data, GPS navigation, live video sharing, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot.

Samsung Mythic A897 with AT&T

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the Eternity also has live mobile TV, while stepping up to a higher-resolution touch display and adding overseas 3G data. Other features are similar, including video sharing, memory card slot, GPS navigation and stereo Bluetooth.

HTC Droid Eris with Verizon Wireless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This close cousin of the Hero also features HTC's Sense, which tweaks and improves the Android interface throughout. Key features include a large capacitive-touch display, 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, WiFi, EVDO Rev. A data, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot, and voice memo.

LG Chocolate Touch / 8575 Touch with Verizon Wireless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This small finger-touch CDMA is somewhat similar to the Dare, but is slightly thinner, adds an FM radio, and has more memory. Other features are similar, including 3-megapixel auto-focus camera, EVDO 3G data, stereo Bluetooth, memory card slot, and GPS navigation.

Motorola Droid with Verizon Wireless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first Android 2.0 phone, this high-end CDMA smartphone is notable for its large, high-res touch display and thin body with slide-out keyboard. Other key features include GPS navigation with full turn-by-turn directions, 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, EVDO Rev. A data, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot with 16 GB card included, and voice search.

Nokia 3711 with T-Mobile

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable clamshell 3G phone sports a sleek design with hidden-til-lit outer display, unique hinge indicator lights, large display and keypad, and GPS navigation. Other features include a memory card slot, 2-megapixel camera, FM radio, and 2.5mm headset jack.

Huawei M750 with MetroPCS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This finger-touch phone for CDMA networks sports a memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack, and a 1-megapixel camera.

Samsung Moment with Sprint

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Samsung's first Android phone for the US. This CDMA smartphone sports a large OLED display with capacitive touch, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and an optical touchpad. Other features include 3-megapixel auto-focus camera, video capture, 3.5mm audio jack, EVDO Rev. A data, WiFi, memory card slot, and visual voicemail.

Sanyo SCP-3810 with Sprint

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This basic CDMA phone follows in the footsteps of the Katana LX, upgrading to a much better display and a megapixel camera, while keeping a thin clamshell form factor with a mirrored front that hides an OLED outer display. Other key features include Bluetooth and GPS navigation.

Sony Ericsson Equinox with T-Mobile

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This thin clamshell phone is similar to the TM506, but sports an upgraded camera, FM radio, gesture control, and unique new design. Other features are similar, including 3G data, GPS navigation, memory card slot, RSS reader, and stereo Bluetooth.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Storm2 9550 with Verizon Wireless

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the original Storm adds WiFi, an improved touch screen, and more memory. Other features are similar, including GSM/3G global roaming, 3-megapixel auto-focus camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, EVDO Rev. A data, and memory card slot.

LG Helix UX-310 / AX-310 with Cricket

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the AX-300 upgrades to a 1-megapixel camera, but is otherwise similar. Key features of this entry-level CDMA phone include a clamshell design, color outer display, Bluetooth, and speaker-independent voice dialing.

HTC Touch Pro2 (GSM) / Tilt 2 with AT&T

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Touch Pro sports a larger display that also tilts up when open and advanced speakerphone features including dedicated mute button and noise cancellation, in a slightly thinner design. Other key features are similar, including Windows Mobile Pro with HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface, slide-out keyboard, memory card slot, 3 megapixel camera, and WiFi.

LG LX-370 / UX-370 / MT-375 Lyric / Force with MetroPCS

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This mid-range CDMA phone sports a sleek slider design, EVDO data, 2-megapixel camera, music player, memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, and QVGA display.

Samsung Caliber R850 with U.S. Cellular

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the Delve has a sleeker design and a 3-megapixel camera, but is otherwise similar. Key features include a large touch display, Samsung's TouchWiz interface, video capture, memory card slot, and handwriting recognition.

Samsung Code SCH-i220 with MetroPCS

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first Windows Mobile smartphone for MetroPCS. Key features include a QWERTY keyboard, spinning jog dial, and 2-megapixel camera with video capture. Other features include standard connectors, Exchange email, EVDO 3G data, memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, and GPS navigation.

Samsung Trill R520 with U.S. Cellular

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This slider CDMA phone is similar to the Trance, but adds EVDO and video capture, while trading touch keys for physical keys. Other features are similar, including a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo Bluetooth, 1 GB of memory, memory card slot, 1.3 megapixel camera, and GPS navigation.

Motorola CLIQ with T-Mobile

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Motorola's first phone with the Android platform. This 3G smartphone sports a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, and 3.5mm headset jack. Other features include HSPA 7.2 3G data, large capacitive touch screen, WiFi, and a memory card slot.

Pantech Reveal C790 with AT&T

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This follow-up to the Matrix is thinner and lighter, with a higher-resolution display. The new and unique form factor sports dual keypads. Other key features include GPS, video sharing, HSDPA data, 1 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot.

Motorola Debut i856 with Sprint / Nextel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first slide-style iDEN phone. This stylish phone sports a 3.5mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth and memory card slot for music. Features are otherwise basic, including a 1-megapixel camera,

Samsung Intrepid SPH-i350 with Sprint

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This replacement for the Ace adds a touch screen, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, plus an upgraded camera and global 3G data. Other key features include Windows Mobile 6.5, QWERTY keyboard, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot.

HTC Hero (CDMA) with Sprint

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This CDMA version of the Hero is Sprint's first Android phone. Key features include HTC's Sense interface, a large capacitive-touch display, 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, WiFi, EVDO Rev. A data, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot, and voice search.

Nokia 2330 classic with T-Mobile

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This basic GSM phone is similar to the 2320, but adds Bluetooth, a camera, and FM radio. Other keys features include speakerphone, Java games & apps, MMS, and MP3 ringers.

Nokia 2720 with T-Mobile

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This basic clamshell GSM phone is similar to the 2760, but with sleeker styling and an upgraded camera. Others features are similar, including an external display, speakerphone, Bluetooth, email, and FM radio.