
Verizon today introduced the Casio G'zOne Rock, a rugged clamshell that has six operating modes -- including one that shows the tides and sea levels to find the best time for fishing. http://bit.ly/2ubXUb

T-Mobile today announced that it will sell a prepaid BlackBerry plan for $60 that doesn't require a contract or credit check. http://bit.ly/GADmf

T-Mobile today resumed Sidekick sales, a month after a server meltdown at Microsoft caused personal information to disappear from many of the phones. http://bit.ly/31sQ7W

AT&T said it will launch the LG Shine 2, a fashionable stainless steel slider with a reflective screen and polished round edges, on November 22 for $120. http://bit.ly/1Tv2DS

Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Spica, the first Google Android-powered smartphone with DivX support, with easy connection to popular social networking sites such as Facebook. http://bit.ly/1UAlwM

Palm shares surged amid rumors that Nokia may be eyeing the Pre and Pixi maker. http://bit.ly/g50pL

Sprint, the third-largest U.S. carrier, said it plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, or 6 percent of its work force, as part of an effort to slash annual expenses by at least $350 million. http://bit.ly/2MXO1R

Nokia today announced a global recall of some 14 million chargers because some of them could cause a dangerous electrical shock. http://bit.ly/5ZJYi

Verizon Wireless plans to launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530, a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive trackpad -- instead of the traditional trackball -- on November 20 for $100. http://bit.ly/wiZnl

Verizon Wireless today launched the LG Chocolate Touch, a touch screen music phone with Dolby Mobile. http://bit.ly/32yJG4

Verizon Wireless plans to sell the HTC Droid Eris, a Google Android device, on November 6 for $100, putting pressure on rival Sprint. http://bit.ly/nAkdi

Verizon Wireless said it plans to double its early termination fee for "advanced phones" -- from $175 to $350 -- starting November 15. http://bit.ly/3Pz5Go

T-Mobile said some of its customers are were experiencing voice and data service outages. http://bit.ly/32mncB

Sony Ericsson said the Xperia X10, its first Google phone, will go on sale in 2010, hoping the device will help reverse its loss of market share. http://bit.ly/3CQL53

Sprint reported a larger third-quarter loss as subscribers continued to leave for rivals AT&T and Verizon, despite an improved porfolio of phones and cheaper rates. http://bit.ly/47Nt70









