http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/flagship.omnia.ii.due.for.vz.in.one.week/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/samsungomniaii-verizon.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon today finally set out a launch for the Samsung Omnia II on its network. As confirmed in a leak, the Windows Mobile 6.5 flagship will reach the carrier's stores on December 2nd and should sell for $200 on contract, though only after a $100 rebate. The new edition also brings support for Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator and V CAST media apps.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/flagship.omnia.ii.due.for.vz.in.one.week/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/20/samsung.omnia.ii.for.vz.due.early.next.month/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/samsungomniaii-verizonctia.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Verizon edition of the Samsung Omnia II should at last ship in about two weeks if a leak proves accurate. Internal product info has the phone shipping with Windows Mobile 6.5 on December 2nd, contradicting rumors of a Windows Mobile 6.1 version. The Engadget document gives it an effective price of $200, albeit after a large $100 mail-in rebate and signing a two-year contract.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/20/samsung.omnia.ii.for.vz.due.early.next.month/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/04/bell.iphone.plans.cost.just.45.a.month/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-bell.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bell today launched its HSPA+ network and its first devices, including the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. The network supports up to 21Mbps downstream on the Novatel Wireless U998 ($75) and future modems that support HSPA+ and should also supply as much as 7.2Mbps for the iPhone 3GS and other current smartphones.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/04/bell.iphone.plans.cost.just.45.a.month/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/16/omnia.ii.smartphone.gets.rumored.release.date/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/omnia2ver.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Samsung Omnia II demonstrated at CTIA will apparently be released by Verizon on November 1st, according to PhoneArena. While this is a rumor thus far, the source is said to be a reliable one. The handset will sport a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen, along with a 5-megapixel camera that can record video at 720x480 pixels.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/16/omnia.ii.smartphone.gets.rumored.release.date/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/subsidized.and.off.contract.prices.detailed/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone3gs-triple.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Adding to details leaked in an earlier report, documents from the Canadian carrier Bell appear to show launch plans for the iPhone, BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Samsung Omnia 2, according to the Boy Genius Report. The latest source claims the iPhone 3G will be available for $150 with a three-year contract after rebates, while off-contract pricing is set at $600.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/subsidized.and.off.contract.prices.detailed/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/handset.offers.a.slightly.different.case.finish/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/omniasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samsung previewed several upcoming handsets at CTIA in San Diego, including the Omnia II headed for Verizon later this month. Although the company representatives cautioned that the software is not yet finalized, the demo devices ran Windows Mobile 6.1 paired with the custom TouchWiz interface.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/handset.offers.a.slightly.different.case.finish/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/omnia.ii.at.verizon.may.keep.win.mo.61/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/samsungomniaii-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samsung's Omnia II when it reaches Verizon may not use Windows Mobile 6.5 like the HTC Imagio, a detailed rumor said late Wednesday. A source that also correctly detailed the Imagio claimed the Omnia II would ship in mid-October, shortly after Windows Mobile 6.5 will be available, but will instead ship with an older Windows Mobile 6.1 release instead. The WMExperts contact didn't explain why thi... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/omnia.ii.at.verizon.may.keep.win.mo.61/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/17/omnia.pro.b7330.and.omnia.win.65.update/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/samsungomniaprob7330.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samsung today pledged itself to Windows Mobile with both a major software update and a new phone. All of its current Windows Mobile devices, including the Omnia II I8000, Omnia Lite B7300, Omnia Pro B7610, and Omnia Pro B7320, will be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5 for free. The update availability will vary by the carrier but at the earliest should be available sometime after the official debut... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/17/omnia.pro.b7330.and.omnia.win.65.update/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/20/iphone.3gs.may.have.1080p/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/iphone3gs-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Despite Apple's claims to the contrary, a test by a forum member at Weiphone suggests the iPhone 3GS may already have enough performance to smoothly play full HD video. By manually copying over videos using file transfer apps on a computer and the iPhone, the community member says he could play up to a 1080p (1920x1080) clip at 30 frames per second at up to a 35Mbps without any lag or stuttering.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/20/iphone.3gs.may.have.1080p/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/24/samsung.omnia.ii.at.fcc/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0906/samsungomnia2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samsung's flagship Omnia II smartphone may be the first to directly compete against the iPhone in the US if an FCC filing (PDF) is an indication. Previously thought only to be headed to Verizon, the Windows Mobile phone has appeared in the US agency's testing with both GSM support and HSPA-based 3G on the 850MHz and 1,900MHz bands used by AT&T. No labels or other branding have necessarily confir... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/24/samsung.omnia.ii.at.fcc/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:50:00 GMT