And they just keep rolling in like unstoppable forces of nature. The iPhone 3G (or 3G iPhone / iPhone 2, call it what you want) rumors are starting to get dizzyingly out of hand. Late last night we saw some purported marketing material leaked out for all 3G iPhone hopefuls to drool over, but it [...]

Austrian rag Der Standard is reporting that T-Mobile has confirmed the 3G iPhone for the Austrian market. During a press conference in Vienna, T-Mobile announced that Austria would be one of the first test markets for the next-generation, 3G iPhone. As one of the first worldwide markets to receive the 3G iPhone, Austrians can expect [...]

Last week we saw T-Mobile getting ready for a primetime launch of its long-awaited 3G network on its 1700Mhz AWS spectrum. There were reports that the 3G launch covered voice-only, leaving data-hungry T-Mobile subscribers left wanting for high-speed UMTS/HSDPA data speeds with T-Mobile's initial 3G launch in New York. Then we got reports from the [...]

Sure, CDMA networks are going to stick around for the next couple years, but in the long-term, CDMA's prospects are bleak. All relevant 4G plans are starting to form around GSM technology like HSPA (HSDPA and HSUPA) and LTE (Long Term Evolution). So, it makes sense that proactive carriers are already planning for the future [...]

It looks like Levi's is back at it with another fashion-branded handset. Following on the Levi's handsets designed by Modelabs, the famous jean-maker has launched another handset in France. This time around, France's Orange network will be the exclusive provider for the 3G-toting mobile phone slider. By the looks of it, the only "fashion" forward [...]

[Update] The network seems to be back up in Los Angeles. At least these outages are short-lived. What's this? Another outage for AT&T's data network? We've been getting reports (confirmed on our end) of AT&T data blackouts in the Los Angeles area. It looks like the EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA networks are out of commission as of the [...]

Qualcomm just keeps pumping out mobile chipsets like they’re going out of style. Following on their recently announced Snapdragon chip, 45-nm 3G chip , and the recently announced dual-mode 3G chip technology , Qualcomm has unveiled their newest 3G technology with the soon-to-be-opened 700Mhz frequency spectrum. It’s widely understood that the upcoming 700Mhz spectrum auction by the FCC will give rise to mobile broadband services with better range, and so Qualcomm is preparing for the 700Mhz mobile broadband environment. The new chip, RTR6570 , will support both GSM and CDMA-based 3G technologies on the 700Mhz band - which is to say that Qualcomm’s RTR6570 3G chip will be able to surf EVDO, HSPA, and UMTS networks. And, let’s not forget to mention the 6570’s compatibility with all other 3G network frequencies - 850Mhz, 2100Mhz, and soon to be 1700Mhz (T-Mobile, we’re looking at you ) for HSPA and UMTS (GSM) networks and 1900Mhz on all EVDO (CDMA) networks. Samples of Qualcomm’s RTR6075 should start shipping in mid-2008, with production versions getting packed into 700Mhz-compatible 3G handsets by 2009 - just in time to hit Verizon’s open, “ any app, any device ,” network. Qualcomm could be helping to usher in an age of true interoperability in the US wireless landscape, and we’re seriously ready to accept an open-market with open hands. [Via: Electronista ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:700Mhz frequency spectrum primed to be worldwide standard for mobile broadbandMarvell announces 88W8689 Bluetooth single-chip solutionBroadcom Wants Qualcomm Chips BannedQualcomm announces dual-mode HSPA/EVDO high-speed broadband chipQualcomm makes first-ever call with 45-nm 3G chip

Here we go again . The latest 3G iPhone rumor points to Vodafone as the exclusive carrier for the next-gen iPhone with high-speed wireless data. Italian website Morse.IT claims to have spoken with high-level Vodafone sources that  seems to indicate that Apple and Vodafone have signed an exclusive iPhone deal. Seeing as how Vodafone is currently backing a German court’s decision to force T-Mobile to give up iPhone exclusivity in Germany , we’re betting that the Vodafone iPhone deal doesn’t concern the EDGE-only iPhone. Could Vodafone’s move to force T-Mobile to give up iPhone exclusivity have been a negotiation tactic to secure the UMTS-addled iPhone for Vodafone’s networks all over Europe? The 3G iPhone is rumored to be hitting Vodafone’s network in Q1 2008, which is pretty much in line with rumors that a 3G iPhone could hit Europe by May of 2008 .  We’re hearing that the 3G iPhone will launch simultaneously in all countries where Vodafone has a carrier-presence, but the announcement won’t be made until after the holidays - in order to prevent cannibalizing current iPhone holiday-sales. Could we see Apple and Vodafone bow the 3G iPhone at MacWorld Expo 2008? We’re crossing our fingers. [Via: Unwired View ] Pic from Engadget Mobile ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Apple Looking for European Carrier for iPhoneiPhone to get a GPS in 2008O2 confirmed for UK iPhone launch, coming soon - againVodafone launches Vodafone 125 and Vodafone 225, first ultra-low cost handsetsVodafone's fights iPhone defection by taking customer service offline