This is still in the early stages, but it’s possible we might see the iPhone 3GS, the latest version of Apple’s flagship phone, get a big price cut on the AT&T network pretty soon. A new rumor, confirmed from multiple sources, says the 8GB version of the iPhone 3GS will be selling for $99 before Christmas. The rumor comes from BGR, which has an admirable record with product leaks and rumors that turn out to be true. And over at BGR they are saying this rumor has come from two separate sources. One of the BGR sources claims this is AT&T’s plan for combating all the hype surrounding the Motorola DROID that was just released on the Verizon network to much fanfare....

The rebate has long been the bane of the tech enthusiast. Companies tell us about big discounts and then fail to mention, except in fine print, that the discount is only after mailing in a rebate application and waiting weeks to get your money back. The Motorola DROID is no exception, advertised as $200 on contract, but you actually pay $300 and then wait for them to mail you a $100 gift card. Now Sears is offering a wonderful respite from the rebate madness and a discount too. We weren’t even aware that Sears sold phones, but they do through their wireless shop Wirefly. Starting today, Sears is offering the Motorola DROID for $150, which is $50 off the Verizon price AND you...

Ever since HTC made the HD2 and its enormous screen official we’ve been anxiously waiting to know if it would make its way over to this side of the hemisphere. The HD2 goes on sale in Europe this week, but HTC announced today that this smartphone would also be coming to America. Here’s the kicker: We won’t be getting it until next year. It’s hard to wait that long, knowing that Europeans will be gliding their fingers over that lovely 4-inch screen the whole time. HTC failed to be more specific about the carrier and release date, but early 2010 is the general window. When it arrives, it should be pretty similar to the phone Europeans are getting: the zippy 1GHz...

With all the Android phones being announced and released lately, you could almost call this the season of Android. Sony Ericsson must think ‘tis the season because they just made their own Android phone, the XPERIA X10, official with specs and some flashy promo video. I have to say, Android never looked this good. We’ve been following the XPERIA X10 previously as the Sony Ericsson Rachael, which has been teased in leaks for months. There are a few reasons why this phone is such a big deal. First of all, it will be using the 1GHz Snapdragon processor, which should make it one of the fastest Android phones on the market. Next, it has an enormous (for a phone) 4-inch capacitive...

With all the excitement over the last week about Android 2.0 and the Motorola Droid, it sounds like the perfect time for ASUS to announce their intentions to put Android in a netbook. So they did. Jerry Shen, CEO of ASUS, said the company would release a netbook-style computer running the Android operating system sometime in the first quarter of 2010. This Smartbook won’t be a standard netbook as we have come to understand them. That’s the reason it’s called a Smartbook actually. That name is used by the processor manufacturer Qualcomm to describe mini notebooks that use ARM-based processors instead of the Intel Atom chips commonly used in netbooks. It’s all a bit...

If you’ve ever wanted a soundtrack for your life, now’s your chance. Music cell phones combine the connect-me-anywhere cell phone with the take-me-anywhere MP3 player. But music phones vary as widely as the music you listen to. Some offer little more than a music player. Others boast internet, email, PC syncing and more. Remember why you want a music phone—for the music—but a few extras never hurt either. Read ahead to see which features are worth pausing the music for, and for which features you can keep your earphones in.Features to Talk AboutAre You Compatible: Supported Music FormatsDigital music comes in various file formats. MP3 and AAC are extremely...

Multimedia cell phones are all-in-one packages of functionality and frivolity. The best of both worlds, multimedia phones boast features from internet and email to music and video players. Some even include productivity options like PC syncing and document viewing. So whether you’re looking for a day planner or an MP3 player, multimedia phones handle it all.But know not all multimedia phones are identical. Your service provider should carry a wide selection of multimedia phones, each swanking different features. But read ahead to find out which features are worth talking about and which ones are just mentionable.Features to Talk AboutBrain Space: MemoryMultimedia phones come with...

To keep up with the speed of business in today’s world, you have to stay connected—always—and smartphones are stepping up to the plate. Not only can you talk, you can text, instant message, email and more. Smartphones also store contact lists, addresses and email addresses—information you need to keep business going while you’re on the go. But some of the features salesmen tote as must-haves are more show than substance. Read ahead to learn what really works at the speed of business, and what simply works.Features to Talk AboutKeep in Touch: PhonebookBetween personal life and work life, you have a lot of phone numbers to remember. Contacts add up quickly....

Buying a budget cell phone doesn’t mean settling for a featureless phone. Most service providers offer budget cell phones for free, or at a discount, if you sign a contract. And most budget cell phones come packed with features from digital cameras to GPS receivers. But cell phone selection comes down largely to personal preference. Some favorite features are more frivolous than functional. So read ahead to find out which features are worth talking about and which ones are only worth a mention.Features Worth Talking AboutTalk Isn’t Always Cheap: PriceBefore you buy a cell phone, determine a budget. Service providers offer budget cell phones for free or as high $200-plus. If you...

Prepaid cell phones come in handy when starting up in the world of mobile communication. Pay-as-you-go programs help teenagers learn the responsibility that comes with owning a cell phone without the risk of faulting on a contract. Prepaid cell phones are also simple gadgets usually—ideal for senior citizens who are intimidated by technology.Most prepaid cell phones forego the bells and whistles of smartphone, and focus on the core purpose of cell phones—talking. But prepaid cell phones vary from carrier to carrier, as do their prepaid plans. Read ahead to learn what features are worth talking about, and which ones aren’t.Features to Talk AboutLonger Lasting: Battery...