The Mobile Fun Blog

By Tim Conneally, Betanews

Yesterday, an updated version of Google’s Nexus One Android smartphone was released, compatible with AT&T and Rogers Canada’s 3G networks. Today, Sprint is letting everyone know that it is getting the device too.

This means that all four major wireless carriers have secured a spot for the Nexus One this year. Google sells versions of the device optimized for T-Mobile and AT&T’s wireless networks, and a version for Verizon’s network is still expected some time in the Spring, but the operator has not put out any further notices about its availability.

These days, if you’re not going green, you’re not going anywhere. AT&T (NYSE: T) knows this and is embracing the eco-friendly movement with a new initiative to reduce the size of their wireless accessories’ retail packaging. And, to help further their “green” cause, AT&T will also be requiring their mobile phone manufacturers to embrace new packaging guidelines aimed at reducing waste and the environmental impact of tons of unnecessary paper and plastic.

Last summer, Cyan Worlds released a port of their PC classic Myst on the iPhone platform.  The iPhone version was pretty much an exact copy of the PC version, except all mouse inputs were replaced with on-screen inputs.  According to a recent post on the Myst Online Forums, it seems Cyan Worlds will be releasing the sequel to Myst, Riven, to the iPhone later this summer.

AT&T (NYSE: T) announced the fifth annual “Open Call – Apps For All!” contest, taking place at the CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, March 23-24.

The contest allows developers to briefly present their apps to judges, who then decide if an individual application merits further consideration. Companies and individuals with best applications will be rewarded with cash prizes, exclusive marketing opportunities, and earn the coveted title of 2010 Open Call winner. There are four categories to compete in: Brew Mobile Platform (BMP), Android, Java & RIM, and an “Open” category reviewing apps of all platforms. AT&T will award a total of ,000 in cash prizes, ,000 to a winner in each of the four categories.

If you thought you had it good because your plan to buy a text messaging-oriented feature phone from AT&T (NYSE: T) didn’t include a mandatory data or text plan, you might want to rethink your options. Newly minted rumors indicate that AT&T will require some feature phones in its stable to sign up with requisite data and messaging plans. If that feature phone you’ve had your eye on is considered by AT&T to be a “Quick Messaging” phone, AT&T will slap an additional onto your voice plan. The additional cost will give you unlimited data and 200 text or picture messages.

It’s always good when you get an hardware accessory that combines a keen eye on price, with good functional design. Case in point: the Mobilefun charge & sync cradle, available for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Different than the Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) minimalist effort, this one includes a USB cable and plug in to the bargain also!

The design of the cradle is such that it comes in three pieces:

Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) employees bleed… or do they? What’s his secret? Could this be the answer? And are you sure we’re going to see the iTablet announced today? Fredo & Pid’Jin are not that sure, hence they’ve come up with a hilarious comic. Enjoy!

[Via: Gizmodo]

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By Tim Conneally, Betanews

Last Friday, Verizon announced it was lowering the cost of its unlimited voice plans while simultaneously adding mandatory data plans for mid-range “media phones.” Later in the day, AT&T announced it was lowering its unlimited voice plans by about , so the two companies could remain in close competition.

Today, Sprint issued a statement about its “Everything Data” plans, showing that its individual plans are about cheaper than Verizon across the board, and that its 2-line family plans can be as much as cheaper, depending upon the amount of minutes.

There are rumors that Motorola (NYSE: MOT) are going to announce 2 new Android phones at CES, one for AT&T (NYSE: T) and one for the Verizon (NYSE: VZ), both with OLED displays.

The AT&T phone will have a physical keyboard and will run the “Google (NSDQ: GOOG) experiences” software environment, rather than the company’s proprietary MotoBlur software. The Verizon phone will not have a keyboard.

If this is true, these will be Motorola’s first AMOLED phones.