Per a recently published patent application, Apple has been exploring a new feature that could allow iPhone users to transmit data such as simple text messages to each other over voice channels, bypassing wireless carriers’ backend servers in a manner similar to Nextel's classic walkie-talkie feature. Per AppleInsider, the concept is detailed in a company patent filing made this pa...

AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is looking at a number of new ways to increase the functionality of the iPhone, though they sound fairly far into the improbable end of things. The concept is a way of bypassing the need to send text messages via a backend server, which might be limited in the amount of

Sprint wants to make sure that everyone still knows that their push-to-talk service, Nextel Direct Connect, is still available. It wasnt too long ago when the big push for all the wireless carriers was some kind of walkie-talkie like experience, but as of late that has seemed to fade away a bit. Thankfully for Sprint

Sprint Nextel today announced a flip-style Motorola phone called Motorola i890. The Motorola i809 is a walkie-talkie phone that supports Nextels Direct Connect and push-to-talk services, including Direct Talk, Group Connect, and Direct Send. The i890 has GPS, Stereo Bluetooth, microSD memory expansions slot, 2-megapixel digital camera / camcorder, and MP3 player with external touch

Earlier this year, Boost Mobile launched International Connect, a $10 per month add-on for Monthly Unlimited customers which includes unlimited international text messaging and Nationwide Boost Walkie-Talkie in and between the U.S., Canada, Baja California (Mexico) and to select ...

Earlier this year, Boost Mobile launched International Connect, a $10 per month add-on for Monthly Unlimited customers which includes unlimited international text messaging and Nationwide Boost Walkie-Talkie in and between the U.S., Canada, Baja California (Mexico) and to select areas of South America from the U.S., Canada and Baja California (Mexico) for one flat charge.Continue reading...

Today Boost Mobile announced some changes to its International Connect plan. The $10 monthly add-on already offers unlimited text messaging and Walkie-Talkie calls to Canada, Baja California (Mexico) and Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Chile. Now the plan includes ...

Just when I thought we wouldnt see any new prepaid handsets until after the holidays, MetroPCS gives us another one. Via Phone Scoop, we learn that the ZTE Essenze is now available. Formerly known as the ZTE C70, the slider handset features Bluetooth, a VGA camera, GPS navigation, and Metros ChatLINK walkie-talkie service. YOu can get it now for $99 on MetroPCSs website. This post originated at Pr...

MetroPCS's new ZTE Essenze basic slider phone includes Bluetooth and GPS connectivity, a VGA camera, and access to email and Metro's ChatLINK walkie-talkie service. Read the full story here.

MetroPCS today started selling a new slide-style CDMA phone from ZTE called the Essenze. The phone includes Bluetooth, GPS navigation, a VGA camera, and ChatLINK walkie-talkie service. The phone was first revealed as the ZTE C70 in an ...