Phone Scoop has confirmed that Cricket Wireless spoke of and displayed an unannounced Kyocera handset at its recent analyst meeting. The E3100 Rio is being pitched as a slim, affordable touch phone. It has a 2.8-inch resistive display with … (follow link to read)

LG is prepared to debut its first Android handset for the U.S. with Verizon Wireless. It comes loaded with augmented reality software, Android 2.1, a 3 megapixel camera, and a full QWERTY keyboard. Phone Scoop takes it for a spin. (follow link to read)

Today MapQuest updated its iPhone application to version 4.0. The biggest new feature in the software is voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions. It can also re-route drivers who stray off course, and has fast zooming by double-tapping the screen. The free … (follow link to read)

Today Verizon Wireless made an official software update available to the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The 5.0 system software offers a number of improvements, including smoother operation of the camera; improved Bluetooth and call log support; better SMS/MMS software; improved … (follow link to read)

Today Nuance Communications introduced TALKS 5.0, new software for S60 5th Edition handsets that will read displayed text to the blind or visually impaired. The software can interact with many of S60 5th Edition’s features, including the contact directory, … (follow link to read)