This week was packed with news at the mobile front, so it was easy to overlook just a few stories here and there. Here’s a number of the other stuff that happened within the wide world of wireless for the week of October 3, 2011:
The Pantech Hotshot featurephone (above left) launched on Verizon this week. It is a full 3.2-inch touchscreen with a three.2 megapixel camera and video capture. It’s offered for $100 with a two-year contract. [ PhoneScoop ]
AT&T launched the Pantech Link II (above right) this week, a follow-as much as the well-liked Quick Messaging Device. It features BREW mobile 1.0.2 and is on the market for $10 with a two-year commitment.
Cincinnati Bell launched the HTC Sensation 4G for $250 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate.
The HTC Amaze 4G is heading north. Canadian carrier Telus has given the device its own piece of real estate on its site, having it listed as “coming soon.” [ AndroidCentral ]
Consistent with benchmark tests, the Sony Ericsson Nozumi actually has a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm CPU and uses Android 2.3.5. [ LandofDroid ]
Open Range Communications, a WiMAX provider inside the Denver area, is shedding greater than 100 employees, shutting down its WiMAX service to new customers and the CEO resigned. [ PhoneScoop ]
Prefer the Washington Post over the recent York Times? The previous has its own Android app now out there totally free. [ AndroidCentral ]
The Nokia N9 is now officially on the market in Australia, on Telstra. Vodafone and Optus haven’t put the device on sale yet, though both companies have announced intentions to take action at some point soon. [ ComputerWorld ]
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