May 9, 2007 11:57 AM PDT

Fresh name, fresh features: Cingular 8525 gets an upgrade

AT&T 8525

The rebranded AT&T 8525

(Credit: Cingular/AT&T)

Today, AT&T/Cingular announced a rebranded and upgraded version of the Cingular 8525 called ... wait for it ... the AT&T 8525. Aside from the new name, the 8525 brings push-to-talk capabilities and support for the carrier's Mobile Music and Cellular Video streaming service (aka Cingular Music and Cingular Video). This is, of course, in addition to the 8525's already powerful feature set of push e-mail, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, HSDPA support, and a 2-megapixel camera. The AT&T 8525 will be available starting May 14 for $399.99.

And hey, Cingular 8525 owners, don't get all worked up now. You can also spruce up your current device by downloading the software update from HTC's site. Cingular/AT&T says there are plans to release a Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the smart phone later this year, but no specific date was announced today.

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So why get the AT&T 8525
by myth90045 May 10, 2007 9:09 AM PDT
So is there an advantage to getting this new phone? Or is there a price cut?

If not, wouldnt it be better to purchase the Cingular 8525 and upgrade the software?

Any ways, I wish they would stick to Cingular..I know they cant, but I wish they could. AT&T just brings back childhood memories of a cell phone service that sucked, had no reception anywhere, and customer service was bad. Scary!!
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