[LazyStarGazer]

Does a Tours "about" screen say 3G, CDMA , as the 2nd line does in the picture?

http://crackberry.com/yet-another-up...n-niagara-tour

[LazyStarGazer]

Mystery252, I have an email that says you posted after me at 12:48, but where is it?

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[anon(160997)]

the tour does say 3g, cdma on the about screen.

[Mike1022]

I think the "big secret" is that front facing camera that was talked about awhile back.

[salomondrin]

I think the "big secret" is that front facing camera that was talked about awhile back.

How is that possible if you saw Kevin's pic?

The "surprise" is on that phone on the picture.

[anon(160997)]

i dont see one of those in the picture either.

[anon(160997)]

oh i got it!!!!!! its got a trackpad and wifi!

[salomondrin]

oh i got it!!!!!! its got a trackpad and wifi!

hahahahahah I give up

[Mike1022]

Oh okay I just looked at the picture closer sorry my bad I thought I saw a lens. We already know that it has a trackpad and wifi.

[Mike1022]

Is it actually on the device itself or in the about screen?

[anon(160997)]

hahahahahah I give up

the godfather is giving up?!?!?!?!?!?! shameeee. such an inspiration. im lost without your little clues and hints. id be content with press releases from carriers if not for what you do. and your giving up?? im about to break down and cry.

[codito]

If Kevin's pic isn't photoshopped why does it say platform version 4.2.0.17?

[salomondrin]

If Kevin's pic isn't photoshopped why does it say platform version 4.2.0.17?

Its not, and the answer is pretty simple if you consider the fact that the phone will be out until next year.

[Shadow.xXx]

Does "3G" on all bands. GSM & CDMA

[Sinternet Jr.]

Way to break Kevin blogger secrets. When Kevin states that he "photoshopped" a picture, it's always the real deal. What a sly devil.

And I'll say it again, the Essex is not just the Tour + Wifi. That's all the hint you need.

[codito]

And I'll say it again, the Essex is not just the Tour + Wifi. That's all the hint you need.

I beg to differ.

[LazyStarGazer]

Ok, a few wild shots in the dark:
.
A new chipset that does CDMA &
850/1900 GSM
.
A new browser?
.
Hahaha LTE ready?
.
Wait, anyone know what the difference is between platform versions on qwerty and touchscreens? (My lunch break is over, no time to search).

Edit: forget the touchscreen. Sal confirmed on the previous that the surprise is NOT a touchscreen.

[the one and only M]

new os that's not 5.0. another crazy guess.

[Coolmarve]

The only thing different from other pictures is the lighting. Part of the bottom of the phone almost looks white so maybe there is something there that we are missing? Maybe a sprint logo and its exclusive

[mtrapani]

That chipset idea might be onto something. Doesn't the "Blackhawk 10000" have both CDMA and GSM LTE? It could very well be just a rumor but who knows. It has to be a feature that most people wouldn't immediately know as other sources have not mentioned this "surprise." So I'm guessing internals. New processor/battery? Come on Salo. We need more hints!!!

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[Nendroidz]

the essex will be out like late next year, i wouldnt wait that much xD

[wasabi4]

maybe the v5 os is the surprise

[salomondrin]

This is what's NOT the surprise:

1) NOT a touchscreen

2) It comes with 5.0 OS version, but that's NOT it.

3) NO camera on the front.

Take a guess...

[Mike1022]

Looking at Kevin's picture is the surprise on the phone itself or in the about screen?

[eve6er69]

i hope the SURPRISE is not an accelerometer.

i have heard many many people say on the forums that this is the other suprise.

do i win the prize??