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Motorola Droid RAZR Review
Posted by David on January 13, 2012 · 0 Comment
The Motorola Droid RAZR is being touted as the latest flagship phone from Verizon, and for good reason. The company is claiming that it is the thinnest smartphone to date, and we can’t argue with that. This thing is wafer-thin, but that does not slow down its performance or features. In fact, this sucker is very robust, durable and just plain cool. The Droid RAZR is a descendant [...]
Verizon gets rid of $2 online billing fee
Verizon Wireless cancelled plans to charge a $2 convenience fee to customers making one-time bill payments online or over the phone. Announced earlier this week that the new fee would allow it to continue providing subscribers with the option to make one-time payments using its web-based and telephone payment systems. Customers were furious with this charge, so Verizon nixed plans to introduce [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones, Gadget News
Motorola Droid Bionic review
While the Motorola Droid Bionic took an eternity to get here, it does have some things about it that were worth the wait. While it’s not the first dual-core phone out there, nor the first Verizon 4G LTE on the shelves, the fact that it does have those qualities along with HD video recording, HDMI port, and a gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD display, the Droid Bionic is setting many a benchmark. Star [...]
Motorola Droid 4 in the works
Motorola Droid 4 looks like a QWERTY version the recently announced DROID RAZR Images and details of an unannounced Motorola DROID4 for Verizon Wireless have been published on the web, revealing a QWERTY version of the Motorla DROID RAZR. The Droid 4 looks like its shape is similar to the all new RAZR, but a tad thicker do to the slide-out keyboard. Specs include a 4-inch display, 4G LTE [...]
Verizon to have AMEX mobile payment solution in phones & tablets
Verizon is partnering with American Express to integrate the credit card giant’s mobile payment solution into their phones and tablets in the near future Verizon Wireless is partnering with American Express where the phone giant will integrate American Express’ “Serve” mobile payment solution into its phones and tablets. The agreement will allow Verizon Wireless customers [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
Apple iPhone 4 in ‘White’ available in few weeks (video)
After announcing, then cancelling, then announcing, then cancelling…….NOW, FINALLY, according to Bloomberg, Apple will launch the long awaited white version of its iPhone 4 sometime during the next few weeks. Apple has failed to produce a white version in the 10 months since it’s original announcement, although the new hue will be available on both Verizon Wireless and AT&T. This [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
Keyboard-less HP Pre 3 surfaces
PreCentral has leaked photos of two of HP’s latest smartphones, including one unannounced device that would be the first webOS phone without a hard QWERTY keyboard. Currently specs are a mystery with this new unannounced handset, (possibly codenamed “Stingray”), but it does appear that the screen is in the 3.2-inch to 4-inch range. You’ll also notice, if you’ve got good eyes, [...]
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Verizon not interested in Sprint merger
Posted by David on March 22, 2011 · 0 Comment
Verizon Wireless CEO Daniel Mead said on Monday that the company has no interest in a merger with Sprint, a notion that had been tossed around by analysts over the weekend following news that AT&T intends to Acquire T-Mobile USA. “We’re not interested in Sprint. We don’t need them,” Mead told Reuters reporters in Florida ahead of this year’s CTIA Wireless conference. Should AT&T’s [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
HTC Thunderbolt from Verizon available now (video)
Posted by David on March 17, 2011 · 0 Comment
We’ve been waiting a looooooooong time for this, and today is the day you can find Verizon’s first LTE handset, the HTC ThunderBolt, on sale and available on store shelves and online. Verizon Wireless, Best Buy, and a host of others will be selling the 4G handset for $250 on-contract, OR……Wirefly is selling this 4.3-inch beast online for a reduced $199.99, and Amazon Wireless [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
HTC Thunderbolt in stores March 21st
Posted by David on March 11, 2011 · 0 Comment
Reliable sources are confiming the news that the HTC ThunderBolt is now scheduled to launch on March 21st, following repeated delays. This date lines up with an earlier report that noted a March 21st release date briefly featured on HTC’s Facebook page. This new powerhouse of a phone is sure to grab some big sales, as it is boasting the fastest functionality of any phone out on the market, measured [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
iPad 2 available online NOW!
Posted by David on March 11, 2011 · 0 Comment
As of 4:00 a.m. EST, Apple’s iPad 2 is officially on sale. The gadget announced last week will go on sale at Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, Target, Verizon Wireless, and Walmart retail locations later today at 5:00 p.m. EST, but if you want to order yourself the next-generation iPad and skip the retail chaos, jump on Apple’s online store, and get the goods. Early reviews, while not stellar, recommend [...]
Filed in: Computers
Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!
Posted by David on March 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
While many have been painfully waiting for iOS 4.3. to be released, the update came a bit later than expected due to an issue fixed by last night’s iTunes update. The company just released iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV. A few changes here, most notably, the addition of Apple’s new Personal Hotspot feature, which is now available on GSM versions of the iPhone 4 in [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones, Computers
Verizon carrying iPad 2 at launch as well (video)
Verizon has just put the iPad 2 on their website, and says that the Apple updated tablet will be available on the launch date, March 11th. While no formal announcement has been made, and the details surrounding the launch have not been clarified, Verizon is expected to begin selling the iOS tablet at 5:00PM local time on launch day, inline with those other retailers that will introduce the much anticipated [...]
Filed in: Computers
A list of what to expect from the iPad 2- announced tomorrow
Below is a compilation of rumors, guesses, unofficial reports and specs from iPad accessories already out- trying to make the best hypothetical guess of what we’ll hear tomorrow at Apple’s Press Event, announcing the iPad 2. Here it is: A much thinner and lighter iPad. We’re talking seriously thin. A slightly thinner bezel around the iPad’s display, making the device’s footprint [...]
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HTC ‘Merge’ Android Phone coming Spring (video)
Posted by David on February 25, 2011 · 0 Comment
The HTC Merge, a new Android phone that’s received some BUZZ lately, will hit multiple North American carriers beginning in spring 2011. It’s packed with a 3.8-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and HTC Sense UI. A slide-out QWERTY keyboard GPS, WiFi and the ability to capture 720p video round out the ‘Merge’s’ spec. Carrier suitors [...]
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BlackBerry Monaco Storm 3 (video)
Posted by David on February 22, 2011 · 0 Comment
Due for launch from Verizon Wireless in September of this year, the Blackberry Monaco, or Storm 3 as some have affectionately deemed it, could be the third installment in RIM’s Storm series. Now, the Monaco has been caught on film for the first time. The front of the device appears to be similar in design to the BlackBerry Torch, minus the physical QWERTY keypad. Like the Torch, the Monaco includes [...]
Filed in: Cell Phones
Verizon Home Phone Connect just went Live!
Verizon’s Home Phone Connect service just went live, and allows you to connect your home phone to Verizon’s wireless network. It uses a base station that merges your landline phone and Verizon’s cellular network. For $19.99/month, you get unlimited calling, or for $9.99/month, you can add your home landline to your existing wireless family plan. Pretty good deal, and the good news is that [...]
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Motorola XOOM Pricing: $600 for Wi-Fi, $799 for 3G/4G
Posted by David on February 17, 2011 · 0 Comment
Motorola announced pricing for their XOOM tablet. Apparently, the 3G/4G version will be available from Verizon Wireless for an unsubsidized price of $799. The tablet will have the option to connect to Verizon’s 3G data network, and later this year, its 4G LTE network as well for a monthly fee, but buyers will not have to sign a service contract with the carrier. Motorola also said that the Wi-Fi-only [...]
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Verizon iPhone 4 hits shelves today
Posted by David on February 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today is the day that the iPhone from Verizon Wireless will hit store shelves. Those wanting a CDMA iPhone can visit Apple Stores, Best Buys, Walmarts, and, of course, Verizon Wireless retail locations for their purchase. But good luck, because they will certainly go fast.
Filed in: Media Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets
Palm Pre 2 to hit Verizon February 17th
Posted by David on February 6, 2011 · 0 Comment
Shortly after the iPhone 4 release, Verizon Wireless may have another handset in the Palm Pre 2. The HP’s webOS event is less than a week away and the possibility of new tablets and handesets is eminent. The Palm Pre 2 offers some nice improvements over its predecessor, such as a faster processor, a glass screen and the new webOS 2.0 operating system. The webOS operating system is superior [...]
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Verizon Wireless LTE modem now supports Apple
Posted by David on February 2, 2011 · 0 Comment
Verizon Wireless LTE modem now supports Apple —Verizon Wireless on Tuesday improved its VZAccess Manager software by adding Mac support for the Pantech UML290 LTE modem. The new update — VZAccess Manager version 7.2.4 (2534b) — adds support for Apple computers running OS X 10.4 and later. VZAccess Manager version 7.2.4 (2534b) — adds support for Apple computers running OS X 10.4 and [...]
Verizon iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow
Posted by David on February 2, 2011 · 0 Comment
Verizon iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow —Apple has issued a reminder that Verizon Wireless’ upcoming iPhone 4 will become available to pre-order starting tomorrow. Verizon will begin accepting at 3:00AM EST tomorrow, and now Apple has confirmed that it too will take pre-orders online. Pre-orders are on a first come, first served basis and are available to current Verizon Wireless subscribers [...]
HTC ThunderBolt to have simultaneous voice and data capabilities
Posted by David on February 1, 2011 · 0 Comment
HTC ThunderBolt to have simultaneous voice and data capabilities —With the HTC ThunderBolt from Verizon Wireless on the horizon, new news of this killer device is indicating that the LTE handset will ship with hotspot-creation capabilities and the ability to simultaneously use voice and data while on Verizon’s 3G network. HTC Thunderbolt will have hotspot-creation capabilities and the ability [...]
iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot to run $20/mo. on Verizon
Posted by David on January 28, 2011 · 0 Comment
iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot to run $20/mo. on Verizon —Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam confirmed that there would be a $30 unlimited data plan available for iPhone 4 purchasers at launch. He also stated that the unlimited plan would only be available for a limited time, and that Verizon would then move to a tiered data plan structure similar to that of AT&T. Additionally, the Personal Hotspot feature [...]
HP/Palm Suiting up for Topaz and Opal Tablets
Posted by David on January 24, 2011 · 0 Comment
HP/Palm Suiting up for Topaz and Opal Tablets —Blog Engadget got their hands on some rendered images of Palm’s (HP’s) latest tablets about to be introduced. HP and Palm got together to build the Topaz webOS tablet, and someone working for them was kind enough to leak these images for the rest of the world. Palm's Topaz is the 9-inch model, while a smaller, 7-inch tablet is pegged [...]
Verizon Wireless 2011 LTE city roll out leaked
Posted by David on January 15, 2011 · 0 Comment
Verizon Wireless 2011 LTE city roll out leaked —-Verizon Wireless is lighting up the country with 4G LTE. BLog Droid-life has got a hold of what they are reporting to be some of the next cities Verizon looks to be launching 4G service. At the end of 2011, we should see at least 140 markets be blanketed with LTE coverage, and by 2013, Verizon is aiming to have at least 2/3 of the country covered At [...]
iPhone 4 on Verizon Now Official and Available February 10th
Posted by David on January 13, 2011 · 0 Comment
iPhone 4 on Verizon Now Official and Available February 10th —The iPhone 4 is official with Verizon Wireless on February 10th. Pricing will remain the same as AT&T. Preorders start for VZW customers on February 3rd, while new subscribers can purchase the iPhone 4 in-store on February 10th. iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will also include new Personal Hotspot capabilities allowing customers [...]
iPhone from Verizon looking like Feb 3rd Launch
Posted by David on January 7, 2011 · 0 Comment
iPhone from Verizon looking like Feb 3rd Launch —Reputable rumors are indicating that Apple has blacked out employee vacation requests between February 3rd and February 6th — Thursday through Sunday. The four-day vacation freeze has been confirmed to be in effect in several regions in the United States. This suggests that the vacation black-out would cover a period of three weeks beginning [...]
Motorola and Verizon announce DROID BIONIC
Posted by David on January 6, 2011 · 0 Comment
Motorola and Verizon announce DROID BIONIC —Motorola announced a new, dual-core Android smartphone that will hit Verizon shortly. Dubbed the DROID BIONIC, the handset sports a 4.3-inch qHD display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, Wi-Fi, HDMI-out with mirror mode, 1080p playback, 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, front-facing VGA camera, and an LTE radio. The device will be available [...]
Verizon unveils 10 4G LTE device
Posted by David on January 6, 2011 · 0 Comment
Verizon unveils 10 4G LTE device —Verizon Wireless just announced a slew of new devices built for its 4G LTE network. From smartphones, to tablets, to laptop computers and mobile hotspots , Verizon has been busy. Here are some highlights: Verizon unveils 10 4G LTE device HTC ThunderBolt – HTC Sense 2.0, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch WVGA display, 8-megapixel camera with HD video [...]
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