CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]
Verizon Selling BlackBerry Storm for $99.99
Verizon has now discounted the post-agreement price of its flagship BlackBerry model in the BlackBerry Storm all the way down to $99.99 after $100 instant online rebate. The device features a 3.3 inch 480×360 HVGA resolution display, tri-mode CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE and 2100MHz HSDPA radio for international roaming via Vodafone partner networks. […]
Verizon Adds International GPS Support with VZ Navigator Global
After months of speculation, Verizon has added international support to its VZNavigator GPS solution inintially for the BlackBerry Storm with more devices to be supported later this year. VZNavigator Global contains support for the US, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, with additional countries to be added later this […]
Google Releases GPS Enabled Maps for Mobile on Verizon BlackBerry Storm
Google has released a new version of Maps for Mobile with the aforementioned functionality, but it only applies to the Storm and not the other models, due to Verizon’s refusal to approve transceiver access to other BlackBerry devices in the lineup despite having the same GPS hardware as the Storm. The new version of Maps […]
BlackBerry Storm Update Available Now, OTA Update Later Today
The BlackBerry Storm has received the first of three planned firmware updates by Verizon and RIM to address a myriad of usability and stability issues. The update is currently available over Verizon’s online updater and BlackBerry Desktop Server, with the first OTA update being placed online at 9:30PM PST/11:30PM CST/12:30AM EST. It should be noted […]
Ending Today: BlackBerry Storm, Activation Waived
Our sister site, CheapenGadget.com, has covered Verizon’s deal ending today. Activation is waived on the BlackBerry Storm, making that the cheapest price out there for upgrades. Upgrade fees are rarely waived, and Verizon has the lowest price for upgraders that does not require having the phone active for long durations. Considering the $250 difference between the […]
Verizon Delays Storm Launch Due to Carrier Testing
Information has surfaced regarding the delay of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Storm. Many reps and engineers have been quietly confirming the delay of the device from a planned Friday November 14th simultaneous launch with Vodafone to a new date later in the month, with most reps suggesting a release on Black Friday, but a more […]
RIM and Verizon Announce BlackBerry 9530 Storm
In separate press releases this morning RIM and Verizon Wireless have announced the pending launch of the BlackBerry 9530 which is now branded Storm. The device is the first touch display BlackBerry in RIM’s lineup and features a new type of display technology known as ClickThrough that makes the entire glass-front display act like a button, […]