Verizon Rolls Out Update for BlackBerry Storm 2
Verizon has rolled out a new update for the now discontinued BlackBerry Storm 2 that fixes various issues and adds further enhancements. Improvements center on faster startup, smoother handoffs between coverage areas, improved audio on voice calls and DRM video as well as improved video playback via headset and media files with DRM. Enhancements consist […]
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 Wireless Disputes PhoneNews.com Silent Recall Moniker on BlackBerry Storm 2
Verizon Wireless has objected to the title of a “silent recall” being affixed to the recent issues relating to the BlackBerry Storm 2. As we previously reported, Verizon has received updated Storm 2 units with improved touch screen displays, meant to address issues with units in some initial batches of the phone. These issues severely […]
Verizon Finally Announces BlackBerry Storm 2
After a quasi-announcement earlier this month, Verizon has announced the forthcoming launch of the BlackBerry Storm 2 this week. The BlackBerry Storm 2 features a 3.25 inch 480 x 360 capacitive touchscreen display with integrated Send, End, Menu, Escape functions and new SurePress technology, EV-DO Rev A/UMTS/HSPA on 2100 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks for […]
Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2 Pricing Surfaces
Not long after the release dates for the BlackBerry 2 were revealed this morning, pricing has also been revealed according to yet another internal Verizon document. The BlackBerry Storm 2 is now expected to launch at $539.99 Retail/Month-to-Month, $349.99 on a 1 year agreement or $279.99 on a 2 year agreement, both before an additional […]
Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2 Leaked
The Verizon variant of the forthcoming BlackBerry Storm 2 has been revealed thanks to tech columnist Walt Mossberg. The device on Verizon will be updated with a new display configuration that moves away from the mechanical SurePress into a more conventional touch display input, Wi-Fi radio, BlackBerry OS 5.0, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS, 3.5mm […]