Verizon Excludes Google Wallet Support from Galaxy Nexus
Verizon has confirmed that Google’s Wallet mobile wallet support will be excluded from the forthcoming Galaxy Nexus flagship Android smartphone. In separate statements made to the press today clarifying the situation, Verizon explains its side of the story: “Recent reports that Verizon is blocking Google Wallet on our devices are false. Verizon does not block […]
Motorola to Push New Update to Improve PAYG Support on XOOM 4G
In an email to members of the Motorola Feedback Network, Motorola has confirmed that it is in the final stages of development for a new update meant for the Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G that improves pay as you go support for monthly data access. The update is intended as an invisible maintenance update and is […]
Samsung Droid Charge Android Gingerbread Update Rolling Out
Following up, Verizon has begun to roll out the Android Gingerbread update for the Samsung Droid Charge. The update brings the smartphone in line with the rest of the carrier’s lineup.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Press Shots Surface
Following up on the changes to the Verizon version of the highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus. the first official press shots have surfaced ahead of its release now slated for next month. As can be seen, the branding moves from the standard front facing placement to the back of the phone backplate. As previously reported, the […]
Samsung Confirms Verizon Galaxy Nexus to Ship in December
Following days of anticipation and demand from those in the US expecting the long awaited Samsung Galaxy Nexus to launch on Verizon this month following its launch confirmation at last month’s launch event, Samsung has confirmed that Verizon’s version of the phone will begin shipping next month with no immediate explanation regarding the delay. Though […]
Verizon Re-Reminds People About Their URL Logging
Verizon Wireless has begun to issue a new privacy bulletin, inside every Verizon Wireless customer’s bill. You can download the PDF here, but basically, if you are a Verizon Wireless customer, your web browsing activity will be aggregated inside Verizon for targeted advertising, and monitoring. This information could be subpoenaed by any governmental agency. As […]
Google Confirms Galaxy Nexus Specifications
Following yesterday’s events surrounding the official launch of Google Music, Google has released more information on the Galaxy Nexus Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone ahead of its US launch as a Verizon exclusive later this month. The phone has been released in the UK as of earlier this morning and the marketing for the US […]
HTC Announces Rezound for Verizon Wireless
HTC Â has jointly announced the forthcoming launch of the HTC Rezound jointly with Verizon Wireless. The phone will feature a focus on music with the inclusion of Beats Audio technology in the phone and will be promoted as a music phone when it launches later this month. The phone is set to be exclusive to […]
Verizon Rolls Out Gingerbread for Droid 2 Global and Droid Pro
Verizon has begun to roll out Android Gingerbread for both the Droid 2 Global and the Droid Pro with both OTA and manual updates available. Both the Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global have multi-touch keyboard support enabled with the update as well as a task manager and full encryption for the SD card and […]
Verizon Changes Privacy Policy, Forces Data Collection Changes on Customers Without Warning
Verizon has made significant changes to its privacy policy centering on collection of data which makes it easier for outside companies to collect certain types of information from customer handsets without previous notice, such as customer browsing data, search term history, location, apps used, and general usage patterns. Verizon’s Jeffery Nelson explained the revised policy […]