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 […]
Apple Extends Timeframe to Purchase AppleCare+
Apple has clarified the terms under which customers can purchase AppleCare+, Apple’s new warranty with accidental damage protection. The company had issued conflicting requirements under which users need to purchase the plan. Initially, Apple said that the plan had to be purchased at the same time as the iPhone. However, some online orders did not […]
Sprint’s iPhone 4S Has Unlocked SIM Slot, Verizon to Unlock After 60 Days (Updated)
In comments made to MacWorld, Sprint and Verizon have detailed their policies on the international roaming capability built-in to the forthcoming iPhone 4S, with Sprint keeping their current unlocked SIM slot policy in place, while Verizon will default to its current 60 day unlock rule, whereby the account must be in good standing for the […]
HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Pulled Due to Voicemail Bugs
Verizon Wireless has confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the HTC Thunderbolt upgrade to Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” has been pulled, due to bugs with the voicemail notification components of the firmware. The Thunderbolt was Verizon’s first 4G LTE phone, and has suffered several issues, as well as being one of the last LTE devices to be upgraded […]
Verizon Launches Pantech Jest 2 Global Edition
Following up, Verizon has launched the successor to the Pantech Jest messaging phone in the Jest 2 Global Edition. The phone features a 2.4-inch LCD display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Opera Mini, microSDHC slot and Bluetooth. In a different twist, the phone also features a quad-band GSM radio for international roaming. Pricing for the […]
Verizon Announces Motorola Xoom LTE Upgrade Program
Verizon has announced the official availability of the long awaited LTE upgrade for owners of the Motorola Xoom 4G Android tablet almost 4 months after it was originally slated for Summer availability due to unspecified delays. The program consists of sending the unit to Verizon in order to have the LTE radio module installed in […]
Simple Mobile Unleashes $40 Unlimited Everything Plan – Industry Fallout Inside
Simple Mobile had already rolled out the first all-everything plan with unlimited 4G data at $60/month. Now, the company is offering a new middle ground to combat rival Virgin Mobile. Simple Mobile is one of only two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) on the T-Mobile USA network. However, they have gained praise by many for […]
Verizon Announces Pantech Breakout Launch for Thursday
Verizon has announced the forthcoming launch of the Pantech Breakout LTE Android smartphone for this Thursday for $149.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $99.99. The Pantech Breakout, Pantech’s first LTE smartphone features a  4.0 inch capacitive touch display at 800×480 resolution, a 1GHz processor, 5.0 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture […]
Verizon Adds New LTE Markets and Expands Coverage
Verizon continues its aggressive 4G LTE network rollout by adding 15 new markets and expanding coverage in three more today, starting with launching service in the following cities: Fort Smith and Jonesboro, Ark.; San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Calif.; Daytona, Fla.; Bloomington, Champaign/Urbana, Rockford and Springfield, Ill.; the Quad Cities, Ill./Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa; […]
Verizon to Launch New Flat-Rate Prepaid Plan On Thursday
Verizon Wireless spokesperson Brenda Raney has confirmed with the Wall Street Journal that the carrier will launch its new flat-rate prepaid plan nationwide beginning this Thursday. The plan consists of a $50 monthly rate which includes unlimited voice, text and web access, but would not confirm if it was the currently in market testing Verizon […]