Verizon Launches Motorola DROID 3
Verizon has announced the online launch of the third edition of the Motorola Droid Android smartphone. The phone is an extensive upgrade from the Droid 2 and Droid 2 Global variant in terms of hardware by featuring a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 8.0-megapixel camera with1080p video capture, Android 2.3, dual-mode CDMA/GSM support, 4-inch qHD resolution […]
HTC Customer Support Confirms Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update
An email received by a customer regarding the availability of an update to fix long-standing reboot issues has confirmed that HTC plans to roll out an update to fix the issue as well as update the device to Android Gingerbread: I understand how important it is for your Thunderbolt to function properly and I apologize […]
webOS 2.1 Now Rolling Out for Verizon Palm Pre 2
After months of anticipation, Verizon is rolling out webOS 2.1 for the Palm Pre 2. webOS 2.1 was released for the GSM version of the Palm Pre 2 months ago. The update adds new key features first demonstrated during Palm’s developer event in March as described on HP’s page: Exhibition Exhibition gives you access to […]
Verizon Data Plans Broken Down In Detail
More details have surfaced regarding Verizon’s new slate of data plans going into effect on July 7th with the following points to take into account from an internal memo: BUSINESS DISCOUNTS- Currently our business discounts apply to the $29.99 data plan on the primary line only. Most discounts are 20% despite whatever monthly access discount […]
Verizon Internal Documentation Confirms Grandfathering for Unlimited Data
Verizon third-party dealer documentation has confirmed that current customers with the $30 unlimited data plan will be able to keep the plan for the life of the account, including upgrades to newer devices and standard contract renewals. This follows the revelation of the carrier’s forthcoming tiered data plans this week which will be launched next […]
Verizon to Start Tiered Data Plans in July, Plans Revealed
Verizon spokesperson Brenda Raney has confirmed to the media that Verizon Wireless will move away from unlimited data plans to a usage-based plan lineup in July. This follows months of confirmation by other Verizon representatives that the carrier would also move to a usage-based model for monthly data access in order to ease the strain […]
Verizon to Roll Out Gingerbread with gTalk Video for Thunderbolt
According to screen caps taken from internal Verizon update documentation, the Thunderbolt will be the first carrier supported Android smartphone to feature Android Gingerbread 2.3.4, the first Gingerbread version to feature support for Google Talk with Video support for two-way video chat over 4G service. The update also includes the previously announced Skype with Video […]
Verizon Expands LTE Network to More Markets
Verizon has announced that it has expanded its LTE network to more markets this morning with the addition of the following markets to the network footprint along with network expansion in San Francisco and Detroit: Fresno and Sacramento, Calif., Hartford, Conn., Boise, Idaho, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind., Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich., Dayton, […]
Verizon Further Extends Complimentary Mobile Hotspot Access to July 6th
In an internal memo to employees, Verizon has confirmed that it has further extended the complimentary Mobile Hotspot service first offered on the HTC Thunderbolt 4G and now extended to the LG Revolution and Samsung Droid Charge to July 6th. On the 6th, an update will be pushed out that will disable complimentary access and […]
Deal: HTC Droid Incredible 2 for One Cent
Following up, Amazon is also offering the HTC Droid Incredible 2 for one cent after new agreement, undercutting Verizon’s standard pricing. The HTC Incredible 2 is the successor to the wildly popular Droid Incredible Android smartphone featuring international GSM/HSPA roaming support, Android 2.2, 8.0 megapixel camera with 720p video capture and GPS support.