Verizon Motorola Droid Pro on November 9th via Pre-Order
Verizon internal documentation has confirmed that the Motorola Droid Pro will launch via Verizon’s online sales portal and Telesales on November 9th for $279.99 after a new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $179.99. The retail launch of the device is set for November 18th with a pre-order […]
Verizon Teases Samsung Galaxy S Continuum
Verizon Wireless has posted the first official image of the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S Continuum Android smartphone. The smartphone features a secondary 1.8 inch OLED display as a live ticker directly below its main 3.4 inch Super AMOLED display at WVGA resolution. The rest of the featureset is nearly identical to the Galaxy S Fascinate […]
Skype on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab is Wi-Fi Only
PCMag is reporting and citing Skype representatives on confirmation that Verizon’s version of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab will rely on the recently released Android version of Skype, which is restricted to Wi-Fi access. Verizon Wireless currently features an exclusive agreement with Skype for the 3G enabled version of Skype Mobile on its lineup, but […]
Droid 2 Global Edition Specifications Confirmed
A new comparison sheet produced by Verizon Wireless has leaked. confirming specifications for the forthcoming Motorola Droid 2 Global Edition. The device will feature a 1.2GHz processor, 3.7-inch, 854 x 480 resolution touchscreen display, support for remote wipe of device and SD card, QuickOffice, inbox filtering, 5.0 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and 720p video […]
First Verizon LTE Modems Listed
Ahead of the long awaited launch of its LTE network, Verizon has quietly listed the first two LTE modems for launch alongside the network in the LG VL600 and the Pantech UML290 USB modems on its test site. Both feature microSDHC expansion slots, zero configuration and preloaded drivers. Pricing has yet to be confirmed and […]
VZNavigator for Droid 2 Global Surfaces in Android Market
A version of VZNavigator specifically for the forthcoming and unannounced Motorola Droid 2 Global Edition has surfaced in the Android Market. The Motorola Droid 2 Global will feature a dual-mode CDMA/GSM radio as well as an upgraded 1.2 GHz processor. In related news, the first version of the Droid 2 has been discounted to $149.99 […]
Verizon: LTE Will End *228, SIMs Will Be Required, Don’t Forget your Phone at The Office
Verizon has confirmed to PhoneNews.com that their activation process on LTE will be far different than MetroPCS’s existing LTE activation process, and will mirror traditional GSM carriers. Today, MetroPCS activates LTE phones in nearly an identical manner to how they activate CDMA phones. By dialing *228 the phone’s MEID and UICC (SIM) serial numbers are […]
Verizon Settles with FCC for $25 Million Concerning Erroneous Data Charges
After first being confirmed by the FCC last month in talks, the federal regulator and the carrier have reached a settlement whereby the amount paid out in the settlement will total $25 million paid to the US Treasury while crediting customers $52.8 million in bill credits to settle the longstanding complaints of erroneous data charges […]
Pre Plus & Pixi Plus on Verizon Enjoy 5 GB Tethering with New 150 MB, $15 Data Plan
PhoneNews.com continues to beat the rest of the mobile media to the punch on covering the 5 GB of free Mobile Hotspot on Pre Plus and Pixi Plus. Today, we’re happy to announce the great deal that Palm customers enjoy, just got a whole lot better. The often-ignored feature allows Verizon customers to get free […]
Verizon Launches iPad
As expected, Verizon has launched its iPad+MiFi bundle today in its retail stores and online, with stores also rolling out iTunes for activation. The bundles will be sold at $629.99 for the iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is […]