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We Did It: Verizon to Unlock GPS on Windows Mobile

By on December 17, 2008

PhoneNews.com has led the criticism of Verizon Wireless locking and hindering GPS on their phones. Now, the company says they will reverse that… but only on their newest phones. Since the release of the XV6800’s first firmware update, Verizon has been locking down the GPS on their smartphones. Initially, Verizon said that this was consistent […]

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UTStarcom Updates Verizon XV6700 to AKU 3.3

By on October 25, 2007

In an unexpected development today, UTStarcom officially released an AKU 3.3 update for the Verizon XV6700. The XV6700 is still current in Verizon Wireless’s device lineup, set to be replaced next month with the XV6800 (identical to the PPC-6800 Mogul on Sprint). This update brings the latest service pack updates from Microsoft, and brings the […]

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Knowledge Base Updates: PPC-6700 & XV6700

By on May 31, 2006

Owners of the PPC-6700 and XV6700 can now check out our expanded selection of tips, tricks, and hacks for the two Windows Mobile 5 devices, including several quick tips to speed up the device. Did we miss something? Add it yourself… the PCS Intel Knowledge Base can be expanded on by anyone. Add tips, tricks, […]

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Verizon Starts Phone-As-Modem EV-DO Offerings

By on February 2, 2006

Verizon made waves with offering the first minutes-only 3G access with their NationalAccess network (using 1xRTT). Now, Verizon will offer EV-DO pricing that matches their aircard plans. Verizon has turned on similar tracking technology that is used in Sprint phones, and will deny EV-DO tethering to users that do not have the $60/unlimited plan on […]

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