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DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX Recieve Jelly Bean Update, Loses MOTO Bloatware
Owners of the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX are in for the Jelly Bean treatment today,via a new update which adds the functionality of Jelly Bean while gutting most of Motorola and Version’s infamous bloatware. The update has not begun OTA deployment yet, but can be installed manually. We’re still not sure when it will be rolling out OTA, but keep your eyes peeled for this device-changing update. The update, build number 98.72.16, changes the devices almost entirely. Chrome is now the stock browser, and enhanced voice search and Google Now provide … Read more
Ian Kersey
Rumor: BlackBerry Z10 Landing at AT&T on March 15th?
According to N4BB, the BlackBerry Z10 will be making its stateside debut on AT&T on March 15th. We’ve already heard that the BlackBerry Z10 will be coming to T-Mobile and Verizon as well, but unfortunately haven’t heard word on when those carriers will be receiving the new flagship BlackBerry 10 phone. Sprint will be offering the BlackBerry Q10, but has chosen not to carry the Z10. The Z10 was unveiled at a BlackBerry press conference in New York last January, and launched in European markets in late January, and early … Read more
Ian Kersey
T-Mobile to lash back at AT&T in new advertisement
AT&T attacked T-Mobile’s network in a full-page newspaper ad last week, and T-Mobile isn’t taking the criticism lying down. According to TmoNews, T-Mobile may be prepping an advertisement campaign that aims straight at AT&T’s jugular. TmoNews got its hands on several advertising proofs, one of which asks the damning question, “If AT&T thought our network wasn’t great, why did they try to buy it?” A few other proofs are equally snarky towards AT&T and its view of T-Mobile. The ads are expected to hit newspapers in Dallas and New York. … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Stellar getting Jelly Bean update as we speak
We’ve told you that Jelly Bean update for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Stellar is on the way and voila – you can get it now. If your unit still hasn’t informed you about the new software, feel free to manually check whether it’s there or not. In any case, you should get it in the next few days. Aside from bringing all of the Jelly Bean goodies like improved notifications, Google Now and Project Butter enhancements – the updated software also packs several device-specific changes, including: Support for microSD cards of … Read more
Dusan Belic
LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 landing on Verizon this Thursday
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 might have taken its sweet ass time to find its way to Verizon in a LTE flavor, but that time has finally come. This Thursday, March 7th, you’ll be able to grab the popular tablet with support for Verizon’ LTE network for $599. The Galaxy Note family is known for making use of a stylus, or S-Pen, which is actually pretty darn useful. Samsung added some great features to utilize the S-Pen with, along with other software features found within TouchWiz on the tablet, like multi-window mode. While … Read more
Blake Stimac
Verizon Wireless to introduce pure LTE phones, lower subsidies in 2014
Verizon is preparing to launch Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) by the end of 2013, and it will bring a some big changes for the carrier and its customers. VoLTE will allow Verizon to route all voice calls and text messages over the carrier’s new 4G LTE network, instead of its legacy 3G CDMA network. Speaking at Deutsche Bank’s Media, Internet, and Telecom conference, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said the carrier plans to switch to full LTE handsets sometime in 2014. “We will ultimately get to voice over LTE, probably end … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon Wireless to audit lines with employer discounts, require proof of employment
A report by PhoneArena suggests Verizon Wireless is cleaning house on its corporate discounts by requiring lines with a discount from their employer to provide proof of employment. Verizon routinely offers a discount on monthly service fees and accessory purchases for the employees of companies that participate in the employee discount program. Employees can sign up for the discounts with their company representative and will remain in the discount program even after their employment has been terminated. Starting April 1st, Verizon will be contacting customers with a corporate discount to provide proof … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
LG’s Optimus F5 to be Released on Verizon as Lucid 2
LG unveiled its new F-series of smartphones at MWC this year, and it looks as though the Optimus F5 is headed to the U.S. on Verizon’s network. Given the model number VS870, the Verizon Optiumus F5 will be sold under the name Lucid 2, as a follow-up to Verizon’s LG Lucid phone released last year. The Jelly-Bean powered Lucid 2 enters the market as a mid-range handset, featuring a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon Krait CPU, 1.3MP front facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of memory plus a microSD card slot, 4G LTE, a … Read more
Ian Kersey
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Stellar to Get Jelly Bean Update
Owners of the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Stellar are about to get a nice little present. Verizon has confirmed that they will be releasing an new update for the Galaxy Stellar, which will bring the device up to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update will include support for 64GB microSD cards, an improved spell checking app, improved multimedia message handling and more. Also included are the Jelly Bean features, such as Google Now and a revamped notification panel. While we still don’t know when exactly this huge 403.6MB update will be pushed out to devices, … Read more
Ian Kersey
Verizon: Galaxy Nexus update “coming soon”
The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is the forgotten stepchild of Google’s Nexus program. Unlike most Nexus models which get updates early and on a regular basis, the Verizon Nexus is four updates behind its GSM counterpart. Though we have no idea what it will bring to the table, Verizon support did confirm via Twitter that an update is in the works and will arrive “soon.” Of course, “soon” is a very open-ended term that could mean next week or next month. Droid-Life points out that Verizon has rolled out a bunch … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon’s Pantech Perception caught at the FCC
The upcoming Pantech Perception has been caught at the FCC, hinting us that Verizon Wireless (or that’s Pantech) is completing the paperwork as it’s gearing toward the official launch. As you know from our previous post, we’re talking about a rock-solid mid-ranger, one that comes with a big 720p HD screen, LTE connectivity support and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor (most likely MSM8960). In addition, other “standard for Android” goodies also come included such as Wi-Fi, GPS, dual cameras and so on. It is said that the Perception will launch … Read more