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Verizon launches Delphi Vehicle Diagnostics Service; Could be yours for $250 + $5/month
Verizon is teaming-up with Delphi to provide its customers who care a lot about their cars with the Vehicle Diagnostic System. If you’re a car nut or a small business which could benefit from something like this, you may want to try this out to always know what’s happening with your vehicle. In order to do so, you’ll have to buy a $250 hardware module and then pay an additional $5 every month. The module itself is hooked to the vehicle’s ODBII port, and once plugged – it automatically starts … Read more
Dusan Belic
Apple Offers Free Next Day Shipping On iPhone Purchases
If you’re looking into purchasing a new iPhone, now is a good time to order. Apple is currently offering free next day shipping with purchase of any iPhone model via their online store. Apple is limiting free shipping to two devices per customer, and no details exist as to how long this promotion will last. Apple already offers free shipping for any purchase over $50, and sometimes rolls out the free next day shipping option, typically around the holiday season. Apple is offering the 16 GB iPhone 5 for $199 … Read more
Ian Kersey
Verizon Wireless probably won’t sell the HTC One
Looks like Verizon Wireless won’t be selling the HTC One, and will rather promote the existing HTC Droid DNA to its customers. According to a couple of messages on HTC’s own Twitter account — which were later deleted — the Big Red carrier may opt for other devices, instead (Galaxy S4). Here’s what one of those messages said: The HTC One will not be available on the Verizon network, but have you seen the awesome #DROIDDNA? And while the Droid DNA and HTC One are somewhat similar, we prefer the … Read more
Dusan Belic
Verizon Wireless Droid 4 finally getting Jelly Bean update
Remember the Droid 4? It launched last year with Android 2.3 and was updated to Ice Cream Sandwich. Now another bump up in the Android OS software for the phone is coming down the pike. The update wil bring the phone to Android 4.0 Jelly Bean and is detailed on Verizon Wireless’ support website. Droid 4 owners will be able to look forward to features like Voice Search and a new responsive UI thanks to Project Butter. The Android 4.1 update will roll out starting today, March 19th. Like most Verizon … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7 getting Jelly Bean updates
Verizon’s versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7 are next in line to get Jelly Bean updates. First we’ve seen the unlocked tablets getting the treatment, then Sprint’s Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 got it and now it’s Verizon’s turn. Expect all of the Android 4.1 goodies like improved notifications, Google Now and Project Butter enhancements, plus some of Sammy’s own updates. For instance, Galaxy Tab 2 7 will get a new on-screen keyboard, as well as updated softkeys; while those with a 10.1″ Tab will now see … Read more
Dusan Belic
Rumor: Verizon may replace the Droid DNA with the HTC One
A leaked document obtained by PocketNow suggests that Verizon may be preparing to phase out the Droid DNA and replace it with the HTC One is its handset lineup. This change could happen sooner rather than later, says a report in Droid Life. The sunsetting of the Droid DNA could be a controversial move as the DNA is a relatively new phone in Verizon’s handset lineup (announced November 2012). The general consensus believed Verizon would make this move slowly and release the One later than competing carriers AT&T, Sprint and … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Redbox Instant Launches to the Public, Offers $8 a Month Unlimited Streaming
Verizon is bringing its video-streaming service, Redbox Instant, to the public today. Many are familiar with the big red video-store-in-a-box, and today the service makes its way into Netflix territory after a three-month beta test. Redbox Instant’s streaming service is being offered at $8 a month, and will offer access to over 4,000 streaming movies, and is coupling four free one-night DVD rentals into the deal, allowing customers to have the best of both worlds. Some of Redbox’s partners include Warner Bros, Epix, Viacom MGM and Lion’s Gate Entertainment. Redbox … Read more
Ian Kersey
Verizon Wireless and US Cellular jump on the Galaxy S 4 bandwagon
Verizon Wireless and US Cellular used their respective twitter accounts to announce that each one will be carrying the Galaxy S 4 when it launches in the upcoming month or so. Verizon and US Cellular won’t be the only carriers selling the S 4. AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint each confirmed the S 4 shortly after Samsung unveiled the flagship Android phones. Neither Verizon nor US Cellular announced specific launch details, and both said that information will be coming soon. The Galaxy S 4 is slated to land in April on … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon BlackBerry Z10 pre-orders start March 14, sales begin March 28
BlackBerry’s time to shine is at hand. AT&T has started accepting pre-orders for the flagship Z10 phone and Verizon announced today that it will start accepting pre-orders, too. According to Verizon Wireless, it will start its Z10 pre-orders tomorrow, March 14th, at 8 am ET. The handset will then go on sale in Verizon Wireless stores and online starting March 28th. The Verizon Z10 will be available in black and white, which is an exclusive for Big Red. You can find out more about the Z10 on BlackBerry’s website and … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Nokia Lumia to Launch Aluminum Nokia 928 in April
According to sources cozy with The Verge, Microsoft is pulling out all of the stops when it comes to marketing Nokia’s new flagship smartphone, the Lumia 928, by creating a customized design that will only appear on Verizon. The handset is expected to be released on Verizon in April, and as for the customizations, Nokia will be slapping aluminum on the body and adding a Xenon flash for its 8-MP camera. The Lumia 928 will be lighter and thinner than its predessor, the Lumia 920. The specs however, will be … Read more
Ian Kersey
Verizon’s LG Intuition getting a maintenance update soon
Verizon and LG are preparing to launch a maintenance update for the LG Intuition, which is known as Optimus Vu outside of the US. While this isn’t the full-blown Jelly Bean update, it does bring many useful changes, updating some of the apps while at the same time squashing the known bugs. Among the things 5-inch phablet owners can expect from the 204.5 MB-heavy download are removal of the Color and V Cast apps, as well as improvements in the speakerphone quality. In addition, Verizon also included Amazon Appstore with … Read more