If you thought Verizon Wireless’s decision to double their Early Termination Fee (ETF) for “advanced devices” was a little confusing, you’re not alone. The FCC has officially requested more information on the new ETF from Verizon’s VP of Legal and External Affairs. By the looks of it, the FCC isn’t as concerned with Verizon’s $350…
Tests show AT&T 3G network outperforms Verizon, coverage maps be damned
Verizon has been going all-out with advertisements that poo-poo AT&T’s 3G network and its relatively spotty coverage maps. AT&T has been fighting back with their own ads that point out their superior 3G speeds and the ability to handle voice and data communications simultaneously. But, with Verizon’s almost Jedi-like influence over public perception of their…
Apple’s LaLa acquisition points to streaming iTunes music
Apple has been raking in cash with its iTunes music store over the past several years, in the process forcing the music industry and consumers to get comfortable with paying $1 per downloaded song. These days, you’ll find iPod and iPhone users toting around dozens of gigabytes worth of downloaded music with them wherever they…
Motorola ‘LaJolla’ could be the jewel of Motorola’s Android lineup, here’s why
Motorola’s LaJolla handset was revealed today in the Motorola CLIQ’s source code. The codename, in Spanish, means “the jewel,” but given the lowly specs of the Android phone, it’s unlikely to be anything close to a “gem” in Motorola’s Android portfolio. Still, the idea of the lower-cost LaJolla could very well end up being the…
Multifl0w for jailbroken iPhones – Multi-tasking on all iPhones should be this awesome
This one goes out to all the jailbroken iPhones there. Introducing Multifl0w, the latest iPhone app that enables true multi-tasking of iPhone apps for jailbroken iPhones. If you’re not jailbroken, you’re probably all too well aware that your Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) smartphone isn’t allowed to run multiple apps at the same time (Apple’s native iPhone…
Unannounced Motorola ‘LaJolla’ Android phone spotted in Motorola CLIQ source code!
Motorola is making a big push with their Android lineup. Google’s mobile operating system is Motorola’s last chance to bring itself out of its rut and take its place as one of the mobile industry’s hottest phone makers, and by the looks of the CLIQ and the DROID, Motorola is well on its way back…
Another Motorola Sholes sighting, this time from China
The Motorola Sholes tablet rumors have been coming hard and fast these past few days. We were first tipped off to a slate-based Sholes, which is believed to be a Motorola Droid variant, in a leaked product road-map. Then we were given our first glimpse of the keyboard-less Motorola Sholes tablet in leaked images that…
Verizon: HTC Droid Eris getting Google Maps Navigation with Android 2.0 update
Verizon might be throwing most of its weight behind the Motorola Droid and its promise of delivering an anti-iPhone experience to all who embrace it, leaving the Droid Eris to basically fend for itself. The Droid Eris is essentially Verizon’s version of the HTC Hero, which made a big splash on Sprint’s network not too…
Motorola Droid getting Android 2.0.1 OTA update by month end
The Motorola Droid has so far impressed almost everyone that’s had a chance to play with it for any appreciable length of time. But, there are some problems. The 5-megapixel camera tends to autofocus like it’s got astigmatism and voice clarity could really use some improvement. Thankfully, Verizon has let it be known that they’ll…
Appvent Calendar 2009 unveils one free iPhone game every day until Christmas
Finding a great, free iPhone game is always fun. Finding a great, premium iPhone game that’s on sale for zero dollars, though, is just plain stupendous. Call us cheap, but nothing beats the satisfaction of scoring a for-pay iPhone game for free. In the spirit of the holidays, Appvent Calendar is unveiling one free iPhone…