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We know that HTC is preparing a smartphone for the Verizon 4G LTE network and the ad picture in this post indicates that it could be called the Thunderbolt 4G. We have previously seen this device when it was code-named Mecha and some thought it would be called the Incredible HD, but this ad sends…
We already know that Skype plans to bring video calling to the iPhone 4 and other platforms but the VoIP provider may have just outed the oft-rumored Verizon iPhone. Skype published some support documents for this feature on the iPhone and one of these had the Verizon logo prominently displayed. The documents were quickly pulled…
Sprint is talking trash on Twitter about the T-Mobile HSPA+ 4G network but I think the nation’s third-largest carrier should read IntoMobile a bit more to be more informed about what can be called “4G.” Stephanie Vinge, with the corporate communication division, tweeted: “A little #4G math: # of T-Mobile 4G phones: 0 (oh wait,…
Let’s face it: these smartphones are less phones and are becoming mini-computers in our pockets. But with that computing power also comes the threat of viruses and it an interesting piece in the Wall Street Journal which shows how the carriers and handset makers are beefing up mobile security. “Right now it is a daily…
We knew that the nation’s largest carrier would get Windows Phone 7 devices in early 2011 but we may see those handsets arrive very soon, as Verizon Windows Phone 7 apps are already showing up in the Windows Marketplace for mobile. As you can see from the screen shot, Verizon Windows Phone 7 apps include…
Tenor Nick P. and Pianist Sam Brash took some wonderful lyrics written by Ljova and created the anthem, called “An iPhone on Verizon,” that will make everyone cry, whether in joy over the impending Verizon iPhone or in pain over the grating, repetitive melody. Of course, this anthem may not be a sincere plea for…
The Federal Communications Commission just introduced six core guidelines regarding net neutrality and it’s causing an uproar. Some businesses are saying these are overly intrusive and can hamper innovation while consumer advocacy groups say these don’t go far enough to protect a free and open Internet. Being that we’re IntoMobile we decided to break down how…
Well, what do we have here? It looks like Verizon isn’t messing around with its upcoming smartphones for it 4G network because a picture of a Samsung Android device with LTE capabilities has just hit the web. The Samsung 4G LTE phone could wind up being a beefed up version of the Fascinate but the access…
SIM card manufacturer Gemalto confirmed that wireless carriers can lock LTE SIMs, forcing them to be used with specific plans or preventing them from being used on other Long Term Evolution networks. This report comes from Jean-Louis Carrara, VP of business development at Gemalto, who was speaking with PC Magazine. When speaking about carrier locking,…
Whether officially or unofficially, the Gingerbread version of Android – or 2.3 – is making its rounds. This morning we caught wind of the update readying for the Nexus One – the original Google phone. While the update simmers until it’s ready, which should be in the coming weeks, some clever hackers were able to…