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It’s not often that we get to nab high-end smartphones for free, and when we do, that’s where the deal stops. Dell is taking it a step further and throwing in all kinds of perks, too. Not only is it offering the Droid X for free with a two-year contract for Verizon, but it’s waiving…
If you’re on an Android handset on Verizon, you’ll be happy to know that the nation’s largest U.S. carrier is studying the Android 2.3 Gingerbread software and mulling which devices will be getting the update. Now, it’s just a waiting game … but we may have to wait a while. Droid-Life got its hands on…
Skype is not resting on its laurels when it comes to the smartphone space, as the company has just updated its VoIP-calling Android app to be more convenient for users. First of all, you can now use the Skype Android app on the Samsung Galaxy S handsets, kind of. The VoIP-calling app will only be…
A report from Global investment banking and securities firm Nomura suggests AT&T will weather a Verizon iPhone just fine. Though AT&T stands to lose millions of customers to Verizon, the wireless carrier is expected to generate revenue from early termination fees that will offset subscriber losses. The report also suggests the loss of exclusivity with…
It’s almost guaranteed that Verizon will be landing the Apple iPhone next year but there are still questions about what type of technology will be inside this highly-anticipated device. Well, now we have a (admittedly thin) rumor that the Verizon iPhone will be able to utilize the just-launched 4G LTE service. MacDailyNews is passing on…
Verizon is rumored to be getting the iPhone some time next month, though many are still skeptical and a formal announcement has yet to be made by Apple. In the meantime, it looks like Verizon might need the iPhone more than ever according to a recent study. According to Asymco: ITG Investment Research analyst Matthew…
Leaked photos give us an up close and personal look at Motorola’s first Android-powered tablet. The photos are shot in typical Mr. Blurrycam style and show off the front, back, and sides of this 10-inch device. On the surface, you can spot a front-facing camera, rear-facing camera with flash, a micro-USB port, HDMI port, 3.5mm…
Verizon Wireless confirmed late last week that its USB LTE modems can experience a delay when transitioning from an EVDO connection to an LTE connection. According to Verizon spokesperson Jeffrey Nelson, customers with a USB modem may experience a delay of up to two minutes during this handoff procedure. CTO Tony Melone perviously mentioned the possibility…
When Microsoft announced the Kin One and Kin Two in the Spring of this year, I had my doubts about its ability to succeed as a Windows Phone device for the younger crowd. It didn’t have a dedicated app store, there were no pre-loaded games and the cost of owning one included the same data…
The saga of Aron Embry, who will aways be known as the man with the exploding DROID 2, continues to develop. A statement from Motorola given to an employee at PC Magazine claims the explosion was a misunderstanding on the part of Embry. The DROID 2 in question did not explode, it was dropped prior to…