Verizon Wireless has a new laptop computer in its portfolio – HP Pavilion dm1-2010nr. Before you go “oh here comes another netbook,” let me reassure you – that’s not the case. The new device doesn’t get its power from a way underpowered Intel Atom CPU — rather, it relies on the AMD Athlon II Neo…
Verizon to launch Samsung Galaxy Tab November 1st?
We previously assumed that AT&T would be the first US carrier to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab on this side of the pond, but Verizon may beat them to market if recent rumors come true. The rumor pegs the Verizon launch of the Galaxy Tab for November 1st. The Galaxy Tab is a strong competitor…
AT&T leads the way with Microsoft Windows Phone 7
We knew that AT&T would be the “premier” carrier for Microsoft Windows Phone 7 but we didn’t really know what that meant until today. The second-largest U.S. carrier will have three Windows Phone 7 devices at launch and its CEO was at the official presentation to show off some of these devices. AT&T will be…
Verizon, Google downplay Windows Phone 7
Microsoft is all set to formally introduce its Windows Phone 7 platform Monday (check out our ultimate preview) and Verizon and Google are already trying to downplay it. It’s like they say: Haters gonna hate. In a long-ranging interview with CNET, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam didn’t sound too impressed with the upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone…
BlackBerry 6 Hitting Verizon Around October 14?
We’ve seen RIM’s new BlackBerry operating system running on the Bold 9650 and Curve 9330, but we’ve had little indication of a release timeframe. Luckily, this invitation to a “interactive launch” event has been shot out to employees, leading us to think that a BlackBerry 6 patch will be shot out on or shortly after…
Motorola Droid 2 Global Specs Briefly Appeared Online
Motorola fans might have noticed the Droid 2 Global quickie on the website yesterday before it was pulled by the folks in charge. The quick appearance gave us a glimpse at the specs for the new Droid handset, however, and it doesn’t look like much of a slouch. In addition to global calling capabilities, this…
Skype for Android gets 3G calling through hacked application
It’s only been a couple of days before the Skype application escaped the shackles of Verizon, and was released for all Android 2.1 phones, and now there’s a hack to enable 3G calling. Unlike the Verizon’s version, the application didn’t allow for 3G calling, but now it’s become a reality thanks to a hack. Some…
Palm giving away 500 Pre Plus phones along with $300 worth of Verizon service to good causes
Palm is running a neat PR campaign called Palm Connections, giving away 500 Pre Plus phones along with $300 worth of Verizon service to good causes. The idea is to help participating artists connect better and tell the story about what they’re trying to accomplish. Palm will then amplifying those stories through social and traditional…
Verizon Commercial Shows Off Droid 2, Droid X and Android Market
Verizon is pushing its Droid series once again in a new commercial that shows off the always expanding Android Market. In it, we see the Droid 2 and the Droid X, along with a free application called Lookout Mobile Security – a security app that lets you back up data, remote wipe a lost phone,…
Report: Verizon iPhone slated for early 2011
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but “people briefed by Apple” said the company is mass producing an iPhone for Verizon and the device should be available early next year. This latest rumors comes from the Wall Street Journal, which says that the Verizon iPhone will use CDMA technology. The report also said…