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We know that Verizon is in the middle of its 4G rollout based on Long-Term Evolution technology but a few of its private beta speeds tests are showing that it will be delivering some blazing-fast mobile data speeds. The largest U.S. carrier is privately testing its 4G LTE network with a few beta users and…
We’re used to seeing Star Wars fans lining up for movie premiers, but what about Verizon Wireless phones? The Motorola Droid R2D2 special edition has just been released and the first nerd – and I say that as a fellow nerd – has been pictured nabbing one in Orlando. If you’ve been wanting one of…
As the launch of Microsoft Windows Phone 7 grows closer and closer, the leaks just continue to spill out. DSL Report’s mobile speed test has unveiled another pair of devices from Samsung and HTC. The Samsung device is probably the i8700 which has been spotted multiple times. It appears that the device will be called…
We were wondering when we were going to see more of the HTC Merge, and it looks like that day is today. BGR got its hands of what looks like final hardware of the device, and judging from the pictures, it’s definitely a Droid. The Merge really just looks like a slightly revamped HTC Desire…
Sharp, along with many other companies, is getting into the Android game and bringing some tablets powered by the Google mobile operating system to market. The Sharp Galopagos tablets are being marketed as e-book readers, but should have much more functionality than any Kindle or Nook out there. There will be two models, a 5.5…
Verizon confirmed the launch details for the R2-D2 edition of the Motorola DROID 2. The Star Wars branded handset will be available starting September 30th for $249 after a $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year customer agreement. The Star Wars branding, though irresistibly geeky, will cost you an extra $50 over the $199 price tag of…
Verizon, with help from the Asurion Mobile Recovery app, is now going to help you find your lost cell phone with GPS assistance. You can think of it as Find my iPhone, but for Android, BlackBerry and webOS on Verizon’s network. As an extended part of the Total Equipment Coverage protection plan, if you lose…
The DROID X received the highly anticipated Android 2.2 update last week. As with all major updates, some features improve and some, unfortunately, take a turn for the worse. Its the same for the DROID X- while some users are happy with froyo, others are reporting that the Android 2.2 update has produced a troubling SMS bug. According…
Verizon will officially launch its limited R2-D2 edition of the DROID 2 at a handful of parties slated for September 30th. Get your geek and freak on as many stores will open at midnight for some early morning partying with your fave Verizon staff while others will include Star Wars characters for your to poke,…
After launching the NavBuilder SDK that allows developers to incorporate maps and other location-based services into their apps, Verizon Wireless added an API from WeatherBug for BlackBerry and Android applications. WeatherBug is already the exclusive or default weather provider on many Verizon platforms including Mobile web, WAP, SMS, MMS and on the Verizon company website.…