A week ago today, we were expecting Verizon to push the Android 2.2 Froyo update to the HTC Droid Incredible via an over-the-air (OTA) update. Sadly, that day came and went without any sign of Froyo, and instead just got a confirmation that it would not be coming. So let’s try it again, shall we?…
Verizon offers new prepaid broadband option – $80 for 5 GB a month
Verizon Wireless is rolling out a new prepaid broadband option and it is going to be about double the cost of what the competition is offering. We’re a little late on this one, as PhoneScoop said these have been available since the beginning of August but Verizon’s prepaid broadband now tops out at 5 GB…
Motorola Droid 2 receives root, paves way for custom Android ROMs
While it may not have happened prior to the release of the device, as we’ve seen before, the Motorola Droid 2 has officially been rooted (#), paving the way for custom Android ROMs to someday be available for the latest Verizon Android phone. The awesome devs over at XDA have done it yet again, only…
Apple media event set for Sept. 1 – New iPod, Apple TV, iPhone?
Apple has set a media event for Sept. 1 and we’re sure to see some cool new iOS products. Could we see a new iPod Touch, Apple TV and iPhone? I’d say we’ll definitely see two out of the three, as the fall event is generally when the company shows off its new iPod lineup.…
Boston to have 4G coverage from three wireless carriers in 2010
Good ole Bean town, it was the first to toss that English tea into the drink and now it is going to be the one of first major hotbeds for 4G technology. Yes, all you Bostonians have cause to rejoice- within the next 6-8 months, you will have not one, not two, but three wireless…
Verizon pushing Android 2.2 Froyo update to rooted Motorola Droid users, enables Flash
Verizon is said to be sending out an SOS OTA for rooted Motorola Droid users out there, who were unable to successfully install the original Android 2.2 Froyo update, “FRG01B”. Verizon is sending out a new update known as “Full FRG01B”, which is bigger than the previous version, to rooted users to ensure that the…
Verizon rolling out the first OTA update to DROID 2 handsets
Reports are circulating that DROID 2 owners are receiving their first official OTA update from Verizon Wireless. The update is a minor one an reportedly does not fixing that potentially troubling signal issue. The update will bring DROID 2 owners up to baseband version BP_C_01.09.05P and includes the following improvements: Enabled text and picture message…
Motorola Droid could get Adobe Flash Player 10.1 tomorrow
If you’ve been rocking Android 2.2, otherwise known as “Froyo,” on your Motorola Droid but have been wondering where the heck Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is, you’ll be happy to know that Verizon should be pushing out a software update tomorrow (August 24) which will enable your Droid to play nice with Flash content on…
Apple and Verizon Sorting Out iPhone Deal
The din of Verizon iPhone rumors rages louder, and now word is that Apple and Verizon are ironing out the details for the popular smartphone. First, we heard that there would be a surge in hiring to accommodate for a really big launch of some kind, one of Apple iPhone proportions. Then, a Verizon executive…
Verizon completes acquisition of Centennial Wireless assets from AT&T
AT&T confirmed that it has completed the sale of Centennial Wireless assets to Verizon Wireless. Under the terms of this agreement, Verizon will cough up $235 million to acquire approximately 117,000 subscribers within Louisiana and Mississippi. The divested assets purchased by Big Red encompass six service areas including Lafayette, La., LA-5 (Beauregard), LA-6 (Iberville), LA-7…








