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The iPhone has been an AT&T exclusive in the US for time immemorial (which, in the mobile world, translates into a little over three years), but that exclusivity will soon come to an end, with Verizon rumored to be launching an iPhone of their own in the near future. Big Red, with their self-proclaimed superior…
There was a bunch of news this week that could have long-reaching consequences and no story was bigger than the Google and Verizon putting forth a joint policy statement regarding net neutrality. This was also a big week for Android with the release of some high-profile devices but Google also faces a huge lawsuit over…
It looks like Verizon will be pulling a Sprint and will charge customers an extra $10 to $15 for the privilege of using the carrier’s 4G LTE data service -the charge will be added on top of the existing data plan for compatible devices. We can’t we say we’re surprised, but it’s going to be…
It’s been a few days since Verizon and Google issued its joint policy initiative about net neutrality and AT&T is weighing in again. The issue of net neutrality is a contentious one. Broadband providers argue that some form of traffic prioritization is needed in order to manage security, ensure a high quality of services for…
Good news if you’re one of the few, lucky Verizon users who were able to buy the HTC Droid Incredible, as we’re hearing that Android 2.2, or Froyo, will be hitting the device next week. The news comes from our friends at Mashable, who say the over-the-air upgrade will start rolling out August 18. As…
The Motorola Droid 2 campaign has officially begun, and we have a new TV spot for you. It looks like they’re going the way of the Droid X, and turning users into, well, Droids. The ad is short and sweet, and mentions only a few of the updated device’s features, such as the unified inbox,…
Hardware specifications for the Bee, another mystery HTC handset, have emerged today. The Bee is a CDMA handset that could potentially launch on one of many CDMA carriers including Verizon, US Cellular, Alltel or Cellular South. The Android 2.2 phone is an entry-level offering that includes a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7625 processor, a 3.2-inch display with…
Feeling a little down that all your friends on Verizon are gloating about their Droid 2 handsets and you’re stuck with a BlackBerry Storm? Fret not! Big Red is offering, as it did with the Motorola Droid X, the option to upgrade early if your contract ends any time this year. So if you thought…
All up-to-date Verizon DROID owners should now be rocking Android 2.2 which brings Flash 10.1 to the mobile platform. Surprisingly, the update that was officially rolled out to the handset over the past week was reportedly FRG01B, a version that was thought to be an older build. As it turns out, this build may not be old.…
In case you were wondering, the answer to the question of whether or not Verizon will have a smartphone with LTE inside by the end of this year is no. What about tablets? Still no. During the Oppenheimer Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference, Verizon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Killian had…