I know there is a ton of anticipation for the HTC Incredible and Verizon Wireless will soon put us out of our misery because it put up a teaser web page for a device called the Droid Incredible. The site, which now requires a log-in, clearly shows the device with Verizon branding and it gives…
NFL Mobile available for Verizon smartphones
Just a reminder that, as promised, the NFL Mobile app is now available for Verizon Wireless smartphone users. The free app is available for 13 3G handsets including the Droid and Droid Eris, and it offers news headlines, scores and video content. I downloaded it for my Droid and it’s focused on the upcoming NFL…
Hands-on with the Microsoft Kin 1
As expected, Microsoft went all social on us with the introduction of its Kin devices, which were the oft-leaked Project Pink phones. From now on, Microsoft’s Pink phone lineup will be known as Microsoft Kin phones. Both of the former Microsoft Pink devices are made by Sharp and can be considered the next generation of…
Project Pink phones become Kin One and Kin Two
So, we’re live from the Microsoft event but all the information on the “Project Pink” devices is already official. It’s going to be called the Kin One and Kin Two and, like we thought, these devices are aimed at social networking teens. The Kin One has a smaller, odd shape, a touch screen, full QWERTY…
Verizon HTC Droid Eris and BlackBerry Tour 9630 Get End-of-Life Dates
A quick EOL (end-of-life) notice here for the HTC Droid Eris and BlackBerry Tour 9630, on Verizon. Via BerryScoop, some leaked internal shots have arisen, giving us a looksee into the future of the Eris and Tour on big red. Sadly, the run is coming to a close. By the looks of things, the ADR6200,…
This week Verizon Wireless is all about competition with its weekly Android app recommendations
Verizon Wireless is continuing with its weekly Android app recommendations, and this time the theme is “DROID does competition.” In that sense, their choice of apps is kinda weird, to say the least — you’ll see what I’m talking about from the list below: Skype mobile – the idea is that you could share a…
Samsung Reality U820 Coming to Verizon April 22
The Samsung U820 Reality was first announced back at CTIA, and will be ready for the masses on April 22, according to these Verizon documents. The Reality isn’t much to write home about: 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5 mm headphone jack, TouchWiz 2.0, 240 x 400 touchscreen and landscape slide-out QWRERTY keyboard. It’s solid for the…
FCC responds to Verizon CEO’s ‘baffling’ comments on wireless spectrum availability
The FCC recently unveiled their National Broadband Plan in response to the brewing wireless spectrum crisis that’s expected to hinder the growth of high-speed wireless data services in the US. Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg this week responded to the FCC’s plan, undermining the need for a plan to free up more wireless spectrum for carriers.…
Vonage Mobile hits Android on AT&T, T-Mobile
Good news Vonage users, the company is bringing its VoIP goodness to Android phones on AT&T and T-Mobile. Now, you can use your Nexus One or Motorola Backflip to make VoIP calls over WiFi or 3G networks. You can either pay per use, or use your monthly plan to make domestic and international calls. Like…
Nokia X3 heading to Verizon?
FCC has recently approved a mysterious Nokia phone marked as RM-687, featuring CDMA and EV-DO connectivity. According to Engadget, this baby is most likely heading to Verizon, due the fact that Sprint for some reason doesn’t carry a single Nokia device. Further research (from Bluetooth SIG’s website) suggests the RM-687 is also known as the…