Verizon is somewhat strangely pitching its version of the Palm Pre – Plus, as a perfect device for today’s moms. The main idea is that the device is “smart enough to keep up with mom” and is in the context of the upcoming holiday a “perfect Valentine’s gift.” Silly me, I thought webOS is for…
Motorola DEVOUR Goes Official on Verizon
As it turns out, yesterday’s promo kit leak was the last in a long line of hints leading up to today’s launch of the Motorola devour (A.K.A. Calgary) on Verizon. Yet another Motorola Android slider, the devour is what you might call a more modest version of the droid: 3.1” 320 x 240 touch display,…
Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator 5.0 comes with Facebook integration, Roadside Assistance support and more
Verizon Wireless launched VZ Navigator 5.0 – the newest version of its “map, navigation and local search service.” Here’s what’s new: Improved UI Ability to run multiple VZ Navigator functions simultaneously within a navigation session Facebook integration – update your status right from the app Integration with Verizon’s Roadside Assistance service Faster – no need…
Motorola Devour Promo Kit Shows up at Verizon
The Motorola droid’s little cousin continues its ongoing march to a commercial release, marked now by a box containing marketing materials. Verizon branding is clear as day, as well as the inclusion of the blur social media interface and services. Code-named Calgary once upon a time, the Devour has a 3 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS,…
Is your Palm Pre Plus giving you wacky GPS performance?
The Palm Pre Plus was recently released as Verizon’s answer to webOS fans not willing to hop on Sprint’s network just for the Palm Pre. The Palm Pre plus looks and performs a lot like its Sprint predecessor, but nixes the home button and adds gobs more RAM. There’s also apparently another difference – the…
Verizon releases the list of popular Android apps for the week
In case you find listing through the Android Market boring, Verizon has issued a press release to spread the word about the “coolest and popular apps” for the week. Without further ado, here’s what the carrier suggest you should check: Weatherbug – comprehensive weather app, available for free. Platinum Sudoku – which comes with 640,000…
‘The Missing Sync’ Now Compatible with Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus
With the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus now available on Verizon, I was wondering how long it was going to take the folks at Mark/Space to launch their syncing solution for these new webOS offerings. Turns out it didn’t take them very long at all. This morning, I received a note from Mark/Space…
Verizon’s HopeLine phone donation program nets 1+ million phones in 2009
There’s a lot of bad in this world, but it’s good to see wireless carriers, like Verizon Wireless, doing their part to help make this rock we call Planet Earth a better place to live. Verizon has announced that it has collected more than 1 million mobile phones through its HopeLine Program in 2009 –…
Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus hit the Verizon site
Palm’s two webOS devices are now available on a second U.S. carrier. Yap, the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus are now on the Verizon’s website from where you can grab them for $149.99 and $99.99, respectively. And in case you need two Pixis for you and someone special, there’s a buy one get one free…
Apple Tablet now rumored headed to AT&T and Verizon
The Apple Tablet has proven to be this month’s hottest rumor topic. With Apple set to unveil something fresh and new at their Jan. 27th event in San Francisco, the rumor mill is churning out juicy tidbits on the daily. The latest whispers surrounding the fabled Apple Tablet (iSlate?) have both Verizon and AT&T picking…