Verizon, which is already known as NHL’s mobile TV/video partner, is working on a mobile NHL app. Expected to be available in the first half of the year, the forthcoming application will connect the league with the fans. We’re not sure about all the features, but we’re thinking that in addition to the standard player…
Windows Mobile 6.5 for HTC Ozone Leaked
Verizon-branded Windows Mobile 6.5 software for the HTC Ozone has surfaced, for those looking for an upgrade. The ROM, build number 21845.5.0.62, is apparently super-official, and has all of the bells and whistles, like MyPhone, Marketplace, and visual enhancements. If you’re hoping to make the jump to WinMo 7 down the line, you’re probably out…
Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon in the New Year?
Yesterday I touched on the rumored ‘Palm Pre Plus‘ which was spotted in the WiFi Certification Database. Rumors have been making the rounds about said device for some time now, due to launch on Verizon in the new year. Well, this morning as I sit here doing my normal rounds, I came across some quick…
Rumored ‘Palm Pre Plus’ Spotted in WiFi Certification Database?
If nothing would make you happier than a Palm Pre or Pixi on Verizon, keep reading. First we heard about some webOS training for Verizon staffers. Next, we learned that said training was most probably conducted on a new model, the Palm Pre Plus. I’m still a little foggy on what will be different about…
A real world look at the BlackBerry Tour2 9650
RIM continues to refresh its BlackBerry lineup with optical trackpads to replace the trackball “pearl” that has become almost synonymous with the BlackBerry brand. The latest BlackBerry to get the optical trackpad treatment is the BlackBerry Tour2 9650 (codename: Essex), and it’s looking good. Thanks to pics posted by BGR, we can see that the…
FCC ‘troubled’ by Verizon’s $350 ETF
It looks like Verizon managed to not only confuse and anger consumers with the memo they sent to the FCC in defense of the $350 “advanced devices” ETF. Turns out, the FCC was none too pleased to hear that Verizon was using its “early termination fee” to help pay to keep the lights on in…
Verizon to FCC: Our ETF increase helps us pay for advertising
Verizon has been getting a lot of press recently for the marketing war it’s waging against AT&T, and it’s been distracting a lot of people from the real problem with Verizon Wireless – their excessive $350 Early Termination Fee (ETF). The wireless carrier recently upped their ETF for “advanced devices” – which has largely been…
Verizon Getting Palm Pre Plus?
Last week, we got wind that Verizon was conducting some webOS training, but no word on which handset (the Pixi or the Pre) they were using. As it turns out, neither. Internal inventory is showing a new model called the Palm Pre Plus, with absolutely zero indication of what that “Plus” exactly means (bigger camera?…
Fix your Motorola DROID’s battery cover, the ‘sticker’ method
After a few minutes with the Motorola DROID, it becomes painfully obvious that the slip-on battery cover wasn’t exactly one of the priorities for the design team responsible. Pulling the phone out of a pocket sans battery cover is just something DROID owners have to deal with on occasion. So, what’s Verizon doing about the…
BlackBerry 9650 (Essex) Also Coming to Verizon
If anyone on a Verizon contract was glowing with envy for the BlackBerry Tour update coming to Sprint, you’ll be happy to see this picture of the 9650 Essex with Verizon branding. It seems a little more credible since the device itself has the VZ logo, and not just a wallpaper on the home screen…