We’ve heard for some time now that Verizon could indeed be picking up the Palm Pre in 2010. The rumors were kind of flying around a bit this past fall, but since then things have been kind of quiet… At least, until now. First off, a few days ago the FCC approved the CDMA version…
Verizon Wireless unveils desktop application V CAST Media Manager to help users manage their media
Verizon Wireless has a new desktop software called V CAST Media Manager, which is designed to help their customers manage/transfer photos, videos, and music between phones and PCs. In other words, you could think of it as a carrier-branded iTunes, which in case you care to know, is a customized version of QuickLink Media Software…
Verizon Wireless launches BOGO offer for the HTC DROID Eris
What do you know – this is the second time Verizon Wireless is offering “buy one get one free” for the HTC DROID Eris. We (at least me) haven’t caught it the first time. Anyway, what this means is that if you need two Android handsets, you can grab the MOTO DROID or DROID Eris,…
Verizon pushing the MOTO DROID to small businesses
Verizon Wireless has issued a new press release touting the MOTO DROID as a small business’ best friend. The carrier pointed few of the features small businesses should find useful: Multitasking – not surprisingly it’s the first on the list as “iPhone can’t do that” “Exceptional web browsing” – big screen and stuff “Optimized communications”…
Verizon WiFi – Verizon’s gift to mobile broadband customers
The back-and-forth between rival US wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon Wireless is as entertaining as it is good for competition. Verizon keeps rubbing their superior network coverage in AT&T’s face while AT&T keeps espousing their 3G networks’ ability to download data faster and support voice and data service simultaneously. The problem is that they’re talking…
Palm Pixi clears FCC with Verizon bands?
A new CDMA version of the Palm Pixi has been spotted at the FCC and it’s probably heading to Verizon Wireless. At least, Engadget thinks so, as this model (P121EWW) is different that Sprint’s Pixi (P120EWW). Moreover, the newly approved version of the Pixi will also come with WiFi support, which a great news (except…
Up to 19 LTE networks to go live in 2010, 36 networks to be operational in 2012; list of who and where!
The GSA (Global Suppliers Association) is reporting that over the past 8 months there has been a near 100% increase in the number of operators around the world committing to the LTE standard. There are now 51 network commitments in 24 countries, an increase of 96% over the past 8 months. Not all is rosy…
Look Out – Verizon Dropping Droid Eris Updates On You Tonight
‘Tis the season for OTA updates from Verizon, it seems. Verizon Wireless just started rolling out Android 2.0.1 updates to its Motorola DROID fleet across the country, and now has the Droid Eris in its sights. Before you get all excited, this is a bug-fix and system enhancement update, not the Android 2.0/2.1 update that…
Motorola DROID gets rooted, world waits for multi-touch mod
The iPhone has been “jailbroken” for years. Android phones like the HTC G1 and Magic have been “rooted” for some time as well. Now, it’s the Motorola DROID’s turn. Android hackers have found a way to gain root access to the DROID’s file-system, allowing devs to install unsupported apps and inject new features into the…
Force update your Motorola DROID to Android 2.0.1 on your terms… like NOW!
Verizon has started pushing out their Android 2.0.1 update to Motorola DROID users across the country. The name of this particular game is apparently “wait for Verizon to deem you worthy of your 2.0.1 update.” Well, homie don’t play that game – or, more like there are some people in the Android community that don’t…