LTE, Long Term Evolution, 4G, whatever you want to call it, was designed to be a complete IP based system. Many of you may be surprised to hear this, but when LTE became a standard, it only supported data. That’s right, 4th generation networks didn’t have an interoperable standard for voice and SMS. Several solutions…
Verizon’s Motorola Droid supports Microsoft Exchange, but only if you pay $15 more per month
The Motorola Droid is going to be a big deal when it launches Nov. 6. It’s got the right style and the right features to make a name for itself in the Android game, but it’s also going to be the first handset to sport the new Android 2.0 (Eclair) mobile operating system. That’s important…
Want Verizon Wireless 3G coverage ads? AT&T’s got a lawsuit for that!
If you’ve glanced at your TV recently, chances are good you’ve seen those Verizon Wireless ads mocking AT&T for having an allegedly spotty 3G network. The TV commercials play off those “there’s an app for that” iPhone ads, declaring that “there’s a Verizon Wireless 3G coverage map” to show you just why Verizon’s 3G network…
Bing App Rolled Out to Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 Users
Those of you who have already gone out and picked up the BlackBerry Storm2 will have likely already noticed the new Bing application that comes preloaded – it was certainly one of the first things that caught me by surprise when trying out RIM’s latest touchscreeen smartphone. Well, Microsoft has announced that Verizon customers packing…
Verizon BlackBerry BOGO Ending November 7th?
Verizon is currently running a ‘Buy one, get one free’ offer on most BlackBerry devices. They’ve done this before, and it’s a great chance to pick up a few new devices at a bargain of a price. In the image above received by CrackBerry, time may be running out on the current offer. If the…
Want a GSM Motorola DROID? Say ‘hi’ to the Motorola MILESTONE!
The Motorola Droid is all the rage right now. It’s chock full of Android 2.0 goodies like Google Maps Navigation and enough smartphone hardware to satisfy even the hardest core of mobile enthusiasts – all wrapped in a slim, yet masculine, package. But, Motorola is going to have to look beyond Verizon’s CDMA network to…
Video: Motorola Droid gets unboxed, handled, loved
The Motorola Droid is as hot as it gets in the smartphone space right now. It’s the first Android phone for Verizon Wireless and it’s the first (that we’ve played with) to sport the newly announced Android 2.0 OS. It’s not just the slim-and-trim Motorola Droid’s impressive 3.7-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and…
Verizon Wireless to open its stores at 6AM on November 6th?
File this under “rumors” but it seems Verizon Wireless will be opening its stores at 6AM sharp on November 6th. According to always highly informed Boy Genius, the idea is to better serve customers looking for some DROID love. At the same time, this is obviously a PR stunt, which will certainly get some media…
Verizon Not Worried About Network Strain from DROID
Arvin Singh, Verizon’s Illinois-Wisconsin director of data sales, is feeling pretty confident about their network handling Motorola droid demand. “We’re anticipating the Droid will be a blockbuster, but we’re not adding any new backhaul or new EV-DO carriers for the launch. We’re not anticipating the network will take a hit on this.” That’s big talk,…
Fresh HTC Droid Eris Eye Candy
All eyes are on the Motorola Droid right now, but Verizon will be following up with a second handset in the Droid family, HTC’s Eris (once code-named Desire). Tipsters have alluded to a $99.99 price point, and that the handset will have Wi-Fi as well as a 5 megapixel camera (without flash). That’s quite the…