Color me frustrated. The BlackBerry Storm 2, aka ‘Odin’ rumors and speculation seem to be reaching a crescendo, and unfortunately it looks like many of them could very well turn out to be wrong. Back at the beginning of September I learned that the Storm 2 would hit Verizon stores on the 14th of October…
Verizon and Vodafone Preparing for Imminent BlackBerry Storm 2 Launch
The latest rumours have pointed to an October 14 release date (i.e. tomorrow) of the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2, and between dummy units, BOGO flyers, and accessories arriving in stock, it’s seeming very likely. Across the pond, Vodafone will likely be launching the device around the same timeframe, and lately we’re hearing specifics about pricing…
Android-powered Motorola Droid and Calgary found in Verizon’s systems
The Motorola Droid (aka Sholes/Tao) and the Motorola Calgary are gearing up to bring Android to Verizon Wireless! How do we know? Well, BGR got their hands on photos of a Verizon Wireless Cellebrite data-transfer tool showing telltale signs of supporting the new Android phones from Verizon. For those of you that aren’t familiar with…
BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550) Up for Grabs on eBay
How much would you pay to get your hands on the soon-to-be-released BlackBerry Storm 2? That’s the question yet to be answered via an eBay auction going on this very moment. That’s right, a Storm 2 (9550) is up for grabs on eBay, and I can’t help but wonder if/when this auction will get shut…
Coupon Quickie: 25% Off Text-Friendly Phones from Verizon
Just a quickie I happened to notice here while reading through some tweets. Verizon has just launched a Twitter promo, offering 25% off the Motorola Rival, LG enV3 and Samsung Alias 2. To take advantage, head on over to Verizon, find the Rival, enV3 or Alias2, and enter the promo code ‘25MSG‘. Happy shopping! [Via:…
Verizon shares some VZ Navigator numbers at the CTIA
During the recently ended CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009, Verizon shared some numbers about its mobile navigation service – VZ Navigator. Here’s what we’ve learned: More than 65% of VZ Navigator customers use the service more than three times a week; So far in 2009, VZ Navigator users made 11.5 million more inquiries than…
Verizon says Android phones on the way
Verizon Wireless has yet to jump on the Android train, but the carrier is determined to hop a ride in the near future. Today, Google and Verizon announced that they are working together to bring a “family of [Android] devices” to market in the near future. In fact, we should be seeing two new smartphones…
Verizon confirms HTC Imagio launch on October 6
You know that slate-style Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone that recently popped up in Verizon’s inventory? Well, Verizon has just confirmed that the HTC Imagio will be launching on “America’s Largest Network” on October 6th! In fact, the Imagio will be among the first smartphones to run the new Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS – and…
Verizon Launches Twisting Razzle and Rugged Barrage
On top of the Nokia Shade, Verizon is also launching another flip, the Barrage, and the Razzle, sporting a full QWERTY keypad. Both scream mediocrity, but the Pantech Razzle’s kind of cool in that it twists in the middle depending on if you need to do some texting or want to listen to the external…
Nokia 2705 Shade: Verizon’s smallest device to date
Take note Verizon customers, if you’re looking for a small device, the new Nokia 2705 is the smallest device now offered on your operator’s network. Verizon isn’t releasing too many specifications, actually any specifications. Wish I could tell you the exact dimensions of the Shade, size of the battery, or anything really geeky, but all…