Verizon Wireless has a new device in its portfolio for data-hungry travellers. It’s the ZTE-made AD3700 USB modem which works on both CDMA and GSM-based 3G networks — i.e. EV-DO and HSPA. While you’re in the States on Verizon’s network, it will of course rely on EV-DO — whereas in the rest of the world,…
Verizon’s Diamond 2 and HTC Mega for Show their Faces
Two Windows Mobile handsets have popped up their heads: the HTC Diamond 2 (code-named Whitestone elsewhere), and the Mega (whose UI was recently spotted). Only the Mega will be shipping with Windows Mobile 6.5, although the specs on it aren’t exactly bedazzling (3 megapixel fixed-focus camera, QVGA display, 528 Mhz processor). The Diamond 2 we…
Casio Brigade C741 passes through FCC en route to Verizon Wireless
Remember that potentially boring Casio Brigade C741 that popped up on our radar as part of a leaked Verizon Wireless roadmap? Right, well, the Casio Brigade has just been approved by the FCC. The details are slim at this point, but the FCC filing shows that the Brigade has CDMA/EVDO and Bluetooth radios packed within.…
BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550) Rumored for October/November Release on Vodafone UK and Verizon
BlackBerry Storm users are well aware that the Storm 2 is indeed in existence, and will be on its way in the months ahead. In fact, we’ve already caught it on video, and even got a look at some great pictures here and here. Latest rumors posted by the folks at The BlackBerry Zone have…
Verizon Slashes Smartphone Prices to Under $100
Verizon has made some significant price cuts to the majority of their smartphone lineup, with many, indlucing the Touch Pro, Touch Diamond, and Samsung Omnia, available for $99 on a two-year contract. The Samsung Saga and brand new BlackBerry Tour are still going for $199, although you can pick them up for cheaper elsewhere. So,…
Woman Drags Child on Leash Through Verizon Store
I know this isn’t exactly mobile news, but the incident here took place in a Verizon Store, and hey, it’s Sunday… time for a little off-beat news. Supremely ignorant and abusive mother Melissa Catherine Smith-Means was caught on video dragging her child through a Verizon Store on a kiddy-leash. I’m speechless. Check out the video…
Samsung U960 due on Verizon August 15?
The Samsung U960 first spotted in a leaked roadmap for Verizon not too long ago, and now we’ve got some pictures of it from the user guide. As expected, it’s very much in the same vein as the U940 Glyde, namely in that it’s a mid-range landscape slider, and should be knocking on Verizon’s door…
Motorola ‘Sholes’ bringing Android to Verizon?
Verizon Wireless has yet to bring a serious Android smartphone into its mobile phone portfolio, but that may soon change. A new set of handset renders have surfaced today that show an Android-powered Motorola smartphone bearing some Verizon branding. The newly leaked pics of the Motorola “Sholes” could be the first images of an Android…
BlackBerry 8530 Aries Coming to Verizon?
Those of you locked into Verizon contracts and eyeballing the recently-announced 8520 Curve on T-Mobile will be happy to hear a CDMA version is in the pipes. The 8530 (code-named Aries) was spotted first a few months ago, and according to the new spec sheet, is markedly similar to its GSM cousin: 320×240 resolution screen…
Verizon Developer Community is officially open!
During the first-ever Verizon Developer Community (VDC) Conference, the carrier officially opened virtual doors of its developer portal. Of course, this goes in line with Verizon’s goal to launch its own application store later in the year called V CAST Apps. Commenting on the new site launch, the company’s CMO, John Stratton, said they value…