Just days after Verizon halted sales of its Samsung U940 Glyde, citing some mysterious “issues,” Big Red has gone and fixed the apparently critical Samsung Glyde problem. Engadget Mobile cites a Verizon source as saying that the Verizon Samsung Glyde is due to recieve a software update that should resolve the problems that temporarily took…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm site updated, treasure hunt announced
The BlackBerry Storm notification page set up by Verizon back during the announcement has received a significant overhaul, showing off not only specs and 360°-worth of pictures, but also something of a treasure hunt from November 6th. to the 15th. All entrants have to do is find as many spots scattered around Manhattan (based on…
US DoJ greenlights Verizon-Alltel deal – Verizon approved to acquire Alltel
The first of two major hurdles on the road to Verizon’s acquisition of US wireless carrier Alltel has just been cleared with the help of the US Department of Justice (DoJ). The DoJ’s green-light put Verizon one step closer to becoming the nation’s largest wireless carrier. Verizon is currently holding the No. 2 sport among…
Verizon stops the Samsung Glyde sales due to “an issue”?
It seems Verizon Wireless has problems with the Samsung Glyde. According to Engadget, the Big Red is in the midst of pulling off the device from the store shelves. Furthermore, they’re not allowing customers to get their Glyde back if they send one in for service — instead, customers are offered the LG enV2 as…
Verizon and Klausner Technologies settle Visual Voicemail suit
It was bound to happen. Klausner Technologies, the self-proclaimed and now de-facto creator of Visual Voicemail, has gone after everyone in the wireless world using voicemail technologies that integrate even an iota of “visualness” into their voicemail platforms. AT&T and Apple have settled the their own case in order to keep using Visual Voicemail on…
Samsung Omnia, Samsung Saga and HTC Touch Pro Coming to Verizon in November
Verizon is hopping on the new device train… and as well they should with the holidays just around the corner. If you’re not crazy for the BlackBerry Storm and are searching for different options, it looks like Verizon will have 3 different devices available to eat up your holiday shopping money. The first option is…
Verizon Wireless wants you to vote; Launches YouVote videos on V CAST
In order to “inspire and encourage Americans to vote,” Verizon Wireless has partnered with The Creative Coalition to bring Sue Kramer’s YouVote videos to its V CAST subscribers. YouVote marks the first time that actors, filmmakers, producers and directors are joining together in a fully non-partisan and inter-generational effort to encourage voter participation. The three-minute…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm in-stock November 16th?
Man, is it ever weird to be writing about rumoured BlackBerry Storm launch dates with RIM PR sitting across the table from you. Hot on the heels of some Rogers info, internal Best Buy inventory is showing Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm getting in-stock on November 16th. Previous rumours were pointing to the 1st., but hey, things…
Low-end LG VX5500 coming soon to Verizon this month
Verizon Wireless will adding a new low-end device to its portfolio later this month. It’s the LG VX5500 clamshell, which because of its “low-end nature” won’t impress anyone with its features. To be fair, this affordable baby packs a Bluetooth support, two color screens (internal and external), VGA camera and it can also sing along…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm to Appear at BlackBerry Dev Con!
If you plan on attending the first-ever BlackBerry Developer Conference, you’re in for a treat. Looks like Verizon will be on hand, and they will be showing off the Verizon BlackBerry Storm at their booth! Kind of makes you want to go to the conference now doesn’t it!? As you can see in the graphic…