So it’s not just the new BlackBerry Curve Verizon is announcing today. Later in a day, the CDMA carrier also unveiled four other handsets: LG enV2 – A slimmer version of the original enV phone with larger keys and a larger internal display. There’s also a 2 megapixel camera, full QWERTY keyboard, stereo Bluetooth support,…
Verizon announces EV-DO, GPS enabled BlackBerry Curve 8330; Could be yours for $269.99 in May
Just in time for the CTIA, Verizon is announcing the EV-DO enabled BlackBerry Curve 8330. The new device will come in a “liquid silver-colored finish with chrome highlights” that makes the device arguably the best-looking BlackBerry device to date. As for the features, expect the standard addictive BlackBerry feature set, including support for major email…
Verizon brings social-mapping service Loopt to its customers
Verizon isn’t kidding when it comes to social networking. Few days ago, they’ve announced their customers will have a quick access to MySpace Mobile and now they are launching social-mapping service Loopt. Previously, we saw Sprint partnering with Loopt and under these circumstances — when two of the leading mobile operators in the U.S. are…
Verizon brings MTV to its Mobile Web 2.0 service
Verizon has recently announced that it is launching mobile web sites for various MTV Network properties on its Mobile Web 2.0 service. Under the agreement, customers are now able to access mobile optimized versions of MTV, VH1, COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon and CMT websites via their Mobile Web 2.0 enabled handsets. Things like celebrity photos, MTV…
MySpace Mobile lives on Verizon, too
Following Sprint’s announcement to allow its customers to easily access MySpace, the other big U.S. CDMA carrier is also rolling out the same offering. MySpace Mobile is now available to all Verizon users with Mobile Web 2.0 enabled phones. Simply select “MySpace” from the Connect category on the Mobile Web 2.0 home screen and you’re…
Verizon V CAST Mobile TV celebrates its first anniversary; ESPN Radio Channel, MTV Tr3s now in the mix
Verizon is celebrating the first anniversary of its V CAST Mobile TV service. The CDMA carrier released some facts for the occasion proving just how successful it was: V CAST Mobile TV is now available in more than 50 markets from coast to coast — including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia,…
Verizon now offers 50MB of EV-DO data for $39.99/month
Those that are on Verizon and are considering to get some data package for their laptop may want to know that the CDMA carrier recently added a new plan to its offering. For $49.99 you can get 50MB of hi-speed EV-DO data per month, and at least partially experience a taste of freedom. The “partial”…
Motorola VU30 spotted for Verizon
Right, nothing spectacular to see here, but it’s worth noting that Verizon is set to offer the Motorola VU30 in the near future. PhoneArena has scored a couple shots of the Motorola VU30, but all we know for now is that Moto’s upcoming offering will be sporting a flip/clamshell form-factor and rounded keys. Could Motorola…
FCC reveals big winners in 700Mhz spectrum auction – Verizon Wireless wins C-Block!
Well lookey lookey who came away with the cookie(s). The FCC has just revealed details on the winners of the recently ended 700Mhz spectrum auction, and it looks like industry heavyweights AT&T and Verizon Wireless are walking away with the biggest slices of 700Mhz-cake. As expected, Verizon Wireless managed to wrangle the highly sought-after and…
Verizon Wireless launches Metal Gear Solid Mobile
Following on Nokia’s more developed and wide-ranging offerings with their N-Gage gaming platform, Verizon Wireless has announced the launch of their exclusive new 3D game, Metal Gear Solid Mobile. Made by the same folks that brought us Metal Gear Solid console games, Metal Gear Solid Mobile is a completely new game with novel features. The…