Google’s entry into the wireless industry has everyone up in a tizzy, but all this hype means nothing if Google can’t get wireless operators to back their new mobile platform. All the best software in the world means nothing if you can’t get it in the consumer’s hand. Well, The Wall Street Journal is reporting…
Samsung F700 coming to Verizon?
CrunchGear is reporting that Samsung F700, also known as the iPhone killer, will be hitting Verizon by year’s end. That means the Korean giant is preparing a CDMA version of its flagship handset, which is already announced on Vodafone UK. Somehow this makes sense — after all, Vodafone should be able to pull some strings…
Verizon Wireless backs off FCC lawsuit over upcoming 700Mhz spectrum auction
We didn’t really think it was going to matter anyway, but it’s official now. Verizon wireless has backed off its lawsuit against the FCC over auction rules regarding the upcoming 700Mhz spectrum auction. According to The New York Times, Verizon Wireless “abandoned its legal challenge of the Federal Communications Commission’s rules for its auction of…
Verizon makes good on disconnecting “unlimited” data accounts for heavy usage
When is “unlimited” not really unlimited? When it applies to a wireless carrier’s data package, that’s when. Verizon has is finally making amends for disconnecting “unlimited” data users for “heavy” wireless broadband throughput. In other words, Verizon pulled the plug on unlimited data packages that were using too much bandwidth. Sounds ludicrous doesn’t? Well, Verizon…
Verizon Wireless to get XV6800/HTC Titan in November?
Oh, to be a Verizon Wireless customer. Always behind on the latest handsets and always dealing with Verizon’s customized UI. With the AT&T 8525 and Sprint Mogul already old news, it looks like Verizon Wireless is just starting to get a crack at the last generation HTC Titan platform. Sources are reporting that the XV6800/HTC…
Verizon launches UM150, USB modem with microSD slot
Verizon Wireless launched the new USB wireless modem, UM150, through business sales channels and online. As expected, the UM150 is optimized to work with the carrier’s EV-DO Rev. A network and their BroadbandAccess service. Naturally, the modem is compatible with most laptop and desktop systems, including both PCs and Mac, although for the latter it…
Verizon’s Samsung Juke gets some time in front of the camera
The Samsung Juke has landed on Verizon Wireless’ network and the hype is starting to grow. Albeit, the hype is small, but Verizon is really pushing this thing as the musicphone to have. It’s on the low-end of low-end phones. With dual-band CDMA (800/1900Mhz), 1.3 megapixel camera, and A2DP Bluetooth, this thing’s slight on the…
Verizon Wireless announces new set of smartphones
Verizon Wireless has finally announced their new smartphone lineup that we’ve been expecting for some time now. The US CDMA carrier has gone official with four new smartphones – the Samsung i760, Verizon XV6800, SMT5800, and Palm Treo 755p. The Samsung i760 will be hitting the No. 2 carrier’s network through online sales on October…
Verizon Wireless intros over-the-air mobile phone updates
In a move that is sure to make very little difference to the average user, Verizon Wireless has introduced their over-the-air mobile phone firmware update service. The new service will give Verizon Wireless customers a heads-up when new firmware updates are available for their Verizon-phone – at which point the firmware can then be downloaded…
Samsung U470 Juke coming to Verizon on October 19
Well, it’s official. The swiveling Samsung U470 Jukemusicphone is coming to Verizon on October 19. The No. 2 carrier has announced today that they’ll be bringing the 2GB-packing, stereo Bluetooth compatible, swiveling-screen, musicphone to the masses in a few days. In case you’ve been living in a cave for the past few weeks, and you…