Samsung SCH-i760, also known as Samsung Communicator, was first introduced at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. I’ve seen it briefly at 3GSM in Barcelona and instantly fell in love with it. It’s a Windows Mobile based smartphone, which just like the HTC Vox packs both numeric keypad and the full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, but…
New version of V CAST Music Manager released
Verizon Wireless released the new version of their desktop application Music Manager, which accompanies the carrier’s V CAST Music service. Beside improved interface that is now made of four tabs – “V CAST Buy Music”, “Music on My PC”, “Music on My Phone”, and “Music on My CD” – the new version also provides users…
Verizon releases new LG Chocolates, Motorola W385
It’s been a busy day for Verizon, as the carrier announced four mid-range devices with three of them tasting like Chocolate. We knew about the VX8500 successor (VX8550) coming, but surprisingly Verizon also released the Motorola’s everything-but-impressive W385 phone. For 100 bucks after an online discount, you can pick Chocolate flavor that fits your taste…
Verizon Launches Premium Calling Plans with Unlimited Messaging and Mobile Email
With Apple and AT&T’s recent launch of the Apple iPhone, Verizon may be looking to boost its appeal in the face of over half a million iPhones being sold in the first few days – all on AT&T’s network. Verizon has launched premium-tier calling plans, aimed at the non-smartphone set. The premium plans start at…
Verizon wants fashion consumers too; Unveils Dooney & Bourke wristlet case
While they don’t offer an iPhone, that doesn’t mean Verizon forgets about its fashion-aware consumers. Lately, the carrier has partnered with international fashion brand Dooney & Bourke to introduce the cool lookin’ mobile phone carrying case. According to Verizon’s press release, the new case is cut from “Dooney & Bourke’s multi-colored signature white ‘It’ fabric,”…
Verizon upgrades entire network to EV-DO Rev. A
Recently, Verizon Wireless announced that it has upgraded its entire EV-DO high-speed data network to the Revision A standard. What this means is that Verizon subscribers that happen to have an EV-DO Rev. A compatible handset will experience faster download speeds. The upgraded network will provide users with up to 1.4 megabits per second downlink…
Verizon updates lineup with new LG Chocolate VX8550
Just as we expected, the updated LG Chocolate VX8550 will hit Verizon shelves on July 9. The new Chocolate updates the VX8500 with a slightly smaller footprint, a touch-feedback, vibration-enabled keypad, and “Trace Motion.” The navigation wheel is supplemented with this “Trace Motion” lighting technology that is supposed to make navigating simpler and more fun.…
Verizon launches Mobile E-Mail on Get It Now
Good news for Verizon’s Get It Now customers, as the carrier launched Mobile E-Mail service. The new service also involves a new OZ-powered application, which allows users to access popular email services such as Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, AIM Mail and Hotmail. The service also works with major ISPs and even allows users to access…
It’s an iDay and Verizon is begging for some attention
Check out this release from Verizon Wireless. Basically, they are saying that their stores will be open until 9:00 p.m. in most markets to “give customers plenty of time to Test Drive the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network.” Sure you do… iPhone has started selling, and Apple along with…
Review of the Motorola Q9m (Nelson) – CDMA successor to Motorola Q
We barely have confirmation of the CDMA version of the Motorola Q9h – the Motorola Q9m (formerly codenamed “Nelson“) – and we already have some reviews popping up on the internets. MobileBurn has a great, in-depth review of the Moto Q9m – comparing it to the original CDMA Motorola Q (which is fitting, since both…