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There’s a bit of good news for all Droid Bionic owners out there. Motorola has started sending out invites for Jelly Bean soak tests to select group of users who will evaluate the upcoming software and send their feedback, prompting the handset maker to make tweaks here and there, and finally release the update to…
Speaking at a company event, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam told reporters that he would consider dropping contracts if wireless customers were interested in that type of phone purchasing model. McAdam added that he is watching T-Mobile to see how its new no-contract initiative works out. It would be “pretty easy” for Verizon to drop its…
Verizon is teaming-up with Delphi to provide its customers who care a lot about their cars with the Vehicle Diagnostic System. If you’re a car nut or a small business which could benefit from something like this, you may want to try this out to always know what’s happening with your vehicle. In order to…
If you’re looking into purchasing a new iPhone, now is a good time to order. Apple is currently offering free next day shipping with purchase of any iPhone model via their online store. Apple is limiting free shipping to two devices per customer, and no details exist as to how long this promotion will last.…
Looks like Verizon Wireless won’t be selling the HTC One, and will rather promote the existing HTC Droid DNA to its customers. According to a couple of messages on HTC’s own Twitter account — which were later deleted — the Big Red carrier may opt for other devices, instead (Galaxy S4). Here’s what one of…
Remember the Droid 4? It launched last year with Android 2.3 and was updated to Ice Cream Sandwich. Now another bump up in the Android OS software for the phone is coming down the pike. The update wil bring the phone to Android 4.0 Jelly Bean and is detailed on Verizon Wireless’ support website. Droid…
Verizon’s versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7 are next in line to get Jelly Bean updates. First we’ve seen the unlocked tablets getting the treatment, then Sprint’s Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 got it and now it’s Verizon’s turn. Expect all of the Android 4.1 goodies like improved notifications, Google Now and…
A leaked document obtained by PocketNow suggests that Verizon may be preparing to phase out the Droid DNA and replace it with the HTC One is its handset lineup. This change could happen sooner rather than later, says a report in Droid Life. The sunsetting of the Droid DNA could be a controversial move as…
Verizon is bringing its video-streaming service, Redbox Instant, to the public today. Many are familiar with the big red video-store-in-a-box, and today the service makes its way into Netflix territory after a three-month beta test. Redbox Instant’s streaming service is being offered at $8 a month, and will offer access to over 4,000 streaming movies,…
Verizon Wireless and US Cellular used their respective twitter accounts to announce that each one will be carrying the Galaxy S 4 when it launches in the upcoming month or so. Verizon and US Cellular won’t be the only carriers selling the S 4. AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint each confirmed the S 4 shortly after…