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Verizon Wireless is about to release a new firmware update for its QWERTY keyboard equipped Motorola Droid Pro smartphone. Firmware version 4.7.3.XT610 doesn’t bring the latest version of Android (Ice Cream Sandwich), but a number of important fixes and updates, including: Improved security with DigiNotar security patch. Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.…
It looks like Verizon Wireless is finally gearing up to launch shared data plans for families equipped with smartphones. The last we heard about this was in late February when CFO Fran Shammo said they would arrive in mid-2012. Now, a leaked screenshot of an upcoming data usage calculator for families seems to support that.…
Mid-October 2011 was an interesting time to be an Android fan. In New York the Motorola Droid RAZR was announced, packing a 4.3 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixel) screen and 4G LTE connectivity in a body that was, and still is, ridiculously thin. Several hours later, in Hong Kong, Samsung and Google announced the…
AT&T has a 4G LTE network that uses the 700 MHz band. Verizon has a 4G LTE network that uses the 700 MHz band. Why is it then that AT&T’s 4G LTE subscribers can’t roam on Verizon’s 4G LTE network and vice versa? It’s technically possible, but the way the FCC sees it they want…
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Verizon is the nation’s largest 4G wireless carrier and it’ll remain in the number position for the foreseeable future. The carrier said earlier this week that it intends to double its LTE footprint in the upcoming year. Currently, Verizon offers LTE in 203 markets across the US. This number will expand to 400 by the…
Verizon Wireless was the first operator in the United States to launch a 4G LTE network. They did it back in December 2010, though we had to wait until March 2011 to be able to buy the first 4G LTE enabled smartphone, the HTC Thunderbolt. Since then Verizon’s been growing their network at a ridiculous…
While promoting its 4G LTE ambitions to the Wall Street Journal, Verizon may have given the biggest hint yet that the next iPhone will support 4G LTE. Verizon spokespersons said that the rest of the smartphones it releases in 2012 will have 4G LTE support and you would have to conclude that includes Apple’s iPhone.…
The two largest cell phone companies in the United States today announced they’ll be offering the new iPad on March 16. Both wireless providers plan to offer their own Wi-Fi + 4G models of the third-generation iPad across all sales channels. Subscribers can expect the 16GB entry-level model to set you back around $630 on Verizon…
Amazon is kicking off March Madness with two big promotions on mobile phones for Sprint and Verizon. The Sprint sale starts today March 12 and applies to all Sprint 4G phones including the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G and the HTC EVO Design 4G. All phones are available for a penny and require a new two-year contract.…