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Virgin Mobile is the latest in line to offer the entry-level LG Optimus F3 on their network, retailing the device for $179.99 off contract. This entry-level smartphone comes packing a dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, is 4G LTE capable and has a 2,460mAh battery that lasts for days. The…
Virgin Mobile is about to add the iPhone 5 to its arsenal of 4G LTE capable smartphones, starting next Friday June 28th. Virgin Mobile will be offering the 16GB iPhone 5 for a price of $549.99. Virgin will offer the 16GB iPhone 5 in either white or black colors, and will be sold at Virgin…
Virgin Mobile is adding another Samsung Galaxy device to it’s pre-paid mobile network today, announcing the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. The new Galaxy device has a 4-inch display and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and is available for purchase off contract for $179.99, giving Virgin Mobile customers a more affordable option to…
With the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S4 now available from Sprint, the carrier is pushing Sammy’s last year flagship to its wholly owned no contract subsidiaries, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. It’s still unclear how much the Galaxy S III will cost sans any long-term commitments, with Sprint wowing to release pricing information at a later…
And once again, Virgin Mobile Canada is looking for 5 lucky testers, this time to review the hot-new BlackBerry Q10. Just like that was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, those interested to participate should: a) be existing Virgin customers; and b) tell the carrier in 100 words or less why…
After the HTC One, Virgin Mobile Canada is inviting 5 testers to review the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S4 under its “Tester Team” program. Once again, interested individuals should submit why they’re great fit for the program and if selected, they’ll get to keep Sammy’s super-phone. I would say that’s a pretty sweet deal and something…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. In it they contend that Mobile Carriers are creating security risks for their customers by not releasing updates in a timely manner. As anyone still suffering with an ancient version of Android can tell you, carriers can take…
Last time we talked about Virgin Mobile Canada’s “Tester Team” program, they were inviting few of its users to review the Samsung Galaxy S III, which at that moment was the hottest device in the world. Now they’re back doing the same with the HTC One. Under the deal, 5 lucky subscribers will get to…
Owners of the Virgin Mobile variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G will be receiving an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update today, which is available for install via Samsung’s Kies software for Mac or PC, or Samsung’s Simple Update Tool for PC users. This is great news for owners of the two-year old handset,…
Virgin Mobile is taking on T-Mobile’s new un-carrier plans by launching a pre-paid plan campaign of their own, dubbed “Retrain your brain.” Virgin is offering existing T-Mobile pre-paid customers $100 to switch to its pre-paid service, which operates on Sprint’s network. To take advantage of Virgin’s $100 credit, T-Mobile customers must choose from one of Virgin’s…