14 DAY TRIAL // It seems that Verizon's secret agenda for the next 2 or 3 years is not so secret after all, as the guys over BGR website have already leaked some of it. One of the fore mentioned website reliable source revealed lots of information about Verizon Wireless' roadmap for 2010, 2011 and even 2011.
According to the source, the US-based carrier has big plans for the next years, which includes the release of a few Android tablets, LTE MiFi units, Android 3.0 smartphones, as well as some new specific services.
The first notable device that will be rolling out in November 2010 is called Motorola DROID Pro and is an enhanced version of DROID and DROID 2 devices. The Android-based device will probably feature a 4-inch touchscreen display and a 1.3GHz processor.
Another revealed information lists Verizon as the sole supplier of a new “slab form-factor” Motorola Q device, that will feature a touchscreen display, global roaming and will be based on Android 2.2 platform. It will probably feature Motorola's MOTOBLUR UI, but this is not sure yet.
Two more Android smartphones will be launched by the end of the year, both from Samsung and HTC handset manufacturers.
The Korean handset maker, Samsung is said to be working on an Android tablet with front-facing camera and a 7-inch touchscreen display.
Another Motorola tablet is in the works, which will features a 10-inch touchscreen display, a 1GHz or 1.3GHz processor, front-facing camera, and Android 3.0 operating system. Motorola's tablet is supposed to be launched in February 2011, once Android 3.0 is out.
Also, a new Novatel LTE MiFi device should start shipping in January or February, and will support up to 10 simultaneous Wi-Fi users.
Information regarding LTE technology points to data pricing, which will be around $59.99/month. Further, we're being informed that Verizon plans to have around 75% of the country covered in LTE technology by April 2012.