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US iPad Carriers Confirm March 16 Launch of Apple's New Tablet PC

Verizon Wireless and AT&T, USA’s biggest wireless operators, both issued press releases today informing the masses that Apple’s new iPad will begin selling at their respective brick and mortar stores beginning this Friday, March 16, 2012. Both Verizon Wireless and AT& are planning to offer all models of ...

13 March 2012
14:11 GMT

Sprint New iPad Spotted in Best Buy Inventory System

After selling Apple’s iPhone for quite some time now, Sprint has been left out when it comes to the company’s recent new iPad tablet. However, the move doesn’t come as a surprise given the fact that Sprint has yet to roll out its own 4G LTE network. We already know that the new iPad will be exclusi...

13 March 2012
14:01 GMT

AT&T and Verizon Officially Confirm New iPad for March 16

Although Apple announced that its new iPad would be available via AT&T and Verizon Wireless on March 16, the information had to be confirmed by both carriers. Today, Verizon and AT&T officially confirmed they would be able to sell the new iPad starting March 16. In fact, both network operators revealed they would of...

13 March 2012
11:31 GMT

Motorola Readying New Software Update for DROID 3, Not Android 4.0

It looks like Motorola is now recruiting DROID 3 owners who are willing to take part at an early preview of a new software release. Obviously, they would have to provide feedback in order for Motorola to fix any issues that might lower users’ experience. According to Verizon’s list featuring Android 4....

8 March 2012
13:01 GMT

Verizon Confirms Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for 14 Devices

Although both Motorola and HTC already confirmed which device they will upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich by the end of the year, Verizon Wireless came forward with a list of its own. Verizon customers who own one of these devices will probably wonder exactly when the carrier will push the long-awaited upgra...

7 March 2012
10:31 GMT

Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade Offer Ends on March 31

Verizon Wireless and Motorola has just announced that XOOM 4G LTE upgrade offer will end on March 31. That’s a bit more than three weeks from now. Customers who haven’t been able to send in their Motorola XOOM 3G units for the upgrade should hurry up as the deadline is pretty close. According to the fol...

6 March 2012
16:31 GMT

Verizon Teases “Something Is Coming,” Might Be a Device or New Data Plans

One day ahead of Apple’s event where the company is rumored to launch its iPad HD (iPad 3) tablet, Verizon Wireless hints to a new device or data plans.Apparently, the carrier posted a teaser that says “Something Is Coming,” though no other details are available for the moment. A closer look at the ...

6 March 2012
11:39 GMT

Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC Thunderbolt Coming Soon, Soak Test Begins

HTC confirmed it would deploy Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Thunderbolt a few weeks ago, but the handset maker has yet to announce an exact release date.In fact, the Taiwanese company announced about two weeks ago that several smartphones now available in the United States exclusively through Verizon ...

3 March 2012
10:01 GMT

Samsung Brightside Feature-Phone Coming Soon to Verizon

Major carrier Verizon Wireless is about to add a new handset to its portfolio of cheap feature-phones. Samsung Brightside is an affordable slider that is expected to hit shelves next month. According to the folks over at VzBuzz, Samsung Brightside comes with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a decent 3.1-inch capaciti...

24 February 2012
14:01 GMT

Leaked DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich ROM Shows New BLUR UI

Motorola already promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX, but the company has yet to announce an exact release date for the updates. Nevertheless, new official ROMs leaked by the community show how much Motorola and Google advanced with the work. The latest Android 4.0.3 ROM leake...

20 February 2012
09:48 GMT

Blast from the Past: Samsung Continuum Gets Android 2.2 Froyo Update

I bet most Verizon customers barely remember the Samsung Continuum, which was released about two years ago. The thing is that at that time Continuum was launched with Android 2.1 Eclair on board, which makes this smartphone almost useless these days.Suddenly, coming from nowhere, Samsung and Verizon decided to bring ...

18 February 2012
14:01 GMT

Motorola DROID X Receiving Software Update, Reduces “Out of Memory” Errors

The old Motorola DROID X is about to receive a consistent software update within the next few days. Verizon Wireless has just published the official changelog for software version 4.5.621, which brings lots of changes to the DROID X.First of all, there's improved connectivity with 3G Mobile Hotspot data connecti...

18 February 2012
11:01 GMT

DROID BIONIC Now Only $99.99 at Verizon, Comes Without MicroSD Card

Verizon Wireless is trying to attract customers by offering new deals on Android smartphones, such as Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID BIONIC. Shortly after having discounted the DROID RAZR, but pulled the 16GB microSD card from the sales package, the carrier did the same move with the DROID BIONIC. Starting today, cu...

16 February 2012
16:01 GMT

16GB White Galaxy Nexus Possibly En-Route to Verizon Wireless

Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will soon hit shelves at Verizon Wireless. The carrier already offers the black variant, which is priced at $299.99 with a new two-year agreement. However, for some reason Verizon will launch a 16GB model rather than the “standard” 32GB version which is now avai...

15 February 2012
01:38 GMT

Plum HTC Rhyme Now Free at Verizon Wireless

Customers looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for their loved ones may want to try Verizon Wireless special offer.For a limited time, the carrier offers the plum-themed HTC Rhyme. The promotional deal is only available online for new customers or those who are willing to add a line with a new two-year ...

13 February 2012
12:55 GMT

Verizon DROID BIONIC Update 5.9.902 Now Available for Download

We’ve already reported on the next software update for the Motorola DROID BIONIC and Verizon published the official changelog a few days ago.However, the update was not available for download until today. The folks over at Phandroid have just received several reports from DROID BIONIC owners who already got the...

10 February 2012
16:01 GMT

Motorola DROID 4 Now Available at Verizon Wireless for $199.99 (150 EUR)

The latest Android smartphone released by Motorola, the DROID 4 has just hit shelves at Verizon Wireless. The slider can be purchased for as low as $199.99 (150 EUR) with a new two-year agreement. The good news is that Motorola DROID 4 is eligible for Verizon’s double data promotional offer, so customers who p...

10 February 2012
13:01 GMT

Verizon Offers “Usage Controls” to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

Verizon Wireless doesn’t know how to charge its subscribers more. The carrier has just announced its “Usage Controls” service will be available for $4.99 per line per month. With the new service, customers would be able to manage their accounts much easier. The new tools come in handy to those who ...

9 February 2012
18:01 GMT

HTC Rezound Gets Its First ICS ROM with HTC Sense 3.6 UI

HTC Rezound continues to receive maintenance updates through Verizon Wireless, but the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade has yet to be announced. However, Rezound owners are probably aware that XDA Developers already leaked an official Android 4.0.3 ROM for their devices, which enables them to cook some new custom ROMs. ...

9 February 2012
16:01 GMT

DROID BIONIC Receiving Major Software Update

Software update version 5.9.902 for DROID BIONIC leaked a few weeks ago, but Motorola has yet to announce the availability of the update.The handset maker even had a soak test prepared about a week ago. It appears that the soak test has been successfully completed and DROID BIONIC owners will finally receive the majo...

7 February 2012
15:31 GMT

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX on BOGO Deal at Verizon Starting February 10

Verizon Wireless is about to introduce a BOGO (buy one get one for free) deal on the Motorola DROID RAZR. Starting February 10, customers will be able to purchase two of Motorola’s Android flagship smartphones at the price of one. The folks over at BGR have also learned that the Motorola DROID 4 will hit she...

7 February 2012
13:01 GMT

Motorola DROID 4 Officially Unveiled by Verizon

Motorola DROID 4 has finally been confirmed by Verizon Wireless. As expected, the smartphone will hit shelves on February 10 for as low as $199.99 (150 EUR) with a new two-year agreement. In addition to the Verizon plan, DROID 4 buyer will have to subscribe to a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access...

7 February 2012
10:41 GMT

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Gets Android 4.0.4 Update, Unofficial Changelog Available

Verizon Galaxy Nexus is about to receive another software update, Android 4.0.4. Although the carrier usually publishes the changelogs of all software updates a few days before they are deployed, it appears that there’s no official changelog for Samsung Galaxy Nexus yet.   However, the folks over at XDA De...

6 February 2012
02:59 GMT

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX Getting Major Software Updates Soon

Verizon is readying a major software update for two of its top-tier Android smartphones, the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX.   Although the carrier has already published the official change log, the update has yet to be released on its airwaves. Software update 6.12.173.XT912.Verizon.en.US will be pushed OTA (ov...

3 February 2012
14:01 GMT

Motorola DROID 4 Arriving at Verizon on February 9

Rumors on Motorola DROID 4’s launch at Verizon have come and gone, but the carrier has yet to confirm the exact availability of the smartphone.   The most recent info leaked online concerns the DROID 4’s price tag. Apparently, Verizon Wireless decided to drop the phone’s price ahead of official...

2 February 2012
03:48 GMT

Verizon Casio G’Zone Commando Receiving Major Update, Gets Push-to-Talk Capabilities

Several Casio devices from its Android roadmap for this year have already leaked online, showing that the company plans to increase its presence on the smartphone market.   Although the company’s smartphones are only available via Verizon Wireless, it won’t come as a surprise if other US-based operat...

1 February 2012
13:01 GMT

Amazon Kicks Off AT&T “Winter Sale,” Lots of Free Smartphones, Great Deals on Galaxy S II

AT&T customers who have yet to find a deal that would suit their needs will be happy to find that Amazon Wireless has just kicked off an AT&T winter sale.   Simply dubbed “AT&T Winter Sale,” the offering includes lots of free smartphones and excellent deals on Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy S II Skyr...

31 January 2012
15:01 GMT

HTC Rezound On Sale at Amazon Wireless for Under $80 (60 EUR)

Unveiled back in November, HTC Rezound was introduced at Verizon Wireless two months ago. Currently, the carrier offers the HTC Rezound for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.   As expected, major retailer Amazon slashed the phone’s price only a month after its official release at Verizon Wireless. Unti...

31 January 2012
13:01 GMT

HTC Rezound Receiving Maintenance Update, Improved Stability and Signal Strength

We already reported on the upcoming software update for HTC Rezound a few days ago, and Verizon Wireless has just started pushing the update OTA (over the air).   The folks over at Phandroid have just been tipped by several users who received the update on their HTC Rezound devices, so we can safely assume that ...

30 January 2012
05:56 GMT

DROID RAZR MAXX Now Only $199.99 at Amazon

DROID RAZR’s chunkier brother is available for purchase at Verizon Wireless for $299.99 (230 EUR) with a new two-year agreement. Although the smartphone was launched only yesterday, it looks like Amazon already slashed DROID RAZR MAXX’s price to only $199.99 (150 EUR). However, the smartphone is on b...

27 January 2012
14:01 GMT

Motorola DROID 4 Price Dropped Ahead of Official Launch

Verizon Wireless has yet to announce the upcoming availability of the Motorola DROID 4. About two weeks ago the smartphone’s user guide emerged online and we thought that the carrier would soon launch the device.   Unfortunately, we’re still not sure when the DROID 4 goes on sale at Verizon. However,...

26 January 2012
14:01 GMT

HTC Rezound Software Update Coming Soon

Verizon has made a habit of publishing the software update changelogs ahead of their official release. The latest device about to receive a maintenance update is the HTC Rezound.   The folks over at Phandroid have just learned that Verizon Wireless published the official changelog of the next software update for...

26 January 2012
13:01 GMT

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Now Available at Verizon Wireless

As expected, major carrier Verizon Wireless has just added the DROID RAZR MAXX to its lineup of Android smartphones. The handset is a bit pricey even with a new two-year agreement, as customers will have to shell out no less than $299.99 (230 EUR) for this one.   Obviously, the no-term price is even higher, as V...

26 January 2012
04:20 GMT

Verizon Confirms DROID RAZR MAXX for January 26

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX isn’t the true successor of the recently launched DROID RAZR, instead it offers those who purchase it almost ‘unlimited’ autonomy due to the high-capacity 3300 mAh Li-Ion battery.   Just like the DROID RAZR, this one will be exclusively available from Verizon Wireless. ...

25 January 2012
14:01 GMT

Motorola Sends Invites for DROID RAZR Soak Test

Although Motorola promised to deliver the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade to DROID RAZR in Q1 2012, it’s still too early for the update to come out.   However, this doesn’t mean that the DROID RAZR should not receive other software updates meant to fix some of the issues and improve the overal...

24 January 2012
17:11 GMT

DROID Incredible 2 Now On Sale at Verizon for $9.99

Major carrier Verizon is in the process of getting rid of the older Android smartphones that are filling its stocks. After dropping the DROID RAZR’s price, which was to be expected given the initial high price, Verizon Wireless slashed the price of other Android devices, but only for a limited time.   We h...

24 January 2012
15:01 GMT

Casio G-Shock Rugged Smartphone Showcased at CES 2012

Casio is a well-known watchmaker, but company has decided to enter the smartphone market as well. The G’Zone Commando, Casio’s first try on Android devices seems to have been successful as the company plans to launch even more Android phones this year.   Last week we reported about Casio’s firs...

24 January 2012
13:01 GMT

Verizon Wireless 4-Day Galaxy Nexus Giveaway Starts on January 24

Major carrier Verizon is trying to boost Galaxy Nexus sales or at least raise the excitement around the Android 4.0 smartphone, by throwing a 4-day giveaway.   Starting today at 10AM ET, the carrier kicks off a competition on its official Twitter account, giving away a free Galaxy Nexus each day, for the next 4 ...

24 January 2012
10:31 GMT

LG Connect 4G Coming Soon to Verizon Wireless

LG Connect 4G is one of the affordable LTE devices that will soon make their way to the North American smartphone market. Unveiled earlier this month at the International Consumer Electronics Show, LG Connect 4G will be available at MetroPCS in early February.   Although the carrier has yet to reveal the smartph...

23 January 2012
15:01 GMT

HTC Thunderbolt Goes Free at Verizon Wireless

HTC Thunderbolt is an old LTE-enabled Android smartphone, which means it’s time to be replaced with new more powerful devices. To make it easier Verizon Wireless is getting rid of any HTC Thunderbolt stocks surpluses. Starting today, the carrier offer the smartphone for free with a new two-year agreement.&...

20 January 2012
13:01 GMT

Verizon Officially Confirms Purple DROID RAZR for January 23

Unveiled last week at the International Consumers Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, the purple flavor of the DROID RAZR has just been confirmed by Verizon Wireless for a January 23 release.   Starting on Monday, January 23, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to choose one of the three color schemes available ...

20 January 2012
04:12 GMT

Casio Readies Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone with Quad-Core CPU and 4G LTE

There’s no telling how much success Casio’s G’Zone Commando Android phone has at Verizon Wireless, but we’ve just received word that the company plans to release a top-notch smartphone sooner than expected.   The information comes from a DroidLife reader who was fortunate enough to play w...

19 January 2012
14:01 GMT

All White Motorola RAZR Available for Pre-Order in the UK

White Motorola RAZR devices are not uncommon, as the handset maker already launched this winter-themed flavor in the United States via Verizon Wireless.   However, a white version of Motorola RAZR has just been spotted by SoMobile at UK-based retailer Unlocked-Mobiles. It appears that the smartphone will be avai...

18 January 2012
10:56 GMT

Verizon Slashes $100 Off Motorola DROID RAZR Price, Pulls 16GB microSD from Package

Motorola DROID RAZR was launched in the United States back in November 2011 for $300 with a new two-year agreement from Verizon Wireless. The handset maker also announced two additional color versions for the Verizon DROID RAZR, white and purple. While the white DROID RAZR is already available for purchase from ...

17 January 2012
13:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Note En-Route to Verizon as Galaxy Journal, Sprint Gets It Too

Unveiled last year at IFA 2011, in Berlin, Samsung Galaxy Note is one of the most controversial Android devices launched by the Korean handset maker. Large enough to go as a tablet, Samsung Galaxy Note ended up as a phablet, a smartphone/tablet hybrid.   Although the smartphone was introduced in Europe in Octobe...

17 January 2012
03:44 GMT

Samsung Repp Now Available at Alltel Wireless for $1 on Contract

Alltel Wireless, the carrier purchased by Verizon about four year ago, has just announced the availability of a new Android budget-friendly smartphone, the Samsung Repp.   The Samsung Repp is now available for purchase in all Alltel Wireless retail stores, as well as online for only $1 with a new two-year agreem...

16 January 2012
17:11 GMT

Alltel Devices No Longer Welcome to Verizon’s Network Come January 16

It looks like Verizon Wireless will no longer accept Alltel devices to be activated on its network effective January 16. According to Verizon, the decision is based on its need to provide better customer support and a better range of products.   In the same news, Alltel has just introduced the Samsung Repp Andro...

16 January 2012
14:01 GMT

CES 2012: Verizon and Trend Micro Team Up to Bring Mobile Security App for Android Devices

Google’s Android platform is considered one of the less protected mobile operating systems available on the market. Analysts, developers and security specialists alike have been raging on the fact that the platform is prone to malicious attacks.   Companies focused on security mobile software have been try...

12 January 2012
16:01 GMT

Verizon LG Spectrum and Motorola DROID 4 Getting Global Roaming

It appears that Verizon plans to make its latest Android phones more attractive for people who are travelling a lot outside the country. The carrier confirmed that it was working on a few network enhancements that will make it possible for some of these smartphones to be used as roaming devices.   The folks of P...

12 January 2012
14:01 GMT

Verizon HTC Trophy Receiving Software Update Soon

Although AT&T is the carrier that announced the latest Windows Phone device, it appears that Verizon Wireless continues to support Microsoft mobile platform by delivering updates for its devices.   The latest on the list of smartphone readied for a maintenance update is the HTC Trophy. The carrier already publis...

11 January 2012
12:01 GMT


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