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Nov

[Deal Alert] HTC Rezound From Amazon Wireless For $199 With New Two-Year Agreement ($100 Off)

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Rezound

Plan on kicking your current carrier to the curb so you can switch to Big Red and grab the LTE-packin' HTC Rezound? Want to save yourself a hundred bucks in the process? If so, head on over to Amazon Wireless, where you can snag the Rezound for $200 ($229 for existing customers looking to upgrade). Yeah, that's a pretty nice savings, and it definitely beats walking into VZW and dropping three full Benjamins.

Want a refresher on what the Rezound has to offer? Fear not -- we've got your back.

4.3-Inch 720p (1280*720) display
1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
1GB RAM
16GB built-in storage, 16GB microSD card
8P camera, 2MP front cam
Beats by Dre
4G LTE with simultaneous voice/data capabilities (like the Thunderbolt)
Android 2.3.5 with Sense 3.5

If you're ready to sign the next two years of your life over to Big Red, hit the link below and make it happen.

Nov

Verizon Offering Double Data Package On LTE Phones Beginning November 8th

Posted by Cameron Summerson in 4G, News, Verizon Wireless

Here's a tidbit of good news for those looking to pick up a new 4G LTE device on Verizon this month -- be it the Droid RAZR, HTC Rezound, Galaxy Nexus (granted that it actually comes out this month), or even an existing LTE handset. Starting tomorrow, November 8th, Big Red will be doubling the data for all new or existing customers who re-sign their two year agreement with an LTE phone.

So, instead of being stuck with 2GB of data, you'll have 4GB to play with before overage charges kick in. Sure, it's still not unlimited, but for anyone forced onto a tiered data plan, 4GB is far better than 2GB. If you're already on a tiered plan and have a 4G device, don't fret -- simply login to your My Verizon account and you'll be able to update your plan to the new 4GB allowance.

Nov

Will The Verizon Galaxy Nexus Be Available Beginning November 17th?

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy Nexus, News, Verizon Wireless

The rumor mill is going nuts with release dates for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, and now we can add one more to the list. We already know that the European version of the device will be available on November 17th, and, according to an uncompleted internal Verizon document nabbed by Android Central, it looks like Verizon may be joining the global revolution on the same day.

There is absolutely nothing that screams confirmed! about this, so just take it at face value for the time being. I'm sure Big Red will make an official announcement as soon as they have a solid date in the crosshairs.

Oct

LG Revolution Support Documents Updated, Gingerbread Update Should Start Rolling Out Today

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, Revolution

Last Updated: November 1st, 2011

It seems like it was just yesterday when I mentioned that LG should tend to the Revolution's lack of Gingerbread, and here it is. Verizon just updated the Revolution's support documentation with all the details of the upcoming update, which includes Android 2.3.x.

The update offers little outside of the bump up to Android 2.3.x (which is a wonderful upgrade in itself), but it does bring a few fixes dealing with Email and messaging, as well as a handful of general device enhancements.

The update should start rolling out today and be complete by mid-next week. Enjoy, Revolution owners!

Oct

[Updated: Videos] Motorola Droid RAZR Is Official, Hitting Verizon Shelves In Early November For $299 With Two-Year Agreement

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, RAZR / RAZR MAXX, Verizon Wireless

We've been hearing rumors of the Droid RAZR for some time now, and it's finally official. Like previously suggested, this is a super-thin, ultra-light powerhouse of a device, with some pretty impressive features tucked away under its sleek, stainless steel frame:

4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display
1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
8MP rear shooter, front facing camera
16GB built-in storage, 16GB microSD card
Android 2.3.5
7.1mm thin, 127 grams
1800mAh battery
Made with Kevlar fiber
Gorilla Glass
Motorola Splash Guard
Webtop cabpable
4G LTE
Bluetooth 4.0

Update 10/19/11: Two official videos of the RAZR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Sz3Cn101Y

The Droid RAZR packs some new software features, as well, like Motorola Smart Actions, a Tasker or Locale-like automation system that can toggle radios, adjust brightness, clock speed, and more, all of which are user definable and will activate given a certain situation.

Oct

Verizon Expanding Its 4G LTE Network By 13 New Cities On November 17th

Posted by Cameron Summerson in 4G, News, Verizon Wireless

Last Updated: January 9th, 2012

On October 20th, VZW will be turning on LTE coverage in 20 new markets, and this morning, an announcement was sent out with details of 13 new cities that will be added to the mix on November 17th:

Little Rock, AR
Savannah, GA
Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, IA
Lexington, KY
Kansas City and Springfield, MO
Lincoln, NE
Orange County, NY
Greater Providence, Rapid City, SD
Roanoke, VA
Appleton, WS

It's clear that Big Red has no intentions of slowing down until it blankets the entire country with super-fast LTE, and at the rate it's going, that day will probably be pretty soon.

Sep

Verizon Announces The Low-End LG Enlighten: 800MHz Processor And QWERTY For $80 On September 22

Posted by Cameron Summerson in LG, News, Verizon Wireless

While the lot of us are looking for the most modern, intense hardware we can get our hands on, there are still those who don't need all of the bells and whistles of powerhouse smartphones like the Droid Bionic or Galaxy S II. For the mid-range crowd, Verizon has just announced the LG Enlighten, a Gingerbread handset with a slide-out QWERTY.

The full specs are far from impressive, but it could be perfect for the tweener of the family, someone new to smartphones, or anyone who wants some Android goodness on a budget:

3.2-inch 320x480 display
800MHz processor
3.2MP rear shooter
Slide-out QWERTY
Android 2.3

The Enlighten will be available online beginning September 22 and in stores on September 29 for $80 with a two-year agreement after a $50 mail-in-rebate.

Sep

Verizon Wireless Adding 21+ New Cities To Its 4G LTE Network On October 20

Posted by Cameron Summerson in 4G, News, Verizon Wireless

Last Updated: October 10th, 2011

A new month, a new batch of cities all lined up to get the LTE treatment, courtesy of Big Red. This go around, we're hearing that at least 21 new cities will be getting blanketed in VZW's ultra-fast LTE network, a follow up to the 26 that were just activated. The list of cities isn't available in its entirety just yet, but here's what we have so far:

Birmingham, AL
Modesto and Stockton, CA
Fort Myers, FL
Bloomington, Elkhart, Evansville, South Bend and Terre Haute, IN
Sioux City, IA
Hagerstown, MD
Tupelo, MS
Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM
Buffalo, NY
Asheville, NC
Bartlesville, OK
Jackson and Martin, TN
Greater Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA
Green Bay, WI

San Diego and Los Angeles, CA are said to be getting an expanded coverage area, as well.

Sep

Verizon Wireless To Begin 'Network Optimization' In September, Will Slow Data Speeds For Top 5% Of Users In 'Congested Areas' After 2GB

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, Verizon Wireless

Ah, the data saga continues. Throttling has been a long-time practice of T-Mobile, which drastically slows data speeds for users who go over their set-amount of high-speed access. AT&T recently announced a similar practice, slowing the top 5% of users who were grandfathered in on unlimited data plans.

Verizon also made a drastic change to its smartphone data packages recently, switching from an unlimited-only offering to a tiered setup. Now, even furthering the changes to its data structuring, Big Red will begin implementing "network optimizations" to all existing customers with unlimited plans on 3G devices in September.

What exactly does "network optimizations" mean, you ask?

Sep

Verizon Wireless Officially Announces The Motorola Droid Bionic, Available On September 8th For $299

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Bionic, News, Verizon Wireless

We can't say that we didn't see this coming, but VZW finally announced the Droid Bionic this morning. As expected, the newest 4G LTE Droid will be available on September 8th for $299. All of the hardware rumors have now been confirmed, as well:

4.3-inch qHD display
1GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
8MP rear shooter, front facing camera
16GB built-in storage, 16GB SD card
MotoPrint app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers
HDMI Out (mirror mode)
Webtop
Android 2.3.4

There are also a few accessories set to be available with the launch of the device, including the Lapdock for $299, the HD Docking Station for $99, and the Webtop Adapter for $29.