Verizon to release Samsung Omnia II in July
June 27, 2009 by Alan Ng
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
Latest rumors have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Omnia II (formerly the Samsung Jet Omnia II) is going to be released on the Verizon Wireless network as early as July. Read more
Verizon and iPhone with MiFi 2200
June 15, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
It has now been a week since Apple announced the new iPhone 3G S at its WWDC 2009 keynote. Since then those who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone have not been happy with AT&T and its decision to charge them to buy out of their current contract, which AT&T have defended. There are still hopes that the iPhone will be going to Verizon in 2010, so what would it be like running on the preferred network. Read more
Verizon HTC Ozone
June 5, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
The HTC Snap is not the best name in the world to give a handset, so could do with a name change. BGR informs us that Verizon have thought of a new name of the Smartphone; let us introduce you to the HTC Ozone. Read more
Verizon BlackBerry Storm Firmware Update Official: 4.7.0.148
June 3, 2009 by Alan Ng
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We can confirm to you that there is now an official firmware update to download for the BlackBerry Storm on Verizon Wireless. Update 4.7.0.148 promises to fix a lot of the bugs that have plagued the phone since launch. Read more
Verizon: Android, Palm Pre, and BlackBerry Storm 2
May 29, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
Verizon Wireless might not be getting the new Apple iPhone in 2009, but that does not mean that the carrier will be short of a few good smartphones. There have been a number of reports that the Palm Pre, a Google Android handset and also the RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 will be making its way to Verizon. Read more
Verizon’s HP Mini Notebook: subsidized netbook
May 18, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Computers, Laptops
We have been expecting the news that Verizon will be launching its first subsidized netbook, the HP Mini Notebook. We can now tell you that the offer is finally here, and as you would expect, will become very popular for Verizon’s users. Read more
4G iPhone on Verizon’s new LTE network: unlikely proposition
May 15, 2009 by Alan Ng
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
It has been widely speculated that Verizon and Apple may come to an agreement over the next version of the iPhone. However, Verizon’s hopes of bringing out a LTE handset in 2010 may prove to be an unlikely proposition due to the silicon chips that are required. Read more
Verizon Wireless LTE and AT&T HSPA Evolution
May 12, 2009 by Alan Ng
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone has recently said that the company should aim to move to nationwide LTE as soon as possible. He said it’s for ‘their best interests’ and hopes the move will cut the pricing of mobile data services in the future. Read more
AT&T confirmed it’s acquiring some Alltel assets from Verizon
May 11, 2009 by Alan Ng
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
It has been confirmed recently that AT&T is to buy some assets from Verizon Wireless. As part of the deal, AT&T will get spectrum licenses, cell towers and 1.5 million subscribers. Read more
Touch Diamond from Verizon in the wild
March 9, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
If you cannot wait to get your hands on the Touch Diamond from Verizon (NYSE:VZ), then you will be pleased to know that the handset has been spotted in the wild. The pictures are from a test model and certainly show off its sleek shiny black casing. Read more
Verizon Wireless fires workers and apologizes to Barack Obama
November 24, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones
Verizon Wireless has had to fire a number of their workers for snooping at the call records of President-elect Barack Obama earlier in the year. It is not known how many workers the cell phone carrier has had to fire. Read more
Verizon BlackBerry Storm: iPhone rival selling more than G1
November 22, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
RIM launched their latest Smartphone in the U.S. yesterday; the BlackBerry Storm is another handset being hailed as a rival to the iPhone. One thing is certain early sales shows that the Storm has gotten off to a much better start than the T-Mobile G1. Read more
Live on Verizon: The BlackBerry Storm for $199.99
November 21, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
It is finally here; the BlackBerry Strom is now live on Verizon and will cost $199.99. The BlackBerry Storm is the first Handset from RIM to feature a touch screen, and is also the first BlackBerry to be targeted at both corporate and consumers, so now you can stay connected to both sides of your life. Read more
Verizon Samsung Saga Launches Friday
November 12, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
The Samsung Saga was spoken about a lot during 2008, but now Verizon is about to launch the cell phone this Friday, November 12, 2008. The handset will start arriving through telesales, but stores will not see the GSM-equipped Saga for another two weeks. Read more
Verizon BlackBerry Storm latest on price and November release
November 12, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
When Verizon said that they were to launch the BlackBerry Storm in November, it was obvious to all that it will be late November. Well it seems that there is truth in this, as the latest RIM handset will be released on November 24. Read more
Verizon reveals BlackBerry 9530 Storm Pricing
November 11, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We reported yesterday that the BlackBerry 9530 Storm was more expensive than we first thought, seems like those rumors were a bit wrong. We had learned that Verizon would be charging $299 on a 2-year contract, but the price is actually $219.99. Read more
Verizon BlackBerry Storm: New Video Commercial
November 10, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to videos for the BlackBerry Storm, well Verizon have just added a new video to the list. The release date for the first touch-screen BlackBerry will be on November 14, and we are sure to see a few more video commercials before then. Read more
Verizon LG VX9600 Phenom, Clip or Versa Update
November 4, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
It looks like Engadget has been tipped off about an upcoming cell phone from LG named the “LG VX9600”, and with a VX it’s surely going to be with Verizon.
This phone was sent to the FCC by LG a while ago in the name of VX9600, the device is rumored to have the name choices of LG Phenom, Clip or Versa. Which do you like more? Read more
New Verizon Phones: Omnia, Renown, Touch Pro, and Saga
October 27, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
It seems that Verizon wants to bring smiles to all of our faces this Christmas, which is why they are launching a number of new handsets in time for the holiday season. There are four new phones being released from the carrier, these are the Samsung OMNIA SCH-i910, Renown, Touch Pro, and Saga. Read more
Verizon offers consumers to test BlackBerry Storm 9530
October 16, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
It feels like you have been waiting years for the first touchscreen Blackberry, but it is almost her and we just can’t wait to get our hands on one. Verizon understands that consumers would like to get to grips with the new handset, which is why they are giving you the chance to hold a BlackBerry Storm 9530 before it is released. Read more