Verizon now begins Motorola Droid Android 2.1 Updates

April 2, 2010
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We are not sure if rumors are all true that Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID owners will begin getting their DROID Android 2.1 updates now. As of to date, one thousand Droid owners have probably received an update notification, while other 9,000 owners will be receiving theirs too soon.

Of course, as expected, the Moto Droid’s new software (version AP:ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P) will definitely bring several improvements and additional features, including Pinch-to-zoom for the Browser, Maps, and Gallery, Yahoo Mail support, Speech-to-text, 3D layout for the Gallery application, and Google Goggles.

This Android 2.1 software update will be made over the air (OTA) but kindly bear in mind that you cannot use your device…

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Verizon to Launch Skype Mobile for Smartphones on March 25

March 29, 2010
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US mobile carrier, Verizon Wireless is keeping its promise as it will launch its Skype mobile application on Thursday, March 25th. The service will be available on nine smartphones including BlackBerry Storm 9530, BlackBerry Storm2 9550, BlackBerry Curve 8330, BlackBerry Curve 8530, BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, BlackBerry Tour 9630, Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris and Motorola Devour.

This Verizon’s Skype mobile application will allow users to make and receive Skype to Skype calls worldwide, chat with other Skype users, and call international phone numbers at low rates.

For those interested, it will come pre-installed on new BlackBerry phones and will be available on the Android Market, or online at Skype’s website.

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Microsoft Project Pink Phones Headed to Verizon Wireless

March 10, 2010
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Though there are no official statements as of this press time, Project Pink has been a long talk of the town about secret handsets that Microsoft has been planning to launch.

Rumors have been circulating that these phones will be manufactured by Sharp, one of Japan’s leading phone makers. It is said that Microsoft Pink Pure and Pink Turtle seem to be featurephones, not smartphones. If the hearsays are true, it will be released by Verizon on April 20, catering to young mobile users. After the Verizon launch, the two devices should also be available across the globe via Vodafone.

Details about the prices of Microsoft’s Pure and Turtle handsets are not…

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Motorola Droid or HTC Imagio As a FiOS TV remote by Verizon

February 19, 2010
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Finally!  FiOS TV customers who also have a Verizon Wireless Android powered Motorola Droid or Windows Mobile powered HTC Imagio handset can use these devices to control their HD set-top-box. You’ll have all the same functions of the standard FiOS remote.

You can change channels, set parental controls, pause, rewind, fast forward or record a TV show, and even transfer photos from your phone to your television or even view an entire slide show of photos. We know you want to know this next one. If a phone call comes through, the device will automatically mute the TV set and resume to the previous volume level once the call ends- all…

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Verizon Reveals Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus pricing, 3G Hotspot Feature to Cost Extra

January 24, 2010
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The Verizon Wireless has just announced that the Palm Pre Plus will cost $149.99 with a 2-year contract and a $100 mail-in-rebate while the Pixi Plus will cost $99.99, also with a contract and rebate.

Unlimited data for the phones will cost $29.99, but should you wish to use the 3G Hotspot feature on both phones that lets you broadcast your 3G connection as a Wi-Fi signal for other devices, you’ll have to pay an additional $40 per month.

It will also be giving out special offerings: Buy one Palm Pre Plus or Palm Pixi Plus and you will get a Palm Pixi Plus free after a mail-in-rebate. The offer is good…

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Free Wi-Fi Access for Mobile Broadband Customers by Verizon

December 17, 2009
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From the most reliable 3G network, get high speed internet access while taking the hotspots with you as Verizon Wireless announced the availability of Wi-Fi to customers. Now, they can have access to thousands of Wi-Fi spots across the US, Canada and Mexico - without using a single megabyte of Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess data allowance.

• Verizon Wi-Fi gives you a connection to the Internet. That means more surfing, more downloading, more email, more social networking - more of everything you use the web for. The best part of it is that it is included with your Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess plan.

• Manage your Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess data allowance…

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Verizon Makes 3G Expansions in Cambridge, Massachusetts for Better Services

December 11, 2009
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Here’s good news for people living in Massachusetts.

Along with the increasing demand for data and voice services, Verizon is working on enhancing and expanding its network worldwide including Massachusetts.

According to the company, the 3G network expansion was made through the deployment of a new cell site in New England, resulting in a better coverage in the town and the surrounding areas. Thus, allowing it to offer services to a wider range of users.

These enhancements will allow subscribers particularly of smartphone and notebook to enjoy a much clearer reception, better signal quality, faster web browsing and quicker page loading times, faster music and video downloads, streaming video, as well as downloading…

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New Firmware Updates Available for Verizon’s Motorola DROID and HTC DROID Eris

December 11, 2009
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Get the most out of your smartphones with OS enhancements as Verizon Wireless have announced new software enhancements for your Motorola Droid and Droid Eris by HTC.

Android 2.0.1 firmaware of Motorola Android is for updates, which includes general stability and battery life improvements, along with several other important fixes. Audio for incoming calls and for Bluetooth headsets has been improved. This also includes fixes for the phone’s camera autofocus feature and fixes some reception issues

On a related note, the Droid Eris software version ROM:1.16.605.1/Radio:2.32.40.11.09, includes numerous improvements and updates which you will enjoy for sure. These are as follows:

*While on a call and the device is in screensaver mode, pressing…

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AT&T and Verizon call it quits over ‘Map’ Ads

December 6, 2009
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All’s well that ends well. AT&T and Verizon have both agreed to refrain from suing each other over Verizon’s “There’s A Map For That” commercials.

AT&T filed suit last month over allegedly “misleading” Verizon ads supposedly causing AT&T to suffer “irreparable harm.” The ads pointed out that Verizon’s 3G network covers more of the country geographically than AT&T’s, which is true.

Nonetheless, which is better? The battle all started with an advertisement; then again, it is inevitable to contend over service quality and pricing, like they should have given more attention to.  Considering AT&T lost its request to have Verizon’s ads pulled down for the holidays — spending money to take legal…

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AT&T Ranks Last while Verizon Ranks Best in Consumer Reports Survey

December 6, 2009
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According to a survey released by Consumer Reports, out of 50,000 readers who were asked about their satisfaction to wireless carriers,  AT&T scored the lowest score in 19 of 26 U.S. cities while Verizon Wireless ranked the highest.

The findings give new validation to Verizon Wireless’ ad campaign that compares their 3G map side-by side with AT&T. It is still uncertain though that there is a possibility that opinions were swayed by this ad during the time the survey was conducted.

What the survey did confirm was that AT&T’s network problems extend beyond dense areas, such as New York City and the Bay Area. Users in 17 other cities ranked the carrier…

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