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Verizon restricts September vacations ahead of new iPhone launch

, Aug 21st 2012 Discuss [1]

We still don't know for sure that the new iPhone will be launching on September 21, but today we received more convincing evidence for such a release date. An unnamed Verizon employee has told TechCrunch that Verizon has blocked all employees from taking vacations between September 21 and September 30. This move was apparently made in anticipation of the new iPhone's launch. Read The Full Story

LTE equipped Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lands on Verizon August 17th

, Aug 15th 2012 Discuss [1]

The WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 has been available for some time, but now Verizon will be offering an LTE-enabled version of the tablet starting from August 17th. Previously if you wanted a tablet in the 7-inch range and wanted LTE, you’d have had to cough up a hefty amount of money for the Galaxy Tab 7.7, but Verizon will be offering the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for a reasonable $350 off-contract. Read The Full Story

Verizon reaches 94.2m customers: 50% using smartphones

, Jul 19th 2012 Discuss [1]

Verizon Wireless today announced its Q2 results for 2012, revealing that total revenues were $18.6 billion, resulting in a income margin of 30.8%. Overall, revenue is up 7.4% compared to the Q2 ‘11, and the income margin has also reached a record high. Tthe company added 1.2 million retail customers in the second quarter, with 888,000 of those being postpaid. That bumps the total number of Verizon Wireless customers up to 94.2 million, a 4.9% increase on last year's numbers. Read The Full Story

Verizon and GameTanium reveal game subscription service

, Jul 13th 2012 Discuss [2]

So you’re a mobile gamer but don’t want to spend too much money on individual games. Verizon has teamed up with Extent to solve the problem, offering a game subscription service for Android using the GameTanium platform. For $5.99 a month, customers will gain access to a game library of over 100 titles (and over 50 tablet games) that they can play as much as they want. Titles include Doodle God, Fruit Ninja, and World of Goo. Read The Full Story

Verizon Galaxy S III available today

, Jul 12th 2012 Discuss [3]

Starting today you'll officially be able to order a Samsung Galaxy S III from Verizon, the last of the big 4 carriers to offer the device in the USA. This device is essentially the same as we've seen several times before on other carriers such at AT&T, T-Mobile, and internationally, but today you'll be able to order your own Verizon-carried device with 4G LTE. We've also got our own hands-on with the Verizon version complete with speed tests and first impressions. Read The Full Story

LG VS930 for Verizon leaks

, Jul 11th 2012 Discuss [5]

Just a few days ago we heard rumblings that LG was planning another high-end smartphone that would feature a quad-core processor and 10-megapixel camera, and now it looks like the company is about to release another LTE handset on Verizon. Engadget has scored pictures and specs for the VS930. It looks quite similar to the LG Optimus LTE II, and the specs are certainly nothing to sneeze at. Read The Full Story

Verizon shows off Galaxy S III in new commercial

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

The barrage of commercials for the Samsung Galaxy S III has begun, with Verizon posting up a new one for all to enjoy. In a nice change of pace, there aren’t angry robots screaming at you through the television, with the commercial instead following a father trying to get in shape and using his Galaxy S III to do so. Still, there’s always something to nitpick, with Droid-Life pointing out that both the Ice Cream Sandwich on-screen buttons and physical button make an appearance. Read The Full Story

Verizon reveals new Share Everything plan with shared data

, Jun 12th 2012 Discuss [17]

You asked for it, so Verizon is going to offer it. The wireless company has today announced its new “Share Everything”plans, allowing you to utilize your call, message, and data plan across multiple devices without requiring additional subscriptions. Verizon say that plans can be shared with up to 10 wireless devices. Read The Full Story

Verizon HomeFusion provides wireless broadband in the home

, Mar 6th 2012 Discuss [7]

Verizon Wireless has a new service, which is intended to provide rural homes with wireless broadband. The service is pitched as an alternative to satellite Internet service or for homes don't have access to DSL or other services. The new service is called HomeFusion, and it places an antenna inside what appears to be a 5-gallon bucket on the outside of the home to provide connectivity to the entire house. Read The Full Story

HTC Android 4.0 ICS dates dropped for North America

, Feb 17th 2012 Discuss [12]

The update avalanche for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is in full effect around the world now, and HTC's latest update brings us much closer to some tasty goodness on many US-carrier-specific handsets. Included in this latest update, HTC confirms that they're planning on updating several Verizon-carried devices including the HTC Rezound which had already been on the docket from a previous list released by the company. This is great news for HTC customers who were until now unsure if their devices would indeed be updated to the newest version of the Google mobile operating system. Read The Full Story

Motorola DROID 4 Hands-On and Unboxing

, Feb 8th 2012 Discuss [9]

The fourth iteration of Motorola’s ultra-popular DROID line for Verizon has arrived and with its 4-inch qHD scratch and scrape resistant screen, full QWERTY keyboard, dual-core 1.2GHz processor, and 4G LTE connectivity, this may well be the best installment in the series yet! This device is quite reminiscent of the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX that’ve also just been released by Motorola and Verizon, the corners, the display, and even the back shape. The difference here is in the edge-lit keyboard, the loving embrace of the core DROID branding, and the fact that it’s got a big 4 at the end of its name — let’s have a look at what it means to continue on with the DROID line.

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Verizon wins greatest customer care in USA says J.D. Power

, Feb 2nd 2012 Discuss [1]

Here in the second month of 2012, analysts at J.D. Power and Associates have announced Verizon Wireless to be the full service provider with the greatest customer care in the industry here in the United States. In a study based on feedback done with wireless customers who had recently contacted their wireless service providers via the web, by phone, or in stores, Verizon came out on top. These studies were performed by J.D. Power and Associates between July and December of 2011. Read The Full Story
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