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$290 Galaxy Nexus tipped as retailers struggle to shave price

Chris Davies, Dec 8th 2011 Discuss [59]

A $300 price tag for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus looks increasingly likely, with the latest leak indicating even cost-cutting wholesalers like Costco can't bring the coveted Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone down by more than a few bucks. A leaked screenshot from the members-only retailer suggests the LTE Galaxy Nexus will be $289.99 with a new, two year agreement, phoneArena reports, though Costco will at least sweeten the deal somewhat with a mysterious "Member Bonus Accessory Pack." Read The Full Story

Verizon 4G LTE nationwide outage confirmed, limited 3G service

Paul Fang, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [33]

So it turns out that Verizon's 4G LTE network isn't only down in the Midwest region only, as we originally reported. Verizon has confirmed that 4G LTE is undergoing a nationwide outage at the moment, and that their engineers are working on the outage as we speak. Calls, texts and 3G should be working for the time being for some areas, although 3G is "limited", as some customers have reported their devices operating on either 3G or having no data service at all. It's kind of a bummer for what boasts the fastest network speeds in the nation. Read The Full Story

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This Verizon Galaxy Nexus extended battery extends my tears for waiting

Chris Burns, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [71]

Back a little less than a year ago when the first Verizon LTE-laden Android smartphone was released, that being the HTC ThunderBolt for all you kids out there, it had an awesome optional extended battery that you could pick up to extend the battery time to a plausible amount of time – this being more than the 4 hours of regular time you got with LTE back in the day. Now we’ve got another device, the Galaxy Nexus, with an extended battery appearing for it, and though this this isn’t the only other extended battery of its kind, it does remind me of the whoa I felt at the hands of the rogue FedEx delivery man I was subject to back then the day before CTIA, spring 2011.

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Verizon Wireless network down in Midwest USA, no ETR for repair

Chris Burns, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [61]

For those of you experiencing difficulties with your Verizon data-laden products this afternoon, specifically with LTE devices such as the DROID RAZR or the BIONIC up in the Midwest part of the United States, Verizon has confirmed that they are working on the problem as we speak, though there appears to be no ETR (estimated time of resolution) at the moment. We've been hearing for a few hours now in some cases that users in and around Chicago, lower parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are all experiencing troubles with their data on smartphones, tablets, and Wi-fi hotspots. If you are one of these people, please feel free to comment below and we'll forward the information to Verizon so the scope of the problem can be assessed. Read The Full Story

Verizon Family Data plans coming 2012 says CEO

Chris Burns, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [3]

Here at the end of 2011 it seems almost strange that this didn't happen already on multiple carriers: that family plans would spring up not just for calls and text, but for data as well - this is going to be a reality inside 2012 according to Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam. This week at at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, McAdam noted that of course it makes sense for families with several screens to deal with, not wanting to pay for each of them on a different bill - Verizon not wanting to deal with that if they don't have to either. Verizon isn't the first to hint at such plans, but this is the closest we've gotten to confirmation that such plans will start rolling out on carriers across the USA inside the next few months. Read The Full Story

Verizon taking on Netflix with online video service

Rue Liu, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Verizon may be preparing to launch an online video streaming service next year that will rival similar services like Netflix and Hulu as well as traditional cable providers. Citing sources familiar with the situation, Reuters reported today that the service will be rolled out to markets that do not currently have Verizon's FiOS cable offering. Read The Full Story

AT&T ranked worst US carrier again by Consumer Reports

Rue Liu, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [11]

Consumer Reports has released its latest survey of US wireless customers, revealing once again that AT&T scores the worst in customer satisfaction, repeating its last place ranking from the previous year. And once again, of the four major US wireless carriers, Verizon takes the top spot. Read The Full Story

Verizon denies blocking Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus, blames hardware

Rue Liu, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [16]

Verizon has issued a statement today denying claims that it is intentionally blocking support for the Google Wallet mobile payment app on the upcoming Galaxy Nexus. The response comes after a Google spokesperson confirmed yesterday that Verizon's Galaxy Nexus would not support the company's NFC-based payment app, spurring rumors that rivalry from Verizon's own NFC payment system was in play. Read The Full Story

White DROID RAZR arrives for the holidays

Chris Davies, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [5]

It's not just the DROID XYBOARD tablets which Verizon has for us this morning: the carrier also revealed a white version of the DROID RAZR which will go on sale later this month. Priced at $299.99, the white RAZR is functionally identical to the existing black model we reviewed last month aside from the snow-white casing. Read The Full Story

Verizon gives Microsoft Windows Phone LTE ultimatum

Chris Davies, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [24]

Verizon has thrown down the gauntlet to Microsoft and demanded LTE smartphones, arguing that 4G is essential if the carrier is to continue to offer Windows Phone devices on its network. "We've communicated to Microsoft that LTE is critical to us," Verizon CMO Marni Walden told CNET, suggesting that time was of the essence if Windows Phone wanted the continued support of the big CDMA carrier. Read The Full Story

XOOM 2/Droid Xyboard could hit AT&T with modem unlock

Shane McGlaun, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

A very interesting little secret has been discovered about the new Motorola Xoom 2 tablets that have started to be detailed. We know the Xoom 2 will hit the Verizon Wireless network as the Droid Xyboard and it will pack in full LTE capability. We are finding out now that the tablets actually support other network types too, but Verizon is locking that support down reports Wireless Goodness. Read The Full Story

Verizon Galaxy Nexus launching December 9th, according to leaked document

Christen McGregor, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [20]

The Galaxy Nexus should be in stores and ready for purchase as early as December 9th according to a newly leaked Verizon e-mail. The latest news about the Nexus' release states orders will be shipped to Verizon stores on December 6th, however, they won't be on display or available for purchase until the 9th. Read The Full Story