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Verizon promises to upgrade Droid Eris to 2.0, but not until next year
Verizon promises to upgrade Droid Eris to 2.0, but not until next year
androinica.com — The question everyone with an HTC Hero or Droid Eris wants answered is when their phone will... be upgraded to Android 2.0. People want their Google Maps Navigator and they want it now! HTC has already confirmed that it’s hard at work to get Sense ... (more) Verizon promises to upgrade Droid Eris to 2.0, but not ...
AT&T drops lawsuit against Verizon over advertising spat
appleinsider.com — After failing to have Verizon's advertisements criticizing its network coverage pulled off of the air, AT&T; has... decided to drop its lawsuit against the nation's largest wireless carrier. (more) AT&T drops lawsuit against Verizon over advertising spat

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New Verizon Wireless DROID commercial calls the iPhone a porcelain princess, the DROID a fast robot
6 minutes ago at Android Authority
Droid Eris to get Android 2.0 next year
“Its Not A Princess, Its A Robot,” Quipped The New Droid Commercial [Video]
Verizon’s Droid Eris to See 2.0 Update in Q1 2010
32 minutes ago at Planet Android
Verizon’s Droid Eris to See 2.0 Update in Q1 2010
40 minutes ago at AndroidGuys
Verizon announces software update for Droid Eris coming in 2010
Verizon announces software update for Droid Eris coming in 2010
mobilecrunch.com — While Verizon might not be shoving the HTC Droid Eris down our throats the same way they... are with its Motorola-made sibling, the Droid, the Eris is still one slick little piece of mobile kit. What it lacks in form factor (that is, a physical ... (more) Verizon announces software update for Droid Eris coming ...
FCC gives Verizon the third degree over $350 'advanced device' ETF
FCC gives Verizon the third degree over $350 'advanced device' ETF
engadget.com — Early termination fees have always represented the flipside of subsidized pricing -- the necessary evil that keeps... free phones free. Thing is, they were tough enough to swallow at $175 or $200, but Verizon's recently gone for the jugular in a ... (more) FCC gives Verizon the third degree over $350 'advanced ...
FCC Wants to Know Why Verizon Increased Termination Fees – GigaOM
FCC Wants to Know Why Verizon Increased Termination Fees – GigaOM
gigaom.com — Updated with Verizon’s response : The Federal Communications Commission wants to know why Verizon decided to double... its early termination fee (ETF) for new customers who sign on to the wireless service using advanced devices…longhand for smartphones. ... (more) FCC Wants to Know Why Verizon Increased Termination Fees ...
FCC Probes Verizon Wireless Fees
online.wsj.com — Please register to gain free access to WSJ tools. An account already exists for the email address... entered. Forgot your username or password? This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. Please try again later. The username entered ... (more) FCC Probes Verizon Wireless Fees
Senator Amy Klobuchar
klobuchar.senate.gov — Latest News Klobuchar Honored by Minnesota Auto Dealers Washington, D.C. The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association is honoring... U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar as their Legislator of the Year for her leadership in coming to the rescue of local dealers ... (more) Senator Amy Klobuchar
HTC Mobile Phones - DROID ERIS Verizon - Overview
HTC Mobile Phones - DROID ERIS Verizon - Overview
htc.com — Change your phone for work, weekends, whatever. Custom Scenes let you create different phones for every different... thing you do. Stay in the loop. Keep up with Facebook ® , Google Talk™, and Flickr ®. Stay on top of Twitter™ with HTC Peep™.  ... (more) HTC Mobile Phones - DROID ERIS Verizon - Overview
BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV Touch and enV3 starts December 4th
BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV Touch and enV3 starts December 4th
boygeniusreport.com — I just looked online and no where does it say you must have a new 2-yr activation.... It just states a 2-yr activation per phone. I called up VZW and they confirmed it can either be an upgradeable line on your family plan or a new line added to that ... (more) BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV ...
HTC DROID Eris getting OS upgrade in Q1 2010
boygeniusreport.com — We’ve received word that the HTC DROID Eris on Verizon Wireless will definitely be getting an OS... upgrade sometime in Q1. We haven’t been told exactly what OS version it will be (Android 1.6, 2.0, 2.1), just that Google Maps Navigation ... (more) HTC DROID Eris getting OS upgrade in Q1 2010
Motorola suggests Apple's iPhone is feminine in latest TV spot
Motorola suggests Apple's iPhone is feminine in latest TV spot
appleinsider.com — Motorola has continued its assault on the iPhone with a new commercial that indirectly compares Apple's handset... to a "tiara-wearing digitally clueless beauty pageant queen." (more) Motorola suggests Apple's iPhone is feminine in latest ...
Video: Samsung i920 Omnia II for Verizon - unboxing and first look
Video: Samsung i920 Omnia II for Verizon - unboxing and first look
MobileBurn.com — An unboxing and first hands-on look at the Samsung Omnia II for Verizon, a Windows Mobile 6.5... smartphone with Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 user interface and a 3D cube menu. The Omnia II features a great design and a huge WVGA resolution AMOLED display. Watch the video here. (more) Video: Samsung i920 Omnia II for Verizon - unboxing and ...
Droid ad calls iPhone a "pageant queen"
Droid ad calls iPhone a "pageant queen"
electronista.com — Verizon tonight cut deep by launching a new ad (seen below) for the Motorola Droid. The new... spot directly attacks the iPhone and calls Apple's handset a "digitally clueless pageant queen," making fun of its focus on style and even mocking the glass ... (more) Droid ad calls iPhone a "pageant queen"
DROID to get an OTA update in the “coming weeks”
DROID to get an OTA update in the “coming weeks”
boygeniusreport.com — Alongside today’s release of Android SDK 2.0.1, Verizon Wireless has announced that an OTA update for the... Motorola DROID will be available “within the coming weeks.” What’s in line to be fixed? Voice reception and the 5 ... (more) DROID to get an OTA update in the “coming weeks”
Verizon ad confirms Droid is a not-quite pretty 'racehorse duct taped to a Scud missle'
Verizon ad confirms Droid is a not-quite pretty 'racehorse duct taped to a Scud missle'
engadget.com — There's something peculiar about Verizon 's latest addition to its promotional Droid onslaught. Sure, we get the... expected Mad Libs-esque hyperboles like "it rips through the web like a circular saw through a ripe banana," but other nods seem to ... (more) Verizon ad confirms Droid is a not-quite pretty ...
New Droid ad: iPhone is 'digitally clueless'
news.cnet.com — In its latest, and perhaps harshest, assault on the iPhone, Verizon's Droid reserves much active bile for... its alleged rival, while admitting that the Droid itself is not pretty. (more) New Droid ad: iPhone is 'digitally clueless'
Bill Targets Cell Phone Termination Fees
techdailydose.nationaljournal.com — Sen. Amy Klobuchar , D-Minn., introduced legislation Thursday that would set limits on the termination fees that... wireless providers can charge their customers for cancelling their wireless contracts early. "Forcing consumers to pay outrageous fees ... (more) Bill Targets Cell Phone Termination Fees
Android 2.0.1 SDK materializes, Droid getting it in 'coming weeks'
Android 2.0.1 SDK materializes, Droid getting it in 'coming weeks'
engadget.com — If you're looking for the fast, fun, and easy way to "enhance the user experience" on your... Droid this holiday season, look no further than the Android 2.0.1 update that Verizon just slipped us some info on. We don't have an exact drop date at this ... (more) Android 2.0.1 SDK materializes, Droid getting it in ...
Motorola DROID to get Android 2.0.1 update, Verizon confirms DROID Eris Buy One Get One promotion
MobileBurn.com — Google has released the SDK for the Android 2.0.1 update, and Verizon informed us today that Motorola... DROID users can expect to receive the update soon. Verizon also confirmed an HTC DROID Eris BOGO deal rumor. Read the full story here. (more) Motorola DROID to get Android 2.0.1 update, Verizon ...
Verizon Wireless DROID and Eris “buy one, get one free” sale to start December 4th?
Verizon Wireless DROID and Eris “buy one, get one free” sale to start December 4th?
androidauthority.com — If you are planning on picking up a DROID or an Eris from Verizon Wireless on Thursday,... you may want to wait one more day. A rumor making the rounds suggests that the DROID and the Eris will be part of Verizon’s infamous BOGO (”buy one, ... (more) Verizon Wireless DROID and Eris “buy one, get one free” ...
BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV Touch and enV3 starts December 4th
BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV Touch and enV3 starts December 4th
boygeniusreport.com — No more speculation — we’ve got the low down on that Verizon Wireless DROID/Eris buy one get... one free sale that was rumored to start on Friday. From December 4th to the 7th, if you buy one DROID or DROID Eris, you can get one DROID ... (more) BOGO sale for the Verizon Wireless DROID, Eris, enV ...
Verizon Buy One Get One for the Droid (Eris) Confirmed
Verizon Buy One Get One for the Droid (Eris) Confirmed
phandroid.com — Remember that little post I made yesterday around noon.. you know, the little buy one get one... deal on the Androids? Well since that posting I’ve been in contact with the store a few times looking for something more solid than just ... (more) Verizon Buy One Get One for the Droid (Eris) Confirmed
Klobuchar bill would limit cellphone cancellation fees
thehill.com — Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced a bill to set limits on the early termination fees cellphone... carriers charge consumers who want to get out of their cellphone contracts early. Last week, Hillicon Valley reported that she was working on ... (more) Klobuchar bill would limit cellphone cancellation fees
Oops! Verizon’s update for the Samsung Trance allegedly breaks things
Oops! Verizon’s update for the Samsung Trance allegedly breaks things
mobilecrunch.com — After we found out about the Samsung Trance’s then-impending software update a little early , I honestly... didn’t expect to hear about it again. If things had gone smoothly, I probably wouldn’t have. We’re hearing a ton of ... (more) Oops! Verizon’s update for the Samsung Trance allegedly ...
My Droid decision
bijansabet.com — I picked up the Droid the day it first came out and shared my initial thoughts .... I wanted to love it for a number of reasons. Open app model, Verizon network, promise of a great browser and integration with google apps (which I rely on more and more). ... (more) My Droid decision
AT&T gives in, drops suit against Verizon - But Is It Really Over?
AT&T gives in, drops suit against Verizon - But Is It Really Over?
futurelawyer.typepad.com — AT&T gives in, drops suit against Verizon . By now, you probably know that AT&T, after being... denied a temporary injunction before the holiday season, has dropped its action against Verizon for allegedly false, misleading advertising in the great maps caper. The parties filed a mutual ... (more) AT&T gives in, drops suit against Verizon - But Is It ...
New Motorola DROID-Like Device Arrives... Or Does It?
New Motorola DROID-Like Device Arrives... Or Does It?
androidguys.com — unknown_motorola_droid1 The folks over at Boy Genius Report were tipped to a couple of pictures of a... new Motorola device . Looking like a softer version of Verizon’s Droid, it sports the same buttons across the bottom. According to BGR, the device has ... (more) New Motorola DROID-Like Device Arrives... Or Does It?
AT&T and Verizon agree to dismiss ad campaign lawsuits
MobileBurn.com — AT&T and Verizon Wireless have agreed to dismiss lawsuits related to ad campaigns that each of the... carriers have run. Read the full story here. (more) AT&T and Verizon agree to dismiss ad campaign lawsuits
Verizon Offers Buy One Get One for Droid and Eris
Verizon Offers Buy One Get One for Droid and Eris
phandroid.com — I just now got a call from my local Verizon branch. They were letting me know that... Verizon (Corporate) Stores are offering a buy-one-get-one deal for Android phones Friday through Monday! The deal will also be available online. Before ... (more) Verizon Offers Buy One Get One for Droid and Eris
Verizon and AT&T stop squabbling, drop their “There’s a Map for That” lawsuits
Verizon and AT&T stop squabbling, drop their “There’s a Map for That” lawsuits
cultofmac.com — Verizon and AT&T stop squabbling, drop their “There’s a Map for That” lawsuits... (more) Verizon and AT&T stop squabbling, drop their “There’s a ...
AT&T offering 50% off all BlackBerry smartphones, Verizon Android BOGO?
boygeniusreport.com — Neither is confirmed at the moment, but we’ve heard that AT&T, starting tomorrow, will be offering 50%... off any BlackBerry smartphone with new activation and minimum $30 monthly data package. Separately we’ve been told Verizon Wireless ... (more) AT&T offering 50% off all BlackBerry smartphones, ...
Microsoft Releases New Speech-Enabled Bing App For Windows Phones
Microsoft Releases New Speech-Enabled Bing App For Windows Phones
moconews.net — Lost in Microsoft’s announcement today that it was overhauling Bing Maps was news that it is once... again trying to improve the Bing search experience on mobile phones. Microsoft ( NSDQ: MSFT ) said it was introducing a new Bing app for Windows Mobile ... (more) Microsoft Releases New Speech-Enabled Bing App For ...
The Droid Is Not A Princess - Testosterone Sells
The Droid Is Not A Princess - Testosterone Sells
futurelawyer.typepad.com — The Droid Is Not A Princess | Android Phone Fans . Painting iPhone users as latte swilling,... rhinestone wearing, yoga doing, princesses is apparently a successful marketing strategy for Verizon and Motorola. The Droid is clearly being aimed at a geek man demographic, and it is about time. I ... (more) The Droid Is Not A Princess - Testosterone Sells
The Droid Is Not A Princess
The Droid Is Not A Princess
phandroid.com — It is pretty clear that Verizon is targeting males with the Motorola Droid. Not only does the... phone LOOK masculine but the commercials have all been guy friendly. The robotic voice, the stealth bombers, the dark red terminator-like ... (more) The Droid Is Not A Princess
Verizon Leads Wireless Service Rankings, While AT&T Lags
bits.blogs.nytimes.com — The latest annual survey of wireless phone service from Consumer Reports places AT&T dead last in customer... satisfaction. Verizon Wireless came in first. (more) Verizon Leads Wireless Service Rankings, While AT&T Lags
iPhone, Verizon top annual cell phone ratings
iPhone, Verizon top annual cell phone ratings
blog.seattlepi.com — Apple's iPhone 3GS was rated highest in customer satisfaction in Consumer Reports' annual cell phone rankings, which... were released Tuesday. (more) iPhone, Verizon top annual cell phone ratings
Verizon Reindeer (video)
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Verizon Reindeer (video)
youtube.com — The message is clear: Some people need better 3G coverage.http://verizonwireless.com/holidays... (more) Verizon Reindeer (video)
UPDATE 1-AT&T, Verizon drop suits over network ads
reuters.com — * But Verizon will still use map comparisons in ads * Both companies decline to comment *... Verizon shares rise 0.8 pct, AT&T shares up 0.6 pct NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc ( T.N ) and Verizon Wireless have dropped legal cases against each ... (more) UPDATE 1-AT&T, Verizon drop suits over network ads
AT&T, Verizon Agree to Stop Suing Each Other
AT&T, Verizon Agree to Stop Suing Each Other
modmyi.com — AT&T and Verizon today agreed to drop the lawsuits they've been pursuing against each other over advertising... claims. The US District Court in Atlanta dismissed AT&T's suit hoping to block Verizon's "there's a map for that" ads, and the US District Court for the Southern District of ... (more) AT&T, Verizon Agree to Stop Suing Each Other
Verizon Football (video)
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Verizon Football (video)
youtube.com — When you dont have great 3G coverage, it shows.http://verizonwireless.com/holidays... (more) Verizon Football (video)
AT&T, Verizon Drop "There’s a Map for That" Suits
AT&T, Verizon Drop "There’s a Map for That" Suits
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com — AT&T and Verizon Wireless have dropped their lawsuits against each other over Verizon’s "There’s a Map for... That" and "Island of Misfit Toys" commercials. Seems the "irreparable harm” AT&T claimed to have suffered as a result of the ads wasn’t ... (more) AT&T, Verizon Drop "There’s a Map for That" Suits
AT&T's Lawsuit Against Verizon Dismissed
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com — AT&T’s (T) lawsuit over Verizon’s (VZ) “There’s A Map For That” and “Island of Misfit Toys” commercials... has been dismissed. Below, the dismissal. [Details to follow] ATT-VerizonDismissal – PREVIOUSLY: AT&T ... (more) AT&T's Lawsuit Against Verizon Dismissed
AT&T and Verizon drop lawsuits, make nice for the holidays
AT&T and Verizon drop lawsuits, make nice for the holidays
engadget.com — Well well, maybe we can all get along after all: AT&T and Verizon just dropped their various... advertising-related lawsuits against each other. We can't say we're surprised, considering AT&T lost its request to have Verizon's ads pulled down ... (more) AT&T and Verizon drop lawsuits, make nice for the ...
Lawsuits Between AT&T And Verizon Over 3G Ads ‘Voluntarily’ Dismissed
Lawsuits Between AT&T And Verizon Over 3G Ads ‘Voluntarily’ Dismissed
moconews.net — Lawsuits Between AT&T And Verizon Over 3G Ads ‘Voluntarily’ Dismissed... (more) Lawsuits Between AT&T And Verizon Over 3G Ads ...
Yahoo, Verizon: Our Spy Capabilities Would ‘Shock’, ‘Confuse’ Consumers
Yahoo, Verizon: Our Spy Capabilities Would ‘Shock’, ‘Confuse’ Consumers
wired.com — Want to know how much phone companies and internet service providers charge to funnel your private communications... or records to U.S. law enforcement and spy agencies? That’s the question muckraker and Indiana University graduate student ... (more) Yahoo, Verizon: Our Spy Capabilities Would ‘Shock’, ...
Samsung Omnia II now available from Big Red
Samsung Omnia II now available from Big Red
boygeniusreport.com — It took an awfully long time for it to come to market, but today Verizon Wireless has... begun selling the Samsung Omnia II in time for the busy Christmas shopping season. Verizon’s second Windows Mobile 6.5 device after the HTC Imagio, the ... (more) Samsung Omnia II now available from Big Red
AT&T network ranks last in Consumer Reports survey, Verizon ranks best
MobileBurn.com — In a survey of wireless customers, Consumer Reports says that AT&T's network ranked lowest in 19 of... 26 U.S. cities while Verizon Wireless ranked highest. Read the full story here. (more) AT&T network ranks last in Consumer Reports survey, ...
Verizon makes Samsung SCH-i920 Omnia II touchscreen smartphone available to customers
Verizon makes Samsung SCH-i920 Omnia II touchscreen smartphone available to customers
MobileBurn.com — The Samsung Omnia II touchscreen smartphone has been made available at Verizon Wireless. The Windows Mobile 6.5-powered... device features a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a 5.0 megapixel camera, and 8GB of internal memory. Read the full story here. (more) Verizon makes Samsung SCH-i920 Omnia II touchscreen ...
'Complicated' Verizon iPhone deal said to be unlikely in 2010
appleinsider.com — Though Apple striking a deal with the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon, would be ideal,... competitors T-Mobile and Sprint are more likely to carry the iPhone in 2010, one analyst believes. (more) 'Complicated' Verizon iPhone deal said to be unlikely in ...
AT&T and Verizon to play nice, agree to stop suing each other
AT&T and Verizon to play nice, agree to stop suing each other
boygeniusreport.com — Verizon struck a nerve with AT&T when they launched their “There’s a Map for That” ad campaign... last month, a campaign that called into question the level of 3G service provided by the number two wireless company in the ... (more) AT&T and Verizon to play nice, agree to stop suing each ...
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