Verizon Samsung Sway full specifications and images
Phones Review — ... Verizon Wireless has priced the Sway to be available for $69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, customers can visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. ...

LG Chocolate 3 V Cast Music Phone (LG-VX8560) Review
The Gadgeteer — ... between the various mobile phones that I have the opportunity to review. This convenience has been great, but if I am honest, call quality and audio clarity on the AT&T; network really isn't the best... at least not in my area. Also, AT&T; has not rolled out 3G here in little old Columbus, Indiana. Funny thing is that Verizon's 3G (EVDO) network is already here. So, I'm going to try some Verizon phones and see if I might like to switch carriers. LG's Chocolate 3 is my first Verizon feature phone to test. Let's take a look. (read the full review...) ...

LG Decoy V Cast Phone (LG-VX8610) Review
The Gadgeteer — ... Decoy for Verizon is a cool little slider phone that has a headset dock on the backside of the phone. Now you'll have no excuse for hands-free talking while driving. ...

Motorola Krave ZN4 now available through Verizon
MobileCrunch — ... The Motorola Krave ZN4 is up on Verizon’s website for $149 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract. Verizon and Motorola are billing the Krave as “the first interactive clear flip full-touch phone,” so keep that in mind just in case you think you can find another interactive clear flip full-touch phone somewhere else. You can’t! ...

Motorola Krave ZN4 now available through Verizon
CrunchGear — ... The Motorola Krave ZN4 is up on Verizon’s website for $149 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract. Verizon and Motorola are billing the Krave as “the first interactive clear flip full-touch phone,” so keep that in mind just in case you think you can find another interactive clear flip full-touch phone somewhere else. You can’t! ...

YouVote Video goes mobile with Verizon Wireless
901am — ... Verizon Wireless is encouraging its customers to exercise their right to vote in this year’s historic election. The company announced that its customers how have exclusive access to ...

AT&T Tries On Data Cap
E-Commerce Times — ... (NYSE: TWX) Cable and FairPoint Communications, are planning or testing traffic limits as low as 5 gigabytes per month, which is easily exceeded by watchers of DVD-quality online video. Among the largest ISPs, Verizon ...

Verizon Wireless USB727 Modem Review
The Gadgeteer — ... WiFi access points seem to be easier and easier to come by these days. Heck, even McDonald's and Dairy Queen allow you to get your net fix while you're chowing down on a burger and shake. But what do you do during the times when you need net access from your laptop and there's no WiFi at your location? If you have Verizon Wireless cellular coverage, you could use the USB727 Modem. ...

Update - More Blackberry Storm previews online
SEO and Tech Daily — In an update to our story last week, it appears Verizon has decided to take the NYC Blackberry Storm promo to the front page of verizonwireless.com with a large 'splash screen'. ...

Update 2 - Blackberry Storm launchdate now confirmed
SEO and Tech Daily — In an update to our story last week, it appears Verizon has decided to take the NYC Blackberry Storm promo to the front page of verizonwireless.com with a large 'splash screen'. ...

It’s official, Verizon’s $199 BlackBerry Storm coming November 21
Gadgetell — ... for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  For additional details and specifications about the BlackBerry Storm, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/storm. ...

Beyoncé and Verizon Wireless work together
Mobilewhack.com — ... Music or VZW Tones can listen to some of the tracks startig tomorrow, November 14, and afterwards they can download + purchase the desired song. On top of the exclusive content, there are a few Verizon subscribers that will receive a personalized MMS message from Beyoncé. Ed Ruth of Verizon, comments: Making music available on mobile phones lets consumers listen, sample and enjoy music from their favorite artists wherever and whenever they want. Verizon Wireless Tags: ...

Verizon’s Samsung Saga WM 6.1 Pro Smartphone
SolSie.com — ... Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America  announced the the Samsung Saga, which is available today in business sales channels, online at www.verizonwireless.com . The Saga will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for order on Dec. 1.  ...

YouTube's Identity Crisis, Circuit City's Cash Crisis: A Week to Forget
E-Commerce Times — ... runtime environment, a plug-in that just about everyone on the Internet uses. You'll have to check a box to decline the toolbar, which will have Live Search as its default setting. Microsoft is also close to signing a deal with Verizon ...

Wireless carriers: You can't install apps on our phones, and it's for your own good
Webware.com — ... conference on Wednesday, things began to get ugly. Our panelists on the "No filters: Ask the carriers anything" session were representatives from the wireless carriers Verizon Wireless, ...

Wireless Carriers & Smartphone Discussion
SolSie.com — Wireless Carriers & Smartphone Discussion At the Under the Radar: Mobility conference on Wednesday, representatives from U.S. wireless carriers Verizon Wireless , Alltell , T-Mobile , and AT&T and many mobile developers discussed about the state of mobile application on Smartphone. The interesting discussion is about the mobile application. As hardware has become very capable combined with faster network speed and bigger bandwidth. The balance of providing killer apps to cater perhaps a small number of power users versus the support ...

Verizon Picks Up Windows Mobile Smartphone
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... can also use it for their multimedia needs. The Saga's Windows Player Mobile will play a variety of audio and video codecs, and the handset's memory can be expanded up to 16 GB via the microSD slot. With a bright blue face, the Saga is definitely a departure in looks from most business-oriented smartphones. At 2.4 by 4.8 by 0.5 inches and about 4 ounces, the Saga falls in the middle of the pack in terms of weight and size. The Saga is available today through business channels or online for $199.99 with a new two-year contract and a $70 mail-in rebate. ...

Customers Line up as BlackBerry Storm Blows Into Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
SolSie.com — ... Communications Stores in cities across the country and throughout Northern California, including San Francisco, San Jose, Palo Alto, Eureka, Chico, Redding, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo.  One customer stayed up all night and arrived at a San Francisco store at 4:30 a.m. and was third in line to purchase his Storm. The world’s first "clickable" touch screen BlackBerry is available starting today — and selling quickly — at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate debit card and a new ...

HTC Touch Pro Available on Verizon Wireless
SolSie.com — ...   After Sprint and AT&T (Fuze), Verizon Wireless and HTC Corporation today announced that the HTC Touch Pro(TM), a compact and stylish phone with an intuitive touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard.  Customers can purchase the HTC Touch Pro beginning today through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com .  The phone will be available for order in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Dec. 1. ...

HTC Touch Pro Comes to Verizon
I4U News — ... applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook are available as well. The handset has a 3.1MP camera with a LED flash. The handset will retail for $349.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate and two-year agreement. One of the cool features of the phone is that the camera doubles as a scanner allowing business cards to be scanned into the devices contact database. The device can also function as a GPS navigator and features a 2.8-inch display. Storage is up to 16GB via a microSD card slot. Via Verizon Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun ...

$249.99 - a great price for the Omnia!
Mobility Site — ... Just in time for the holidays, Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 announced the Samsung Omnia™ will be available for order online at www.verizonwireless.com and in business sales channels beginning Nov. 26. The Samsung Omnia’s advanced touch screen, customizable user interface and Windows Mobile 6.1 capabilities are powered by the nation’s most reliable wireless network ensuring that customers can browse the Web and access their e-mails quickly and reliably. It will be available through all sales channels including Verizon ...

Verizon announces Samsung Omnia
pdaBlast! — Verizon Wireless and Samsung have announced the Samsung Omnia™ will be available for order online at verizonwireless.com and in business sales channels beginning Nov. 26. It will be available through all sales channels including Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Dec. 8. The Samsung Omnia is an all-in-one smartphone with Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz user interface which has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize the way customers use the phone. The Omnia features Samsung's optical mouse, a 5MP camera, GPS, 128MB Ram, WiFi, Bluetooth, EVDO, GPS and ...

AT&T Layoffs: The Tip of a Telecom Downturn
E-Commerce Times — ... to eliminate 4 percent of its workforce may only be the beginning of a torrent of staff reductions and spending cutbacks in the US$1 trillion telecom industry. AT&T, the largest U.S. telecom services provider, said on Dec. 4 that it will slash 12,000 jobs, citing a shrinking economy and consumer spending reductions. AT&T is also considering a reduction in the amount it spends on network upgrades next year. Verizon ...

Android Emancipation and the Sweet Smell of WiFi: The Week in Tech
LinuxInsider — ... with a new legal strategy. Their latest claim is that by embedding code that won't let Apple software run on non-Apple hardware, Apple is violating its own copyright provisions. Apparently, there are at least a few lawyers who think this approach might work, making Psystar look very smart. We're betting Psystar will get the dunce cap, and those lawyers will get their fees anyway. They're no dummies. 4G Battle Begins Verizon ...

Android Emancipation and the Sweet Smell of WiFi: The Week in Tech
E-Commerce Times — ... with a new legal strategy. Their latest claim is that by embedding code that won't let Apple software run on non-Apple hardware, Apple is violating its own copyright provisions. Apparently, there are at least a few lawyers who think this approach might work, making Psystar look very smart. We're betting Psystar will get the dunce cap, and those lawyers will get their fees anyway. They're no dummies. 4G Battle Begins Verizon ...

A Week with the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone
The Gadgeteer — ... I’ve decided to approach my review of the BlackBerry Storm (9530) Smartphone from Verizon differently than I normally would. Instead of using the phone for several days and posting a complete review all at once, I’m going to journal my experiences with this phone over the next seven days. Be sure to come back each day to see how this phone is working for me and what my final thoughts are at the end of the week. ...

Open, Schmopen: Wireless Networks Are Still Closed
E-Commerce Times — Over the past year, there's been a lot of lip service in the mobile-phone industry about making our wireless networks "open." The idea, consumer and open network access advocates have argued, is that open networks would let consumers buy any mobile device from any source and run it on any network. This is especially important in the U.S., where handsets work on a particular network -- CDMA from Verizon Wireless More about Verizon and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) More about Sprint Nextel or GSM from AT&T (NYSE: T) More about ...

Open, Schmopen: Wireless Networks Are Still Closed
LinuxInsider — Over the past year, there's been a lot of lip service in the mobile-phone industry about making our wireless networks "open." The idea, consumer and open network access advocates have argued, is that open networks would let consumers buy any mobile device from any source and run it on any network. This is especially important in the U.S., where handsets work on a particular network -- CDMA from Verizon Wireless More about Verizon and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) More about Sprint Nextel or GSM from AT&T (NYSE: T) More about ...

Woman Quits College, Blames Ubuntu, Is Flamed by Overzealous Fanboys
LinuxInsider — ... computer. She called Dell to switch it to Windows, but the sales rep convinced her to stay with Ubuntu, according to the report. The result? Nothing short of mayhem, it seems. 'No Internet and No Microsoft Word' "Her Verizon ...

Verizon makes the Hub official
CrunchGear — ... More details on the Verizon Hub, including pricing and service plans, will be available in the coming days.  For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, please visit www.verizonwireless.com. ...

Verizon makes the Hub official
MobileCrunch — ... More details on the Verizon Hub, including pricing and service plans, will be available in the coming days. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, please visit www.verizonwireless.com. ...

Verizon Hub Widget Phone Is the Amazing Desktop Phone We Always Wanted [Verizon Hub]
Gizmodo — ... serving 83.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. [Verizon] ...

Verizon Hub/One Smartphone Release Date
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide — ... Rumors about the Verizon Hub/One have been circulating the Internet for a long time. Verizon has officially confirmed to launch the handset on February 1st, 2009 for $199 after a $50 MIR with a $35 a month fee. The Hub will be fully connected to the internet via broadband and allows for remote management of the applications which means you can create a calendar event from work and it will update at the Hub. [Verizon via ...

iPhone Rolls In AT&T Subscribers, Drags Down Earnings
E-Commerce Times — ... by $120 million, or 1 cent per share, and the rising dollar reduced the value of earnings brought home from overseas operations by $90 million, or 1 cent per share. Wireline Decline While wireless revenue grew 13.2 percent from a year ago to $12.9 billion, revenue at AT&T's traditional wired phone company business declined 3.3 percent to $17.1 billion as customers kept defecting to cable phone services or opted to get rid of their landlines to use only their cell phones. Unlike Verizon ...

Apple's Saber-Rattling, Capitol Hill's Ruckus, Big Blue's Silence
E-Commerce Times — ... for the service providers to play favorites on the sly. Through its Measurement Lab initiative, Google is giving away a network diagnostic tool, which tests connection speeds and diagnoses the problems limiting speed; Glasnost, which tests whether BitTorrent is being blocked or throttled; and a network path and application tool that diagnoses common problems affecting last-mile broadband networks. Hub of Activity Traditional landlines are going the way of the crank phone. Take Verizon's ...

Verizon Hub Desk phone Gets Launch Date
I4U News — ... send updates to appointments. The device also allows directions to be sent to phones using VZ Navigator. Other features include a lookup function for recipes online, the ability to check local traffic and weather, V CAST video and movie summaries and more. The Verizon Hub will be available for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year agreement. Additional cordless handsets for the system are available for $79.99. A wireless router is required for the phone to operate. Via Verizon Wireless Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun ...

Verizon Preps for Long Term Evolution Leap
TechOrigins — Verizon Wireless has picked Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU) and Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERICY) as its main contractors in its planned deployment of its forthcoming 4G network, aka “Long Term Evolution.” LTE, reputed to be so fast that users can download a song in just seconds, is considered the next industry benchmark for carriers to meet. Verizon’s project — which it outlined at the industry trade show GSMA Mobile World Congress, currently ongoing in Barcelona, Spain — is the largest LTE ...

Giving In to Pressure: Hulu, Facebook Buckle
E-Commerce Times — ... Stern and Martha Stewart -- and to the National Football League, Major League Baseball and NASCAR -- even though they haven't done much to lift the company's bottom line. EchoStar holds a lot of Sirius XM's debt, and it planned to buy it at a bargain basement price as soon as it toppled into bankruptcy. Now it looks as though that won't happen, but EchoStar will get paid -- with DirecTV's dollars. Not the fish it was angling for, but a pretty good catch, nonetheless. High Gear Verizon Wireless ...

Press Release: FRIENDS & FAMILY FOR BUSINESS HELPS COMPANIES CONTROL WIRELESS SPENDING
MobileBurn.com — ... for businesses with existing qualified plans will receive an e-mail when this service has been added to their account. Nationwide for Business Single-Line plans with the Friends & Family feature are available starting at $59.99 monthly access for 900 Anytime Minutes, and Nationwide for Business Single-Line with Share option plans start at $44.99 monthly access with 450 Anytime Minutes. To learn more about Verizon Wireless' offerings for businesses, customers can go to www.verizonwireless.com/business or contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative ...

Press Release: TALKS FOR VERIZON WIRELESS OFFERS MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CUSTOMERS
MobileBurn.com — ... on Sunday for $249.99 after a $70 online instant rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Existing MOTO Q 9c customers who wish to add the TALKS application should contact Verizon Wireless Customer Service at 800-922-0204. Customers can learn more about TALKS for Verizon Wireless by visiting www.verizonwireless.com/accessibility . For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to ...

Verizon Launches Service for the Visually Impaired
Gearlog — ... Verizon has unveiled TALKS for Verizon Wireless, a new service that gives blind and visually impaired customers audio feedback for messaging, dialing, and other tasks. Initially, it will be available for the MOTO Q9c smartphone beginning on March 15th. ...

AT&T to Offer Pricey, Unshackled iPhones
E-Commerce Times — ... WiFi for data also frees up AT&T's cellular networks for voice. Downloading songs and other usage-intensive applications at one of thousands of hotspots -- including those set up by AT&T -- "puts it off of cellular data networks, puts it on WiFi, and helps unclog the networks." Speaking of networks: U.S. consumers seeking unlocked iPhones must consider what other national networks will support the iPhone. Morgan says the GSM requirements and the limitations of other 3G networks from Verizon ...

Press Release: Tips To Help Consumers Get The Most Value From Their Cellular Service
MobileBurn.com — ... president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region. "If you can only call from limited areas and can't complete your calls, then a low price doesn't necessarily equal a good deal. We've invested more than $50 billion in our nationwide network since 2000 to increase coverage and capacity and bring new services to our customers." For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com . Business customers should call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or contact their Verizon ...

RIAA, YouTube, China: Plotting New and Creative Ways to Separate You From the Internet
E-Commerce Times — ... up and left the job. So what's Sony Ericsson's More about Sony Ericsson problem? Forrester's Charles Golvin told us Ericsson's cooling off. It seems to be paying a lot more attention lately to the networks it runs for carriers, where the margins are better. Also, Sony cut itself out of a lot of lucrative markets by deciding to dump CDMA More about CDMA handsets, ruling out deals with Sprint (NYSE: S) More about Sprint Nextel , Verizon More about Verizon and other carriers. Sony Ericsson is lagging at both ends of ...

Press Release: BUSINESS CUSTOMERS CAN RING THEIR PRAISES TO CALLERS
MobileBurn.com — ... or more corporate lines in service that are registered with the My Business online account management tool. Subscribers must have voice mail activated on the lines. To sign up for Business Ringback Tones, existing Verizon Wireless customers' corporate account administrators can go online to My Business or contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ. For more information about Verizon Wireless' Business Ringback Tones, business customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/businessringbacktones . About Verizon Wireless ...

Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator and 411 Search Work Together as a One-Stop Shop for Destination Information
SolSie.com — ... charges of $1.49 per call apply, but there is no additional charge for the Place Message.  VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 unlimited monthly access or $2.99 for one-day use on select Media Center/Get It Now-capable phones. Airtime or megabyte charges and specific terms of use apply when browsing, downloading and using the application. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com . [image] Leave a comment Name (required) E-mail (required) URI ...

Verizon: LiMo No Longer Has 'Preferred' Status
LinuxInsider — Verizon Wireless More about Verizon considers Linux-based software a possible long-term contender for use on its phones, but doesn't view it as a "preferred" solution, the carrier's head said. Verizon Wireless said last year that LiMo software, a version of Linux created by a consortium of companies, would be the preferred software platform for its phones starting this year, but Chief Executive Lowell McAdam denied Wednesday that LiMo would have any special status. "We will not be in a position where we shun one operating system in favor [of] another operating ...

Qualcomm May Slow Verizon’s LTE Rollout
Xconomy — ... Juha-Pekka Tikka wrote: Verizon’s schedule for deploying speedy fourth generation mobile phones may be subject to delay. Citing a Deutsche Bank research report issued this morning, GigaOM suggests Verizon won’t make its plan to have LTE (Long-Term Evolution) handsets available by the end of 2010. The holdup is due to the LTE chip production schedule at San Diego’s Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM). Verizon has said it will have LTE in 20-35 markets by the end of 2010. However, Qualcomm’s LTE chips ...

Cellular Data Plans
dailywireless.org — ... , Verizon Wireless, ...

Verizon offers HTC Touch Diamond
pdaBlast! — Better late than never, Verizon Wireless is set to offer the HTC Touch Diamond tomorrow. "Verizon Wireless and HTC Corporation today announced that the HTC Touch Diamond™ will be available tomorrow through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com ...

Verizon launches HTC Touch Diamond!
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 9 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless and HTC Corporation today announced that the HTC Touch Diamond(TM) will be available tomorrow through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com. The ideal productivity tool for busy professionals, the HTC Touch Diamond combines a fashionable mobile design with the added benefit of the nation’s most reliable voice and data network for fast e-mail and Internet connectivity. ...

HTC Touch Diamond Launches on Verizon Wireless
OhGizmo! — ... the device and users can opt to use the normal Windows interface or use the 3D TouchFLO interface from HTC. Features include a 2.76-inch touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel digital camera, and access to Office applications. Visual Voice Mail is offered to help prioritize messages along with VZ Navigator and Mobile IM. The device can receive email from corporate networks and personal accounts. Memory expansion is available via microSD cards up to 16GB. [ Verizon Wireless ] ...

HTC Touch Diamond now available at Verizon Wireless
Krunker — ... through its business sales channels and at the www.verizonwireless.com website. Available in black, the Touch Diamond features niceties including: ...

Press Release: "GREEN" INITIATIVES HELP VERIZON WIRELESS AND ITS CUSTOMERS BE MORE EARTH-FRIENDLY
MobileBurn.com — ... who sign up for My Verizon online account management, (www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon), not only receive the benefits of My Verizon Advantage, they can also sign up to receive paperless bills. Customers using Verizon Wireless' online Green Bill can view itemized charges on their bills, update account information and make payments or sign up for direct payment options, eliminating the need to receive a paper bill. The My Verizon Advantage enables customers to: Learn more at http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/vz_advantage.jsp . Cell Phone ...

Going Global with iPhone, Verizon
iPhone Buzz — ... Verizon Communication's CEO Ivan Seidenberg said the company believes it is on solid footing in the U.S. From this, it will begin to evaluate growing its business outside of the U.S with iPhone. ...

Going Global with iPhone, Verizon
Top iPhone News — ... Verizon Communication’s CEO Ivan Seidenberg said the company believes it is on solid footing in the U.S. From this, it will begin to evaluate growing its business outside of the U.S with iPhone. ...

Verizon's Website Now Displays User Reviews Next To Handsets [Cellphones]
Gizmodo — ... Score one for transparency, at least if Verizon really commits to this one. User reviews are now live on VerizonWireless.com, letting customers (and only customers) review their phones for the benefit of anyone else who might be interested in, say, a Samsung SCH-u550 with and integrated faux-analog watch face. There are no reviews yet, and each one must be approved by Verizon-employed humans, so this could just as easily turn into a marketing tool. [ ...

Verizon's Website Now Displays User Handset Reviews [Cellphones]
Gizmodo — ... Score one for transparency, at least if Verizon really commits to this initiative. User reviews are now live on VerizonWireless.com, letting customers (and only customers) review their phones for the benefit of anyone else who might be interested in, say, a Samsung SCH-u550 with and integrated faux-analog watch face. There are no reviews yet, and each one must be approved by Verizon-employed humans, so this could just as easily turn into a marketing tool. [ ...

Verizon unveils the Samsung Trance
Boy Genius Report — Just as we said in our exclusive post a few weeks ago, Verizon Wireless has just announced that the Samsung Trance will go on sale Friday, April 24th for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in with a two-year contract. For those of you not familiar with the device, the Trance is a mid-range phone geared towards those seeking out a decent MP3 player replacement. As you’ll recall, the Trance packs Bang & Olufsen ICEpower external speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1GB of on-board memory and microSDHC support for a card up to 16GB. The rest of the specs are as ...

Apple, Verizon and AT&T: Who's Playing Whom?
E-Commerce Times — The buzz in the market over the past few days has been about whether or not Verizon More about Verizon will eat AT 's (NYSE: T) More about AT&T lunch in regard to the iPhone. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) More about Apple is reported to be talking to Verizon about allowing it to carry an Apple-made phone in the U.S. That could spell the end of AT 's exclusive dibs on the iPhone when its Apple deal expires, possibly next year. Verizon could be in a strong negotiating position. More iPhone competitors will hit the market next year, and ...

Buyouts, Hires and Designs: What's Going On Behind Cupertino's Curtain?
E-Commerce Times — ... 1.6 million of these smartphones during the first quarter. However, consumer and retail research firm NPD Group has announced that Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve smartphone actually outsold the iPhone in the first quarter. RIM managed to increase its consumer smartphone market share to nearly 50 percent in the quarter, NPD said, while Apple's and Palm's (Nasdaq: PALM) More about Palm market shares both fell by about 10 percent. RIM's growth is attributable to Verizon's More about Verizon buy-one-get-one-free BlackBerry promotion, as well as the ...

Verizon MiFi 2200 mobile EVDO Rev.A hotspot announced
SlashGear — ... Verizon have officially launched their own personal internet gateway, the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.  First tipped ...

It’s all true, Verizon Wireless will offer the HP Mini 1151NR Netbook with integrated 3G-goodness!
SlashGear — ... The HP Mini 1151NR will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. It will cost $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two- year activation on a Mobile Broadband plan. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. ...

Apple, iPhone and the Coming Mobile Melee
E-Commerce Times — ... to download apps. That launch hit a snag, however, with complaints that the store was down for long periods of time, pages either loaded slowly or not at all, and some apps disappeared from the store altogether. Nokia's explanation: Unexpectedly high traffic flows disrupted service. Nokia did not respond to requests for comment by press time. Nonetheless, the attacks on Apple's App Store will gain strength. "Carriers like Sprint (NYSE: S) More about Sprint Nextel , Verizon More about Verizon and AT&T already have app stores, they just don't call them by ...

Three New Semi-Smart LG Phones Coming to Verizon [Cellphones]
Gizmodo — ... non-QWERTY of the bunch, and to me, the most appealing; I don't really see the point of the expensive non-smartphones like the EnV3 and EnV Touch, but the Glance is a nice-looking, simple dumbphone. Of course, it doesn't have any remarkable features, just the standard 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth, and Verizon package (Navigator, Mobile Email, etc), but it does have a less garish design and looks slim on the pocket as well as the wallet—It'll retail for $49.99 after a $50 rebate. [Verizon] ...

Verizon Gets Three New LG Handsets
OhGizmo! — ... net with HTML browsers and support up to 16GB microSDHC cards. The enV Touch has a 3-inch external touch screen and a 3-inch internal touch screen along with a 3.2-megapixel camera. The enV 3 has a 2.6-inch internal screen and a 1.56-inch external screen along with a 3-megapixel camera. The Glance offers a 1.3-megapixel camera. The enV 3 will sell for $129.99 after $50 rebate, the Touch will sell for $149.99 after $70 rebate, and the Glance will sell for $49.99 after rebate. [ Verizon Wireless ] ...

Flanked by Rivals, Apple Revs Up for WWDC
E-Commerce Times — ... Apple, the $22 million to $53 million it makes from apps constitutes chump change when compared to the $5.5 billion it raked in through deferred revenues from iPhone and Apple TV sales in the second quarter. Still, that's a healthy chunk of dough, and Apple's competitors are now ramping up their efforts to reap profits by pursuing similar paths. Nokia has its Ovi Store, BlackBerry has an app shop, and the Android platform is in on the act. Even carriers are trying to make headway -- Verizon ...

The Sturm und Drang of iPhone Evolution
E-Commerce Times — ... App Market Other players, however, want a cut of the mobile app pie. Nokia (NYSE: NOK) More about Nokia launched its Ovi store last month; Android has its Marketplace; Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) More about Research In Motion has its App World; Palm (Nasdaq: PALM) More about Palm has its own app store; and Sony Ericsson wants to launch its app store by August. Even the carriers are getting into the act. Last week, Verizon More about Verizon announced its own mobile app store; and in April, AT&T ...

Swivel Display Casio EXILIM has made to Verizon Wireless
SolSie.com — ... after a $50 mail-in rebate       with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate       in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card       as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.   –  VZ Navigator is available for $2.99 daily access, and Visual Voice       Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access. Other charges may apply       when downloading or using applications. Customers can purchase the Casio EXILIM beginning today online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. [image] Leave a comment ...

Safeguarding the Crown Jewels With Online Brand Monitoring
E-Commerce Times — ... Company deploys advertising campaigns in which it asks consumers: "Are you in good hands?" Consumers who stumble upon a Web site entitled "Allstate Insurance Sucks" might have reason to answer in the negative. One of the earliest and most prominent examples of online brand abuse, the Web site provides a platform for disgruntled customers and employees who wish to voice their grievances against the company. Many other major companies, including United Airlines , Verizon More about Verizon and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) More about Wal-Mart ...

Verizon Wireless Gets Motorola Rival
OhGizmo! — ... colors and has a touch dial-pad (whatever that is). Messages are organized by contact and displayed in a chat format. The QWERTY keyboard is backlit and the device can hold 500 texts in the inbox and outbox. Storage can be upped to 8GB via a microSDHC card. The Rival supports VZ Navigator, Visual voice mail, and V CAST music. The Rival is available now for $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate. That’s as much as the iPhone 3G over at AT&T. [ Verizon ] ...

Verizon Wireless Gets Motorola Rival
I4U News — ... offered in tin silver or purple colors and features a slider design with a full QWERTY keyboard. The handset also offers a touch dial pad, IM text chat window, one touch email access and more. A 2MP camera is built in and the phone has a 3.5mm headset jack with up to 8 GB of memory via an optional microSD card. The handset is available now online and in stores for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. These companies are going to need to drop prices after AT gets the $99 iPhone. Via Verizon Wireless Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun ...

Verizon Wireless USB1000 Global Modem
SolSie.com — ... one of the world’s largest wireless carriers, means Verizon Wireless customers get the best of wireless while traveling internationally. Added to this state-of-the-art global service portfolio is the new USB1000 Global Modem from Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL), which gives customers high-speed data connectivity whether in the U.S. or beyond its borders. The Verizon Wireless USB1000 Global Modem can be ordered beginning Friday in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer ...

Verizon USB1000 Global Modem released
COGADGET — ... The Verizon Wireless USB1000 Global Modem can be ordered beginning Friday in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The USB1000 Global Modem joins a host of sophisticated global devices that include the BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone and the HP Mini 1151NR netbook. Verizon Wireless global devices use the latest technology for ...

Of Jobs, Wireless Exclusivity and the Competition
E-Commerce Times — ... its exclusive deal with Apple over the iPhone, could be hit hard. Sales of the iPhone have contributed mightily to AT&T's bottom line. Exclusive agreements provide wireless carriers a competitive edge, AT&T spokesperson Mark Siegel told MacNewsWorld. However, they are not a sure bet. "There's no guarantee of success with an exclusive agreement," Siegel said. Apple might benefit from ending it, though -- it would be free to pursue agreements with other wireless carriers, notably Verizon ...

Verizon Gets HTC Ozone
OhGizmo! — ... use smartphone has a bargain price of $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate and new contract. Features of the phone include a QWERTY keyboard and multiple connectivity options. The device will work on the Verizon 3G network and offers Wi-Fi connectivity as well. Ozone supports VZ Navigator, Visual Voice Mail, Email, and IM. Power for the Ozone comes from a 1500 mAh battery. The Ozone can be ordered online starting on June 29 and will be in stores on July 13. [ Verizon Wireless ] ...

HTC Ozone coming to Verizon
Mobility Site — ... Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to ...

Verizon Wireless to offer HTC Ozone on June 29th
Krunker — ... The Ozone is available for $49.99 after a $70 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement. If you’re interested in the Ozone then you’ll be able to get one starting tomorrow over at www.verizonwireless.com. Verizon Wireless stores will get it by July 13th. ...

When the Home Entertainment Systems Market Rebounds
E-Commerce Times — ... for home systems overall. Energy Management Secondly, integrators and manufacturers should both be very familiar with the options and consumer demands in energy management -- and if they are not familiar with this service area, they need to learn quickly. Big players -- from AT&T (NYSE: T) More about AT&T to Zilog with GE, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) More about Microsoft , Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) More about Google and Verizon More about Verizon , among many others -- are getting into the energy management ...

It’s official: Verizon to launch BlackBerry Tour on July 12, Pre-order page is live
COGADGET — ... BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – The highly anticipated global 3G BlackBerry® Tour™ from Research In Motion (RIM) will hit Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 12. Verizon Wireless announced today that customers can pre-order the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement online atwww.verizonwireless.com/tour. ...

Slacker Radio Now Pushed To Verizon BlackBerry Storm
RIMarkable — ... Slacker Radio is included with Email and Web for BlackBerry plans, which begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan. For more information about products and services from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com. ...

Rifling Through Twitter's Underwear Drawer
E-Commerce Times — ... of shopping lists, pathetic never-to-be-finished novels, junior high book reports, awful poetry, and maybe even a spreadsheet or two of invaluable corporate data. Information Puree Is regular, old, high-definition, surround-sound TV just not doing it for you anymore? Does it leave you understimulated and groggy? Perhaps while watching TV, you just can't stop thinking about what's going on with Facebook. Or maybe you can't help but wonder what's on TV whenever you look at Twitter. Verizon ...

Verizon Wireless Shows Off Novatel Wireless PC770
PhoneArea.net — ... The cards will be available on sale online at the Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. The PC770 will be priced at $99.99 with a 2-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate, which will come in the form of a debit card. Visit Verizon Wireless to know more about the PC770. ...

Verizon Wireless announce PC770 2-in-1 PC Card
Coolest Gadgets — ... Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless have teamed up to offer the PC770 2-in-1 PC Card and Express Card to the masses, where you will be able to place an order online at www.verizonwireless.com, while those who prefer to interact with real humans and love visiting brick-and-mortar establishments can do so through their business sales channels. What makes the PC770 special? Well, this device offers customers access to Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband service, which enables speedy, responsive access to e-mail, corporate data, the Internet and more ...

How Long Can AT&T Keep Its Beloved Ball and Chain?
E-Commerce Times — ... infrastructure just to keep pace. So, when the iPhone 4G eventually comes out -- you just know it's gonna happen someday -- who knows whether AT&T or someone like Verizon ...

Is iPhone Finally Ready to Clinch the China Deal?
E-Commerce Times — ... director of China research. China Unicom, which Apple is reportedly in talks with, is only a relatively weak No. 2 in that country's market, with 138 million subscribers compared to top dog China Mobile's 477 million. Verizon ...

The Microhoo Union: Tiny Prenup, Rough Honeymoon, Separate Bedrooms
E-Commerce Times — ... will keep on using the Virgin brand rather than attempt to fold it into some other service. Prepaid arrangements don't come with the same variety of services and handsets that postpaid users can usually get, but they generally cost less, and you don't need to prove your credit. So really, the prepaid model is a perfect fit for this economy, and it's drawing in users from a wide variety of demographics, not just the younger consumers it's usually associated with. Wireline Weakness Verizon's ...

Verizon drops pricing on almost all existing smartphones to under $99
Boy Genius Report — Well, hear us out. We’ve had a flurry of tips sent in today that Verizon Wireless has dropped the prices of almost all existing smartphones they offer to only $99 with a two-year agreement. This obviously signifies one thing and it’s not Verizon just being nice (though they generally are friendly when we ring them up): new crap is coming. The much-awaited Touch Pro2 looks to be landing on VZ shortly (the Touch Pro dropped from $419 to $99) and while we doubt the BlackBerry Storm 2 is going to launch earlier than November, there’s still only two ...

Verizon slash smartphone prices to $99
SlashGear — ... Bargain-hunters in search of their next smartphone may have another reason to stop by their local Verizon store, with the Boy Genius Report ...

Release Dates and Specs for Upcoming Smartphones Leaked
infoSync World — ... has a scoop on what could be Verizon's first Android smartphone, the Motorola Sholes. Possibly boasting a TI OMAP3430 processor with a clock speed of 600 MHz and integrated PowerVR SGX 530 GPU, the Motorola Sholes would become a worthy addition to Verizon's smartphone lineup. Check out a nice image and full specs of the device ...

Where Will AAPL Be in a Year?
E-Commerce Times — ... . That might be good advice, given the general high level of excitement about all things Apple. The loudest rumors surrounding Apple now are that that the company plans to bring out a tablet computer and offer it on Verizon's ...

Verizon Wireless offers personal trainer apps
PHONE Magazine — ... offers calorie, fat and protein counters that cover over 500 food items and a burn meter that has 40 different exercises. The Pill Phone offers information on a variety of medications like dosing, side effects, interactions and photos of medication. Healthy Body AMA is an interactive guide that helps people get healthy with quizzes and a personalized exercise plan. All of the apps require a monthly subscription of $2.99 to $5.99 depending on the title. [via Verizon Wireless]

Verizon Wireless Makes LTE 4G Data Calls
I4U News — ... Verizon Wireless and AT are the largest mobile providers that have bet on LTE as their 4G technology of choice compared to the WiMAX 4G flavor that Sprint and Clearwire are utilizing. Verizon is set to launch LTE 4G service in Boston and Seattle this year. Verizon has announced that it has successfully completed 4G data calls in the Boston and Seattle areas. The mobile provider says that the first field-level trials have integrated network vendors 4G technology over a 700MHz spectrum. Verizon reports that Boston and Seattle now have 10 LTE 4G cell sites up and running ...

Verizon Wireless completes first 4G LTE data calls
PHONE Magazine — ... LTE in Seattle and Boston this year for its first LTE networks. The company has now announced that it has placed its first successful LTE 4G data calls in the Boston and Seattle areas. The data calls were placed using the 3GPP Release 8 standard. The calls involved streaming video; file uploads, and downloads as well as web surfing. Verizon also made successful VoIP calls on the network. Boston and Seattle each now have ten LTE 4G towers in place. [via Verizon Wireless]

Rise of the MiFi
The Gadgeteer — ... Never find yourself in need of a WiFi hotspot again-it will be in your pocket.   The Verizon MiFi 2200 is an uber-portable (roughly the size of a credit card, about as thick as an iPod) hotspot, connecting up to 5 WiFi-enabled devices simultaneously to Verizon’s 3G network.  Added bonus–when attached to a laptop through USB it switches to the world’s sexiest broadband modem and also charges itself.  I spent a little bit of time trying out my company’s MiFi and instantly fell in love–then again anything that eases my daily three+ hours of commute by ...

A Slip, a Slide, and a Bounding Bull Run for Apple
E-Commerce Times — ... Want of a Nail Apple's bid to penetrate the China market is still hanging on, according to reports. Yes, said China Unicom officials, we're talking, but no, nothing's been decided yet. True, in terms of gross subscriber base, China Unicom is a poor second to China Mobile, the leading wireless carrier in China, with only about 140.4 million subscribers as of the end of June. It only added about 860,000 cellular subscribers that month. However, let's see how that compares to, say, Verizon ...

Verizon Wireless Escapade goes global
Crave: The gadget blog — Verizon Wireless Escapade(Credit: Verizon Wireless) World phones are typically of the smartphone variety, like the RIM BlackBerry Tour for example, but Verizon Wireless has laid that theory to rest with the new Verizon Wireless Escapade. Developed by PCD, the ...

Verizon Wireless Phones for 2009 Leaked
infoSync World — A roadmap showing Verizon Wireless' upcoming releases for 2009 has been obtained by The Boy Genius Report . A mix of cell phones and smartphones is scheduled to be released in September, October and November. September [image] Samsung is supposed to start Verizon Wireless' fall season by introducing two QWERTY sliders in the Rogue and Intensity. Additionally, there's still no word on a specific release date for the Samsung Omnia II for Verizon Wireless, but leaked screenshots suggest that the smartphone will be offering Windows Mobile 6.5 ...

Apple Floats, but Will It Fly?
E-Commerce Times — ... Despite all the bad news, Thomas Weisel analyst Doug Reid has upped his estimates on Apple after meetings with its management. He's holding onto his revenue estimates but has increased his earnings per share estimates for fiscal 2009 and 2010. Why? Because he's assuming Apple will make higher gross margins from iPhone sales. Apple indicated it would move away from exclusive carrier agreements for the iPhone, Weisel also said. Cupertino, he thinks, is looking to get in bed with Verizon ...

TiVo Launches DVR Patent Suits Against AT&T, Verizon
E-Commerce Times — TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) More about TiVo on Wednesday sued AT&T (NYSE: T) More about AT&T and Verizon Communications More about Verizon for infringing its patents, including one covering the ability to pause and rewind live TV. The DVR maker filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas, seeking damages for past infringement and a permanent injunction. Still Talking "There are multichannel operators who compete with us through the unauthorized use of our intellectual property," said TiVo CEO Tom ...

Jitterbug J lands at Verizon Wireless; Old folks rejoice!
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... To try the Jitterbug service, call 1-8…, go to jitterbug.com or visit a select retailer including Sears, Radio Shack, CVS and ShopKo. Those interested can also visit the Jitterbug store locator online to find a retailer nearby. For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com. ...

Apple's Holding Half a Glass
E-Commerce Times — ... investors is mixed this week, and the company's stock prices reflect that uncertainty. You'd think Apple's share prices would skyrocket at the news that Apple has finally cracked the China market, and a report that it might cut a deal with Verizon ...

Verizon launches UMW190 USB world modem
SlashGear — ... Verizon has announced a new modem called the UMW190 USB modem that promises to give the user a 3G Internet connection on networks around the world. The modem operates on dual-band CDMA/Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM providing global connectivity. ...

Verizon announces new UMW190 USB world modem
PHONE Magazine — ... data networks. Verizon Wireless announced a new wireless 3G USB modem today called the UMW190. The modem operates on Dual-Band CDMA Revision A (Rev. A), Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks. Features of the device include compatibility with Windows, a visual status indicator, pre-installed SIM card and integrated text messaging. The modem will sell for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year agreement. [via Verizon]

Verizon UMW190 el modem para todas las redes 3G
Celularis — ... Si hay algo molesto es cambiar de equipos o de modem cuando llegas a un lugar donde hay cobertura GSM o CDMA por eso los World-Phones tienen éxito en un mercado bastante específico que son los viajeros y ahi apunta este Verizon UMW190 que se vende en USA por u$s50. ...

Long Island TrainFi: Eighteen Hopefuls
dailywireless.org — Eighteen companies, including Cablevision and Verizon Wireless, are seeking to offer wireless Internet service throughout the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad systems, reports Newsday. accesskey=” “New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority put out an Request for Information this July (pdf), to provide free WiFi on its rail system. Other companies that responded include AT&T and Sprint. Neither Comcast or Time Warner Cable submitted proposals to the MTA, since the commuter trains are not in their footprints. ...

Verizon Wireless Unveils Samsung QWERTY Phones
infoSync World — Verizon Wireless today announced the expansion of its QWERTY phone portfolio, by introducing the TouchWIZ-enabled Samsung Rogue and the entry-level Samsung Intensity. The former will serve as the flagship phone for the company's new data pricing option, which aims to give customers more freedom to select how much data and the type of data they want to use. Samsung Rogue customers who want to check e-mail, surf the Web, and download applications, games or ringtones will be able to select either a 25MB data for $10/month option or a 75MB data for $20/month option to couple with ...

Event Madness: Apple's Fancy Footwork
E-Commerce Times — ... because of complaints about the carrier's service. For AT , the iPhone has been both blessing and curse: It's drawn millions of new customers to the carrier, but those customers tend to use the iPhone's Internet features much more than users of other phones, thus putting a larger burden on the carrier's cellular network. There are rumors that Apple is in talks with Verizon ...

HTC Touch Pro2 Has Landed at Verizon Wireless
SolSie.com — ... location-based services and applications Price and availability:  –  The HTC Touch Pro2 will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in       rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an       e-mail feature or e-mail plan. Customers will receive the rebate in       the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as       cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.   –  Beginning Friday, customers can order the HTC Touch Pro2 online at www.verizonwireless.com , in business sales channels and in Verizon       Wireless Communications ...

Nokia 7705 Twist launched Stateside on Verizon (photo gallery)
Nokia Conversations - Posts — ... The Nokia 7705 Twist will go on sale online via www.verizonwireless.com on 13 September and in Verizon stores on 21 September for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. ...

HTC Touch Pro2 Hits Verizon Wireless
Gearlog — ... . On Sprint, it's currently our Editors' Choice for smartphones. Stay tuned for a full view of the Verizon version to see if it measures up. The Touch Pro2 will cost $299 with a two-year contract, before a $100 mail-in rebate debit card that (sort of) brings the price to $199. Order yours beginning tomorrow form www.verzionwireless.com. ...

Verizon Wireless (Officially) Introduces the HTC Touch Pro2
Mobility Site — ... Beginning Friday (Sept 11), customers can order the HTC Touch Pro2 online at www.verizonwireless.com, in business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to ...

Verizon Wireless Touch Pro2 hits shelves with a surprisingly decent price
Gadling — ... The Verizon Wireless Touch Pro2 will be available online at Verizonwireless.com and at Verizon Wireless retail stores starting tomorrow. ...

Analysts Set High Bar for AAPL
E-Commerce Times — ... drivers. At Tuesday's close, Apple shares were trading at $175.16. The Apple-AT Pas de Deux Speculation has been rife that Apple might add another wireless carrier or two in the United States as iPhone partners. However, Cupertino has consistently denied that it will move away from AT , and a report that iSuppli released Sept. 10 appears to support its statements. The report's author, iSuppli principal analyst Francis Sideco, dismissed rumors that Apple will switch from AT to Verizon ...

Nokia 2705 Shade: Verizon’s smallest device to date
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... ) 2705 is the smallest device now offered on your operator’s network. Verizon isn’t releasing too many specifications, actually any specifications. Wish I could tell you the exact dimensions, size of the battery, or anything really geeky, but all I got is the camera: 1.3 megapixels. Bleeding edge by North American standards. The device will be available online from verizonwireless.com starting October 6th for $30 on a 2 year contract. By default, the Shade comes in black, but you’re going to be able to buy XpressOn covers in blue, red and purple for $20, also ...

HTC, Verizon Launch Imagio Smartphone
Gearlog — ... Look for the Imagio online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning October 6th, and in stores on October 20th, for $199 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year agreement. Could the Imagio be relief for anyone frustrated with ...

Nokia unveils the 2705 Shade
PHONE Magazine — ... A rush of new handsets was debuted this week and among them was the new Nokia 2705 Shade. The device is a flip phone with a glossy black shell destined for the Verizon network. Verizon says that it is one of the smallest handsets available on its network. ...

Verizon gets HTC Imagio
PHONE Magazine — ... Among the new Verizon Wireless offerings that debuted this week was the HTC Imagio. The device has global roaming capability and supports the V CAST mobile TV offering for Verizon. The Iamgio is the first smartphone to support the TV service. ...

Verizon Razzle unveiled for avid texters and music fans
PHONE Magazine — ... Verizon customers who are looking for a quality textcentric handset that won’t break the bank will be glad to hear about the Dazzle. The Dazzle was developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC and has a unique tilt and swivel design for comfortable text messaging. ...

Motorola Barrage comes to Verizon
PHONE Magazine — ... Verizon unveiled yet another new handset called the Motorola Barrage. The device is ruggedized and should be perfect for users needing a more basic phone that can stand up to drops and rough treatment. The Barrage is also water resistant for up to 30 minutes at one meter depths. ...

Verizon Wireless and Google to work together on Android phone development
SlashGear — ... Verizon and Google will co-develop several Android handsets that will be preloaded with innovative applications from both companies and third-party developers. The handsets will be built by leading mobile phone makers for the Verizon network. ...

How High - or Long - Can AAPL Fly?
E-Commerce Times — ... Matt Buchanan wrote on Gizmodo. Three days later, Morgan Stanley analyst Kathryn Huberty joined the roster of analysts urging Apple to work with a second U.S. wireless carrier. Pointing out that the iPhone's market share grew 136 percent in France when Apple worked with multiple carriers, she said Cupertino could double its iPhone sales and increase earnings per share by 41 percent if it did the same thing stateside. Apple's share of the U.S. market could more than double if it added Verizon ...

Press Release: V CAST Video From Verizon Wireless Continues To Entertain And Inform
MobileBurn.com — ... Wireless ESPN MVP service. There are no megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription; however, new customers must also subscribe to a data package for a data usage allowance. The new V CAST Video on Demand plan replaces the $15.00 V CAST VPak. These changes will not impact existing customers. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com . About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most ...

Press Release: Helix RT 3G router now available from Sierra Wireless for use on the Verizon Wireless network
MobileBurn.com — ... . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia . About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)(NASDAQ:-)(NASDAQ:TSX:)(NASDAQ:SW) products connect people and machines to wireless networks around the world. We offer an advanced, comprehensive product line, addressing consumer, enterprise, original equipment manufacturer, and specialized vertical industry markets. We also offer a wide range of professional ...

Attack of the Droids
LinuxInsider — AT&T (NYSE: T) More about AT&T has its iPhone, Sprint (NYSE: S) More about Sprint Nextel has its Pre, T-Mobile More about T-Mobile has its myTouch, and Verizon More about Verizon has ... what? A BlackBerry or something? Even though Verizon is the biggest network in the land -- and even though iPhone users think about Verizon longingly every time a call goes dead -- the company is not generally known for having killer phones. That may change soon. Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) More about Google and Verizon ...

Visions of Bulls in AAPL's Crystal Ball
E-Commerce Times — ... At the top of the list is a data-eating bug that wipes users' computers when they log in as guests. Others reported bugs include an inability to back up using Time Machine and an inability to access Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) More about Microsoft Active Directory for authentication. These problems could lead enterprises to turn away from Macs, warned Charles King, principal analyst at Pund-IT . A Better Tomorrow? Analysts have been calling on Apple to add Verizon More about Verizon to its U.S. wireless carrier lineup, as this could help ...

Motorola Droid for Verizon Wireless Gets Android 2.0
infoSync World — Verizon Wireless recently announced that the carrier would soon offer Android phones, and leaks have suggested that the first phone will be the Motorola Droid. Through a marketing campaign, Verizon Wireless now reveals (and confirms) a range of key features of the Motorola Droid ...

iPhone LTE Part Of Verizon Wireless 4G Trial?
infoSync World — Given the iPhone's huge sales success, both Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm have been eager to work with Apple on future models for a while. According to FoneFrenzy , sources now say that a version of the iPhone that could be powered by a multi-mode chipset is currently being tested on Verizon Wireless' upcoming LTE network. Back in February 2008, Qualcomm announced a series of multi-mode chipsets that would let Verizon Wireless offer devices that would work on both EV-DO and LTE networks. However, in February 2009 Qualcomm specifically announced a smartphone ...

Press Release: LEADING HANDSET MANUFACTURERS TO SUPPORT THE JOINT INNOVATION LAB (JIL) INITIATIVE
MobileBurn.com — ... .   About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com .   About Vodafone Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile communications group with approximately 315 million proportionate customers as at 30 June 2009. Vodafone ...

Motorola Droid Release Date Revealed
infoSync World — ... , Verizon Wireless is set out to make a proper announcement of the Motorola Droid on Wednesday October 28. Furthermore, after receiving a postcard from the carrier's PR agency, Segan believes the specific Motorola Droid release date will be Monday November 9. If you've somehow avoided the Motorola Droid buzz this week, here's the details that are known so far: Through a marketing campaign, Verizon Wireless reveals (and confirms) a range of key features of the Motorola Droid ...

Motorola Droid Could Soon Be Joined By Droid Eris
infoSync World — According to a source Engadget Mobile has been in contact with, Droid is a new Verizon Wireless smartphone brand. In addition to what's currently known as the Motorola Droid (not confirmed as the actual marketing name yet), the upcoming HTC Desire all-touch smartphone powered by Android and Sense UI will be marketed as the Droid Eris. Engadget Mobile's source says that the Droid Eris will be released on November 6 already, but will likely not appear officially at Verizon Wireless' Motorola Droid event on October 28. There's not much information ...

T-Mobile Matches Sprint's Smartphone Plans
infoSync World — T-Mobile today introduced new plans for its cellular and data services, including the "Even More" and "Even More Plus" plans. Back in August we put the spotlight on what most experienced shoppers already knew: the cellular and data plans offered by carriers might hide costs that for some could make the subsidy of a phone irrelevant. On August 4th 2009, "Unlimited Everything" with a two-year contract would set you back $3600 on AT and Verizon Wireless , $3240 on T-Mobile and $2400 on Sprint . In other words, if you experience better network ...

BlackBerry Storm2 Announced by Verizon… Available This Wednesday!
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... ), BlackBerry Desktop Manager, or from Verizon Wireless’ download site (www.verizonwireless.com/storm). The software is available today. ...

Verizon Launches BlackBerry Storm 2 This Week; OS 5.0 for Storm Today
jkOnTheRun — Verizon isn’t just teasing us with Droid material, they are launching the BlackBerry Storm 2 this week. The new Storm hits on October 28, and the refreshed phone has Wi-Fi, making it much better than the original Storm. Owners of the original Storm needn’t fret, as Verizon has released the next major version of the BlackBerry OS today for that phone. OS 5.0 has a big list of improvements and changes, and the browser performs much better in particular. Storm owners should see the new OS version available in the Blackberry Desktop Software. Full Storm 2 press release after the ...

Verizon Officially Announces BlackBerry Storm2 9550
RIMarkable — ... BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 26, 2009) – Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at www.verizonwireless.com, and through business sales channels beginning Oct. 28. The BlackBerry Storm2 with BlackBerry® OS 5.0 evolves the BlackBerry® touchscreen platform with hundreds of hardware and software enhancements – ...

HTC HD2 for Verizon Wireless Could Be Android 2.0 Smartphone
infoSync World — ... could be released with Android 2.0. Back then, what were the chances of seeing such a phone in Verizon Wireless stores? In the last few weeks, however, Verizon Wireless has all of a sudden become the leader in driving the ...

BlackBerry Buzz — Service Pack Released; Storm 2 Coming; OS 5.0 for Storm
jkOnTheRun — It’s Tuesday and that can only mean it’s time for our weekly feature, BlackBerry Buzz. The Buzz is where you’ll find out what’s been going on in the BlackBerry brambles. You’ll hear about everything that’s worth knowing in the awesome world of the BlackBerry. RIM is not one known for service packs but they have released one for the Blackberry Desktop Manager 5.0 program. The SP addresses some issues with BDM 5.0, the most notable being adding support for Windows 7 and an interface for using the BlackBerry as a modem. You can download the SP directly from RIM. Verizon is poised to launch the ...

Motorola Droid for Verizon Wireless Says Hello Humans
infoSync World — Verizon Wireless and Motorola today unveiled the Motorola Droid for Verizon Wireless, the first smartphone powered by Android 2.0. The new smartphone will make its debut on November 6, and will get a price tag of $300 with a two-year contract. A $100 mail-in rebate will be given when signing up for a qualifying plan. According to Verizon Wireless, the Motorola Droid has a solid exterior, intelligent interior and is one of the thinnest full-QWERTY slider phones available. Since the phone is powered by Android 2.0, a range of improvements will be found in the Motorola ...

The Wide-Open Gateway to the Connected Home
E-Commerce Times — ... growth of stored media collections on home servers and the influx of online content services, particularly over-the-top video from Hulu , Xbox Live and other sources. Pay TV As pay-television providers face increasing competition from new entrants and programming alternatives (such as free-to-air and online), they are developing connected home efforts that allow subscribers to access content and unique services in new ways. U.S. service providers AT (NYSE: T) and Verizon have been active in deploying whole-home DVRs to subscribers, and both ...

Motorola DROID Features Android 2.0
Cellphone9 — ... For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. ...

AT&T Sees Red Over Verizon's Map Slap
E-Commerce Times — ... (NYSE: T) has filed suit against Verizon over the latter's latest ad campaign. That campaign, which claims Verizon has five times more U.S. ...

HTC Droid Eris: Last Month's Killer Android, Now 99 Bucks on Verizon [Smartphones]
Gizmodo — ... well, different-looking blobby design. It's even more understated than the Hero, with textured plastic replacing the Hero's brushed aluminum front, and while it isn't an ugly phone, it's also not very eye-catching. However: It feels good in the hand, it's still quite snappy and Sense UI is as slick as ever. At $99 (with 2-year contract, after $100 rebate that comes back as a debit card, like the Droid), with an 8GB microSDHC card included, it's an enticing deal. Press release below. [Verizon] ...

Verizon DROID Eris by HTC gets official
SlashGear — It comes as little surprise given we’ve already seen it unboxed and know the pricing, but Verizon Wireless have officially announced that, as of tomorrow, they’ll be offering the DROID Eris by HTC.  Basically another version of the HTC Hero, the HTC DROID Eris packs a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, 5-megapixel autofocus camera, EVDO Rev.A and the HTC Sense UI. There’s also a microSD slot – Verizon are popping in an 8GB card as standard – and both GPS and a digital ...

BlackBerry Curve 8530 hits Verizon November 20th
SlashGear — ... Verizon’s second smartphone announcement this morning is one for the heavy messengers (no, we’re not talking about fat couriers): the ...

Verizon DROID ERIS officially announced for $99 after $100 rebate and contract
MobileCrunch — ... DROID ERIS by HTC will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.comon Friday, Nov. 6, for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an e-mail feature or e-mail plan. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. ...

LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530, and Samsung Convoy: Verizon's Second-String Lineup [Cellphones]
Gizmodo — ... And bringing up the rear, we've got the Samsung Convoy, a burly push-to-talk flip-phone that meets military specification, unlike me. It's got a 1300 mAh battery, which is bigger than some smartphones, and is built to withstand shock, dust, vibration, salt fog, humidity, and solar radiation. It'll probably survive until the end of the Iraq War. The Samsung Convoy will be available November 15th for $50 after a $50 mail-in rebate. [Verizon] ...

LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Convoy official on Verizon
SlashGear — ... As well as their headline smartphone announcements this morning, Verizon have also officially confirmed a couple of featurephones that have each been rattling around the rumor mill for a while.  The LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Convoy – a touchscreen candybar and rugged flip, respectively – don’t have the Android magic or hardware QWERTY of the ...

DROID ERIS by HTC Debuts with Verizon
SolSie.com — ... ERIS by HTC from a "work" phone to a "play" phone with just a touch of a finger. DROID ERIS also organizes interactions by person, which makes it possible to access text messages, e-mails, phone calls and even Flickr streams and Facebook updates from a single contact card. The unique HTC Sense experience found on DROID ERIS is supported by an array of the latest mobile features, including: DROID ERIS by HTC will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Friday, Nov. 6, for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new ...

Verizon prepaid mobile data launches; still not the cheapest
SlashGear — ... Verizon have announced a new set of prepaid data plans that the carrier is hoping will lure in some occasional mobile users currently turned-off by the contract offerings.  As of November 16th, the Verizon Wireless USB760 modem will be available with a $15 daily access rate (with a 75MB allowance); alternatively the carrier is offering weekly or monthly rates. ...

By the Way, Verizon’s DROID ERIS Arrives Tomorrow at $99
AndroidGuys — ... DROID ERIS will be available in Verizon Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on starting tomorrow, Nov. 6, for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (debit card) with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan that includes an e-mail feature or e-mail plan. ...

By the Way, Verizon’s DROID ERIS Arrives Tomorrow at $99
Planet Android — ... DROID ERIS will be available in Verizon Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on starting tomorrow, Nov. 6, for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (debit card) with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan that includes an e-mail feature or e-mail plan. ...

Verizon Prepaid Wireless Plans Coming to Notebooks
Digital Trends — ... Verizon Wireless has unveiled daily, weekly, and monthly, prepaid wireless plan for notebook computer users Verizon Wireless has unveiled new ...

Verizon Wireless unveils their Winter selection
infoSync World — Verizon Wireless today swamped the market again with a slew of new devices for holiday shoppers. The most notable might be the Droid Eris phone. The HTC Droid Eris seems to be based on the same platform as the ...

Verizon and Sprint Announce the Blackberry Curve 8530
Berry Reporter — ... For information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. ...

LG Chocolate Touch Available On Verizon Wireless
I4U News — ... radio with 12 pre-sets, as well as piano and drum set “Join the band” functions that let you play along to your favorite music. This new LG phone isn't all music, though. It has a touchscreen, integrated social media functionality (Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, etc...), and a 3.2 megapixel camera with an image editor. The Chocolate Touch is nothing groundbreaking, but it does look like a good way to combine your MP3 player with your phone for a reasonable price. For more info, visit Verizon wireless. Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:22:27 CST | by Robert Evans ...

Droid: Enjoyed
LinuxInsider — If I had my way, I would encourage Verizon Wireless to invest in both hologram technology and more "Star Wars" film rights. That would allow the carrier to hire an Alec Guinness lookalike who could pop up in ...

Apple's Mobile Machines: New Lands, New Carriers ... New Products?
E-Commerce Times — ... , which says Apple will have the device ready by the third quarter of 2010. This device could work globally and will reportedly be offered to Verizon . However, reports of Qualcomm developing a new hybrid chip are not true, said Francis Sideco, principal analyst for wireless communications at ...

Intel Escapes Its Legal Morass, One Settlement at a Time
E-Commerce Times — ... doesn't do, is regularly analyzed by the brightest, most thorough minds in the field of consumer technology speculation and guestimation. What this move probably means is that the mythical Apple tablet -- which still exists only in the minds of people who think about these kinds of things all day -- is probably not going to run both Atom and Snow Leopard. Maybe one, maybe the other, not both. Or at least, that's what they want us to think. The Forgotten Droid With all the noise Verizon was making last Friday about the arrival of the ...

Verizon Wireless vs. AT&T Wireless
infoSync World — ... has had a lead on Verizon Wireless when it comes to overall portfolio quality. However, a range of new phones from Verizon Wireless are about to change that. With the introduction of Android smartphones, Verizon Wireless has already taken the lead in two categories measured by our test results and based on Top 5 from each carrier: "All-touch phones" and "QWERTY Slider / Flip phones". AT Wireless still has the best lineup of "Slab QWERTY phones". In the charts below, you'll see the current standing between Verizon Wireless and AT Wireless in these categories. ...

Motorola Droid Multi-Touch Tutorial Hits YouTube
infoSync World — ... that three tutorial videos for the Motorola Droid have appeared on YouTube, showing users how they can take advantage of Android's pinch-and-zoom gesture for some multi-touch magic as well as giving tips on how to improve battery life and YouTube video streaming. When Verizon Wireless introduced the ...

Motorola Droid Already a Sales Success for Verizon Wireless?
infoSync World — ... launch, suggesting that Verizon Wireless sold 250,000 units of the Android 2.0 smartphone during the first week. If accurate, that basically means the Motorola Droid is already a sales success for Verizon Wireless. According to Gigaom, Motorola predicts that it'll sell approximately 1 million units by the end of 2009. Based on the number above, it regardless looks like Motorola will remember Q4 2009 for a long time, and we assume Europe will give the ...

Verizon Weaves AT&T-Bashing Witticisms Into Legal Doc
E-Commerce Times — Verizon has filed a response to the lawsuit AT&T (NYSE: T) brought against its snarky "We've Got a Map for That" advertising campaign. Unlike typical legal briefs, the carrier's filing is replete with witty rejoinders and sarcasm, echoing the ridiculing tone of the ads at the center of the dispute. More than likely, AT&T did not forsee this type of response, Scott Testa, business professor at Cabrini College , told the E-Commerce Times. "Between Verizon's lawyers and its PR people, I would say the company is working this issue pretty well," he said. In many ...

Apple's Retail Engine Keeps On Rolling
E-Commerce Times — ... . That should interest investors, as it makes possible what some customers have been demanding for some time -- that Apple add Verizon as a second carrier for the iPhone in the United States HSPA+, also known as "Evolved High-Speed Packet Access," is a 3G wireless broadband standard that allows for fast download speeds. ...

Motorola Droid Is No Challenge Says Palm
infoSync World — ... the goods, it'll be a good example of how a manufacturer can use its own niche skills to come up with a consumer smartphone of great overall quality. But as Jon Rubinstein notes, the success of any platform comes down to carriers willing to support it. And the Palm CEO assumes that more U.S. carriers will follow Sprint in offering the WebOS smartphones. Verizon Wireless has said the Palm Pre will be coming next year, and then we'll to some extent agree with the Palm CEO: If Verizon Wireless picks up the Palm Pre and Palm Pixi, it will give phones like the Motorola Droid and ...

Guest Post: App Wars:Can Google Compete with Apple’s App Store?
Featured Articles on Mobile Messaging 2.0 — ... , a small-scale window into what could be the beginning of Google’s fight in the mobile app market. This site offers somewhere in the neighborhood of 35 different apps for the Android MOPS. The Android MOPS (Mobile Operating System) made its most recent debut on the Motorola Droid handset which hit Verizon Wireless stores on November 6, 2009. The handset has been met with mixed reviews (especially from the iPhone naysayers) but in all honesty I’ve found it to be a cool little handset so far. Though a few key apps come pre-loaded on the Droid, you’ll instantly find yourself ...

Verizon Launches G'zOne Phone For Adventurers
I4U News — ... it still makes a good navigational tool. The G'zOne also packs a walking counter, which is a pedometer that measures energy consumption too, as well as a thermometer. It also comes loaded with an astro calendar, sunrise and sunset timer, and tidal graph generator. In terms of hardware, the G'zOne packs a 2.0 MP camera, microSD slot for up to a 16 GB card, and a front-facing stereo speakerphone. It costs $199.99 (AFTER a $50 rebate) with a 2 year agreement. For more info, check out Verizon's website. Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:00 CST | by Robert Evans ...

Samsung Omnia II hitting Verizon December 2nd
SlashGear — It comes as little surprise, given that we knew a release date from sneak-peaks into the carrier’s own systems last week, but Verizon have officially announced that the Samsung Omnia II will drop come December 2nd.  The Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone will be priced at $199.99 (after a wretched $100 mail-in rebate) presuming a new two-year agreement, which nets you a 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA touchscreen, EVDO Rev.A, WiFi b/g and a 5-megapixel camera. There’s also Samsung’s “3D cube” UI, which we’re still ...

Samsung Omnia II Hits Verizon Stores
Gearlog — ... smartphone, which we originally previewed in June, is now available in stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a two-year agreement and after rebates. ...

Verizon Wireless Announces the Availability of the Samsung Omnia II
iGadget Life — ... ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. ...

Verizon Launches Samsung Omnia II Windows Mobile Smartphone
Digital Trends — ... Verizon is now offering the Windows Mobile-powered Samsung Omnia II, featuring a 3.7-inch touchscreen and a 5 megapixel camera. Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of the Samsung Omnia II, a WIndows Mobile 6.5 smartphone that can tie in with corporate messaging systems and run mobile version of Microsoft’s mainstream Office applications—plus it’s got a big touch screen and entertainment features to keep users happy when they’re not being productive. The Samsung Omnia II features a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen display, 8 GB of internal memory (plus microSD ...