Tag Archives: Verizon

Verizon Hot Spot Part of iOS 4.2.5: AT&T Could Implement?

Image via Tech Crunch Judie and I have been discussing the Verizon iPhone 4 announcement all afternoon.  The pros, cons, new features (there aren’t many), etc.  One of the main, if not the only difference, between the Verizon iPhone and the AT&T version is the mobile hot spot feature found on the Verizon version.  The [...]

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Current iPhone 4 Cases Won’t Fit the Verizon Version?

Image courtesy of Engadget By know you already know Verizon just announced the availability of the iPhone 4 for their CDMA network. Perhaps the biggest WTF moment though came after the hardware of the device was being closely examined.  Now it might just be the angle of the picture above but if you look closely [...]

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Verizon Announces the iPhone 4

Image Courtesy of Engadget At a press conference held today Verizon announced the iPhone 4 will be made available for their CDMA network in early February.  It didn’t really come as a big surprise since the Wall Street Journal all but confirmed the announcement would be made last week during CES. The device will be [...]

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The Three Main Reasons I Won’t Be Getting a Verizon iPhone … and Five Reasons I Would Like To

Image Courtesy of CrunchGear If all the rumors are to believed, on Tuesday the 11th Verizon and Apple will unveil the iPhone 4 for Verizon. Unlike the hundred other times this rumor has made the rounds, there is reasonable evidence pointing to this time being FOR REAL. If you want more details on the rumor [...]

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Tethering Data with Your Phone; How Much Is It Worth to You?

To tether or not to tether, what to do? There has been a long-standing debate and rather good argument over whether tethering your phone is legal, ethical, or financially worth it. Most platforms today have programs available that allow you to tether a wired or wireless device to you phone without buying another data plan. [...]

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UPDATED: Verizon FiOS: A Rant and a Rave

UPDATE: After this post went live, I received an email from Verizon. They were very concerned about the experience I had, and the frustration I expressed here. I talked with them about the plan we were on, and what bundles made more sense given what we were looking to accomplish (saving money since we didn’t [...]

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Amazon and Verizon Strike a Kindle Deal

Amazon appears to have reached phase two in their sinister brilliant “rule the ebook world” plot. Phase one was to blanket every major smartphone platform with Kindle apps, plus lower the price of the Kindle to impulse territory. Phase two is to make it so easy to find and use Kindle books that it’s work [...]

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Verizon, Why Are You Asking for Email Passwords?

I recently purchased a Droid 2 on Verizon to replace my aging G1 on T-Mobile.  Overall, the experience was good, and my number ported quickly and the phone was already working properly by the time I walked out of the store.  However, one thing about the experience concerned me.  The Verizon rep was going to [...]

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Google and Verizon to Bring Out the Ultimate Android Tablet?

(Image courtesy Laptop Mag) Looks like Verizon’s love affair with Android isn’t ending so fast. Boy Genius Report says that Google is teaming up with Verizon to bring out an Android tablet. Personally, I think this is awesome news, and Google needs this tablet out ASAP. There’s a few reasons why this has the potential [...]

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A Quick Look at the Verizon HTC Droid Incredible Android Phone

Just a few days ago we announced the new Verizon HTC Incredible, and tonight they just went live in the Verizon Wireless store. I happen to have one here, so let’s take a look inside the box, shall we? Look at all of that shiny black plastic on the front, just waiting for you to [...]

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The Race for 4G Is On!

One of the main themes of this year’s CTIA Wireless conference was Mobile Broadband.  People just can’t get enough of it.  Literally! Major wireless service providers in the U.S. have long been battling it out over whose network reigns supreme for speed and reliability.   The race is heating up with the promise of 4G speed [...]

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CTIA 2010: Now That It’s Over, What The Heck Does It All Mean?

Last week’s CTIA International Wireless event wrapped up in Las Vegas, bringing no doubt that the age of the “super phone” is upon us.  Sure, you’ve heard that Sprint will be rocking the HTC EVO with full 4G WiMax goodness.  Samsung will be bringing out their Galaxy S phone that doesn’t just have a vivid [...]

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Verizon Shell/Holster for Motorola Droid Review

(image courtesy Verizon Wireless) I hate cases for my phones. I tend to forget this however and buy them anyway. In 10+ years of owning cell phones, I think I’ve used one case for more than a few weeks (an Agent 18 ecoShield for the original iPhone). At the same time, I really love my [...]

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Reach Out And Ping Someone

I had an unusual experience yesterday. A friend and colleague IMed me using Google Talk. His wife׳s computer was on the fritz (I told him to get her a Mac!). We trouble-shot the issue for a while. So what was so unusual about this? Until recently he would have picked up the phone and called [...]

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Skype Coming to Verizon’s Smartphones?

Verizon & Skype recently held a press conference in Barcelona, Spain during the Mobile World Congress.   So what is bringing the largest U.S. carrier and the popular internet-calling giant together?  Voice calls over the internet made on Verizon’s wireless network, of course!  In a move that was certainly strategized as a hit to other U.S. [...]

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Swann HD PenCam Lets Dad Feel Like a Secret Agent

The Swann HD PenCam Mini 720p Video Camera and Recorder will let dad feel like a super agent man. The [...]

Live Score Tennis for iOS Ready for the 2013 French Open

For you tennis aficionados out there, the 2013 French Open is nearly upon us, and if you are gainfully employed [...]

Sony NEX-6 Smart Remote Control in 90 Seconds

I upgraded my camera to the Sony NEX-6 today, and I am already loving it. At $899 for the body [...]

Budd Coates Teaches ‘Running On Air’ – The Monday Mile

Running on Air

I remember being about 20 miles into my first marathon, and the pacer making a very big deal about breathing [...]

Kinivo BTX350 Digital Wireless Speaker Review

I’m a big fan of Bluetooth enabled, wireless speakers in this age of cell phones, tablets, and computers.  We’re always [...]

Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition Amazon Exclusive Deals

EA Sports, Amazon, and DirecTV have released details on great deals included in the upcoming limited-edition version of the Madden [...]