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Saturday Night Live Spoofs Verizon 4G LTE (video)

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Send to KindleTweetThe writers at Saturday Night Live took aim at Verizon and their 4G LTE network this weekend. Mocking Verizon’s numerous products and buzzwords, SNL called the wireless carrier “an old person’s nightmare.” Now think about this in the context of buying a smartphone: As of today, Samsung has over 134 cellphone choices on its website. How likely is a novice going to choose one of these, or just give up and keep the cellphone they are using now, or make a snap decision based on getting out of the store as quickly as possible? Enjoy the video below and have a good lauph on behalf of 4G. Read more »

AT&T Sells More iPhone’s than Verizon

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Send to KindleTweetThis Thursday, CNN Money reported that AT&T outsold Verizon when it came to iPhone’s last quarter. Big Blue ended up selling 7.6 million iPhone’s; whereas Big Red sold a measly 4.2 million. Sprint will be revealing their sales on February 8, 2012. The weird part about the entire thing is that Verizon outsold AT&T when it came to new contracts. Verizon had 1.2 million new customers get an iPhone, and AT&T only had 717,000. Including Android, Windows Phone 7, and BlackBerry, AT&T sold a total of 9.4 million smartphones last quarter. This means that about 81% of AT&T sales were to the iPhone. Now, I’m assuming that Big Blue and Big Red outsold Sprint, but hey, you never know. Read more »

LG Optimus Slider for Sprint – First Look

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Send to KindleTweetAfter first showing up on a “mysterious leaked document” from Sprint, we have finally gotten a picture of the new LG Optimus Slider. From this picture, you can’t see that much, but we can tell that the Android powered smartphone will have a camera button. Though that’s about all we know about the device, we also have a hint on the carrier(s). Obviously it will go to Sprint, but also a new device (much like this) has recently passed through the FCC with a Verizon model number as well. But, if it follows suit with the original Optimus devices, we may just see it on AT&T and T-Mobile. Picture from Pocket Now Read more »

iPad 2 Verizon/AT&T Data Plan Prices Compared

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Send to KindleTweet Still can’t decide whether to go with Verizon or AT&T for your shiny new iPad 2? All Things Digital has create an useful little chart which gives you information on the prices of the Verizon and AT&T data plans. As you can see, Verizon gives you more flexibility on data consumption, but AT&T has the cheapest plan. Also something to consider, AT&T has been known to be unreliable, so that’s something to consider as well. Are you getting the iPad 2 on Friday? If so, are you going with Verizon or AT&T? Read more »

iPhone to Have a Bigger Screen?

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Send to KindleTweet As the iPhone 5 is rumored to be released in the summer, around the same time all other iPhones have been released, there are many rumors going around. Some of these rumors include a fixed antennae, a better processor, and a bigger screen. Why would they be doing this, though? Well, they are fixing the antennae obviously because of the current antennae problems, even on the Verizon iPhone.  They are probably improving the processor to a dual-core A4 so the apps feel speedier, and they are making the screen bigger to compete with some of the newer smartphones. What do you guys think?  Do you think any of this will actually happen, or will these stay at being rumors? Read more »

Windows Phone 7 Coming to Verizon and Sprint in the First half of 2011

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Send to KindleTweet As of right now, Windows Phone 7 is only available on GSM carriers, but Microsoft is expanding its range to CDMA networks. In the first half of 2011 (soon), Microsoft will be bringing Windows Phone to Verizon and Sprint in the US. Availability on CDMA Networks With added support for CDMA networks, Windows Phone will be available to even more customers on mobile operators such as Verizon and Sprint in the first half of 2011. Source: Windows Team Blog Read more »

Verizon iPhone 4 Has Antenna Problems, Too

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Send to KindleTweetEven with the new antenna, the Verizon iPhone is also subject to antenna issues when held in the "Death Hug". The "Death Hug" happens when you cup your phone in both hands in the landscape orientation. This isn’t nearly as popular as the "Death Grip", but still slows both 3G and WiFi when loading websites. Although, if you think about it, what does wrapping your hands around an antenna typically do? I think this appears to be more of a problem because the placement (out of sight), rather than the antenna itself. [iLounge] Read more »

Verizon Breaks First Day Sales Record With the iPhone 4 Pre-Orders

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Send to KindleTweet Only two hours after Verizon put up pre-orders for the iPhone 4 they broke their first day sales record.  Crazy, but no surprise. For years now people have wanted the iPhone 4 on Verizon, and not too long ago, that happened.  Think about all the people who wanted the iPhone 4 on Verizon, a majority of them probably pre-ordered the iPhone 4 for Verizon. It’s not really a good idea to pre-order this, mainly because of rumors of the “iPhone 5″ coming out this summer, but people don’t seem to care.  We’ll have to see how the service is on the iPhone 4 when people start speed testing it and comparing it to AT&T’s service.  With breaking first day sales records after only two hours, there has to be at least some people doing speed tests! -Brendan Read more »

AT&T Goes After Verizon With New iPhone Ad

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Send to KindleTweetAs you all probably know by now, the iPhone is now on Verizon, which is great for the many people who have waited for that.  The only problem with the Verizon contract is that you can’t do voice and data at the same time.  For example, if you’re calling somebody, and you want to go on the internet during the call, it won’t work out well. AT&T has recently made an ad for the iPhone 4, demonstrating how with AT&T’s service, you can do voice and data at the same time, ending the advertisement with, “Only AT&T’s network lets your iPhone talk and surf at the same time.” What do you guys think of this?  Will you switch to Verizon?  If you are considering switching to Verizon before the next iPhone comes out, you might want to check out this post. -Brendan Read more »

The Hardware Difference in the Verizon and AT&T iPhone Bumper Case Revealed

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Send to KindleTweet A reader of Engadget recently went to the Apple Store and picked up one the new iPhone bumper cases (for the Verizon iPhone). Apple are selling this case as the “universal iPhone Case”. The only real difference is that the mute bottom takes up a little more space. So if you’re moving over to Verizon, you may want to sell your old case before making the jump. Read more »

The iPhone Comes to Verizon

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Send to KindleTweet Updated: The pricing will be the same as AT&T’s Update: The Verizon iPhone 4 will be available on February 10th Well it’s finally here, a Verizon iPhone. We knew it was coming for the last few weeks but things have become official. This information comes straight from the Verizon press event. Although this is a pretty big deal, you might choose to not get a Verizon iPhone. The new Verizon iPhone will be available next month. What are your thoughts? Read more »

Verizon iPhone launching on January 11th?

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Send to KindleTweetYes, you heard me right. In just 4 days, Verizon is rumored to be launching their own iPhone. Gizmodo’s got some decent evidence as well. First of all, they wrote about how MG Siegler of Techcrunch and Jim Dalrymple of Loop Insight (two well known Apple bloggers) were invited. MG had this to say: I don’t typically get invites directly from Verizon to anything. At least not that I can recall. They usually send those directly to the MobileCrunch and CrunchGear guys. But this invite appears to very specifically be for me – it’s non-transferable. Would Verizon send me such an invite unless it was specially about Apple? Here’s the main thing though. Gizmodo and Verizon are tight. Giz always covers their events and everything. This time? No inviation for Chen and the gang. Why? It’s AN APPLE EVENT. No WAY Steve Jobs would let Gizmodo into that event after the whole iPhone 4 leak ordeal. So, what do you think? Verizon iPhone? Or no Verizon iPhone? Read more »

WP7 Coming to Sprint and Verizon

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Send to KindleTweet Have Sprint or Verizon and want to get in on all that Windows Phone 7 goodness? Microsoft has your answer. On stage at CES 2011, they’ve just announced that sometime this year, Sprint and Verizon will be getting their own Windows Phone 7 devices with faster app loading as well as copy and paste functionality. Thanks Microsoft! Read more »

New Verizon LTE Details

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Send to KindleTweet Verizon has just announced a bunch of new details for their 4G LTE network plans. The service launches on December 5th and will cost $50 a month for 5GB and $80 a month for 10GB. Overages will cost $10 per GB which is actually a pretty great cost. When it launches, the service will be available in 38 major cities including New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. That full list is down below with the rest of the press release: VERIZON WIRELESS LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S LARGEST 4G LTE WIRELESS NETWORK ON DEC. 5 Laptop Users Benefit First from Fastest and Most Advanced Wireless Network, Arriving in 38 Major Metropolitan Areas with New Value-Priced 4G Data Plans BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless announced today it is turning on the world’s first large-scale 4G LTE network on Sunday, Dec. 5. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network will be the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America. Business users will be the first to take advantage of the 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than the company’s 3G network. With the launch, Verizon Wireless is also offering new value-priced 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans starting at $50 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance, as well as two new 4G LTE USB modems: the LG VL600 which will be available at launch, and the Pantech UML290, available soon. Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless, said, "Beginning Sunday, Verizon Wireless is making the best network even better. Our initial 4G LTE launch gives customers access to the fastest and most advanced mobile network in America and immediately reaches more than one-third of all Americans, right where they live. That’s just the start. We will quickly expand 4G LTE, and by 2013 will reach the existing Verizon Wireless 3G coverage area." Road warriors using laptops will immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network with super-fast connectivity that’s up to 10 times faster than the company’s current 3G network. The company expects 4G LTE average data rates in real-world, loaded network environments to be 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. Mead continued, "We are building our 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which we have long been recognized. Our commitment to superior network performance, combined with broad 4G coverage areas and the strong value of our data plans make 4G LTE Mobile Broadband the best choice for laptop users." 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Data Plans, Devices and Coverage Areas Verizon Wireless customers can choose from two 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans: $50 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance or $80 monthly access for 10 GB monthly allowance, both with $10/GB overage. For laptop connectivity, two 4G LTE USB modems will be initially available: the LG VL600 is available at launch and the Pantech UML290 will be [...] Read more »

HTC Merge (Lexikon) to be in Stores in the Coming Weeks

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Send to KindleTweetFor all of you Verizon fans waiting for a new Android-sporting QWERTY device, then your wait is almost over. A few weeks ago leaked images of a new Verizon-HTC device surfaced over the web. The device is rumored to be called either the HTC Merge or the Lexikon, however, it is most likely that Merge will be the final name. This device sports a 800MHz processor, a full slide-out QWERTY, Android 2.2, and that gorgeous new version of HTC Sense that has been ported to so many devices. The device is rumored to be released in the coming weeks. If you would like to see more about the device, head on down to AndroidCenteral and have a look. Read more »