Archive for the ‘Verizon’ Category

Samsung has released the previously announced Wndows Mobile 6.1 upgrade for its i760 smart device.
The update reflects the newest additions to the Windows Mobile operating system, such as threaded text messaging, bugfixes, and other unspecified changes. This release also marks the first in a series of Windows Mobile upgrades for current Verizon Wireless smart [...]

New images have surfaced detailing two upcoming BlackBerry smart devices.
One is a direct response to the iPhone in the Thunder while the other is a variant of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 3G device without the bespoke high speed data access.

Image courtesy of CrackBerry.com

In a press release posted on the Open Development page from Verizon Wireless, Schaumburg, Illinois based SupplyNet, a manufacturer and developer of inventory logistics systems primarily used in wholesale and retail applications, has announced that its wireless inventory telemetry system known as Prophet and the sibling hosted system known as TankLink have been certified for [...]

Verizon Wireless today announced that their INpulse Prepaid service will have a new option to better control the cost of text, picture, and video messaging.
Starting July 14, prepaid customers will be able to add unlimited messaging to anyone inside of Verizon’s network, as well as an additional 250 messages to and from out-of-network customers. The [...]

New information has surfaced regarding pricing and launch details regarding the first EVDO Rev. A push to talk handset from Verizon Wireless.  The Motorola Adventure V750 is now expected to be launched on July 28 in all sales channels including Telesales, online, and Circuit City locations.

Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile
Pricing for the high-end clamshell is [...]

New information regarding price and release information has surfaced on the last of three new LG models slated to launch for Verizon this quarter.

The LG Chocolate 3, as it is now named will be launched on July 14th in all Verizon retail channels, online, and Telesales, though reports abound that third-party dealers had begun selling [...]

Rumor site Boy Genius Report has posted images of a new Motorola Q9 code-named Napoleon.
The device has several remixed functions, including a new keyboard and directional pad. In addition, the device features a fingerprint scanner, targeting it squarely at the corporate user marketplace. The device is otherwise identical to the Motorola Q9c, with Windows Mobile [...]

Palm has launched a new firmware update for the Verizon version of the Palm Treo 755p.  There is no official changelog available but Palm states that this update “is a tune-up that improves the phone application, stability and device usability.”
As always backup your device before updating.
Encyclopedia: Treo 755p
Firmware Tracker: Updated

Verizon has just launched the LG Dare VX9700, and Verizon sent us a unit to show you.

Read more for a complete unboxing, and initial impressions.
Buy a Dare from Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless has launched two of their most anticipated handsets in the LG Decoy and Dare.

The LG Dare features a 3 inch QVGA touchscreen display with haptic feedback virtual QWERTY keyboard, handwriting recognition, and stylus support, EVDO Rev. A data access, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, video recorder, and flash, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, VCAST [...]