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In-Depth: User Frustration Rises as Verizon Galaxy Nexus Falls Further Behind

In-Depth: User Frustration Rises as Verizon Galaxy Nexus Falls Further Behind

By Christopher Price on February 20, 2013

While others are still selling the LTE variant of the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon stopped long ago. While Google issues firmware updates for it, the carrier has yet to approve any of the last four major Android updates pushed for the Google-backed flagship smartphone.

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Posted in Editorials, Verizon | Tagged 4g, Android, andy rubin, aosp, cdd, compatibility device definition, Galaxy Nexus, Google, Google Wallet, LTE, Nexus 4, nfc, Samsung, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 30 Responses

Next Minor Jelly Bean Update Blocks Nexus 4 LTE Access Workaround

Next Minor Jelly Bean Update Blocks Nexus 4 LTE Access Workaround

By Humberto Saabedra on February 13, 2013

Google pushes out a minor Android Jelly Bean update that kills the LTE access workaround for the Nexus 4, killing the possibility of official LTE support on the device, possibly for good.

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Posted in Android, Google, LG | Tagged Google, LTE, Nexus 4 | Leave a response

Deal: Motorola Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse – $10 Shipped

Deal: Motorola Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse – $10 Shipped

By PhoneNews.com Staff on February 9, 2013

One of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for a brand new Bluetooth mouse.

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Posted in Bluetooth, Deals, Google, Motorola | Tagged 89519n, Android, Bluetooth, deals, Google, laser, Motorola, mouse, tanga, webtop, Xoom | 1 Response

Google and Microsoft Announce Extended Google Sync Support for Windows Phone

Google and Microsoft Announce Extended Google Sync Support for Windows Phone

By Humberto Saabedra on January 30, 2013

Google and Microsoft announce extended Google Sync support for Windows Phone owners while Microsoft works to integrate Card, CalDAV and IMAP support into a new update with Google’s help.

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Posted in Google, Microsoft | Tagged Exchange Active Sync, Google, Microsoft, syncml, Windows Phone | Leave a response

Verizon Asks You To Call Them About Google Wallet if You’re “Concerned”

Verizon Asks You To Call Them About Google Wallet if You’re “Concerned”

By PhoneNews.com Staff on December 19, 2012

We up the ante on a Verizon response to the FCC, ask you to call them and ask for details about why they’re blocking Google Wallet.

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Posted in Android, Google, Verizon | Tagged Galaxy Nexus, Google, Google Wallet, nfc, Samsung, vzw | 4 Responses

Google to Shut Down Sync Service, with Microsoft Taking The Brunt

Google to Shut Down Sync Service, with Microsoft Taking The Brunt

By Humberto Saabedra on December 15, 2012

Google will shut down and grandfather Sync access on January 30th, but Symbian and Windows Phone owners will take the brunt of the effects of the shut down

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Posted in Google, Microsoft | Tagged Google, sync, Windows Phone | Leave a response

Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 – Clear Winners, Losers

Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 – Clear Winners, Losers

By PhoneNews.com Staff on December 14, 2012

Google’s current Nexus smartphone strategy has created an interesting quandary. In many ways, the old Galaxy Nexus trumps Nexus 4, and in many ways, Nexus 4 trumps Galaxy Nexus. We explain why, how, and what you should buy.

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Posted in Android, Editorials, Google, LG, Nerds, Reviews, Samsung, Sprint, Verizon | Tagged 4g, Android, Android 4.0, android 4.2, aosp, cdma, faux g, Galaxy Nexus, galaxy note 2, Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Google, gsm, HP, HSPA+, ics, jb, jelly bean, LTE, microsd, Nexus, Nexus 4, prepaid, sprint, Straight Talk, T-Mobile, UMTS, Verizon, webos, WiMAX | 4 Responses

Google Maps Now Available As Standalone App on Apple App Store

Google Maps Now Available As Standalone App on Apple App Store

By Humberto Saabedra on December 13, 2012

After months of rumors, Google and Apple release a standalone Google Maps with Navigation app for iOS

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Posted in Apple, Navigation | Tagged Apple, Google, ios, maps | Leave a response

Deal: Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch, $50 Off All Models

Deal: Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch, $50 Off All Models

By Christopher Price on December 10, 2012

Amazon offers the largest discount to-date on Kindle Fire HD 8.9, in time for “Green Monday”.

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Posted in Android, Deals | Tagged Android, Android 4.0, AT&T, deals, Google, ics, kindle fire, kindle fire hd, kindle fire hd 8.9, LTE, tablet | Leave a response

Deal: HTC One V – $49.99 Shipped

Deal: HTC One V – $49.99 Shipped

By PhoneNews.com Staff on November 26, 2012

The lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Android 4.0 HTC One V. Just don’t ask for Jelly Bean to be added in later on…

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Posted in Android, Deals, HTC, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | Tagged Android, Android 4.0, android 4.1, evo v, Google, HTC, HTC One, Ice Cream Sandwich, ics, jb, jelly bean, One V | Leave a response

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