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CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday

CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday

By Humberto Saabedra on March 24, 2010

Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]

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Posted in Verizon, Wired & VoIP | Tagged 8330, 8530, 8830, 8830 world edition, 8830WorldEdition, 9530, 9630, black berry, blackberry, blackberry curve, blackberry curve 8330, blackberry curve 8530, blackberry curve 8830 world edition, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 9530, blackberry storm2, BlackBerry Tour, blackberry tour 9630, BlackberryCurve, BlackberryCurve8330, BlackberryCurve8530, BlackberryCurve8830WorldEdition, BlackberryStorm, BlackberryStorm2, BlackberryStorm9530, BlackberryTour, BlackberryTour9630, curve, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, curve 8830, curve 8830 world edition, Curve8330, Curve8530, Curve8830, Curve8830WorldEdition, devour, Droid, Droid Eris, DroidEris, htc droid eris, HtcDroidEris, MOTO, Motorola Devour, Motorola Droid, MotorolaDevour, MotorolaDroid, Skype, Skype Mobile, SkypeMobile, Storm, Storm 2, storm 9530, Storm2, Storm9530, Tour, tour 9630, Tour9630, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, VZ, vzw | 3 Responses

Verizon Selling BlackBerry Storm for $99.99

By Humberto Saabedra on July 18, 2009

Verizon has now discounted the post-agreement price of its flagship BlackBerry model in the BlackBerry Storm all the way down to $99.99 after $100 instant online rebate. The device features a 3.3 inch 480×360 HVGA resolution display, tri-mode CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE and 2100MHz HSDPA radio for international roaming via Vodafone partner networks. […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Verizon | Tagged blackberry, Storm, Verizon | 5 Responses

Verizon Adds International GPS Support with VZ Navigator Global

Verizon Adds International GPS Support with VZ Navigator Global

By Humberto Saabedra on April 30, 2009

After months of speculation, Verizon has added international support to its VZNavigator GPS solution inintially for the BlackBerry Storm with more devices to be supported later this year. VZNavigator Global contains support for the US, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, with additional countries to be added later this […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged blackberry, rim, Storm, Verizon, VZ Navigator Global | 1 Response

Google Releases GPS Enabled Maps for Mobile on Verizon BlackBerry Storm

Google Releases GPS Enabled Maps for Mobile on Verizon BlackBerry Storm

By Humberto Saabedra on February 18, 2009

Google has released a new version of Maps for Mobile with the aforementioned functionality, but it only applies to the Storm and not the other models, due to Verizon’s refusal to approve transceiver access to other BlackBerry devices in the lineup despite having the same GPS hardware as the Storm. The new version of Maps […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged blackberry, Google Maps, gps, Storm, Verizon | 1 Response

BlackBerry Storm Update Available Now, OTA Update Later Today

By Humberto Saabedra on December 5, 2008

The BlackBerry Storm has received the first of three planned firmware updates by Verizon and RIM to address a myriad of usability and stability issues. The update is currently available over Verizon’s online updater and BlackBerry Desktop Server, with the first OTA update being placed online at 9:30PM PST/11:30PM CST/12:30AM EST. It should be noted […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Verizon | Tagged Available, blackberry, Later, Now, OTA, Storm, Today, update | 1 Response

Ending Today: BlackBerry Storm, Activation Waived

By Christopher Price on November 24, 2008

Our sister site, CheapenGadget.com, has covered Verizon’s deal ending today. Activation is waived on the BlackBerry Storm, making that the cheapest price out there for upgrades. Upgrade fees are rarely waived, and Verizon has the lowest price for upgraders that does not require having the phone active for long durations. Considering the $250 difference between the […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Verizon | Tagged blackberry, rim, Storm, Verizon | 1 Response

Verizon Launches BlackBerry Storm 9530

By Humberto Saabedra on November 21, 2008

As expected, Verizon has launched their holiday sales flagship and gambit against the iPhone in the BlackBerry Storm. The device features a 3.3 inch 480×360 HVGA resolution display, tri-mode CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE, and 2100MHz HSDPA radio with support for international roaming via Vodafone networks around the world, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, CDMA2000, EDGE, EV-DO, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, UMTS, Verizon | Tagged 9530, blackberry, Launches, Storm, Verizon | 1 Response

Verizon to Launch BlackBerry Storm for $199 on November 21st

By Humberto Saabedra on November 13, 2008

Verizon has announced that it will launch the long awaited BlackBerry 9530 Storm on Friday November 21st for $199 after $50 mail-in rebate and new 2 year agreement. The device features a 3.0 inch 480×360 HVGA resolution display, tri-mode CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE, and 2100MHz HSDPA radio with support for international roaming via […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, CDMA2000, EDGE, EV-DO, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, UMTS, Verizon | Tagged 21st, blackberry, launch, November, Storm, Verizon | 1 Response

Verizon Delays Storm Launch Due to Carrier Testing

By Humberto Saabedra on November 8, 2008

Information has surfaced regarding the delay of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Storm. Many reps and engineers have been quietly confirming the delay of the device from a planned Friday November 14th simultaneous launch with Vodafone to a new date later in the month, with most reps suggesting a release on Black Friday, but a more […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, Verizon | Tagged Carrier, Delays, launch, Storm, testing, Verizon | 5 Responses

RIM and Verizon Announce BlackBerry 9530 Storm

RIM and Verizon Announce BlackBerry 9530 Storm

By Humberto Saabedra on October 8, 2008

In separate press releases this morning RIM and Verizon Wireless have announced the pending launch of the BlackBerry 9530 which is now branded Storm. The device is the first touch display BlackBerry in RIM’s lineup and features a new type of display technology known as ClickThrough that makes the entire glass-front display act like a button, […]

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Posted in BlackBerry, CDMA2000, EDGE, EV-DO, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged 9530, Announce, blackberry, rim, Storm, Verizon | 9 Responses

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