Posts tagged Verizon
Verizon Nexus One Only Available Online, Sense UI? Doubt It
Mar 12th
Android Central has gotten hold of a picture showing the Nexus One in Verizon Wireless’ Equipment Guide. The description clearly states that the phone will ONLY be sold through Google’s phone website, as previously speculated. This confirms that Google will continue pushing people towards online phone shopping, and stick with its current strategy to change the way phones are purchased.
The strange thing about the picture above is the mention of Sense UI as a feature of the phone. However, I wouldn’t get too excited about it. People are just so careless these days when writing up spec sheets. We can probably chalk it up to a typo, since we know Google only wants to sell “Google Experience” devices on their site.
My first thought was the possibility of the Incredible being Verizon’s Nexus One; but then I realized how dumb that sounded and how pissed off Verizon’s customers would be were that the case. The Incredible’s specs are also rumored to be completely different. Sources say the phone will have 6GB of internal storage, along with 1GB of RAM. The Nexus One only has 512MB/512MB. In any case, both phones are coming soon. Now, all we have to do is wait.
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Vodafone UK Showing Nexus One “Coming Soon”
Mar 12th
Back when the Nexus One was launched, the Google store listed a placeholder for Vodafone and Verizon with a “Spring 2010″ launch. With the season technically kicking off next Saturday, Vodafone appears to be getting ready to offer the HTC super phone. The carrier’s website now lists the handset as “coming soon” which has us wondering whether or not they’ll offer it through their own channel in addition to Google’s. We’ve recently heard similar things about Verizon so we’d not be surprised. Then again, how else will Google get their store built out and start changing buying habits if they are only another option instead of the option?
Thanks for the heads up Martin!
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HTC Incredible Poised for CTIA
Mar 12th
The HTC Incredible has been seen in the wild, yet again, leading us to believe the handset has been prepped and readied for a CTIA announcement. Dressed in Verizon black and red, this super phone has an awful lot going on under the hood. If you look at the bottom right of the battery cover you will see the Verizon logo silk-screened in the corner. We’d be very surprised if CTIA comes and goes without a word from anyone.
We’ve scoured over 107 pages of the AndroidForums post where these images come from and have collected some specs. Since nothing is confirmed by HTC or Verizon, these details are subject to change.
With that out of the way, here’s what we can expect out of the Incredible:
- 1 GHz Snapdragon processor
- 3.7 inch AMOLED WVGA 800×480
- 512MB ROM | 1GB RAM
- 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and autofocus
- Android 2.1 | Sense UI
- Optical track pad
- 1300 mAh battery
- 8GB MicroSDHC card
- FM Tuner
- Dimensions: 117.5 mm (L) x 58.5 mm (w) x 11.9 mm (T)
So… who wants one?
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Verizon Wants to Sell You Data for Your iPad… via MiFi
Mar 10th
Verizon is looking to turn no-iPad 3G lemons in iPad Wi-Fi + MiFi lemonade by craftily counter-programming the official AT&T data plans with their own potent portable internet and router combo, says Engadget.
You’ll save $130 off the price of the iPad 3G, but a 5GB Verizon MiFi plan will run you $60 vs. “unlimited” AT&T data for $30. Then again, you can use the MiFi for more than one device (and more than one at a time).
So, is Verizon’s plan a good one? Would you consider iPad Wi-Fi + Verizon MiFi on April 3rd rather than iPad 3G on AT&T in late April?
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Verizon Shows Us How Skype Mobile Works [VIDEO]
Mar 8th
Verizon recently announced that they’ve worked out an exclusive deal to offer Skype Mobile on their Android handsets. Starting this month, the Droid, Droid Eris, and Devour handsets will come loaded with the “new” feature that allows for calls anywhere in the world without using minutes. Since neither Skype nor Skype Mobile are technically new, we’d understand if you already know how the respective services work. However, there’s a large segment of the population who have yet to learn of Voice over IP (VoIP).
Verizon has taken to a cute little YouTube video to show us how their exclusive agreement stands to benefit current and potential Android users on the nation’s largest network. Never one to resist taking a dig at the iPhone, Verizon reminds us that “these phones can run more than one app at a time”.
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Leaked 2.1 Droid Update Reveals Live Wallpapers
Mar 8th
Late last week, the Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid was leaked to the XDA Developers forum. Interestingly, within the build was something I found extremely cool: live wallpaper! Does this mean live wallpaper will be included on the official build? Maybe, but I still wouldn’t put money on it just yet. Check out the video below to see live wallpapers in action. If you want the ROM, you can get it here. As always, flash with caution so you don’t brick your device! What do all of you think? Do you want live wallpapers? Tell us your hopes, dreams, and wishes below.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: Droid-Life
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Rumor: Verizon Already Training Employees on Nexus One
Mar 6th
Boy Genius Report is reporting this morning that Verizon Wireless is currently in the process of training some of their employees on the Google Nexus One. Apparently the information BGR has is based on some e-mails which were bouncing around between curious customers and well-informed reps. If these rumors are true a launch may be imminent. This news also makes me wonder: does this mean the handset will actually be sold in Verizon Wireless retail stores? Possibly, but I wouldn’t put money on it.
Wherever the phone ends up getting sold it will certainly be available through Google’s webstore, so anyone interested will definitely be able to get it there. How many Verizon customers are interested in this phone? Would you give up your Droid for it? Let us know in the comments.
Source: BGR
Image Source: Engadget
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