Stratosphere
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 04, 2011
With rumors flying about an imminent release, renders showing up at retailer sites, and Verizon promotional materials already made up we know the Samsung Stratosphere is "coming soon."&nbs...
Stratosphere
Article
by Jared DiPane
Oct 02, 2011
We have seen the Samsung Stratosphere appear in a couple different places yet we have still not seen full specs to gain an understanding of where the device falls in Verizon's lineup. DroidLife ...
Nexus
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 29, 2011
A list of the installed apps in the ROM for the Verizon Nexus Prime has been leaked, and they are unsurprisingly bloat free! OK. That's not surpring since it's a Nexus device, but surprising...
Motorola Xoom
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 29, 2011
And that's the question of the day, folks. Now that you can finally send in your original 3G Motorola Xoom for a 4G LTE upgrade -- are you going to bother to do so? Do you (and can you) give it ...
HTC Rhyme
Article
by Chris Parsons
Sep 29, 2011
Seems not all that long ago the HTC Rhyme was nothng more then a rumor and now Verizon will gladly sell you one for $199 on a new 2-year contract. You get that fancy interactive charm to go along wi...
Isis
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 28, 2011
Isis, a joint venture of Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, has announced that the major hardware makers of Android  (and Windows 7) phones have climbed on board and will offer hardware that impl...
Motorola Xoom LTE
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 28, 2011
Xoom 4G LTE starts shipping Oct. 13 for $499 We're starting to get word that the Motorola Xoom is finally getting ready for its upgrade to 4G LTE on Verizon. If you'll recall, the Xoom w...
HTC ThunderBolt update
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 28, 2011
The word is spreading like wildfire in our ThunderBolt forums -- the Android 2.3.4 update for HTC ThunderBolt is finally pushing out. Go to Settings>Software update>Check new to start the down...
ThunderBolt Gingerbread
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 27, 2011
Here she be, folks. Verizon's posted the changelog for the ThunderBolt Gingerbread update. It'll be build 2.11.605.3, and includes: New download manager app New app and power m...
Droid X update
Article
by Anndrew Vacca
Sep 27, 2011
Droid X owners are going to want to check their device for an OTA update, as Verizon says that software version 4.5.605.MB810 will be rolling out "soon." The 113 MB update is said to ...
HTC Vigor
Article
by Chris Parsons
Sep 26, 2011
We've been seeing and hearing plenty about the HTC Vigor these days, even the guided video tours have now leaked out. Before those, the media files, live wallpaper and boot animation were all du...
Spyder 2
Article
by Jared DiPane
Sep 24, 2011
Just when you finally think you may have decided which device is right for you, we throw another one into the mix. The guys over at This is my Next have been sent some images of an unannounced Motor...
Vigor live wallpaper
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 23, 2011
The wallpapers, ringtones, boot animation and the new Beats live wallpaper from the HTC Vigor have popped up, and are available for download.  No source is given, but we're assuming they ar...
Samsung Stratosphere
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 22, 2011
We've been talking about the Samsung Stratosphere since July, and today an image popped up at the Wirefly site for the Pantech Breakout that looks like it might just be the final press shots of ...
Pantech Breakout
Article
by Jared DiPane
Sep 22, 2011
Whether you have been in the market for a new 4G phone but weren't satisfied with previous pricing, or you are looking for a new gadget that doesn't break the bank you will want to check out...
Verizon LTE coverage
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 21, 2011
Verizon has unleashed a bevy of press releases -- 16 in all, if you count one market getting two  releases -- announcing expansion of its 4G LTE network to some 22 markets, and the expansion of...
HTC Rhyme
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
And here it is, folks: the HTC Rhyme (aka the Bliss). Coming to Verizon on Sept. 22, the 3.7-inch smartphone has Android 2.3, a 3.7-inch WVGA (480x800) display and a 5MP camera, along with the lates...
Android Central
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Still trying to figure out exactly who the HTC Rhyme is for? Here's the thought process, in HTC's own words. ...
HTC Rhyme at Target
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 19, 2011
If there was ever much doubt that the HTC Bliss is the HTC Rhyme (there wasn't) and that it's coming to Verizon (again, none) and that we might well see it Tuesday morning at an HTC event in...
Pantech Breakout
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 19, 2011
Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a new horse in Verizon's 4G LTE stables. Welcome the Pantech Breakout (which we first told you about nearly a month ago) -- a 4-inch candybar smartphone that ...
Samsung Illusion
Article
by Chris Parsons
Sep 16, 2011
Although the Samsung Illusion name has been tossed around before on some road maps there was never an official announcement made for the device. Now, thanks to a little slip up from Samsung on Flickr,...
Verizon Galaxy Tab update
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 15, 2011
Verizon's LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is getting a nice little update. Here's what's new:Enhanced data connectivityNotified if roamingReply/reply all fixed in Exchange.Fixed Exchan...
Fuze Meeting
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 15, 2011
Verizon has just announced that they have partnered with FuzeBox, and will be featuring Fuze Meeting as part of the BSA (Business Solutions Alliance) program.  If you're unfamiliar with Fuze Meet...
LTE
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 14, 2011
Verizon has announced that they will be turning on the LTE switch in 26 new areas come Sep 15 (that's tomorrow!), as well as expanding the footprint in three metro areas.  The new markets ar...
Otterbox Defender for Droid Bionic
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 13, 2011
Read our Droid Bionic review  We picked up the Otterbox Defender case for the Motorola Droid Bionic recently, and let's give it the what-for. If you've never tried an Otterbox case, think of...
Motorola Droid Bionic
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 13, 2011
  The Motorola Droid Bionic is a hell of a phone — but can it possibly live up to the months and months of hype? Finally, Verizon comb...
HTC Vigor FCC
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 09, 2011
Sometimes the FCC gives you juicy nuggets, and other times it just confirms what you already know. This is the latter, with the HTC PH98100 -- otherwise known as the HTC Vigor, which is hea...
Droid Bionic teardown
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 09, 2011
Can't have a high-profile launch without a high-profile teardown, and the folks at iFixit have done their thing with the Motorola Droid Bionic. There's really nothing of any great surprise in here, t...
Droid Bionic storage
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Sep 09, 2011
Read our Droid Bionic Review We're already getting angry e-mails over this one. Just about every spec sheet everywhere on the Motorola Droid Bionic states that it has 16GB of on-board storage in ad...
Motorola Droid Bionic
Article
by Chris Parsons
Sep 08, 2011
Read our Droid Bionic Review And just like that -- the waiting for the Motorola Droid Bionic is now over for the most part. If you've been holding out to get your hands on one you can now head on o...