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more about #verizon more comments → bonedog73: Is this the beginning of Truth in Advertising......? All advertisements are lies, what else are they going to claim? We're 2nd best, almost the greate... more » Odin: I have a relatively dumb phone. But it's: A) A cheapass contract phone which while not having a huge amount of minutes has unlimited texting and 3G i... more » dragon:ONE: Can our court system just be like the Canadians? [www.boygeniusreport.com] TELUS Mobility got their competitors' ads shut right up. Why can't our co... more » Fractal the Meek: Here is the "independent testing" that VZW used in their response to AT&T: [www.pcworld.com] Funny that it names Sprint as most dependable for 3G. ... more » madog: Guy, guys, guys! Stop this bickering. You're all awful. more » tnkgrl: Forget the Cliq - substitute with the N900 :) Incidentally, that's what's in my pockets right now (Pre, Droid, 3GS, N900)... Ah the joys of review ... more » Nathan Obbards: I think someone needs to lay off the 'roids at Verizon. more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Ok, Verizon you've had your fun. Time to tone it down. more » Michai: This is why capitalism can be successful, competition leads to innovation and eventually better products. I say let them duke it out because in the e... more » OCEntertainment: Verizon. You were doing so well. Letting your product speak for you was a fantastic strategy. What the heck, man? more » -
#advertising
Verizon Whines About Sprint's "Most Dependable" Claims
Apparently Verizon has gotten cocky after its court victory over AT&T and decided it wants an encore. This time the wireless provider is playing the bully as it demands that Sprint cease claiming that it's "America's most dependable 3G network." More » -
#smartphones
The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier
For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don't have to break up to get a good phone. Here's the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. More » -
#smartphones
Swype vs QWERTY: FIGHT!!!!!
QWERTY is pretty much the king of smartphone text input. But there's a new challenger on the horizon. It's called Swype, it works with one-hand input and, yeah, it is pretty fast. More » -
#iphone
New Apple Ads Get In on the AT&T vs. Verizon Slapfest
You think Apple is going to take its fancy phone being relegated to the Island of Misfit Toys in a Verizon ad laying down? Nope. These two new iPhone ads seem to gun right at the big V. More » -
#attvsverizon
Luke Wilson's Droppin' Post Cards on Verizon Wireless
When I think escalating mega cellphone carrier ad war, I think actor Luke Wilson. Oh wait, no I don't, and yet here he is, again, striking back on behalf of AT&T against Verizon Wireless. More » -
#att
AT&T Goes on the Offensive With New "Side by Side" Commercial
Just as AT&T's injunction for the Verizon "There's a map for that" ads to be taken off-air was denied, the company's own pugnacious messages started playing. Somehow I just doubt that this commercial's gonna make Verizon cry. What d'you think? More » -
#att
Judge Tells AT&T to Stop Whining as the Verizon Ads Will Stay
Looks like we'll keep seeing Verizon's "There's a map for that" commercials as AT&T's injunction to have them taken off the air was denied. Unfortunately this isn't the end of this debacle as the judge is allowing a follow-up hearing. More » -
#fixes
The Real Reason the Droid's Camera Fixed Itself
When the Droid was shipped, it was plagued with a lousy autofocus bug. But then, it magically seemed to fix itself. Did Verizon secretly update all the phones from afar? Nope. The explanation is much weirder than that. More » -
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#blockquote
Verizon to AT&T: "The Truth Hurts (Bitch!)"
Okay, so I may have added "bitch" for emphasis—but this AT&T vs. Verizon lawsuit over the "Map for That" ads is turning into an all-out PR smackdown. This stuff isn't even written in proper legal language anymore. More » -
#cellphones
Why U.S. Wireless Pricing Sucks
The New York Times ran a story today that helps explain why the American cellular industry is so screwy. In short: It's our fault. More » -
#droid
Droid (Sales) Blowing Up
Don't worry, it's not the batteries that are exploding. But if third-party data is any indication, sales might be. Location network developer uLocate, creators of WHERE, saw about 25,000 active accounts using its software. Traditionally, uLocate is installed on about 10% of launch units. Multiply it out and you've got a healthy estimated 250,000 Droids out there. Not iPhone level, sure, but not a bad first week considering the Palm Pre sold 300,000 in one month. [BGR via Electronista] -
#verizon
Do Verizon Phones Have Intentional Design "Flaws" That Scam You Into Data Charges?
Have you ever got hit with a $1.99 data charge on your Verizon bill for accidentally hitting a button that connects you to "Get It Now" or "Mobile Web?" This design "flaw" might be netting Verizon $300 million per year. More » -
#chartoftheday
Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
We, as in the tech press, are all over Palm's new mini-Pre. But we, as in the internet, just don't seem to care about it—just ask Google. More » -
#cellphones
More Details on Verizon's Smartphone $350 Early Termination Policy
As you probably heard, Verizon Wireless is imposing a pretty nasty $350 early termination fee on its more impressive phones. It's confirmed, and starts Sunday, so you might want to buy your phone now if possible. More » -
#cellphones
AT&T Adds New Verizon Ads to Its Map Lawsuit
Remember AT&T whining that Verizon's maps don't look right? Well, more Verizon ads featuring the same accurate-from-where-we're-sitting maps have been added to the original suit. [AllThingsD] -
#review
Droid Eris Review
I've reviewed the Droid Eris twice before, when it was called the Hero. The difference is that Verizon's selling it for half the price, making it the cheapest Android phone you can buy—and the best, for the money. More » -
#droid
Droid Does Higher Res Video Streaming With New Qik App
Droid records video at an impressive 720x480 resolution—it's certainly more impressive than its photo prowess anyway—and streaming service Qik's the first take advantage of that higher resolution, allowing full res streams later tonight with a beta release. [MobileCrunch] -
#droid
Droid Opening Weekend: 100,000 Sold
Not a bad opening weekend for Droid, with estimates that Verizon and Moto pushed out 100,000 of 'em. To compare, that's about how many Pres were sold on opening weekend, give or take. [Bloomberg] -
#droid
Why Firmware Updates for Verizon's Droids Would Be Good News
Verizon's Moto Droid and HTC Droid Eris phones have only just landed in people's hands, but what look to be leaked Verizon documents suggest the carrier is tracking a long list of bugs for a potential December 11 over-the-air fix. More » -
#rumor
The iPhone Nano Rumor Strikes Again: Coming to Verizon in 2010?
The latest round of iPhone rumors reads like a roundup of everything we've heard before. Now the mythical iPhone nano is back, and supposedly said device will be coming to Verizon in 2010 featuring a new hybrid cellular radio. More » -
#google
Google Promotes Droid Day With Rare Homepage Ad
Hey Google! I adore your celebration of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary and such things, but what are you doing sticking an ad on your homepage? An ad for Verizon's Droid of all things. More » -
#remainders
Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Windows 7 Sales 234% Higher Than Vista...Battery Juice No Longer Just an Expression, Still Not as Tasty as Orange Juice...Verizon Calls AT&T's Ad Lawsuit "Junk"...Air Filter Uses Plants to Get Rid of Yer Weed Smoke More »
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#droid
Droid Tethering on Verizon Is 30 Bucks a Month
Yes, Droid can tether, but not superduper cheaply. The official word is that the Mobile Broadband Connect plan to tether it to a laptop will be an extra 30 bucks a month for 5GB of data, on top of the standard data plan. [Network World] -
#cellphones
LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530, and Samsung Convoy: Verizon's Second-String Lineup
The Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris may get all the buzz, but what about Verizon's less glamorous new phones? The LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Samsung Convoy were all introduced today, and they too deserve a look. More » -
#smartphones
HTC Droid Eris: Last Month's Killer Android, Now 99 Bucks on Verizon
HTC's Droid Eris, one of the worst-kept secrets in recent memory, is coming to Verizon November 6th for $99. Essentially a rebranded Hero, it shows just how fast time flies: Last month's Android champion is this month's killer budget option. More » -
#rumors
Is Saygus' VPhone V1 Verizon's Next Android Phone?
I've never heard of Saygus either, but their CDMA-ready V1 has just cleared the FCC, and looking at Saygus' own Website, you could get the impression that it's the mysterious third Verizon smartphone submitted through the carrier's Open Development program. More » -
#internalmemos
Leaked AT&T Memo Outlines Spin Tactics Regarding Verizon Lawsuit
I'll admit that I got a slight chuckle out of this particular memo sent to AT&T employees today. It explains that the company has in fact filed a lawsuit against Verizon for the rather hilarious "There's a Map for That" ad campaign and proceeds to instruct employees to use any inquiries as a chance to talk about AT&T's great qualities: More » -
#rumor
Verizon to Double Early Termination Fee
Now, you can sign a new contract with Verizon, pick any phone and then ditch the service for $175. But according to a leaked doc, those days are numbered. More » -
#droid
Droid Does Tethering (Or Will, Anyway)
Verizon says a tethering plan's coming for Droid sometime next year. Since it uses all of Verizon's standard data rates, that should be an extra $15/month with Verizon's Broadband Access Connect plan—not too bad, actually. [Gearlog] -
#cellphones
AT&T Suing Verizon Because "Map" Ad Is Confusing to Dumb People (and Lawyers)
A Verizon Wireless ad shows a beefy Verizon 3G map next to a less impressive AT&T 3G map. AT&T is suing, saying it leads people to believe AT&T has no phone service outside of its (admittedly skimpier) 3G areas. More » -
#review
Android 2.0 Review: Almost Human
A year ago, Android was an unfinished OS for nerds, bursting with potential. With Android 2.0, it's evolved into something sleeker, more refined and focused—but still something not quite human. More » -
#droid
Droid, In Deutschland You Shall Be Called Milestone
Same Droid, different country. Hell, different continent. In Germany thy name be Milestone. More » -
#rumor
Leaked Docs Confirm Droid Eris Details: November 6 for $99
New leaked documents suggest all the Droid Eris grumblings we've heard were true: it should launch November 6, and will supposedly run $99 after rebate. That's pretty cheap considering it matches the specs of the $180 Hero. More » -
#review
Google Navigator for Android Review: Good For Free But Far From Perfect
As you know, Google's freebie turn-by-turn navigation app for Android 2.0 surfaced this week. After driving around our patented testing track for a few days, I can tell you what's great—and what's surprisingly bad—about it. More » -
#software
Media Manager For OS X Streams iTunes To FiOS TVs
Released by Verizon last week, Media Manager for Mac allows users to stream any iPhone or iTunes media to FiOS TV DVR hardware. Though the Windows software that has been out for a while remains more robust, the new Media Manager does a fine job with playlists, slide shows and the rest. More » -
#review
BlackBerry Storm 2 Review: Improving, But Still Mostly Cloudy
Take the BlackBerry Storm. Now imagine a phone that's basically exactly the same, but does everything better. That's the Storm 2. More » -
#droid
Droid Fancy Dock and Car Mount Are Each $30
In case you're wondering how much the Droid's schmancy dock and car mount cost, they're $30 a piece. [Gearlog] -
#droid
Best Buy's Taking Droid Pre-Orders and Lets You Skip the Mail-In Rebate Madness
Like it's done for every major phone that carriers force you to actually mail in a rebate for to get the advertised price (*cough*PalmPre*cough*), Best Buy's taking care of the rebate bullshit for you with the Motorola Droid, whose rebate process with Verizon—resulting in a $100 debit card—is inexplicably stranger than most. More » -
#droideris
Droid Eris Doesn't Look Too Shabby for a Cheapo Android Phone
A better look at the purportedly $99 Droid Eris. Not bad, but why is everybody going to stupid touch-sensitive buttons? [Phone Arena]
