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Verizon teases a ‘special announcement’ coming May 22 at CTIA

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from Verizon Wireless have piqued our interest a bit with a quick invitation for a "special announcement" in late May. For those that are unaware, the annual CTIA Wireless Tech event is taking place in Viva Las Vegas this year, and during the event on May 22nd Verizon looks to make some big announcements. We have a few ideas on what too.

Verizon Wireless customers petition carrier to drop contracts

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Apr, 2013

Earlier in the month Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam touched on the subject of doing away with long term agreements. McAdam had said Verizon would consider such a move if it was something that customers began asking for. Basically, he didn't give much more than an acknowledgment.

LG Optimus Zone tipped as upcoming entry-level Verizon handset

By Robert Nelson
on 16 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless recently released the LG Lucid 2 as a free on-contract device and while we were generally pleased with that handset in the time we spent with it, we are not entirely sure the same can be said about another entry-level device. The latest is the LG Optimus L3, which is said to be coming to Verizon as the LG Optimus Zone. Keep in mind though, we are talking about the Optimus L3, not the Optimus L3 II.

LG Lucid 2 smartphone review

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless has had the LG Lucid available for some time now. Coming as a follow-up, the carrier has recently released the Lucid 2, which has landed in the mid-range lineup as a budget friendly device. The LG Lucid 2 brings 4G LTE connectivity along with a 4.3-inch display and relatively slim design. Perhaps nicer for some, the handset is available for free on a two-year agreement and has a wide variety of additional accessories. With that being said, we have recently spent some time with the handset and have a bit to say about the device -- so, read on to see if this is one you should consider or simply ignore.

Verizon Galaxy Camera update brings remote view finder and new modes

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

Those carrying a Verizon Wireless branded Galaxy Camera may want to be on the lookout for an update. Basically, Verizon Wireless has announced and will soon begin rolling out the update which contains some new features and modes as well as some smaller improvements. The update will be coming over-the-air and will measure in at a rather large 179.8MB in size.

Verizon Wireless confirms upcoming ‘device payment plan’

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless confirmed some plans this past Friday. At the time the carrier announced they would soon be upping the upgrade cycle to 24-months. This, for those not familiar, is being upped from 20 months. This will be going into effect with contracts that expire after January 2014. Basically, if your contract is set to expire anytime in 2014, you will need to wait the full two-years before you can get a new phone.

Verizon Wireless offers $1.5 billion for Clearwire spectrum

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

Coming fairly fresh off the acquisition of Mohave Wireless, it looks like Verizon Wireless is making another spectrum grab. The latest is from Clearwire and based on recent reports, Big Red has come forward with an offer that is upwards of $1.5 billion. The details of the offer began last week, however initially, the company that offered the $1.5 billion was simply referred to a Party J.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 launch dates leaked by Staples

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Apr, 2013

While we wait for the official word from the carriers, it looks like one retailer has given a rough idea of when we can expect the GALAXY S 4 to begin arriving for sale here in the US market. That retailer is Staples and a recently leaked memo is giving a potential release date for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Take note though, we say potential because the memo makes it clear that these are "tentative" launch dates.

Verizon Wireless may begin offering 12-month smartphone finance plans

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Apr, 2013

A short while back we learned that Verizon Wireless would consider dropping the two-year agreements. This comment came by way of Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. While this initially sounded like good news, it was really nothing more than the carrier saying this was something they would consider -- should it become something the customers began asking for. Well, flashing forward till today and it looks like we have a bit of follow up.

Motorola DROID Bionic Jelly Bean update detailed by Verizon Wireless

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Apr, 2013

Earlier in the month we learned that Motorola had begun testing the Jelly Bean update for the DROID Bionic. And well, it looks like that update is just about ready to begin rolling out to Verizon Wireless users. The carrier has since detailed the update and as such we now know that it will be arriving as Android 4.1.2 and with build number 98.72.22.XT875.