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LG Revolution coming to Verizon tomorrow for $250 on contract

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727 days
by in Cellphones
That’s right, kids, and we have the press release to prove it: the LG Revolution that we got our hands on at CES is coming to Verizon tomorrow for $250 (with a new, two year customer agreement). Sadly, this handset won’t bring you any closer to overthrowing the established social order, as LG seems to think that “revolution” has more to do with such niceties as HDMI out, the Android 2.2 mobile OS, and a 16GB microSD card. But hey, that pre-installed Netflix app sure does seem nice. Interested? The Nationwide Talk plans begin at $40 a month, with unlimited data for $30. Mobile Hotspot is also included for free — for a limited time. Check out all the important info after the break.

Verizon now selling original iPad for as little as $300

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788 days
by in Laptops

We’ve yet to see any sort of official announcement, but folks have been flooding various deal sites with reports that Verizon is now selling the original iPad for just $299.99 in-store. That’s for the 16GB WiFi-only model, of course, but the 32GB and 64GB models have also apparently been discounted to $399.99 and $499.99, respectively. As you might suspect, however, there’s also plenty of reports of Verizon already being sold out, so you might not want to waste much time if you’re thinking about taking the plunge. MiFi sold separately, of course.

AT&T iPhone 4 vs. Verizon iPhone 4: what’s changed?

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861 days
by in Cellphones

Is an iPhone 4, an iPhone 4? Not quite, now that Verizon has launched a CDMA version of the device — in fact, there are a number of notable differences that you’re going to want to consider before buying either model (or making the jump from AT&T to Big Red). We wanted to dig in and see exactly what has changed — how does pricing compare, for instance? What features have been added or removed? In light of both Verizon’s and AT&T’s harping on 4G data in the past week at CES, do either of these phones support it? Let’s have a quick look!

Are you getting the Verizon iPhone 4?

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861 days
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Whether you’re already on Verizon or looking in from the outside, the iPhone 4 just became one of that network’s flagship devices. So, we want to know how you feel, will it pull you into Big Red’s gravitational sphere or are you impervious to its magnetic charms? Let us know in the poll below!

Verizon iPhone first hands-on! (update: video)

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861 days
by in Cellphones

We just got a look at the Verizon version of the iPhone 4. Guess what? It’s just like an iPhone 4! There’s no custom pre-loaded Verizon software (like VCAST or some such bloatware), just that mobile hotspot tweak in the settings menu. There’s also no Verizon branding on the phone, though that’s hardly a surprise given Apple’s hatred of all logos that aren’t its own. The only real physical difference we can find are those tweaked CDMA-compatible antennas running around the edge — four in all, placed symmetrically and bumping down the volume / mute buttons. Interestingly, the phone is running iOS version 4.2.5, so perhaps that mobile hotspot functionality will make its way over to other iPhones when they sync up on iOS updates. We did try a speed test, clearing the cache and loading various sites simultaneously on the Verizon phone and our AT&T device, and while there were variations in the load times, there were too many external factors to really make a judgment call just yet.

CDMA iPad coming to Verizon, too, says CFO

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861 days
by in Laptops

It’s not just the iPhone 4 that’s going the way of CDMA. Verizon CFO Francis Shammo has told Bloomberg that the iPad will also be getting similar treatment. Although light on details like price (which we can guess) or release date (which we have no idea, really), Shammo did explicitly say a version that connects directly to Verizon’s network is in the pipeline. We assume he meant the current iPad, which the carrier currently sells as WiFi-only with a MiFi bundle, but hey, anything’s possible.

Smartphone buyer’s guide: the best phones for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and more!

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893 days
by in Cellphones

It’s true, picking a smartphone is incredibly difficult these days. Gone is the time when your options were limited and your choices simply between the lesser-of-evils. The market has exploded, and the decision-making process of finding the best device for your cash can be one of the most daunting tasks you’ll ever undertake. Android, iOS, webOS, and Windows Phone are all better than they’ve ever been before, carrier lineups are bigger, and even choosing a plan can be a daunting process if you don’t know what you’re looking for. But hey, don’t let the stress of deciding between a Droid X and a Droid Incredible put a damper on the excitement of getting a truly awesome gadget — we’ve got your back!

We’ve broken the choices down into two groups for each major carrier in the US after the break — the top pick when money is no object, and the thriftier budget choice. We’ve also included our top selections for some of the smaller carriers throughout the US, and our ultimate pick if cost and carrier don’t stand in your way. In putting together the list, we were shocked to see just how many Android devices made it, but that’s a testament to the openness of the platform (and voracious consumer adoption of smartphones). 2011 is going to be a crazy year, but if you’re in the market right now, the options are amazing — so read on to see our picks.

Motorola Droid Pro official on Verizon: $179.99 after rebate, pre-sales begin November 9th

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925 days
by in Cellphones

Exactly as suspected, the Droid Pro will start its Verizon retail adventure tomorrow, with pre-sales at selected VZW stores and the carrier’s online outlet, to be followed by its proper shelf debut on November 18th. Price is set at $179.99 on a two-year contract, provided you’re happy to take care of a $100 mail-in rebate. Moto will be hoping business types lap this offer up, as it has equipped the Droid Pro with an unusual (outside of RIM’s realm) portrait QWERTY keyboard as well as a dual-mode CDMA/GSM wireless chip. A 3.1-inch display, 1GHz of processing power, and a 5 megapixel autofocus cam fill out the spec sheet. Jump past the break for the full press release.

Samsung confirms Continuum dual-display Android handset for Verizon

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925 days
by in Cellphones

After a rather large complement of leaks, Samsung has finally confirmed its Continuum phone for Verizon, via Twitter of all places. The phone will ship on November 11th. Samsung is billing it as the “first phone with a dedicated ticker display,” referring to the secondary 1.8-inch color screen below the capacitive touch buttons. There’s a Samsung Mobile event happening at 6PM EST that will undoubtedly shed more light on this Android handset, but for now we expect the specs to be in line with other Galaxy S-series handsets. You know, except for the ticker part. Samsung is also proud to announce that it’s shipped 3 million Galaxy S phones in the US, a sizable chunk of the 7 million or so sold globally so far.

Update: We’ve got PR! Check it out after the break. Here’s the feature breakdown:

  • 3.4-inch Super AMOLED primary display, 1.8-inch Super AMOLED secondary “ticker” display.
  • “Grip sensor” lets you touch the bottom sides of the phone to light up the ticker.
  • Android 2.1 (ouch).
  • Bing Maps / Bing Search (double ouch).
  • Samsung 1GHz Hummingbird processor.
  • Six-axis sensor + accelerometer.
  • 5 megapixel camera, shoots 720p video.
  • 802.11n WiFi.
  • 8GB microSD card included.
  • $200 on two-year contract after $100 mail-in rebate.

Exclusive: future LG Android phone for Verizon sports LTE

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940 days
by in Cellphones

We were just handed this image with very little detail other than the fact that we’re looking at “a future LG high end Android phone for Verizon,” but we can deduce a few things: one, and perhaps most notably, you can just barely make out an LTE logo toward the bottom of the back. That likely makes this one of the six-odd LTE phones Verizon has publicly said are slated for the first half of next year. Secondly, it’s got an HD camera of some sort — probably indicating either 720p or 1080p capture — and finally, it appears to have a huge, mirrored display and possibly a front-facing cam in the upper right. Looks like there’s also a WiFi logo on back (of course), but can anyone make out the other two logos there? And more importantly, can anyone wait for this to launch?

Update: It’s been proposed that one of the logos might be for DLNA, since LG’s a major DLNA player — most recently with its PlayTo service on the LG Optimus 7.

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