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What Verizon’s planned proprietary app store tells us about the iPhone switching carriers
Last week, Verizon announced plans to leverage its position as the top US carrier and enter the online app business by building a Verizon app store for mobile phones. It’s even holding a Verizon Developer Community Conference later this month to promote its new endeavor. But Verizon has been on the receiving end of a […]
Continue reading...Palm Pre might be a Sprint exclusive for more than 6 months
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Palm Pre hit store shelves today, or at least it did in theory. I checked out a Best Buy and a Sprint retail shop and the only sign that the Palm Pre even existed was a small poster at Sprint that said “Pre coming soon.” Regardless, reviews for the Pre have been overwhelmingly positive, […]
Continue reading...David Pogue’s Palm Pre review leaked early.. and he’s a fan
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
MydigitalFc has what appears to be David Pogue’s full review of the Palm Pre, a noteworthy nugget considering that the review has yet to be published in the New York Times where Pogue works. Here are some of the highlights: The Pre, which goes on sale first in the United States on Saturday and sometime […]
Continue reading...AT&T purchase looks to boost 3G connectivity in rural areas
Monday, May 11, 2009
AT&T recently completed a $2.35 Billion deal for Verizon’s Alltel assets in a move that will eventually increase 3G connectivity for subscribers in rural areas. As part of the deal, AT&T will receive all of Alltel’s licenses and network gear in 79 services areas, including rural areas in States like Alabama, Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, […]
Continue reading...Report: Evidence suggests 3G capabilities in upcoming Macbook and/or Tablet
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Seth Weintraub over at Computerworld points to an interesting job posting from Apple’s website. The title of the position is “Communications QA Engineer” and the responsibilities include: Testing and reporting hardware, software, and device driver bugs for Communications technologies including AirPort (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth v2.0, gigabit Ethernet, and/or 3G Wireless WAN in a detailed, timely manner. […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to release iPhone competitor on Verizon? Cue laugh track!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wow, Verizon sure is making the rounds the past few days. First a CDMA iPhone, then an Apple media tablet, and now a Microsoft phone. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft and Verizon are engaged in talks that would see the folks over at Redmond deliver a phone that would, in theory, rival […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple in talks with Verizon regarding two iPhone-like devices
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
BusinessWeek is reporting that Verizon has been in talks with Apple regarding plans to release two iPhone-like devices on the Verizon network, with one device potentially slated for release as early as this summer. One device is referred to as an “iPhone Lite”, while the other is referenced as an Apple “media pad” with a […]
Continue reading...Rumor: iPhone coming to Verizon in 2010?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
According to the USA Today, Verizon and Apple are in high-level negotiations that would see a CDMA compatible iPhone model hit Verizon networks by 2010. Citing sources “familiar with the situation”, these negotiations began way back when Steve Jobs was still overseeing the day to day operations at Apple. The current iPhone, of course, is […]
Continue reading...Saturday Afternoon Links Galore
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Apple found guilty of willful patent infrignement – ArsTechnica Interview with Tweetie creator Loren Brichter – MacWorld Snow Leopard to offer screen recording via QuickTime X Player – AppleInsider Darth Vader’s iPhone – YouTube How to Ensure You’re not part of the Mac Botnet – TheAppleBlog Why AT&T Wants to Keep the iPhone Away from […]
Continue reading...Verizon CEO says iPhone more likely with rollout of 4G network
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The iPhone is currently an AT&T exclusive, but it won’t necessarily stay that way forever. Verizon may have rebuffed Apple’s initial offer to sell the iPhone (or so goes the legend), but that doesn’t mean that a deal won’t be worked out in the future.
Continue reading...Smartphones: The Race to 1 Million Sold
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Engadget posted this graphic earlier today encapsulating how fast each particular smartphone was able to sell 1 million units. Verizon has been trumping up the 1 million units sold figure all week for the BlackBerry Storm, but this chart helps put things into perspective. It took the Storm over 2 months to sell 1 million […]
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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