A new Verizon teaser ad posted on its official YouTube channel suggests that the carrier is close to launching the DROID Bionic, likely its first dual-core LTE handset. The video closes with the date “2011.9.8,” suggesting it could hit stores on September 8th. It’s not the first time that a September 8th launch is mentioned. The same date surfaced last […]
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Verizon to launch first Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone with DROID Prime?
Remember those rumours that Verizon would pass on the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone? According to a BGR source, “Verizon doesn’t think the Samsung GALAXY S II will be competitive with the iPhone 5 when it launches.” So what Android smartphone could take on the next iPhone? BGR‘s “close source” suggests that this device could be none other than the […]
Verizon to pass on Samsung Galaxy S II?
Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy S II smartphone to the US on August 29th. It now appears that at least one of the largest US carrier will not be at the party. According to The Wall Street Journal, Verizon, the biggest US carrier, is not planning to offer the device to its customers. BGR has learned that Verizon […]
Sprint to launch iPhone 5 in mid-October?
The iPhone 5 are showing no sign of slowing down. The Wall Street Journal yesterday reported that Sprint will be the latest US carrier to offer the iPhone. Citing “people familiar with the matter,”, it indicated the Sprint will launch the iPhone 5 sometime in mid-October. One source also adds that Sprint will also carry the iPhone 4, suggesting that […]
Verizon DROID BIONIC to launch on September 8th for US$299?
Remember those rumours in July that Verizon would sell the DROID BIONIC for US$299? A leaked Verizon pricing document now gives those rumours additional credibility, showing that it will launch on September 8th for US$299.99 with contract. First announced at CES 2011 and expected in the first half of the year, it was then delayed to undergo some improvements. Leaked […]
Motorola XOOM Android 3.2 update now rolling out to Verizon customers
Following a more limited deployment that started a couple of weeks ago, Motorola last night confirmed that it has begun to push out the Android 3.2 system update for the Motorola XOOM on Verizon. Identified as ‘software update HTJ85’ by Motorola, it brings with it a number of improvements including: Screen Scaling Compatibility Mode which lets you switch to double […]
Verizon Wireless: Motorola XOOM 4G upgrade available in September
Verizon today revealed that it expects that 4G upgrades for the Motorola XOOM will be available as of September. Verizon Wireless spokeswoman Brenda Raney indicated that the update would require that customers ship their XOOM tablets to Motorola which will perform the upgrade. The process should take about six business days and will be available to 3G customers free of […]
Verizon DROID Bionic to sell for US$299.99 with contract?
A leaked launch page for the upcoming Verizon DROID Bionic has revealed what could be a rather steep price for the upcoming smartphone. The page suggests that it will sell for US$299.99 with a two-year contract! AndroidCentral.com’s source also indicates that the page will launch the first week of August. The leaked page also confirms a number of details about […]