Verizon attempts to woo the BlackBerry and BlackJack crowds by releasing the Samsung i770 Saga, a Windows Mobile touchscreen equipped smartphone that even supports GSM networks.
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Here's some interesting news for Verizon subscribers. Verizon Wireless has released some information on the mobile phone plans for the highly anticipated BlackBerry Storm touchscreen Smartphone. Customers can choose from international roaming plans that correspond to the global roaming capabilities of the BlackBerry Storm. Verizon offers the Global Value Plan for $4.99 per month. This global plan
Verizon Wireless has announced the Motorola VU204, a new clamshell cell phone that is slated for October 14th availability. The VU204 packs a VGA-resolution camera and up to 64MB of internal storage for photos. The rounded edges of this cell phone should make it easy to slip into your pocket when it's time to hit the road.
The Motorola VU204 features built-in A-GPS support for Verizon's VZ
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Verizon launches the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone is expected to be identical to the forthcoming Sprint,The BlackBerry Curve 8330 has large 320 x 240 display with auto-brightness, full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation as found on the Pearl, GPS support, microSD expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 2.0 megapixel camera with video [...]
One of the worst-kept secrets in Verizon stable is finally getting official today; thats right, ladies and gentlemen, meet the Glyde from Samsung. Wearing CDMA guts underneath its F700 clothing, the fashion-friendly QWERTY slider offers a 2 megapixel cam with flash and autofocus, GPS, the full range of Bluetooth profiles, microSD slot, and a true HTML browser. Unlike its crosstown compet
Verizon launches the Samsung GlydeOne of the worst-kept secrets in Verizon's stable is finally getting official today; that's right, ladies and gentlemen, meet the Glyde from Samsung. Wearing CDMA guts underneath its F700 clothing, the fashion-friendly QWERTY slider offers a 2 megapixel cam with flash and autofocus, GPS, the full range of Bluetooth profiles, microSD slot, and a true HTML browser. Unlike its crosstown competition -- the LG Voyager -- the Glyde doesn't offer support for Verizon's VCAST TV service, but we imagine most folks will consider that a minor (read: nonexistent) inconvenience. Look for the phone to start circulating into retail channels this week for a princely $249.99 on contract after $50 rebate. Have a quick gander over on Engadget Mobile for a few shots of the Gly
Verizon launches the Samsung Glyde. One of the worst-kept secrets in Verizon's stable is finally getting official today; that's right, ladies and gentlemen, meet the Glyde from Samsung. Wearing CDMA guts underneath its F700 clothing, the fashion-friendly QWERTY slider offers a 2 megapixel cam with flash and autofocus, GPS, the full range of Bluetooth profiles, microSD slot, and a true HTML browser
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One of the worst-kept secrets in Verizon's stable is finally getting official today; that's right, ladies and gentlemen, meet the Glyde from Samsung. Wearing CDMA guts underneath its F700 clothing, the fashion-friendly QWERTY slider offers a 2 megapixel cam with flash and autofocus, GPS, the full range of Bluetooth profiles, microSD slot, and a true HTML browser. Unlike its crosstown competition -- the LG Voyager -- the Glyde doesn't offer support for Verizon's VCAST TV service, but we imagine most folks will consider that a minor (read: nonexistent) inconvenience. Look for the phone to start circulating into retail channels this week for a princely $249.99 on contract after $50 rebate. Have a quick gander over on Engadget Mobile for a few shots of the Glyde doing w
Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) announced the Alias by Samsung will be available in mid-April. The successor to the popular Samsung SCH-u740, the Alias will be available. The Alias sports the familiar dual-hinge design of the SCH-u740 but is packaged in a cool silver finish and features an updated easy-to-read full-QWERTY keyboard, making the phone ideal for sending text messages and e-mails. When customers open the Alias vertically, the phone is a sleek and stylish clamshell phone. When the Alias is opened horizontally, the QWERTY keyboard is revealed to show its new color-defined numbers and letters. In addition to sending text messages, customers can use Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless’ proprietary personal information management solut
Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the Nov. 3 online availability of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 will be in Verizon Wireless Communications stores on Nov. 8. For the customer who wants to balance work and play, the world's first CDMA-enabled BlackBerry Pearl gives Verizon Wireless customers wireless broadband connectivity to the office while enabling them to stay connected with family, friends and colleagues.The new smartphone builds upon the highly acclaimed and iconic BlackBerry Pearl design with new features and functionality to provide customers with powerful communications, rich multimedia and support for high-speed EV-DO networks in a style that goes from day to evening in one slim and small package.Available to Verizon Wireless customers in an exclusive silver color and backed by the power of the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 offers powerful communications with premi
Verizon Wireless is heading into the holidays with a roster of new personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones that give customers exciting options for both business and personal connectivity. The first of the line-up, the SCH-i760 from Samsung, is available online October 19 and in stores November 2. Also joining the portfolio of robust wireless business tools built to handle the speed of Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, are the Verizon Wireless XV6800, the Palm® Treo™ 755p and the SMT5800 smartphone.Styled for performance, the Samsung SCH-i760 features a stylus for quick and easy navigation on the touch-screen and Windows Mobile 6 Professional for a familiar office experience in a mobile environment. Customers will be able to read and edit in applications such as Word or Excel, and read PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. In addition, the compact SCH-i760 features a full QWERTY horizontal slider keyboard, a separate dial pad right on the front of the device,
Verizon Wireless today announced the Verizon Wireless G’zOne Type-S will be available nationwide tomorrow. The second phone from Verizon Wireless that is built to provide reliable performance for customers with outdoor lifestyles, the G’zOne Type-S is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless. The G’zOne Type-S not only meets multiple Military Standards specifications, but also offers customers a streamlined form factor and Bluetooth capabilities, making it the ultimate outdoor communications tool.In addition to meeting rigorous testing standards, the G’zOne Type-S is able to access some of the key services that Verizon Wireless customers have grown to expect, including access to Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now virtual store and VZ NavigatorSM, a tool that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and access to information on more than 14 million points of interest. Features of the G’zOne Type-S from Verizon Wireless include:
Verizon Wireless has launched the LG VX9400 (announced last January). The new handset is a mobile TV compatible phone that will be one of two launch handsets for V Cast TV. The Samsung's u620, was also announced recently. Besides supporting broadcast TV on Qualcomm's MediaFLO network, the LG VX9400 features a form factor that's something between a slider and a swivel. The screen rotates up into a landscape orientation for optimal video viewing and to reveal the number keys.Main Features: VGA (320×240 pixel) screen with 262k colors Bluetooth with stereo A2DP support 1.3 megapixel camera with flash Speakerphone microSD card slot
Verizon has launched the much anticipated LG VX9400. The 9400 is the second, and surely not the last, of the the Verizon V Cast Mobile TV-capable phones. The VX9400 includes all the expected features: Bluetooth, Microsd, 1.3 MP Camera, and EVDO. Plan on paying a fairly steep $200 and a 2 year contract to get it though.
Verizon has launched the much anticipated LG VX9400. The 9400 is the second, and surely not the last, of the the Verizon V Cast Mobile TV-capable phones. The VX9400 includes all the expected features: Bluetooth, Microsd, 1.3 MP Camera, and EVDO. Plan on paying a fairly steep $200 and a 2 year contract to get it though.
TiVo, who offer services for digital video recorders (DVRs), and Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of TiVo® Mobile scheduling, a downloadable application available only through Verizon Wireless. Recently we reported that AT&T & Verizon to offer cell phone DVR programming. TiVo Mobile scheduling allows subscribers to purchase the mobile service through select Verizon Wireless handsets and schedule recordings on their TiVo Series2™ or Series3™ TiVo boxes.TiVo and Verizon Wireless bring consumers the convenience of scheduling television recordings while away from the living room. Whether you are away from home or discussing TV at the water cooler, all that is needed is a select Verizon Wireless Get It Now®-enabled handset to schedule recordings on your TiVo box.TiVo Mobile scheduling uses the TiVo interface to give subscribers the ability to easily search for and browse through listings to find shows that they want to record.
Verizon Wireless has launched cell phone TV operated by MediaFlo (owned by Qualcomm). Verizon Wireless owned by Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group Plc, announced the $15 a month fee for the service, which includes eight channels broadcasting full-length TV shows 24 hours per day. Recently Cingular announced they have plans to launch MediaFlo cell phone TV service. Mobile video services has been very slow to take off because of high prices and poor quality compared with cable and satellite tv. However, Verizon's cell phone TV had a picture quality that is comparable with home TV and about twice as clear as Verizon Wireless' existing Vcast video service.Currently, approximately 7 million US customers of the 232 million US mobile subscribe to mobile phone TV service.AT&T Inc.'s Cingular Wireless, has plans to launch MediaFlo to its customers later in the year. The first phone to support MediaFlo is the Samsung U620 and is sold for $199 o
The Palm Treo 700wx smartphone running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push TechnologyVerizon Wireless is now available at Verizon Wirless. The Palm Treo 700wx is perhaps the best all around smartphone we’ve ever seen. The first Treo for Sprint with Microsoft Windows Mobile, the Treo 700wx is a breed apart. With the amazing “Today” screen that delivers current information and one click access to key Treo features, ability to synch your email and calendar over the air, Word, Excel and PowerPoint document editing, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, broadband download speeds and Bluetooth, the Treo 700wx represents the latest in mobile technology.HighlightsFirst Treo For Sprint With Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0Amazing Microsoft “Today” Screen Gives You Immediate Access To Current Info and Key Treo FunctionsBluetooth Wireless Technology
Verizon Wireless is set to start offering the Motorola Q 9c to its customers tomorrow. Like the model currently being offered by Sprint, the Verizon Q 9c runs the Windows Mobile 6 Standard operating system and sports a full QWERTY keyboard.
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