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FCC chairman says that Google/Verizon net neutrality arrangement hurt progress

Published on: 24th November, 2010

FCC chairman Julius Genachowski said at the Web 2.0 Summit that the net neutrality proposal of Google and Verizon has hurt progress more than helping. Details of what was wrong with it were not discussed. Although he appreciated the idea of a deal concluded between opposing sides, the chairman said that the timing had slowed [...]

Motorola Droid Pro is Verizon’s iconic device and not iPhone

Published on: 10th November, 2010

Rumors of an early iPhone launch at Verizon were contradicted by a recent leak. According to a memo that an “iconic device” was expected to start pre-orders at Verizon a few days ago, some speculation appeared that this had to be an Apple device. However, the device has been revealed to be Motorola’s Droid Pro. [...]

Upcoming update of the HTC Droid Incredible to force Verizon’s app store

Published on: 10th November, 2010

Verizon has posted a note related to an upcoming update to the Droid Incredible of HTC. Along with some typical updates, this will bring for the first time the V Cast Apps store. There will be no option for the customers to decline the store. Whether or not the users will be able to uninstall [...]

New leaks show a Verizon iPhone 4 early in 2011

Published on: 12th October, 2010

A new source recently indicated that the iPhone would soon reach Verizon. The model, considered a straightforward port, would reach both Verizon and Apple stores in the beginning of 2011. The insider from the New York Times, who is believed to have direct access to Apple, did not mention whether the phone would use a [...]

Verizon to return up to $90 million representing phantom data fees

Published on: 8th October, 2010

Verizon has recently issued one of the largest refunds ever to customers, accepting to pay $90 million following complaints related to phantom data fees. About fifteen million past and current customers are expected to receive checks or bill credits for at least one false data charge. As calculated, the average credit would range between $2 [...]

Verizon consents to iPhones being part of a new trade-in program

Published on: 5th October, 2010

Verizon has initiated a trade-in program which aims at attracting subscribers from other carriers. Those who visit Verizon’s website can have a handset appraised on a number of criteria, such as model, make and whether or not the display and voice are usable. Eligible phones include 8G models of the iPhone 3G and 3GS as [...]

Verizon preferred by 23 percent of iPhone owners as exclusivity with AT&T ends

Published on: 25th September, 2010

About 23 percent of the iPhone owners in the United States would prefer to switch to Verizon if this opportunity arose, says a survey that was conducted by Credit Suisse. AT&T would keep the majority of the subscribers, while a small part of them would want to sign contracts with other carriers like T-Mobile and [...]

Android application store to be launched by Verizon

Published on: 17th September, 2010

Verizon is committed to launch its new application store for Android handsets, V CAST Apps. The new portal is promised to be a distinct entity from the official Android Market of Google. The latter is already offering a special section which hosts V CAST content, as a report of Android and Me shows. The initiative [...]

Microsoft says Bing is not exclusive on Verizon Android

Published on: 13th September, 2010

Microsoft has confirmed but also minimized its deal related to Bing on Verizon Android phones. It said that many phones on the carrier would use Bing by default, but that this was no exclusive deal and some of them would still utilize Google. The company’s representative gave no details referring to which companies and devices [...]

Verizon makes Google Search optional for Samsung Fascinate using Android 2.2

Published on: 13th September, 2010

Verizon’s spokeswoman Brenda Raney said that the company would fix the absence of Google Search on the Fascinate model of Samsung as soon as Android 2.2 would be implemented. She qualified the opinion that Verizon would block the application as an “incorrect assumption” and added that Google Search would allegedly available on the phone once [...]

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