Verizon 2008 SmartPhone Articles

Verizon Unlocking the GPS on Some Windows Mobile Smartphones 12/16/2008

Verizon Wireless has promised to unlock the GPS on some of its recent Windows Mobile devices so they can use third-party navigation software

Verizon Drops Samsung Omnia Price 12/4/2008

Verizon has already cut the price of its version of the Samsung Omnia, even though it just launched this touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile

Verizon Commits to Samsung Omnia 11/25/2008

The Samsung Omnia, a touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile device, will be the next smartphone released by Verizon Wireless.

HTC Touch Pro Debuts on Verizon 11/24/2008

Verizon Wireless has joined the ranks of carriers offering the HTC Touch Pro, a business-oriented smartphone with a wide range of high-end f

Samsung Omnia for Verizon Now Basically Confirmed 11/21/2008

Thanks to a slip-up from Samsung, there's virtually no room for doubt that Verizon will soon release a version of the Omnia, a touchscreen-o

Verizon XV6900 Getting OS Update, EV-DO Rev A 11/19/2008

Verizon's version of the HTC Touch will soon get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. In addition, this update will enhance some features on th

Verizon Debuts Samsung Saga 11/14/2008

Verizon Wireless has just launched the Samsung Saga, a Windows Mobile smartphone with a small keyboard, EV-DO, and support for CDMA and GSM

HTC Touch Pro Coming to Verizon by Month's End 11/13/2008

Verizon Wireless may soon be the latest wireless carrier in the U.S. to introduce the HTC Touch Pro.

Verizon Reveals BlackBerry Storm Launch Date and Price 11/13/2008

The time for rumors and leaks about the BlackBerry Storm is over; Verizon Wireless has just officially announced when this smartphone will b

Verizon's Acquisition of Alltel Passes Final Hurdle 11/5/2008

The FCC has approved Verizon's proposed acquisition of Alltel, which will create the largest mobile phone provider in the United States.

Verizon Considering Phone with Detachable Accessories 11/5/2008

Verizon may offer a smartphone with a clip-on keyboard, game-pad, and speakers. It will apparently also have a 3-inch touchscreen and EV-DO.

Minor Update Released for Verizon's Centro 11/4/2008

The version of the Palm Centro offered by Verizon has received a small firmware (ROM) update.

Verizon Will Require $30 Data Plan with All Smartphones 11/3/2008

Verizon Wireless is reportedly going to begin requiring its customers to sign up for a data plan when they buy a smartphone.

A Look Ahead at Three Smartphones Coming Soon to Verizon 10/27/2008

Verizon Wireless is reportedly prepping a trio of Windows Mobile-based devices that will debut next month.

Verizon Getting the Samsung Omnia 10/13/2008

Strong evidence has emerged that Verizon is going to pick up a touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile smartphone from Samsung.

First Glimpse of Verizon's Samsung i770 10/9/2008

Verizon Wireless appears to be getting close to releasing the Samsung i770, a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that may replace the i760 even t

Could the iPhone Be Coming to Verizon? 9/30/2008

If an unconfirmed report is correct, Verizon Wireless will release a version of the Apple iPhone in 2009.

Verizon May Have the BlackBerry Storm Scheduled for Nov., the Touch Diamond for Dec. 9/28/2008

An document that has leaked out of Verizon Wireless may reveal the general time this carrier is going to release two hotly-anticipated smart

Verizon Getting the Touchscreen-Based BlackBerry Storm 8/28/2008

New information has emerged on what will be the first BlackBerry smartphone with a touchscreen, including its official name. This also indi

Verizon XV6800 Gets EV-DO Speed Upgrade, Windows Mobile 6.1 8/27/2008

Even though the Verizon XV6800 debuted last year, a new operating system upgrade pushes this model back to the leading edge.

Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8330 Now Available in Pink 8/8/2008

Verizon Wireless has just begun offering the BlackBerry Curve 8330 in a pink casing.

New Details on Sprint's and Verizon's Versions of the Latest HTC Smartphones *UPDATED* 8/5/2008

A new leak gives detailed information on the versions of the HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro that will be released by Sprint and Verizon.

HTC Touch Diamond for Sprint/Verizon Gets a Nod from the FCC 7/11/2008

Before any wireless device can be released in the U.S., it has to get the approval of the FCC. The latest product to get this is the HTC Tou

Verizon May Be Prepping Motorola Q9 with CDMA and GSM 7/8/2008

Verizon may soon release a Windows Mobile smartphone that will soon release a Windows Mobile smartphone that will support both GSM and CDMA

Verizon May Be Picking Up New Smartphones from Palm and HTC 7/1/2008

Verizon Wireless will soon be picking up the latest Windows mobile smartphones from Palm and HTC, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

HTC Touch Pro for Sprint/Verizon Gets FCC Approval 6/30/2008

There's good news for people in the United States who are eager to get their hands on the HTC Touch Pro: a version this upcoming Windows Mo

Verizon XV6900 Review 6/25/2008

The Verizon XV6900 is a 3G Windows Mobile device with an emphasis on its touchscreen. Adama Brown brings us a review of this smartphone, whi

Palm Centro Coming to Verizon Tomorrow 6/12/2008

Verizon will soon begin offering the Palm Centro, a low-cost, consumer-oriented smartphone with support for this carrier's high-speed wirele

Verizon Wireless To Buy Alltel For $28 Billion 6/7/2008

Number two US carrier Verizon Wireless plans to buy fifth-ranked Alltel in a deal valued at $28.1 billion dollars.

Verizon Launches Motorola Q9c 5/9/2008

Verizon Wireless has introduced its second smartphone of the week. The Motorola Q9c is a more business-oriented version of a Windows Mobile

Verizon Now Offering BlackBerry Curve with EV-DO, GPS 5/7/2008

As it promised to do last month, Verizon has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve, a smartphone designed to appeal to both business

Motorola Q9c, BlackBerry Curve May Be Coming to Verizon Next Week 5/2/2008

At the CTIA tradeshow last month, Verizon promised to add three smartphones to its roster, and so far it has introduced only one of these. H

More Evidence That the Palm Centro Is Heading to Verizon 4/21/2008

It seems to be palm's intention to get the its Centro smartphone on as many wireless carriers as it can, and evidence is growing that it's a

Verizon XV6900 Now Available 4/16/2008

Verizon has just released the XV6900, a Windows Mobile smartphone based on the very successful HTC Touch design.

Verizon Launches Less Expensive Unlimited Data Plan 4/14/2008

Verizon Wireless has just begun offering a data plan aimed at attracting more consumers to its Windows Mobile smartphones.

Verizon XV6900 Launching Next Week 4/7/2008

Last week, Verizon announced plans to offer the XV6900, but wouldn't commit to a release date. Now comes word that this Windows Mobile smart

Verizon, AT&T Will Use Their New 700 MHz Spectrum for 4G Service 4/7/2008

Both Verizon and A&T will use their recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum -- for which they are paying billion in license fees -- for their fou

Verizon Launching HTC Touch as the XV6900, Adds Motorola Q9c 3/31/2008

A model of the extremely popular HTC Touch smartphone will soon be available on Verizon's network under the XV6900 name, along with a second

Verizon Announces Plans To Carry Blackberry Curve 3/31/2008

Verizon Wireless today announced plans to carry a version of the Blackberry Curve, the popular GPS-enabled smartphone previously available o

Verizon XV6800 Review 3/31/2008

One of Verizon Wireless' latest high-end smartphones is the XV6800, and Adama Brown brings us a review of this Windows Mobile 6 Professional

Verizon Beat Out Google in the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction 3/20/2008

Bad news Google fans, the search giant wasn't the high bidder in the FCC's recent auction, so won't be setting up a nationwide wireless data

Verizon SMT5800 Smartphone Review 3/20/2008

One of Verizon Wireless' Windows Mobile smartphones is the SMT5800, which includes 3G and both a keyboard and numberpad. Adama D. Brown brin

HTC Touch Coming to Verizon this Month? 2/6/2008

Rumors have been circulating for some time that Verizon will soon begin offering the HTC Touch, and a new unconfirmed report gives a timefra

Verizon To Carry HTC Touch 1/26/2008

Information has surfaced showing that Verizon is soon to become the third US carrier to offer a version of the increasingly popular HTC Touc

Mobile Tech News -- Updates for Nokia's Mobile Web Server and N82, Verizon's Developer Conference 1/24/2008

Nokia Mobile Web Server 1.2 Beta Released Nokia N82 Gets Firmware Update Verizon Wireless Announces Developer Conference

Verizon Now Offering SMT5800 Windows Mobile Smartphone 1/8/2008

Verizon Wireless has released the SMT5800. This is a version of the HTC Vox/Libra, a Windows Mobile 6 Standard smartphone with both a keyboa