Verizon 2009 SmartPhone Articles

More Evidence Emerges that the Palm Pixi Is Headed for Verizon 12/30/2009

Information leaking out of Asia helps confirm that Verizon Wireless will begin offering the Palm Pixi early next year. This entry-level smar

Verizon May Be Getting the Palm Pre Plus 12/19/2009

Information leaking out of Verizon Wireless indicates that this carrier will soon be offering an enhanced version of the Palm Pre. The unvei

At Least One Palm webOS Model Coming to Verizon 12/17/2009

Verizon Wireless has reportedly started training its employees on Palm's webOS, which virtually proves that it will soon release at least on

Palm Pixi Headed for Verizon 12/14/2009

The FCC has approved a device that's almost certainly Verizon's version of the Palm Pixi. Verizon would be the second U.S. carrier offering

There's a Good Chance the iPhone Will Come to Verizon in 2010 12/10/2009

A well-known Apple watcher is sticking with his earlier prediction that Verizon Wireless will get the iPhone next year, ending AT&T's long-h

HTC Promises an OS Upgrade for Verizon's Droid Eris 12/4/2009

The Motorola Droid gets most of the attention, but Verizon has a second Android-based smartphone, the HTC Droid Eris. This device is less ex

AT&T Drops Lawsuit Over Verizon TV Ads 12/3/2009

AT&T has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against Verizon that claimed its "There's a Map for That" ad is misleading to potential customers. T

HTC Droid Eris Available Free for New Verizon Customers 11/24/2009

The HTC Droid Eris is the least expensive Android OS phone released this fall, and now one retailer is selling it for even less: free for th

Judge Says Verizon's Ads are ''Sneaky'' but Allowable 11/19/2009

The two largest wireless carriers in the U.S. are fighting it out in federal court over a series of TV ads. AT&T wants Verizon's latest comm

AT&T Responds to Verizon's Attack Ads 11/14/2009

In recent weeks, Verizon has been running a series of commercials which emphasize that its 3G network is significantly larger than AT&T's. A

Verizon Sold 100,000 Motorola Droids on Launch Weekend 11/10/2009

The Motorola Droid debuted last Friday, and one market analysts estimates that around 100,000 units of this Android-based smartphone were so

iPhone Mini May Be Headed to Verizon Next Year 11/10/2009

The next generation of Apple's iPhone will be available from both AT&T and Verizon, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This device will s

Verizon Puts the iPhone on the Island of Misfit Toys 11/8/2009

Verizon Wireless' TV ad campaign attacking the Apple iPhone continues. The latest commercial evokes a holiday classic, with the iPhone appea

Verizon Doubling the Cost of Tethering the Droid 11/6/2009

Verizon has promised that Motorola Droid users will be able to tether their smartphone at some point next year. This carrier has also reveal

Verizon Has Launched the Droid and Droid Eris 11/6/2009

The wait is over: Verizon Wireless is now offering the Motorola Droid, the new flagship of Google's Android OS. It also just put the HTC Dro

HTC Droid Eris Is Coming To Verizon Tomorrow for a Low Price 11/5/2009

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it will release the HTC Droid Eris tomorrow, making it the second Android-based device this carrier

Verizon Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Later this Month 11/5/2009

BlackBerry Curve 8530 is going to be available from Verizon Wireless in time for the holiday shopping season. This is an updated version of

Verizon Stores Will Open Early on the Droid's Launch Day 11/5/2009

Many of Verizon Wireless retail stores will open early tomorrow for the launch of the Motorola Droid, a hotly-anticipated Android-powered sm

Verizon Promises Tethering Support for the Motorola Droid 11/4/2009

Although Verizon isn't going to offer tethering on the Motorola Droid at launch, it will add this feature early next year. This feature will

Verizon's Droid Eris May Sell for Under $100 10/29/2009

Verizon is going to release its first Android-powered smartphone, the Motorola Droid, early next month, and it's apparently going to have a

Best Buy Will Make the Motorola Droid Easier To Purchase than Verizon Does 10/29/2009

When Verizon Wireless introduces the Motorola Droid next month, many people will likely pass by their nearest Verizon store on their way to

Motorola Droid for Verizon First Impressions Review 10/29/2009

Brighthand's Ed Hardy is one of the lucky few with the newly-announced Motorola Droid. He brings us his first thoughts on this Android 2.0-b

Verizon Droid: It's Official 10/28/2009

Today is the official unveiling of Verizon's first Android-based smartphone. The Motorola Droid, scheduled for release next week, will be pa

Verizon Prepping BlackBerry Curve2 for the Holidays 10/27/2009

Verizon Wireless is apparently going to release a model from the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series in time for the holiday shopping season. This

First Details Leak on Verizon's Upcoming ''Droid Eris'' Smartphone 10/24/2009

Verizon's much-anticipated Droid smartphone came into the spotlight this week, but it seems this will be only the first in a series of Andro

Verizon Accidentally Leaks the Droid's Specifications 10/23/2009

Verizon doesn't plan to unveil the Droid until next week, but this carrier has given the world an in-depth sneak peek: it briefly put the of

Verizon Will Officially Unveil the Droid in One Week 10/22/2009

Those eager to know more about the hotly-anticipated Motorola Droid have to wait less than a week, as Verizon plans to take the wraps off it

Details on Verizon's Second Android Phone Leak Out 10/21/2009

Verizon is running TV ads for the Motorola Droid, its first Android smartphone, but this wireless carrier hasn't yet begun to talk about it

Verizon's Launch of the BlackBerry Storm2 Could Be Delayed 10/20/2009

According to rumor, Verizon is going to formally announce its plans for the BlackBerry Storm2 tomorrow. However, problems with the device ma

Verizon's Motorola Droid Will Debut Next Month with Android 2.0 10/18/2009

Verizon Wireless has begun advertising its upcoming "Droid" smartphone, giving the first official details on a model that's been the subject

Verizon Is Definitely Getting the Palm Pre 10/17/2009

If there are any lingering doubts that Verizon Wireless is going to offer the Palm Pre, one of this this carrier's Twitter feeds has re-iter

New Images of Verizon's First Android Device Come to Light 10/15/2009

A new pair of pictures of the the Motorola Droid have leaked out, giving the world its latest look at this upcoming Android-powered smartpho

Verizon Still Has Not Unveiled Its First Android Smartphones 10/12/2009

Last week, Verizon has a couple of excellent opportunities to announce its pair of upcoming models running Google's Android OS. It passed on

New Details Emerge on Verizon's First Android-Based Smartphone 10/1/2009

Verizon is expected to get on the Android bandwagon soon, with a smartphone designed by Motorola. An official announcement is reportedly a c

Samsung Omnia II Could Be Coming to Verizon in Mid-October 10/1/2009

The replacement for the Samsung Omnia will supposedly be released by Verizon in about two weeks. This smartphone will reportedly launch with

Verizon Officially Announces the HTC Imagio -- Will Be Released Next Week 10/1/2009

Verizon has made it official -- the HTC Imagio is going to debut on Oct. 6. This high-end smartphone will be one of the first with Windows M

Verizon May Get an Enhanced Version of the Palm Pre 9/29/2009

Despite last week's rumor to the contrary, many source agree that the Verizon will begin offering the Palm Pre early next year. A new new re

HTC Desire Now Cleared for Release by Verizon 9/28/2009

The FCC has approved what could be Verizon's second Android-based smartphone, the HTC Desire. Remarkably little is known about this upcoming

Verizon's First Android-Based Smartphone Moving Closer to Release 9/28/2009

A Motorola model that's widely believed to be on its way to Verizon's has been approved by the FCC. The smartphone -- code-named the Sholes

Maybe Verizon Will Get the Palm Pre After All 9/25/2009

Yesterday, an unconfirmed report stating the Verizon may have dropped its plans to offer the Palm Pre made headlines. Today came several res

Verizon Might Not Get the Palm Pre 9/24/2009

Earlier this year, Verizon Wireless was showing strong interest in the Palm Pre. That interest may have waned, as a new report says that thi

Verizon Getting a Redesigned Samsung Omnia II 9/22/2009

Verizon announced months ago that it will be offering the Samsung Omnia II, and some people are wondering what the delay is. Apparently, at

Verizon's HTC Imagio Could Be Just Weeks Away 9/18/2009

The HTC Imagio, Verizon's version of the HTC Whitestone, is reportedly scheduled to launch on Oct. 6. This high-end Windows phone will have

Verizon Is Now Offering the HTC Touch Pro2 9/11/2009

Verizon Wireless has become the third U.S. carrier to offer the HTC Touch Pro2, a high-end Windows phone with a WVGA touchscreen, sliding ke

Verizon Will Launch the HTC Touch Pro2 Tomorrow 9/10/2009

Verizon has just announced that it will introduce HTC's flagship Windows phone tomorrow. This will make it the third U.S. carrier to offer t

Verizon May Launch the HTC Touch Pro2 Next Week 9/4/2009

Verizon will become the third U.S. carrier to offer the HTC HTC Touch Pro2, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This same report says Veriz

HTC Desire Could Be Verizon's Second Android-Based Model 9/1/2009

Word of a second Verizon smartphone running Google Android has just emerged. This HTC model will apparently be the follow-up to the Motorola

Future Palm Smartphones Showing Up in Verizon, Sprint Inventory Systems 8/31/2009

There's good news for those who are looking forward to seeing more webOS-based smartphones: mentions of several upcoming models have shown u

Verizon Drops the BlackBerry Storm to $50, Cuts Prices on Other RIM Models, Too 8/31/2009

Verizon has cut the purchase price of the BlackBerry Storm in half. It has also cut the prices of a pair of other recently-released RIM mode

Samsung Omnia II Getting Closer to Release by Verizon 8/25/2009

Verizon has made no secret of its plans to release the Samsung Omnia II, but hasn't said when this will happen. That date is apparently gett

Verizon XV6975 Gets FCC Approval 8/20/2009

Verizon's version of the HTC Whitestone has been approved by the FCC, a major milestone on the way to release. This high-end smartphone may

Verizon XV6975 May Debut in Early to Mid Fall 8/7/2009

Verizon's version of the HTC Whitestone could be available as early as next month, if a new report is correct. This Windows phone -- the suc

HTC Touch Pro2 for Verizon Shows Up in a Leaked Picture, Video 8/6/2009

Verizon has yet to officially announce that it's going to offer the HTC Touch Pro2, but there can be little doubt its going to happen at som

Will This Be Verizon's First Android-Based Smartphone? 7/30/2009

An image has emerged that might show what Verizon's first smartphone running Android will look like. Designed by Motorola, this model will a

BlackBerry Curve 8530 May Be On Its Way to Verizon 7/29/2009

T-Mobile USA announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 earlier this week, and now an unconfirmed report says Verizon will release this smartphone,

Verizon Commits to Offering the Palm Pre 7/27/2009

Although it's made no secret of the fact that it plans to release the Palm Pre, Verizon Wireless hadn't before spelled its intentions out as

Verizon's BlackBerry Storm Gets an Unofficial Upgrade to OS 5.0 7/23/2009

An unofficial upgrade to BlackBerry OS 5.0 for Verizon's version of the Storm has leaked out, giving those brave enough to install it a snea

Toshiba TG01 Could Be Coming to Sprint or Verizon 7/21/2009

The FCC has given its approval to a CDMA version of the Toshiba TG01, raising the strong possibility that this very high-end Windows phone i

First Details Of the Verizon XV6975 Surface 7/21/2009

The first information on the Verizon XV6975 has emerged. Details are few and far between at this point, but still they point to this being t

Verizon Updates the Samsung Omnia, Unlocks the GPS 7/16/2009

A new software update allows Verizon Wireless' version of the Samsung Omnia to use third-party GPS applications, not just this carrier's nav

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Now Available from Sprint and Verizon 7/12/2009

As promised, both Verizon and Sprint launched the BlackBerry Tour today. The newest smartphone from RIM offers support for both CDMA and GSM

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Will Debut on Sprint and Verizon in Two Weeks 7/1/2009

Both Verizon and Sprint have revealed their release dates for the BlackBerry Tour, and it's probably not an accident that they are the same

Verizon's Next Messaging-Oriented Smartphone Will Be the HTC Ozone 6/25/2009

Verizon Wireless has just announced plans to release the HTC Ozone, a Windows phone with a very low price and a focus on mobile messaging.

Verizon XV6175 Expected To Debut Next Week 6/22/2009

Verizon's version of the HTC Snap will reportedly be released by the end of this month. The Verizon XV6175 will be a messaging-oriented Wind

Verizon Now Offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 6/20/2009

Verizon Wireless has released its version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip. This smartphone -- the first from RIM with a clamshell design -- off

Samsung Omnia II On Its Way to Verizon 6/15/2009

Verizon Wireless announced today that it will release the Samsung Omnia II later this year. This Windows phone will sport a large, high-reso

Verizon Will Get the Palm Pre in January 6/11/2009

With the Palm Pre's successful launch over the weekend on Sprint, many are now asking when this model will be offered by other phone compani

Verizon Unlocks the GPS on the HTC Touch Pro 6/9/2009

A new software update allows Verizon Wireless' version of the HTC Touch Pro to use third-party GPS applications. It also adds Visual Voicema

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Coming to Verizon Later this Month 6/4/2009

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it will release a version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip two week from today. This smartphone -- the

Palm Pre On Its Way to Verizon, and Possibly AT&T 5/31/2009

Earlier this week, Verizon's CEO promised that his company will release the highly-anticipated Palm Pre, making it the second U.S. carrier t

FCC Approves Verizon's HTC Touch Pro2 5/20/2009

The FCC approved what is apparently Verizon's version of the HTC Touch Pro2 today, opening the possibility that this carrier will join T-Mob

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Could Arrive on Verizon this Summer 5/20/2009

Verizon Wireless will be getting aversion of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip in the next few months, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This sma

Verizon's MiFi 2200 Will Bring Mobile Broadband To All Wi-Fi Devices 5/7/2009

Verizon Wireless will soon introduce the MiFi 2200, a small and portable Wi-Fi hotspot that will have built-in mobile broadband. This will a

Verizon's and Motorola's First Phone Running Google's Android Will Be... 4/29/2009

The Motorola Calgary will supposedly be not only Motorola's first device running Android, but also the first phone running this new operatin

Verizon May be Getting on the Android Bandwagon 4/28/2009

Strong evidence has emerged to indicate Verizon Wireless is going to release a phone running Google's Android operating system. UPDATED

First Details Emerge on Two Possible iPhone Models for Verizon 4/28/2009

Just yesterday came word that Apple and Verizon are in talks to bring the iPhone to this carrier's network, and today a few details have lea

An Early Glimpse of the Verizon XV6175 4/28/2009

Details are starting to firm up on the Verizon XV6175, a messaging-oriented Windows phone supposedly scheduled for release this summer. This

The iPhone May Be Heading to Verizon 4/27/2009

Since its debut two years ago, the iPhone has been exclusively available from AT&T, but this may change soon. Apple is supposedly considerin

FCC Reveals a Nokia Device Possibly for Sprint or Verizon 4/20/2009

FCC documents have revealed that Nokia has a dual-slider smartphone in the works -- possibly for CDMA carriers in the U.S. This N-series dev

Verizon Launching HTC Touch Diamond at Long Last 4/10/2009

Continuing its long-held practice of introducing most of its smartphones well after its competitors, Verizon Wireless is launching the HTC T

Verizon Offering Several Windows Phones with Deep Discounts 3/26/2009

Verizon Wireless is offering several Windows Mobile devices at very low prices. Some of these are inexpensive because they have been discont

An Early Look at Verizon's HTC Touch Diamond 3/7/2009

Verizon Wireless is apparently getting close tointroducing a consumer-oriented Windows phone from HTC, andmany of the details on its version

BlackBerry Pearl Flip May Be on the Way to Verizon 2/13/2009

Verizon Wireless may soon be getting a version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip -- the first BlackBerry with a clamshell design.

Verizon May Get the Touch HD and BlackBerry Bold This Year 1/29/2009

Verizon's product road-map for 2009 has leaked out, and versions of the HTC Touch HD and BlackBerry Bold are supposedly on it, along with a

Verizon Introduces Its First Femtocell: the Network Extender 1/25/2009

Verizon Wireless has just begun offering the Network Extender, an accessory that acts as a personal cell phone tower, allowing the user to m

Verizon XV6900 Finally Joins the Windows Mobile 6.1 Club 1/25/2009

The Verizon XV6900, this carrier's version of the HTC Touch, has received its long-awaited upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. As part of this, t

Verizon and Alltel Merger Coming this Week 1/5/2009

Verizon's acquisition of Alltel will happen later this week, creating the largest mobile phone provider in the United States.