Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II available tomorrow Nov 29.

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II available tomorrow Nov 29.

Just in time for the holidays, the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available for purchase online and in stores starting tomorrow, Nov. 29. Customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note II will receive an e-mail alert when their device has been shipped. Customers have the option of two color models, Marble White or Titanium Grey and can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Note II for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Beginning today, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is available for pre-order. The Galaxy Note II combines the features of a smartphone and tablet, giving users the best of both worlds with its large yet pocketable 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen.

The built-in S-Pen does more than just draw pictures. A student looking to take notes in class can use the handwriting-to-text feature to jot down their notes and attach an audio recording of the lecture. With AirView, the S-Pen can hover over an e-mail or gallery to preview content without opening it. Easy Clip lets users draw an outline and crop what’s on the screen with the S-Pen and share that cropped image with others.

The Note II allows users to run two apps simultaneously by dividing the screen in the Multi Window view. Users can stream YouTube videos while texting a friend, taking notes or writing down an address while on a phone call. Pulling out the S-Pen during a phone call will bring up the Popup Note feature to quickly write and save notes instead of looking for a pen and paper.

Productivity tools like the Polaris Office app make it possible for professionals to create and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Keeping those documents secure is important, and that’s where enterprise mobility solutions come in. As a SAFE (Samsung For Enterprise) device, users receive security features like on device encryption, advanced Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync functionality and support for industry-leading Mobile Device Management (MDM) and VPN solutions to protect the data and communications handled by the device.

Additional features:

• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Samsung Exynos 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM
• 8-megapixel camera and 1.9-megapixel front facing-camera
• AllShare Play – stream multimedia content from the Note II to a compatible Samsung Smart TV® or home audio system when connected to the same Wi-Fi network
• S Beam – share pictures, videos, documents and more by simply touching two Note II devices' backs together

The Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available online and in stores in Marble White or Titanium Grey in the coming weeks for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. 

The Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked.

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The Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked.

The Verizon Wireless version of the iPhone 5, which went on sale Friday, comes with a secret and unexpected feature: it works on AT&T's network as well.

Confirming blog reports, The Associated Press found that the Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T "SIM card" — a little chip that identifies a phone to a wireless network. The phone can then be active on AT&T's network.

It's the first time Verizon iPhones have been able to access AT&T's network without complicated hacking procedures. The feature may mean little to most buyers, since they're signing up for two years of Verizon service. But it does give them the option of switching carriers.

It's unclear whether the feature is intended and whether the phones will work with other carriers, such as T-Mobile USA. But Verizon Wireless spokeswoman Brenda Raney confirmed Saturday that the iPhone 5 models it's selling are "unlocked."

Last year, the first shipments of the Sprint iPhone 4S were unlocked and worked on AT&T, but Sprint later issued software updates that turned off that capability.

LTE:USA: Verizon LTE network covers now 75% of country`s population.

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US number-one operator Verizon Wireless said its LTE network will cover more than 75 percent of the country’s population with its introduction in 34 new markets and expansion in 38 existing markets today.

The network is the largest in the US and will now cover 371 US markets, more than all other US operators combined, according to Verizon Wireless chief technical officer Nicola Palmer. “We are ahead of schedule with our 4G LTE market roll out and will provide 4G LTE network coverage to more than 400 markets in the near future,” she said.

In March, the operator pledged that its LTE network would be available in 400 markets and cover 260 million people by the end of the year. It also said it would ensure all new smartphones launched in 2012 were compatible with the network.

Rival AT&T’s LTE network now covers more than 74 million people in 51 markets and the operator hopes to reach potential coverage areas of 150 million people by the end of the year. Number-three operator Sprint started its LTE rollout in July with 15 markets and expects to have “largely completed” the implementation of the new network across the country by the end of 2013.

The Verizon Wireless LTE network is going live today in cities in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII available in July 12.

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII available in July 12.

Verizon has pushed the original July 10 availability shipping date to July 12 Thursday.

Other leading operators in the US also had hard times launching the phone, as Samsung could not supply enough units to meet the initial demand, but they already managed to launch the phone.

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Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX get Android 4.0 ICS update.

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Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX get Android 4.0 ICS update.

The new update starts rolling out on both handsets today, June 22nd, and will be available for all users in the coming days/weeks. 

Following the update, both 4G LTE smartphones will be Global Ready, while also providing their users with all of the features and benefits that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system has to offer to them. 

“Ice Cream Sandwich features upgraded functionality and new features, such as Face Unlock. By looking directly at the screen, the smartphone recognizes its owner and automatically unlocks the device,” Verizon explains. 

“It also includes Direct Access Lock Screen, which allows you to easily open camera, text messages, and dialer from the lock screen.”

The update also provides users with a new Video Calling icon through which people can easily access video chatting apps such as ooVoo and Tango, which take advantage of the front cameras packed on these devices. 

Moreover, the new update is meant to improve the voice input technology on the device, typing words as users speak emails or texts. “Speak continuously for paragraphs at a time, add punctuation and even edit mistakes with voice input,” Verizon notes. 

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX will also provide their owners with the ability to enjoy voice and data service in more than 220 countries, when subscribed to an international plan, courtesy of the new Global Ready capabilities. 

The new software upgrade will arrive on devices as firmware 6.16.211.XT912.Verizon.en.US, and will deliver the Android 4.0.4 platform version. 

In addition to the aforementioned features, the upgrade will also bring along updated applications such as Backup Assistant Plus, SMARTACTIONS, Google Mobile Services Applications (with Enhanced Features), Video Calling Portal, and Verizon Apps Store, as well as faster, better browsing. 

Moreover, the software will arrive with improvements to the Mobile Hotspot performance, better Email Experience with quick response options, improved auto correction & search options, and reorganized and easier to navigate settings menu, including toggles for airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Additional details on the new update, as well as instructions on how to perform it, can be found on Verizon's support website.

Droid RAZR MAXX LTE outselling iPhone 4S 3G at Verizon

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Droid RAZR MAXX  LTE outselling iPhone 4S 3G at Verizon.

William Blair analyst Anil Doradla, who penned a note to investors this week stating that the Droid RAZR MAXX is now the best-selling smartphone on Verizon even though the iPhone maintains its top spot at AT&T and Sprint.

 There are some good reasons that the iPhone might not be selling as well as high-end Android handsets on Verizon, with the main one being that the iPhone doesn’t have access to LTE and must therefor rely on Verizon’s slow EV-DO Rev. A 3G network. What’s more, sales representatives at Verizon stores have been actively advising users to skip the iPhone in favor of LTE devices since Verizon is making its big push to get its users to migrate to its 4G network.

USA: Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G LTE pre-order from June 6th.

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USA: Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G LTE pre-order from June 6th.

Samsung has just confirmed that the Galaxy S III is available for purchase in the United States through five operators: Verizon Wireless, AT & T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular.

However, Verizon is the first to officially launch the smartphone, Sprint said today while announcing the Galaxy S III on June 12.

Verizon customers can book the Galaxy S III from June 6 for $ 199.99 (160 euros) with a two-year contract. 

The operator will also offer 32 GB model, which can be booked for $ 249.99 (200 euro) contract.Verizon customers will have two color choices: white and blue. 

Also note that customers who purchase a Galaxy S III will have subscribe to a data packet 4G LTE Mobile Broadband $ 30 per month with 2 GB of data

Unlike the international version, the U.S. Galaxy S III will ship with 2 GB of RAM and supports complete LTE.The Verizon Galaxy S III is powered by the Android OS 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, which includes the user interface TouchWiz UI 4.0, also known as Nature UX.The Galaxy S III has a lot of applications and services such as S-Beam, S-Voice, Samsung Music Hub, Stay Smart, Play AllShare and others.

This super-phone features an impressive HD Super AMOLED touchscreen of 4.8 inches (PenTile) including Corning Gorilla Glass cover 2 for additional protection.In terms of hardware specifications, mobile Verizon Galaxy S III is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor S4 Dual Core 1.5 GHz also have 16 or 32GB of storage, which can be extended up to 64 GB using a card microSD.

Finally, the smartphone is powered by a lithium ion battery of 2,100 mAh, according to its manufacturer, offers a range of 24 days standby (32 days in 3G mode) or up to 22 hours talk time (12 hours in 3G mode) .

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USA: Nokia working hard with Verizon. AT&T Lumia 900 4G Cyan sells out faster than pancakes.

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USA: Nokia working hard with Verizon. AT&T Lumia 900 4G Cyan sells out faster than pancakes.

Nokia working hard with Verizon. 

Nokia will add carriers—especially CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless—that could help Nokia's growth.  Nokia's U.S. president Chris Weber  said he's working on that. 

"We're not making any announcements, but we understand the importance of Verizon and we're working hard to make that a reality," he said. 

AT&T Lumia 900 4G LTE Cyan sells out faster than pancakes.

The Nokia Lumia 900 is winning over AT&T sales people, but he wouldn't commit to trying to claim any new territory soon. After all, they're selling Lumias faster than they can make them. "Demand has been outstripping supply for the first couple of weeks, and we've been working hard to rectify that,"  "The demand for cyan phones is significantly outpacing supply. When you give people something different from a design perspective colors, etc, it really stands out, and consumers want that."   Nokia's U.S. president Chris Weber said Tuesday.

The Lumia phones are getting good reviews in stores for Nokia's collection of exclusive apps like ESPN and PGA Tour, the colorful design, and the phones' value for money, he said.

The Nokia executive has spent the past four weekends at AT&T stores, seeing how salespeople approach his product.

Source: PCMag

CTIA2012: HTC AND VERIZON WIRELESS REVEAL DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE.

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The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE enhances the customer experience by offering high-quality photo and audio capabilities, combined with the power of 4G LTE speeds.

• 4-inch super LCD qHD display
• 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens
• Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon^™ S4 processor
• Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
• 1,700 mAh lithium ion removable battery

The device made a brief appearance at $299.- on Verizon website:

Press Release:

HTC AND VERIZON WIRELESS REVEAL DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE

New DROID INCREDIBLE Offers Advanced Camera Capabilities, Beats Audio and 4G LTE Speeds from Verizon Wireless

 NEW ORLEANS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – From International CTIA Wireless^® 2012, Verizon Wireless and HTC today announced the new and exclusive DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE enhances the customer experience by offering high-quality photo and audio capabilities, combined with the power of 4G LTE speeds.  Running the latest version of HTC Sense^™ 4.0, HTC’s branded user experience integrated with Google’s^™ mobile operating system, Android^™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE brings a sophisticated, pocket-friendly device to America’s fastest 4G LTE network.

 DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC features Beats Audio^™ which is enabled across the entire experience for a rich and authentic sound whether customers watch a YouTube^™ video, play a game, or stream music over 4G LTE.  Beats Audio allows customers to listen to music the way the artist intended with thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs.

 The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE captures life’s special moments with an advanced 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot.  Additionally, there’s no longer a need to choose between shooting video or taking photos, HTC Video Pic^™ allows users to shoot HD video and capture photos at the same time.  With 4G LTE speeds, sharing photos and video via email, uploading to the cloud or posting to social networking sites is a breeze.

 DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE is packed with features to make life easier and customizable.  Customers can personalize and use lock screen shortcuts to quickly access their four favorite apps.  Folders can easily be created on any home screen for additional customization and organization.  A Read Later feature allows people short on time the ability to save browser content like news articles and websites that can be viewed later, even while offline.  The smartphone is also NFC capable so customers can take advantage of Android Beam^™ to quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube^™ videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 230 markets across the Unites States.  In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.  When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.

Additional features:       

• 4-inch super LCD qHD display
• 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens
• Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon^™ S4 processor
• Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
• 1,700 mAh lithium ion removable battery

The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ in the coming weeks.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.

Verizon showed up the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE.

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Verizon showed up the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE.

The new Incredible is equipped with a 4-inch qHD Super LCD display, a dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD slot and an 8-megapixel rear camera.

 The handset also runs HTC’s latest Sense 4.0 skin and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. 

In line with Verizon’s other 4G LTE smartphones, the latest Incredible will seemingly be offered for $299.99 alongside a new two-year agreement. 

The DROID Incredible 4G LTE has since been removed from Verizon’s site and there is no word from Verizon regarding a release date.