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Verizon Wireless Charging Pad hitting stores
Apr 24th
The Verizon Wireless Charging Pad for Android devices has begun hitting the shelves in Verizon stores for $ 70. It is designed for devices such as the HTC Thunderbolt, LG Revolution and HTC Droid Incredible 2 that have all been recently confirmed as supporting wireless charging. In order for the charging pad to work, the devices must be retrofitted with the optional wireless charging battery door.
For most customers, the cost of going to a wireless charging system for their phones will cost at least $ 100 when the cost of the inductive battery door is factored in to the More >
White iPhone 4 pops up in Verizon stock systems
Apr 16th
Hints of the white iPhone 4 getting close reached a new high on Friday after the models were spotted in Verizon’s inventory system. Two unnamed but distinctly Apple-patterened SKUs have shown up, MC677LL/A and MC679LL/A, that have 16GB and 32GB respectively of storage. Based on 9to5‘s sources for the sighting and the recognizable names for every other Apple device in the system, they should only be the new iPhone 4 versions since each is one SKU digit above its black equivalent.
Multiple tips had already pegged the white model for late April, and Verizon would likely need to have the More >
Verizon revamps FiOS TV with DVR networking, customization
Apr 14th
Verizon on Thursday revealed an updated FiOS TV service, going as far as to call it next-generation. There are 25 changes in the Interactive Media Guide, most of which were done based on feedback from existing subscribers. These changes are said to bring more customization options, easier navigation, more search options and optimized 3D tech.
A DVR Chaptering function will let users go to a specific portion of a recorded program through on-screen thumbnails that are spread out in 10-minute increments. Those with multi-room DVRs can turn then into hubs, letting other DVRs or HD set-tops be used to access More >
Verizon slip backs HTC Droid Incredible 2 going dual-mode
Apr 11th
The imminent HTC Droid Incredible 2 had its world roaming support backed up by a new staff memo detailing some of the new features. The Android 2.2 leader is now known to have “global capability” that will talk to GSM networks in North America and the world when not on Verizon’s CDMA. Verizon’s edition as seen by Android Central will also have a 16GB microSDHC card packed in rather than the 8GB on the Incredible S it’s based on.
Most of the other descriptions refer to features new compared to the original Droid Incredible. The 1.3-megapixel front camera, eight-megapixel rear camera, More >
Apple looks into Verizon iPad 2 connection drops
Apr 10th
Apple in a statement quickly confirmed awareness of a Verizon iPad 2 connection flaw. It told AllThingsD it knew of a “small number” of iPad 2 users who couldn’t get online and was investigating the problem. The spokesperson wasn’t ready to estimate when it might be fixed.
The issue might be solved with iOS 4.3.2 in a matter of a few weeks, though the patch hasn’t been directly linked to the iPad 2′s 3G connection.
So far, the issue is limited to Verizon models and is triggered by reinitializing the EVDO 3G link. Owners end up either falsely listed as roaming or More >