Then you have the devs choice of a phone. The google nexus which comes in both cdma “verizon” and gsm versions. Lets face it folks, if your planning on rooting and flashing a custom rom and want prompt updates right from google the nexus is the way to go. But in most cases the stock battery on 4g will not give you great battery life. Yes you can go out and buy a extended battery with cover but is it really worth it? How would it stand up against the razr maxx’s huge battery?

Ill put it to you this way, if you need your phone to last you a few days, even on heavy usage i think the razr maxx wins hands down. It’s also rootable and there are a few custom roms out there. If your a die hard flasher then you may want to consider the gnexus with at least an extended battery. Myself after doing comparisons i think ill be going with the razr even with limited roms available. I just cannot pass up the battery life and the phone is slated to get an upgrade to ice cream sandwich this year. It will be my first moto phone but after playing with it i just do not think i can pass it up. In my opinion the razr maxx should set a new standard for all manufactures as far as delivering phones with these larger slimline batteries even if it means they are non-removable.

So what do you guys think? what would be your choice?

Additional images show a device running Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich alongside HTC Sense 4.0 — the same updated Sense experience that we previously seen in the Ville leaks. Hardware-wise, HTC’s mystery slab is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM. There’s a 8MP shooter on the back, as well as a VGA front-facer, and the screen is apparently an AMOLED offering rather than SLCD, which was used in many 2011 HTC products.

All in all, it looks like we’ve got ourselves a CDMA/LTE counterpart to the HTC Ville, which we’ll likely see at MWC in a couple of weeks. We’re not expecting to see any Verizon-specific stuff in Spain, but if we had to guess, we’d say this thing is a likely candidate for an unveiling at CTIA next month.

In my opinion we did not need another “incredible” phone as i think the htc rezound was meant to be the dinc3. It also makes no sense to me to launch another phone similar to the rezound only now it will have ice cream at launch. What htc should of done was wait and launch the htc rezound with 4.0 and also allow the dinc2 to get an ice cream sandwich “official” update.

Just my two cents…fixxxer2012

Thanks to both android central and phone arena for the breaking news tip!

The NFL announced that NBC will stream the 2012 Super Bowl live, for free, to the web and Verizon smartphones. This is nothing new for the network, either. It already streams its “Sunday Night Football” telecasts online and to Verizon phones. NBC expects a hearty response for the Feb. 5 showdown in Indianapolis. NBC will also stream its other postseason games, including the Pro Bowl and wild card Saturday–all will be streamed online and to mobile phones for the very first time. All will be available through Verizon’s NFL Mobile application. And, according to the network, the package will include additional camera angles, in-game highlights and live stats.

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Earlier this week we wrote about the Carrier IQ ordeal, we should have know it was only a matter of time with all the media hype and internet buzz before this whole thing started getting out of hand.

Senator Al Franken is demanding the company provide details about what data it collects and how it’s used and has given the company until December 14^th to respond. Massachusetts congressman Edward Markey has asked the FTC to open an investigation into Carrier IQ. Markey wants the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether or not the rootkit and its creators have violated the privacy of millions of cellphone users and federal wiretap laws.

A class action lawsuit has also been filed against Carrier IQ, HTC and Samsung. The class action lawsuits are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of all U.S. residents. All three companies have been accused of violating the Federal Wiretap Act which “protects
 the
 privacy
 of
 wire,
 oral,
 and
 electronic
 communications” of all Americans. A St. Louis lawsuit against HTC states the following:

Plaintiff, Erin Janek owns an HTC Android phone using the Sprint network. At all relevant times Plaintiff used her phone to electronically send over her cell phone network various types of private data. This data was not readily accessible to the general public. She did not know that Defendants were surreptitiously monitoring and collecting this data, nor did she give them permission to do so.

 
So far none of the phone carriers have been included in this class action lawsuit but we have a feeling that may change of the course of the next few days. Sprint and AT&T have both admitted to using the application, and other carriers likely use similar services, but both carriers have denied taking advantage of the software’s ability to spy on customers. Stay tuned for more detail, we have a feeling things are going to get real interesting.

How about an early Christmas present? We have a sneak peak of the fall lineup from Verizon, and it looks sweet!!! A couple surprises, some next gen and even a couple new players in the deck for us to pick from!

There have been rumors for a while about the new Bold and Torch from Blackberry, but a 4G???? Blackberry users will be very happy with this surprise entry, the new 4G Curve should be out in September!!

Other devices in the running are the Droid Bionic (also in September), the LG Revolution 2 and the 4G Samsung Stratosphere (Verizon’s version of the Galaxy S2). Also mentioned is the LG Cosmo Touch feature phone.

If you notice, there is no mention of the iPad3 or iPhone5 which may surprise some, but personally I’m not. Apple has always been very secretive and to see it on a list like this that early would make me suspect the validity of the entire list.

Now….I know I am biased by being an Android user, but seeing the new HTC Bliss on this really has me excited. It is still in the rumor stage itself, but looks like a very good step for HTC.

What do you guys think? Is this a good selection? Anything you think should be here that isn’t (you never know who is reading)? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!!

Source: Gear News at IGN

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Starting today, Verizon has made more inductive wireless charging battery covers available for a list of some of their top devices including the already released cover for the HTC Thunderbolt.

Here are the devices that now have inductive charging backs available and links for each:

• DROID3
• Thunderbolt
• Charge
• Incredible 2
• Revolution
• Charge Pad

The LTE covers are a little more costly than the rest and the charging pad will set you back approximately $70. Considering that once you buy the pad, it will charge any device you have that uses this same technology, it may well be worth it for you. I know I am tired of the multiple docks, chargers, and cords I have around my desk area.

With many users owning more than one mobile phone, internet-enabled device, tablet, laptop, portable music and video players, the resulting tangle of wires and bulky chargers is ugly, frustrating and can be very inconvenient. The constant usage of charging connectors also lowers charging reliability due to the potential for corrosion and breakage.

With a universal wireless power charging standard, electronic products and charging stations using the same standard will recognize each other and charge.
Different brands and different devices can then re-charge using the same type of battery and share the same charging station.

What are your thoughts on this upcoming technology?
Is this the way of the future, or a trend that will pass?
Will you be picking up a charge pad and battery cover for any of your devices on the list?
Or have you tried this technology out in the past, on the HD2 or Evo, or any other device that has already begun to support this technology?

source: Droidlife

RIM has appeared in the news quite a bit lately. Well today, some new photos of the BlackBerry Monza, or Monaco as it’s known for now, have showed up online in a Greek Blackberry forum. With the promise of some hands on video coming soon, this is the most activity we have seen from the handset since the device simulator was leaked not too long ago and the Sprint inventory image that appeared at the end of June.

These new images don’t really show us anything new about this device, but they do hint that there is recent activity surrounding the device. The BlackBerry Monza will most likely run BlackBerry OS 7 and will have a row of physical buttons under its assumed 3.7-inch display, similar to Android and WP7 devices. Aside from that, rumors have said the device will be powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm chipset. So although it may not be the fastest smartphone on the market, it should be no slouch.

Here are the new images:

Both Monza and Monaco are codenames that signify different carriers the phone will land on. From what we’ve heard and seen so far, Verizon Wireless will get the Monaco while the BlackBerry Monza is said to be the global GSM version.

The Monza/Monaco will have a steep challenge of refreshing RIM’s touchscreen slate smartphone lineup, which some might see as tainted after the whole Storm series. The Monza looks like it will at least be able to somewhat match up with the competition as far as specs are concerned, but OS 7 will still be more or less the same experience as we’ve been seeing on Blackberry devices for the last few years now. If you are looking to get one of these and are expecting a giant change in user experience then you may want to hold out until next year when RIM brings us dual core devices that can handle the QNX operating system found on the PlayBook tablet.

Do you think this device has potential in today’s market?
Is this a viable option for corporate users mostly, or do you think that Blackberry as a business man’s device is a thing of the past?
Will this be enough to keep RIM going, until they implement OS7 next year?
Anyone out there waiting on this handset to arrive? (It’s just us geeks here, you can be honest.)

source: greekberry (Google translated)

Verizon Wireless adds another handset to its’ very popular Droid line this Thursday with the official announcement of the Droid 3. The Motorola Droid 3 is available online now and in stores on July 14 for $199 with a 2-year contract or $459 with no contract. Existing Verizon customers can upgrade their phone and keep their current unlimited data plan, but new customers must choose from three tiered data plans ranging in capacity from 2 GB to 10 GB per month.

The new Droid is a welcome refresh over its predecessors, with a faster processor and support for global voice and data networks. Motorola is billing the Droid 3 as “the world’s thinnest full qwerty smartphone.” Sounds familiar from the days of the Razr or even more appropriately, the Motorola Q.

Anyhow, although it isn’t LTE capable, the new “superphone” boasts some pretty impressive specs. With the new and improved display, dual-core processor, and GSM support for those that need it, the Droid 3 looks to be a very worthy upgrade over its’ predecessor, the Droid 2. The addition of a dedicated number row on the keyboard is also a nice feature to round out the list of improvements.

Motorola Droid 3 main specs:

• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 4-inch display, 960×540 (qHD) resolution
• Android 2.3 (GOOG) (Gingerbread) operating system
• 8 megapixel rear camera with 8x zoom, LED flash, autofocus, 1080p (30 fps) video capture
• Front-facing camera for video chat
• 16 GB of internal storage, microSD expansion slot supporting 32 GB additional storage
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• GSM/HSPA support in up to 200 countries

Motorola is referring to the Droid 3 as “enterprise ready.” The new device and SD card feature encryption, complex password support, remote data wipe of device and SD card. The Droid 3 also comes equipped with QuickOffice for editing documents on the run, as well as Citrix GoToMeeting for Android.

One downside so far, is it seems Motorola skipped unlocking the bootloader on this device.
Bad Motorola, or was this verizon’s choice? Maybe there will be a change of heart, before the Devs beat them to it.
Will you be picking up one of these new Droids from Moto, or are you still waiting for the infamous Bionic?
Where do you see this device fitting into the current line of handsets today?
Does no LTE, make it less appealing?

source: verizon

The PPCGP, All the Mobile News You’ll Ever Need!

Season 2, Episode 25

Be sure to follow us on twitter!

Host: Laos101 AKA Joshua Sherman

Guests: Our Newsies! Hoodracer, and News Manager Jason Fieldz

Topics:
Data data data – how much data are YOU using?

Verizon claims it will expand 4G network even more – Sprint lagging behind (2.5 million sq mile rumor)

Lightsquared pushing out 4G – Sprint too?!

Sprint and AT&T bickering over T-Mobile Buyout

Verizon’s Tiered Data is here! Get your unlimited plans while they last!

Following in the footsteps of Pocket Legends’s previous success, Spacetime Studios is preparing to release Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles as an iOS, Android, and eventually as a PC title with similar features but a different theme. A limited beta of the upcoming MMORPG from Spacetime Studios will be arriving exclusively in the Verizon V Cast Market very soon. It’s not clear why Verizon got the exclusive on this, but the obvious guess would be their LTE market size and the fact that they have both the iPhone and many Android handsets. Unfortunately iOS players, you won’t be able to join in on the fun until it’s out of beta, due to Apple not supporting limited releases.

For those of you who aren’t on Verizon, Spacetime Studios will be giving away some beta keys through select gaming sites by way of contests and giveaways. So you will still have a chance to win a beta key and get in on the action.

The developer promises frequent updates just like with Pocket Legends, where approximately once a month the game will receive new campaigns, level cap raises, and other sorts of in-game updates. The iOS and Android versions should both be in full swing in July. With a PC version as well, which will make The Blackstar Chronicles the first PC MMO to share servers with iOS and Android players all at the same time, or at all for that matter.

The team behind Spacetime was employed by NCSoft (Lineage, City of Heroes) in 2005, to work on PC game projects including Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles.
Unfortunately, Blackstar never saw the light of day, due to NCSoft’s apparent lack of interest in a sci-fi based game. Spacetime Studios eventually spun off as an independent company and released Pocket Legends for iOS and Android platforms last year. The title now boasts nearly 4.5 million combined downloads to date, and the company still continues pumping out updates every few days.

If you think you wanna get in the game, start thinking of that username you want, users are already trying to reserve theirs now.
Are you interested in checking out the Beta? Sound like your kind of game?
Want more info and screenshots, check out Massively’s interview from E3 with the team behind the game.
Let me know what you think of this multi-OS MMORPG in the comments below.

source: droidgamer, massively

Developer’s Site: Spacetime Studios

Verizon Wireless announced today that their advanced 4G LTE wireless network will be available to customers in the major areas of Sarasota and Bradenton in 2011.

Florida region president of Verizon Wireless Pam Tope stated, “Florida customers already have a lot of wireless power in their hands with 4G LTE, and this announced expansion in Sarasota-Bradenton will add to that.” “We’re proud to bring this superior technology to wireless customers in more areas across the state.”

Sarasota and Bradenton will be joining the following list of Florida markets that offer Verizon Wireless 4G LTE services:

• Miami
• Fort Lauderdale
• West Palm Beach
• Tampa Bay
• Orlando
• Jacksonville
• Tallahassee
• Gainesville
• Duval Street in Key West
• Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers

Other Florida markets scheduled to launch 4G LTE by the end of 2011 include:

• Fort Myers
• Daytona Beach
• Lakeland
• Winter Haven

As we have reported already many times, Verizon Wireless expects to complete its 4G LTE rollout throughout Florida and across the rest of the country by 2013.

If these reports seem to be coming one after another, they are.
As Verizon works hard to stay ahead, we are right behind them to bring you their latest progress.
Are you still waiting for your 4G?
Any Florida users looking forward to this expansion?

source: verizon

UPDATE: We have a official VZW doc detailing the stats above!

Currently, Verizon Wireless smartphone users with family plans are required to pay $29.99 per line for cellular data. Non-family-plan smartphone customers can purchase unlimited mobile data (with a 5GB allowance) for the same monthly price. That is all about to change when the free hotspot promo ends. Tiered pricing is now set to begin the day after the promotion ends , which is July 7th, for new contract holders. Yes, existing contracts will remain grand-fathered in and not incur any changes until their contract is up for renewal.

Verizon has made it very clear for quite some time now, that the future of its data network is going to be tiered. Late last year, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg told investors that the company would eventually swap its unlimited option with several data plans somewhat similar to AT&T’s tiered plans.
When speaking at the Reuters Global Technology Summit, Shammo again mentioned the plan and stated they would start offering data tiers instead of the unlimited plan sometime this summer, but once again at this time, he failed to offer any further details on what those tiers would be or how much they will end up costing.

Still, while this is sad news for Verizon’s heavy data users, it may be a positive move for families or even individuals with multiple smartphone or data intensive devices. Verizon CFO Fran Shammo also confirmed that Verizon would try to soften the bad news by stating the company was planning to roll out “family” data plans that could be shared among several devices.

Well the days of tiered data plans is almost here and we now have those details: via droidlife

Data plans:
• 2GB – $30/month
• 5GB – $50/month
• 10GB – $80/month

If you would like to add tethering on to any of those packages, you can purchase 2GB of data at an additional cost of $20 per month.

Data plans w/ tethering:

• 4GB – $50/month
• 7GB – $70/month
• 12GB – $100/month

Overages will be $10 per 1GB.
Tablet data plans will be $30 for 2GB of data, instead of $20 for 1GB of data as it is now.

How does this match up to the competitor?

AT&T’s tiers:

• 200MB – $15/month
• 2GB – $25/month
• 4GB – $45/month

Given that many different devices are now in market and users tend to have various data usage patterns, a family plan shared among several devices might not be a bad idea. A combined data cap could prove more efficient in terms of data utilization as both a low data user and a high data user from the same family can then share the cost and the data.

How do you think family plans will work out?
Do you think the tiered plans will work to your benefit? Why or why not?
Let me know in the comments, how you feel about this move from the carrier.

source: droidlife

Verizon HTC Thunderbolt owners have been frustrated about random reboots, battery life, and GPS lock times, along with other issues, since release. The first update cured some of these issues, but some still remain. Well there are now some new signs pointing to an update for June 30th and with Gingerbread in tow. At least that’s what these new leaked images show us.

We know that a fix was is in the works, and it was supposed to come during the second half of June. However, we hadn’t heard any other info about the OTA update, except that MR2 was rumored to have been delayed a bit longer, as has been the case with most every announcement surrounding this device, since we first heard about it.

Well, It seems that this is not just a maintenance release, as has been expected. The leaked document shows some impressive additions to the upcoming update, including features like:

• Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
• pre-installed Amazon Appstore
• Skype video functionality
• gTalk video compatibility (which comes default with Android 2.3.4)

So it would appear we have quite an impressive update to look forward to.
Not only do we now have more details, but we have a date to expect it.
So if things stay on schedule, we should be expecting to have access to this update as of June 30th.

What are your thoughts on this update?
Is this a believable document and release date?
Are you excited to officially be getting Gingerbread for your HTC Thunderbolt?

source: androidandme

It appears that a Verizon variant of the LG Optimus II aka Gelato Q handset, known as the VS700 — has just been cleared by the FCC, making this the third operator associated with the upcoming handset.

There was a leaked T-Mobile 2011 Lineup that revealed that the LG Optimus II aka Gelato handset is heading to launch later this year. A recently leaked screenshot (in the first week of June) of Sprint’s inventory system has also revealed the Gelato listing.
The reason this appears to be headed to Verizon, is that the LG Gelato Q that just visited the FCC was given clearance for CDMA/EvDO 850MHz and 1900Mhz frequencies.

We know from T-Mobile’s leaked roadmap, of three LG phones coming to T-Mobile in the near future: the LG Maxx, the LG Maxx Q and the LG “Gelato” Optimus II. Since the “Q” at the end of these names usually stands for “QWERTY,” we can assume the LG Maxx Q will probably have one. This Gelato Q handset’s name also implies that the Gelato would be having a slide-out QWERTY keyboard as well. You may know that the word ‘Gelato’ means Italian ice cream. So you would tend to think that the Gelato might be arriving pre-installed with the Android 2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, which was officially unveiled at the Google I/O 2011 event.

However, if this phone does turn out to be the same as the LG Gelato Q we have already heard about, then we know a bunch of stuff about it already. According to its WURFL XML file, the phone will not launch with ice cream, but instead with Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, a 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (either the MSM7630 or the MSM7230) and a 480×320 pixels resolution screen. Those specs should make the phone a decent contender for the low-end section of the market.

What do you guys think?
Is this the LG Maxx Q, LG Gelato Q, both or neither?
Do you think this is the dual screen device we have seen?
Do you feel there is a market for these lower end smartphones?
Seems the age for these devices keeps getting younger, maybe it suits that bracket best.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

source: FCC

A recent interview with Verizon Chief Marketing Officer Marni Walden provides some information on what the future holds for BlackBerry devices at Verizon Wireless. This interview confirms the upcoming arrival of three new RIM devices with the carrier later in the year.

For a while it seemed Big Red was relying heavily on RIM for it’s Blackberry devices, especially with the beginning of the Blackberry “Touch” and “Storm” series. However, since then things have gone quiet on the Blackberry front with the carrier, as they moved their focus almost entirely toward Android and the iPhone. But with this latest news, it seems they may be rekindling their partnership a bit.

The BGR interviewed Verizon Wireless CMO Marni Walden about these new devices and what she had to say was quite interesting. Much of their discussion was focused on 4G, Android, iPhone, and Windows 7,however they did eventually make their way into discussing Blackberry devices coming this year. Marni pretty well confirmed the launch of 3 new Blackberry devices this year.

Walden said, “RIM is still very, very important in the enterprise space. It does resonate in some of the consumer space as well, particularly with BBM. We’ll have three devices this year that we will bring to market with RIM. We’ll continue our partnership and it’ll be important for now going forward.”

Will one of them be a 4G LTE PlayBook?
Is there a CDMA Torch 2 coming to VZW?
The BlackBerry Bold 9930 is likely to be one of them.
What are your thoughts on the other two?
Hit up the full interview at BGR and let us know what you think.

source: BGR

Verizon Wireless has extended the Limited Time promotion for Mobile Hotspot and Mobile Broadband Connect on 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Smartphones, ThunderBolt by HTC, DROID Charge by Samsung, and Revolution by LG. The following are the Unlimited Hotspot promotion details.

Limited Time promotion available through 7/6/2011 which allows customers unlimited 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot and Mobile Broadband Connect usage until July 6, 2011 with the purchase of a ThunderBolt by HTC, a DROID Charge by Samsung, or a Revolution by LG, with a voice plan and a data package $29.99 or higher.

The $20/GB (Gigabyte) plan will not be available on 4G LTE Smartphones. On July 6, 2011 a software update will remove the Mobile Hotspot offer. A message will be sent to the end user to contact their system administrator to subscribe to Mobile Hotspot.
For those of you lucky enough to be running one of their 4G handsets, soak it in while it lasts. There’s no telling what types of pricing we will be facing when this free ride ends come July.

It seems to me, this keeps getting pushed out further, possibly due to the latest Thunderbolt MR2 release not being quite ready yet. As I feel it will be through this update that they will put a distinct end to the free tethering and hotspot features. As well as adding in the data tracking features that have been non existent on the Thunderbolt and possibly the other 4G devices so far.

Is this just to get us all used to having the feature, so we are all inclined to pay for it when the ride ends?
Have you been making use of this treat from Verizon?
How has it improved your ability to stay connected?
Will you pay for the service when the gravy train stops?

source: Droid Life

Google has been working hard, to try and present the ultimate design and concept for what a smartphone should be. Recently introduced was the Nexus S from Google, the first phone to run Android 2.3, Gingerbread. According to exclusive details from our friends over at BGR, Google’s next Nexus device, possibly called the Nexus 4G, is going to be quite a device to behold with all of the latest and greatest specs you might expect. Read on to soak in more info..

According to details from BGR, it’s believed that the Google Nexus 4G will feature a next-generation dual-core 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz CPU, probably an OMAP 4460 or a, ultra low-power 28nm Krait-based Snapdragon instead of the rumored NVIDIA Kal-El processor. The display is said to be a 720p HD “monster-sized” screen. As reported in an earlier article, it’s safe to say that no buttons will be present on the face of this device. Everything will be on screen and software-based, providing much more screen real estate, without increasing the devices’ dimensions.

Other features we can expect to grace this device include, a 4G LTE radio, 1GB of RAM, 1080p HD video capture and playback, a 1MP front-facing camera, and a 5MP rear facing camera. The 5MP camera is said to be much better than previous generation cameras, especially in low light conditions. The Google Nexus 4G will run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and is expected sometime near Thanksgiving.

Is this just a reference design for Ice Cream?
Will this be one of AT&T’s first 4G LTE smartphones?
Do you think it may also make its’ way to Verizon, with its’ 4G onboard?
Let me know your thoughts on this next Google phone, the Nexus 4G.

**UPDATE** This should not be confused with the Nexus S 4G coming to Sprint, this is infact the ‘Nexus 3″…

source: BGR

Today, Verizon Wireless made an announcement that it would be adding 19 more U.S. cities to its continually growing list of locations with its’ well sought after 4G LTE data service. This increases its’ existing number of major cities up to a total of 74. Over half of their goal of 145 cities for 2011.

So it sounds as though they are moving along right on schedule or even ahead. Especially since they didn’t even begin their rollout until December of 2010. Sprint started their 4G Wimax in 2008 and still has just 77 cities covered. These additional cities are due to begin receiving the 4G service starting this Thursday.

David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless, was quoted saying:
“On Thursday when we light up 19 additional 4G LTE markets, we will offer consumers and businesses in 74 metropolitan areas the most advanced 4G wireless network on the planet while continuing to offer the nation’s most reliable 3G network coast to coast,” “We are aggressively expanding our 4G LTE network: by the end of 2013 we plan to bring 4G LTE mobile broadband to our entire 3G coverage area.”

The company will also be expanding its existing 4G coverage in San Francisco and Detroit the same day.

Newly added cities to get Verizon’s 4G LTE service on Thursday:
• Fresno and Sacramento, Calif.
• Hartford, Conn.
• Boise, Idaho
• Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind.
• Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich.
• Dayton, Ohio
• Erie, Harrisburg and State College, Pa.
• Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.
• Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Salt Lake City-Ogden, Utah
• Spokane, Wash.
• Madison
• Milwaukee

Will all the work Big Red is doing, be enough to stay ahead of AT&T, who is due to launch 4G LTE in 5 markets this summer?
Has your area received Verizon’s 4G service yet?
Do you have a device that makes use of it?
Or do plan to get one soon?

source

These new photos display some of these features and help confirm the huge screen, the new 3D MotoBlur, and the new lock screen. We also already know, that the device will be sporting an 8MP rear facing camera capable of 1080p HD video recording and the ability to dock to a base, much like the Atrix 4G. We are still waiting to hear what processor will be under the hood, but I think it’s only a short matter of time before that information makes its’ way to us as well.

There has been an ongoing rumor regarding whether they will switch from the previously planned Tegra II chip, to the TI OMAP.
It had been said that the reason for the change was that the Tegra II chip was conflicting with the LTE radios in newer Verizon devices.
However, that part of the rumor was squashed when this statement was given from Nvidia:

“Tegra 2 has absolutely no compatibility issues with LTE. In fact, Tegra 2 interfaces with many types of modems via standard interfaces, including LTE. There is nothing inherently unique about LTE as far as Tegra 2 is concerned. In fact, there will be Tegra 2 and LTE-enabled devices available soon. Unfortunately due to NDAs, we can’t communicate exact devices or timeframe.”

Since this will obviously be one of Verizon’s next 4G LTE devices, will this be your next Droid?
Or will you wait to hear what processor this device will be shipping with first?

Known specs:
– 2.3.4 Gingerbread Operating system
– 4.5″ qHD resolution large screen
– 8MP + front camera, support 1080P HD video
– External Dock
– Stunning animation effects, blue translucent notification bar
– 1750mAh battery, time to market and price unknown

source

Anyhow, for those of you who are ready for an upgrade, will you be trying out this latest revision of the Droid from Moto?
Will those that were owners of the original be staying with Moto and be picking up one of these?
What do you think of this latest model, now that we have a better idea of it’s specs and what is coming?

Rumored specs:
• 4-inch display
• 960 x 540 qHD resolution
• a dual-core processor
• HDMI-out
• 8-megapixel camera
• capable of recording HD video

source