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- October 29, 2012
  
  Google And LG Announce The Nexus 4!
  Today Google and LG have announced the Nexus 4! This is the latest smartphone in the Nexus line of device from Google. It will be available next month in certain markets. The Nexus 4 comes with a 8 megapixel back camera that takes Photo Sphere images, this lets you capture every detail of the world around you. This allows you to snap photos in any and every direction and they come together in an awesome Photo Sphere, that puts you right back into that location. And you have instant upload that keeps your photos safe in the cloud. On the front you have a 1.3 megapixel camera. Now, lets talk about the display on the LG Nexus 4. It has a 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS display with Zero gap Touch technology and it has a resolution of 1280 X 768, it is a very vibrant screen with 320-ppi. It has a curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for protection. In terms of storage you can get it in a 8GB or 16GB variant, and for speed you get a 1.5GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB of RAM. It has wireless charging capabilities and Near Field Communications(NFC). Inside you have an embedded 2,100 mAh Li-Polymer. It is running the latest and greatest version of Android which is 4.2 JellyBean. A great feature of Android 4.2 is an updated Google Now, which will let you check or make hotel confirmations, restaurant reservations, reminders about upcoming flights, and much more! You get the new version of Google Maps which gives you live traffic, turn-by-turn GPS navigation, walking and public transit directions, 3D maps, satellite imagery, Indoor Maps, Street View, and more! The Nexus 4 will be solved as an Unlocked device that will work on 3G and HSPA+ networks. This way to use the phone all you have to do is pop a SIM card into it. You will be able to purchase it in either an 8GB or 16GB version from Google Play beginning on November 13th, 2012 in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, and Spain. At the end of November 2012 Offline availability in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East. The 8GB Nexus 4 will retail for $299.99 unlocked and the 16GB variant will be $349.99 unlocked. And as you can see these prices are quite competitive. I cannot wait to play around with the bran ned Nexus 4 from LG and Google. For more information check out the press release below or Click Here To Be Directed To The Product Page.
  
  Press Release
  LG AND GOOGLE ANNOUNCE NEXUS 4
  
  Sleek, New Smartphone Combines LG’s Best-in-Class Hardware with the Best of Google
  
  SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2012 – Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4, the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google, was announced today for availability starting next month in select markets. With a sophisticated hardware design from LG, your favorite Google Apps, and the latest version of AndroidTM, Nexus 4 puts the best of Google in the palm of your hand.
  
  “LG is proud and excited to play this role in helping build the latest Nexus smartphone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Users will be delighted by the perfectly balanced combi- nation of form and function with the latest generation of Android.”
  
  “This is the first time we collaborated with LG to build a Nexus device,” said Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Mobile and Digital Content at Google. “They brought an extraordinary amount of talent to the project, and the result is a feature-packed device that feels great in your hand, and blazingly fast under the hood.”
  
  Capture and share your world
  
  Nexus 4 comes with a high-performance 8MP camera and takes stunning Photo Sphere images, letting you capture every detail of the world around you. Up, down and all around you, it’s like no camera you’ve ever seen; with Nexus 4, you can snap pictures in every direction that come together into incredible, immersive Photo Spheres that put you right inside the scene. Plus, photos upload themselves with Instant Upload so you’ll never lose a shot.
  
  All of this comes to life with stunning clarity and crisp, natural color on the vibrant 1280-by-768 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display supported by Zero gap Touch technology. Gently curved glass edges allow your finger to slide smoothly on and off the 320ppi screen, while cutting edge display technology means you feel like you’re touching every pixel,protected by scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass2.
  
  Built for speed
  
  Nexus 4 comes with a cutting-edge Qualcomm SnapdragonTM S4 Pro processor, so you’ve got speed and power to spare. Zip around the web, experience rich 3D graphics and gameplay, and effortlessly switch between multiple apps without ever missing a beat. With 2GB of RAM and the fastest version of Android ever, Nexus 4 is the snappi- est Nexus smartphone yet.
  
  Information at your fingertips
  
  Nexus 4 comes with the latest Google apps, putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. The latest version of Google Now is built-in, which keeps you even more organized – get reminders about upcoming flights, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations and even nearby photo opportunities – when and where you need them.
  
  Get to the places you care about quickly and easily with Google MapsTM for Android. With turn-by-turn GPS navigation, live traffic info, and integrated driving, walking and public transit directions, getting from A to B has never been easier. 3D Maps and rich satellite imagery give you a more realistic sense of what’s around you while features like Street View and Indoor Maps make sure you always know what’s in front of you.
  
  Nexus 4 is sold unlocked and is GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide. Just pop in a supported SIM card and be up and running in no time. It will be available to purchase in both an 8GB version and a 16GB version on Google PlayTM starting November 13 in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain and Australia. Offline availability in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East will begin from the end of November.
  
  Key specifications
  
  Chipset: Qualcomm SnapdragonTM S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHz Quad-CoreKrait CPUs
  
  Operating System: Android 4.2, Jelly Bean
  
  Network: 3G (WCDMA), HSPA+
  
  Display: 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus (1280 x 768 pixels)
  
  Memory: 8GB / 16GB
  
  RAM: 2GB
  
  Camera: 8.0MP rear / 1.3MP HD front
  
  Battery: 2,100mAh Li-Polymer (embedded) / Talk time: 15.3 hours / Standby:390 hours
  
  Size: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1mm
  
  Weight: 139g
  
  Other: Wireless charging, NFC
- October 11, 2012
  
  Verizon Wireless Is Launching It’s 400th 4G LTE Market!
  
  Verizon Wireless has announced that it will be completing goal of having 400 4G LTE markets next week! The 400th location is Marquette, Michigan! And it will be available with 16 other markets on October 18th! And it will be expanding 37 markets on this day as well! This means that over 400 markets will have access to Verizon’s crazy fast 4G LTE Network! Verizon has around 37 4G LTE devices currently available, this includes MiFi’s, smartphones, tablets, and much more! And those devices can get data speeds around 5-12Mbps for download and 2-5Mbps for upload! Verizon’s 4G LTE launched around 22-months ago, and since then they have opened up Innovation centers and made huge enhancements to the network. I cannot wait to see what else Verizon has in store for their future networks. These new markets, that take the total to over 400, will be launching on October 18, 2012! The network enhancements also go live then! For more information please see the press release below.
  
  Press Release
  
  Verizon Wireless Launches 400th 4G LTE Market on Oct. 18, Two Months Ahead of Schedule
  
  BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO – October 9, 2012 -
  
  Verizon Wireless announced today that it will launch 4G LTE service in its 400(th) market next week, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its blazing fast, mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of this year. On Oct. 18, Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE service will be available in 417 markets across the United States when it is introduced in 21 new markets – including number 400, Marquette, Mich. – and expands in 37 current markets. The company will hold celebrations with customers in Marquette and several other new markets to mark this milestone.
  
  With the new and expanded markets, more than 245 million people throughout the U.S. – roughly 4 out of 5 – will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. At the end of the second quarter, nearly 11 million customers were on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. At the end of September, more than 35 percent of the company’s data traffic was being carried on the 4G LTE network.
  
  “This milestone and the growing success of our 4G LTE network signal that we at Verizon Wireless are keeping our commitment to our customers to provide them with the very best mobile broadband experience in the nation with the breadth and depth of our coverage as well as the quality of our service,” said Nicola Palmer, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless, who made the announcement today on the opening day of MobileCON(tm) 2012 in San Diego. “With 4G LTE technology so widespread and still growing, our customers can travel throughout the United States with a consistently outstanding 4G LTE experience enhanced by a growing number of LTE-enabled products and services.”
  
  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 the Verizon Wireless 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.
  
  Innovations and Recognitions
  
  To date, Verizon Wireless has introduced 37 4G LTE-enabled devices, including smartphones, tablets, personal Wi-Fi hotspots and more since the network launched 22 months ago. The company also opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco. The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers. More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline. Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.
  
  4G LTE technology has changed the way Verizon Wireless customers communicate and do business. Customers are taking advantage of 4G LTE speeds to communicate faster with family and friends, and to maximize productivity in small businesses across a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, transportation and more.
  
  The shift in communications has been enabled by the high speeds, outstanding performance and wide availability of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Most recently, in a report called, “The Need for Speed! A RootMetrics Review of Data Performance<http://www.rootmetrics.com/special-reports/2012-data-review/>,” independent wireless testing company RootMetrics stated, “Verizon was the most consistent carrier for delivering fast speeds and also the most consistent at avoiding the slowest speeds.”
  
  Beyond Major Cities
  
  Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program<http://aboutus.verizonwireless.com/rural/Overview.html>. Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service. Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband<http://www.verizonwireless.com/homefusionbroadband>, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.
  
  Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte<http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte> for a full list of 4G LTE markets, including a list of markets that will be coming on Oct. 18, and additional details about the upcoming 4G LTE events being held in local Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE<http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE>.
- August 30, 2012
  
  Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Review
  
  Our friends over at Lenovo have sent us the IdeaPad U410! And we also recently reviewed the U310, and the big difference between the devices is the screen size. The U410 has a 14-inch display while the U310 has a 13-inch display. We loved the U310, but do we feel the same way about the U410? We will answer that in the full review which begins right now!
  
  Design, Keyboard, And TrackPad
  
  Like the IdeaPad U310, the U410 has a ultraportable design. It is both colorful and very portable, these are both factors that have been becoming more and more important to the consumer. You can get the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 in Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, or Graphite Grey. We are testing out the Ruby Red and it looks beautiful, the color really does pop. And the Ruby Red shows up a lot, on the top case the only thing blocking the color is a silver Lenovo logo. This is a very common design element of Lenovo devices. On the bottom case you still have the Ruby Red, and you also have 4 rubber black feet, some serial numbers, and a vent. Going around the sides of the device you have a silver siding. On the left hand side the siding has a vent, OneKey Recovery button, 2 USB ports, and a headphone jack. On the right hand side you get your charging port, ethernet jack, HDMI port, 2 more USB ports, and a SD card reader. In the front you have 2 LED notification light built-in to the siding, one is to tell you if the computer is on and the other is for battery life. The IdeaPad U410 is just 0.8-inches thick making it super slim, in fact you may notice that it is a little thicker by the ethernet jack. This shows that Lenovo really tried to make this thin and it makes the design even better. It also weighs just over 4-pounds at 4.19-pounds total. The siding design or as Lenovo calls it the “loop” design does actually make it easier to open the device up. If you were hoping for an awesome keyboard, Lenovo has granted your wish. You get the same AccuType keyboard that is found on the U310 and many of their other laptops. You have Island style keys, that are curved and space out more. This makes it easier to type and thus make your typing much more accurate. Unfortunately the U410′s keyboard is not backlight, but hopefully in the next generation they will add this in. You also have a larger and more accurate touchpad, and with that Lenovo gives you the Intelligent Touchpad. It has a sensor built-in that rejects your palm from moving your mouse and where you are on a webpage. It also optimized for Windows 8, so you are all set to upgrade when the time comes. You can launch a simple and easy notepad application, by swiping 4 fingers to the right. And the application will open and take over your desktop, this is where you can take your notes. To go back to your desktop simply swipe 4 fingers to the left. It also supports up to 5-finger gestures, this will help you accomplish tasks much faster. So far the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 is looking like a great device.
  
  Display, Sound, Battery And Security
  
  Like we said before the big difference between the U310 and the U410 is the display. You get a 14-inch HD display that has a resolution of 1366 X 768 and aspect ration of 16:9. You also have a dedication graphics card and that is the NVIDIA GeForce 610m 1GB Graphics and as you may have expected the quality of images on the U410 is great and I do like it better than the quality of the U310. And the viewing angles have improved a lot as well. However, while Lenovo did include the quality of the screen, they did not make the speakers any louder. The customer themselves can make them pump more sound, by playing around with Dolby Home Theater V4. You still have the integrated stereo speaker, and hopefully in the next generation of the U410 they will improve this. Just a quick note of the battery life, you get a 59 watt-hour polymer battery and Lenovo Energy Management. This will help you mange the time left you have the battery. You can set it to power-saver, balance, and high performance. It level works differently, but it is a welcomed addition to the U410. You may have noticed that the U410 also has a HD webcam, but it is not just good for video chatting. You can also use it a security tool. It gives you an added level of biometric security, and then if you do want to play around with it you do get Lenovo YouCam. You also have the OneKey Recovery system which will help you back up and create recovery disks of your important files.
  
  Performance And Software
  
  Now, our review model has an Intel Core i5 Processor with 8GB of RAM. We also have both a 500GB hard-drive and a 32GB-SSD. If you don’t want to get an i5 processor, you can also get an i3 or an i7. The highest amount of RAM you can get is 8GB. The 32GB SSD is optional, but it does speed up the computer. With the Intel Core i5 chip and 8GB of RAM, the U410 works very nicely and smoothly. It doesn’t freeze unless you have a lot of stuff going at once, and for this to occur they have to be big applications that take a lot to run. With that being said, the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 is a great notebook that comes in at a nice price. And it is very similar to the U310, if you want better graphics than you go for the U410. You are running Windows 7, and the U410 can run Windows 8. It is always important to know that you can get the next operating system. In terms of preloaded applications you get Windows Live Essentials 2011, Veriface 4.0, YouCam 3.0, Microsoft Office 2012, Adobe Reader, and more!
  
  Bottom Line
  
  The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 is an awesome laptop. The design is amazing, it is super portable and its color really pops and makes a statement. It beats the U310 with graphics and it’s display, but it is pretty even with many of its other features. It runs very fast and smooth thanks to it’s Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Processor with up to 8GB of RAM. And it is Windows 8 Ready, this means you can update when it is available. It offers many great new features including security with the built-in webcam. Overall, the U410 is a great laptop and if you want better graphics I would go for it over the U310. Either way you go, you are getting a good laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 is available now and starts at $679.99 online as of now. For More Information On The Lenovo IdeaPad U410, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Lenovo for providing us with a copy of the “Lenovo IdeaPad U410″.
- August 9, 2012
  
  Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot Review
  
  Our friends over at Virgin Mobile have sent us the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot for us to review! We have already reviewed Virgin Mobile’s 2 other 4G device, those being the U600 3G/4G USB Stick and HTC EVO V 4G. Of course theses are the devices that lunched with their 4G network, more should be on the way soon. This device can connect to both their 3G and 4G network, giving you the best of both worlds. Now, let’s start the full review of the Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot!
  
  Design
  
  The Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is very similar to the other MiFi’s or Mobile Hotspots on the market today. However, it closely resembles the Netzero 4G Hotspot, the most. It is more bulkier than some of the other ones on contract carriers through. While the hotspot does have some weight to its body, it comes in at 3.37 ounces. So it is not that bad when you think about it. Keep in mind that the device is manufactured by Sierra Wireless, and has some customizations made by Virgin Mobile. It has a 1800-mAh battery, that last around 4 hours when full charged. The battery adds most of the weight to the device. On the top of the device you will find a micro SD card slot. It can hold up to a 32 micro SD card. Basically it turns your mobile hotspot into a flash drive, which will then you let you share those files across the network. Above the screen you have a Virgin Mobile logo and below it you have the power button. In fact this is the only button on the device, most of the settings for the device happens on computer. The power button is backlight and lights up during certain interactions. On the bottom side you will find the micro USB port. On the bottom of the device you have a Sierra Wireless logo, this is where you can pop off the cover and insert the battery. In the box you will review the mobile hotspot, a micro USB cable, power plug, battery, and small activation guide. The front of the device has smooth plastic build to it, while the rest of the device is just normal plastic. Overall, the design of the mobile hotspot is very portable which will allow you to bring it almost anywhere with you.
  
  User Interface
  
  There are 2(two) interfaces for the Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, you have one on the device itself and a web portal interface. Let’s start off with user interface on the device, for starters you can’t really do much with it on the device. Considering you only have 1 button, the interface keeps you updated and can send your alerts more than anything else. Along the top of the user interface on the device you will find your network strength, which network you are connected too(3G or 4G), number of devices on the WiFi network, and how full your battery is. If you have an alert an exclamation point will show up their as well. In the center of the screen it will show the name of your network and under it will be your network password. In the bottom left hand corner you can see how much data you have/are using and in the opposite corner you can see the amount of time you have been using it for. To turn off or to power on the device you just simply hold the power button. The web portal is where you can make customizations and see the information in more detail. You can also quickly access your Virgin Mobile account from this interface as well, making it very easy to enter top-up cards and more. It is password protected and many of the settings are meant for the administrator. You can see how much data you have used, see the files on the SD card, battery percentage, if the speaker is on, your alerts, GPS mapping, and much more. You can choose your preferred network, get in-depth detail on your network strength. Overall, Virgin Mobile provides you with some great interfaces that make it super easy to use the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot.
  
  Network
  
  As many of you know Virgin Mobile is a no-contract carrier, meaning that you pay for only the months or usage that you want and you buy the devices outright. The Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot will cost you $149.99 . And the plans are price pretty well, it is nice to see that at least some carriers still take care of their customers. For $35-a-month you get 2GB of 3G Data and Unlimited 4G Data. For $55-a-month you get 5GB of 3G Data and Unlimited 4G Data. Keep in mind that 4G is not available and it may be spotty in other areas where it might be available. In our area 4G from Virgin Mobile is spotty. In terms of 4G speeds, for download we got around 3 Mbps, and on the upload we got around 1.5Mbps. This is similar to what we got using the Virgin Mobile U600 3G/4G USB Stick. Now, keep in mind that Virgin Mobile’s 4G Network is Sprint’s 4G WiMAX Network. So, while you won’t receive the 4G LTE speeds found on Verizon, you can still sometimes get speeds of up to 5Mbps. But it all depends on the coverage in your area. Overall, the network speeds and the plans from Virgin Mobile are great and it proves that no-contract carriers offer some really great deals.
  
  Bottom Line
  
  The Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is a nice device, and does get the job done. It features 2(two) simple too use interfaces, that make the experience with the device very nice. While the device is a little thick, it is still portable which is important for any MiFi or Mobile Hotspot device. As far as the network goes, you have access to both Virgin’s 3G and 4G network. Before purchasing the device make sure that they offer 4G service in your area, this way you can take full advantage of the device. The Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot retails for $149.99 . If you are looking for a 3G and 4G mobile hotspot, be sure to look at the Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot. And the data plans won’t run you too much either. For More Information On The Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Virgin Mobile for providing us with a copy of the “Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot”.
- August 2, 2012
  
  Verizon HTC Rezound Gets Android 4.0!
  
  Today, the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Verizon HTC Rezound is here! The software updated begins to be pushed to smartphones today, August 2. The Rezound update has been rumored for quite some time, and now it finally joins the Droid RAZR, Droid RAZR MAXX, and the Galaxy Nexus! In terms of what the update brings is that you get face unlock, a faster operating system, new notifications system, new multitasking, upgrades to the speech-to-text technology, and much more! Keep in mind that they are pushing this upgrade in phases to the phones, and the first phase is beginning today. So, you may have to wait a little to get the updated. But it will be worth the wait! For more information check out the announcement below!
  
  Press Release
  
  HTC Rezound Upgrades to Ice Cream Sandwich
  
  Facial recognition highlights latest upgrade.
  
  The HTC Rezound is the latest smartphone to be upgraded to the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwichoperating system. The software upgrade will begin being pushed to customers in phases starting August 2.
  
  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.
  
  The upgrade also includes speech-to-text technology and the ability to dismiss individual notifications by swiping a finger over the item even while the phone is locked. For easy multitasking, switch between apps using the Recent Apps feature and even close unused ones by just swiping them with a finger.
  
  The HTC Rezound joins the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, DROID RAZR by Motorola and the DROID RAZR MAXX as devices that have the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
  
  Additional information on the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade can be found on the HTC Rezound support page.
- July 16, 2012
  
  Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE Review
  Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE for us to review. The Incredible brand has become a part of the Verizon family, from the original to the Incredible 2, and now to the Incredible 4G LTE. The brand has progressed along the way bringing new capabilities, many thought that the HTC Rezound was going to be the next Incredible, but Verizon and HTC decide to make it separate. But now we have the next Incredible and many have been waiting. But with all of the other new devices coming out from Verizon, should you go for the Droid Incredible 4G LTE? We will answer that in the full review which beings right now!
  
  Design
  
  Any owner of the other Droid Incredible owners, will find the design of the device quite similar to past models. It has the familiar back design, with a little bit of it popping out and a nice compact design. This is somewhat of the taste of the HTC One series for Verizon, but it is customized for the carrier. And I have to say the end result is a device that has a design that will make the customer happy. The Incredible 4G LTE comes in at 0.46 inches thick and feels very comfortable to hold in the hand. It fit’s in the hand perfectly, this is thanks to its compact design, it is 4.8 inches tall and 2.4 inches wide, so it should fit in most people’s hand perfectly. And while it does have some weight to it, it only comes in at 4.66 ounces. So, while it is certainly not as thin and light as the Droid RAZR, it is not the heaviest and thickest device on the market. The back of the device has both a textured and smooth part to it. On the back you have a 4G LTE logo, Beats Audio logo, HTC logo, speaker, and a 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. One thing to note is that HTC decided to not give the Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE the HTC ImageSense chip. When taking the back cover off, be very careful. As it has NFC(Near Field Communications) chip built-in and has some connectors built-in. Under the cover you will find the 1700mAh battery, and on the left hand side you will find the micro SIM and micro SD card port. The right hand side is where you can find the volume rocker and micro USB port can be found on the left hand side. The bottom of the device is where your main microphone is located and on the top you can find the power/sleep button, headphone jack, and 2nd microphone. The power/sleep button is not sensitive at all, it does require a hard push to make sure the phone will unlock or turn on. Above the screen you will find the earpiece, Verizon logo, and a VGA front facing camera. Below the screen you have 3 touch capacitive buttons, those being back, home, and multitasking. The earpiece, power/sleep button, and camera lens are all outlined in red. The Beats Audio logo on the back is in red as well, this adds some color to the device. Both 4G LTE and Verizon logo are silver, and the HTC logo is engraved into the back cover. I do really like the design of the device, it looks nothing like a One series device which is important. It is a device of its own, and it fits right into the Droid Incredible family.
  
  Network
  
  Now, one of the biggest changes from the Droid Incredible 4G LTE to past models, is that it runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE Network. You get access the nations largest 4G LTE network and you will get the insanely fast speeds that come with it. During our testing we had anywhere from 3-5 bars of service and we were on 4G LTE for data. We got some insanely fast speeds both on the upload and on the download. We use the “SPEEDTEST.NET” application for our speed test. You can see our results here:
  
  NJTechReviews Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE Speed Test Results
  - Ping-94ms, Download-16.92Mbps, Upload-1.24Mbps
  - Ping-78ms, Download-15.73Mbps, Upload-3.06Mbps
  - Ping-86ms, Download-13.83Mbps, Upload-11.91Mbps
  - Ping-99ms, Download-23.24Mbps, Upload-14.44Mbps
  - Ping-85ms, Download-30.78Mbps, Upload-13.56Mbps
  - Ping-87ms, Download-24.05Mbps, Upload-12.55Mbps
  - Ping-84ms, Download-30.17Mbps, Upload-16.72Mbps
  - Ping-90ms, Download-25.89Mbps, Upload-11.22Mbps
  - Ping-81ms, Download-26.38Mbps, Upload-10.77Mpbs
  - Ping-82ms, Download-26.01Mbps, Upload-11.39Mbps
  - Ping-89ms, Download-14.93Mbps, Upload-8.29Mbps
  These are some of the fastest speeds we have gotten on Verizon’s 4G LTE Network. Our faster download speed was 30.78Mbps, while our slowest speed was 13.83Mbps. Keep in mind that these speeds are super fast for the network, and we are covered well by Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Actual speeds in your area may be different depending on coverage. Our quickest upload speed was 16.72Mbps and our slowest was 1.24Mbps. Overall, I was very impressed with the speeds we were able to obtain on the Droid Incredible 4G LTE that runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network.
  
  Hardware
  
  The Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE is not the carriers best device, it does not have the fastest processor, the most space, or the best screen. But, it is a great compact device that features some great hardware. For starters you already have speed from Verizon’s 4G LTE network, but you also have a very speedy operating system. This is thanks to the 1.2GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB RAM. Switching between applications, swiping through home screens, opening or closing applications, streaming video, works really well on the device. It does not get hung up on applications and if for some reason it does, it last for a brief second or two. In terms of internal storage you 8GB, but it really is around 5GB of space out of the box. You also have a micro SD card, that can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card. Having the option to expand storage on any smartphone is always important. No free Dropbox storage on the Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE. You get a 4 inch Super LCD qHD display with a resolution of 960 X 540. While this is not a full HD display like what is found on the Rezound, this screen is solid. Viewing angles are good, the colors are vibrant, and most images look life-like. When viewing text on the display it is very clear and crisp. Overall, HTC did a fine job with the display on this device. One major change from this device to a HTC One series device is that, the HTC ImageSense chip is not included on the Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE. I was very surprised by this decision, and you can tell a difference between photos take on this device in comparison to device that has the HTC ImageSense chip. Instead you just get a 8 megapixel back camera with LED flags. You can tell the difference in most low-light shots, while it will not ruin the photo all together, you can tell that the device with the ImageSense chip’s quality is better. Most customers will enjoy the camera a lot, and it is a welcome addition to the device. You still have many of the great features that the camera application had on a device with the chip, meaning that you can snap a photo while recording video, get great “Instagram” like effects, self timer, and much more. And then finally the back camera can record video in 1080pHD quality with around 30 frames per second. And you can have it auto focus during video recording or touch the screen to choose where you want to focus. Most users will love the back camera on the Droid Incredible 4G LTE. The front facing VGA camera is pretty good, video calling on 4G LTE is great and you can take some nice “selfies”/self-portraits. The hardware on the device is very nice, when thinking about who the device is made for.
  
  Software
  
  The Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0 . And if you have seen any other device with HTC Sense 4.0 you will find the experience very similar. Out of the box it is running the Verizon Droid theme, which gives you a Droid Eye background and come other features. You still have access to all of HTC’s great widgets like the clock and weather widget. Verizon decided not to pre-load that many applications, with that being said you still do get some applications. Some of these applications are Amazon Kindle, Amazon MP3, Google App Suite, Verizon App Store, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Let’s Golf 3, Mobile Hotspot, Video Editor, My Verizon Mobile, NFL Mobile, Real Racing 2, Slacker Radio, Setup, Slingbox, TuneIn Radio, V Cast Tunes, Verizon Video, Voice Mail, VZ Navigator, Weather, and much more. One recently launched application by Verizon Wireless is “GameTanium”. It is your one stop shop for the latest and greatest games. And it is exclusive to the Verizon App Store, and as you may have imagined that is exclusive to Verizon Wireless devices. For $5.99 a month, you get access to a wide-variety of games, and more are added weekly. These games are all advertisement free, and you have unlimited access to the games. You browse the different games through the GameTanium and application, then once you find the game your download the games you want. There are over 100 games for smartphones and around 50 for tablets. You get a 3-day free trial of GameTanium, and after that it will ask you if you want to pay for it. It costs $5.99 a month, and it is billed to your monthly bill from Verizon Wireless. Our hands-on with GameTanium is coming soon, and our full review will arrive soon after that. The software on the Droid Incredible 4G LTE compliments the device very much.
  
  Bottom Line
  
  The Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE is a great smart phone. This device packs many great features into a small and compact device, that comes in at just $149.99 with a 2-year contract. Verizon Wireless has a great line up of Android devices, and the Droid Incredible has a spot to call its own. If you want an awesome design, access to Verizon 4G LTE, a fast device thanks to it’s 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM, a solid 4 inch Super LCD qHD display, a nice 8 megapixel back camera, an awesome operating system, and much more than you have found your device. If you want a larger screen Verizon has the Galaxy S III for you and if you want a cleaner or purer version of Android the Galaxy Nexus is still available. However, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE should be considered an option if you are looking for a new Verizon smartphone. The Droid Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon is available and will cost you $149.99 with a 2-year contract or $499.99 with no contract. For More Information On The Verizon Wireless Droid Incredible 4G LTE, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Verizon Wireless for providing us with a copy of the “Verizon Wireless Droid Incredible 4G LTE”.
- July 12, 2012
  
  Verizon Galaxy S III Now Available!
  
  The day that many Verizon Wireless customers have been waiting for is now here, the Samsung Galaxy S III is now available! Yes, the device that has been sweeping the Nation and the world is finally on Verizon’s network. It is already available on AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile’s Network. You Can See Our T-Mobile Galaxy S III Review, By Clicking Here. You Can See Our Sprint Galaxy S III Review, By Clicking Here. Now, the Verizon Galaxy S III features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung Touch Wiz Nature User Interface, S Voice, S Beam, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 2GB of RAM, a 1.9 megapixel front facing camera, a 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, a micro SD card slot, either 16GB or 32GB of Internal Space, Pebble Blue or Marble White, Verizon 4G LTE Speeds, 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot for up to 10 WiFi devices, and much more! The 16GB version will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract and the 32GB version will cost $249.99 with 2-year contract. Both versions are available online today from www.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3 for your purchase. However, while you can purchase the 32GB online today it will be available in Verizon Wireless retail stores in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to let us know if you got the Verizon Galaxy S III in the comments below! Also, check out our Seidio Samsung Galaxy S III Case Giveaway, that is open until July 13, 2012. For More Info On The Giveaway, Please Click Here.
- July 9, 2012
  
  AT&T Light’s Up 4G LTE In Buffalo NY!
  Today, AT&T announced that they have launched their 4G LTE Network in Buffalo NY! They also launched 4G LTE in Burlington, N.C., Corpus Christi, Texas; Gainesville, G.A., Greensboro-Winston Salem, N.C., and Wichita, Kansas. These customers can now use the HTC One X, Nokia Lumia 900, AT&T Samsung Focus 2, Samsung Galaxy Note, and many other 4G LTE devices to the best of their ability. These customers are getting a faster network and a more efficient network. You will be getting speeds up to 10 times faster than that of the speeds on a 3G network. From 2009 to 2011 AT&T has invested over $1.3 billion into their networks in New York, this means a better network and an increased performance by the network. And if for some reason AT&T has launched 4G LTE in your area just yet, you have access to AT&T’s enhanced 4G HSPA+ network! Keep in mind that while the “4G HSPA+” network is not real 4G, you will get speeds at time much faster than 3G. Overall, it is great to see that AT&T is adding new 4G LTE cities. For more info check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  AT&T 4G LTE Now Available in Buffalo
  
  Customers to Benefit from Ultra-fast Mobile Internet on the Latest LTE Devices
  
  Buffalo , New York, July 09, 2012
  
  AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Buffalo, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:
  
  LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
  
  Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One™ X, Samsung Focus^® 2, Nokia Lumia 900,Samsung Galaxy Note™, and Pantech Element™ tablet.
  
  Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.
  
  More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.
  
  AT&T invested more than $1.3 billion in its New York wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company’s mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks.
  
  AT&T New York State President Marissa Shorenstein said investment in the LTE network for Buffalo is good news for residents and businesses. “Customers are using smartphones and wirelessly enabled devices, such as tablets and laptops more than ever before. Faster connectivity to mobile services will help to stimulate local job growth and the economy.”
  
  “We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Buffalo responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, on the best devices,” said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager AT&T Western New York. “Buffalo customers now have our fastest available speeds with 4G LTE, and customers across New York are enjoying fast speeds on the nation’s largest 4G network.
  
  AT&T’s 4G Network
  
  AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T’s combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.
  
  Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you’re on a much slower 3G network.
  
  Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
  
  *AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
- July 9, 2012
  
  Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review
  
  Our friends over at Sprint have sent the HTC EVO 4G LTE for us to review. It is their latest 4G LTE device and this is their version of a HTC One Series device. At first it was delayed, and then it had a huge launch. It features an awesome design with a kickstand, Android 4.0, 8 megapixel camera and much more. But, should you go out and get this device? We will answer that in the full review which begins now.
  
  Design
  
  HTC’s One Series had devices such as the One X and the One S, and they all had amazing designs. And luckily for Sprint customers, they have an awesome design for the EVO 4G LTE. The EVO 4G LTE comes in quite thin at 0.35 inches and is light at 4.7 ounces. The device is very comfortable to hold in your hand. The main body of the device is a smooth aluminum, except for the area by the camera where it is a smooth and shiny plastic. The kickstand itself is red aluminum, which both adds some pop to the design and gives you a nice way to stand the device up. While we are on the back of the device you will find the 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, HTC logo, Sprint logo, and speaker grill. The battery on this guy is built-in and cannot be removed. One advantage that the EVO 4G LTE for Sprint has over the One series, is that it does have a micro SD card slot that can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card. The plastic cover going around the camera does come off, although it is quite difficult to get off. The micro SD card slot is located in there. There is also a red rim going around the camera lens it self, this adds some flare to a mostly black in color device. Above the screen on the front you will find the earpiece, HTC logo, and 1.3 megapixel front facing camera. Below the screen you have 3 touch buttons, those being back, home, and multitasking. The left hand side is home to the micro USB port, while the right hand side is where you can find the camera shutter button and volume rocker. On the bottom of the device you have the main microphone and on the top you will find the 3.5mm headphone jack, power/sleep button, and 2nd microphone. Around the side of the device you have a strip of silver aluminum, this goes along well with the red and back. Overall, HTC really hit a home run with the design of the HTC EVO 4G LTE.
  
  Hardware And Camera
  
  Now, let’s move onto the hardware of the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint. It has a 4.7-inch HD super LCD display with 720p resolution. Viewing angles are pretty good, when the brightness goes lower the viewing angles decrease. Colors are vibrant and they have depth to them which makes the image more realistic. Watching videos looks great, it shows up in 720pHD quality. For speed you get a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm™ Snapdragon S4 Processor with 1GB of RAM, I did notice that the Galaxy S III for Sprint was faster with the swiping of the screens. But overall, the response and speed of the EVO 4G LTE is up there with the Galaxy S III for standards. Multitasking is a breeze with that much RAM and the 1.5GHz dual-core processor. However, you don’t have 4G LTE speeds just yet. So, we are stuck on the very slow Sprint EVDO Network. As you can imagine data speeds were very slow, but you are future proofed with this device as it already has the 4G LTE antennas inside, so once it launches in your area you will be good to go. In fact they will be launching 5 cities with 4G LTE on July 15, 2012 and more will be launched after. Before you know it you will be covered by Sprint 4G LTE. It has the same amazing 8 megapixel camera was on the AT&T HTC One X, and the HTC ImageSense technology is who you should thank. HTC is just raising the bar higher and higher for what a camera on a smartphone should and can be. You have a full array of setting that would be found on a high-end digital camera, you get self timer, ISO, white balance, continuous shooting, shooting while recording video, effects like distortion, depth of field, and much more! And of course you can choose to have your flash set off, on, or auto and you can choose the focus as well. Be sure to check out the video camera test and gallery below. In terms of the front facing camera it works well when video calling (over WiFi) for now or if you’re taking “selfies”. However, I do think that the Galaxy S III had the better front facing camera here.
  
  Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Camera Test
  
  Software
  
  No more waiting for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates, now you get it right out of the box and you also get the amazing HTC Sense 4.0 User Interface. HTC Sense runs great over Android 4.0 on EVO 4G LTE, this is thanks to it’s 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor and 1GB of RAM. It all runs very smoothly, the famous clock and weather widgets opens very quickly and the graphics work great. The new multitasking button, makes it super easy to access the applications that are running and close out the ones you don’t need any more. Just simple swipe up to close the application. You also have folders now, which makes it super easy to organize all of your applications. In terms of pre-loaded applications you get Google App Suite, Car, DropBox, Facebook, FM Radio, Instagram, HTC Mobile Guide, Internet, Media Share, Movie Editor, Personalize, Sprint Hotspot, Shopper, Wallet, Sprint Zone, Task Manager, Transfer, Voicemail, Weather, Watch, and YouTube. Please note that Google is currently working on getting Google Wallet to work on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE. For all of the movie and TV fans out there be sure to check out HTC Watch, it will be your one stop shop to find some of the newest movie and TV shows. You can either rent or buy the movie, renting goes for around $3.99 and buying goes for around $14.99 . This is pretty much the standard pricing for this content. They can download, and while they are downloading you can start watching. And of course you get HTC’s great weather application, that offers stunning graphic and an accurate forecast. Inside of that application you can also find the latest news, and you can customize it to your liking. And as a special treat when you buy this device you get 25GB of DropBox free for the life of your 2-year contract! And using the DropBox application you can have it automatically upload your camera roll to the cloud. Overall, HTC did an amazing job with the software on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE.
  
  Bottom Line
  
  The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE is a great device! You get an awesome design, a great camera, and an awesome operating system that make for an amazing device. HTC Sense 4.0 makes using the phone such a great experience, I personally like HTC Sense 4.0 better than the Samsung TouchWiz Nature. It really is a hard decision between this device and the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III, but one thing for sure is that they are the best device on Sprint’s network. They both offer expandable storage, free DropBox space, a fast device, 4G LTE speeds eventually, a great camera, and more. I do recommend that you check out the Sprint Galaxy S II Review(Click Here) and after you read both, hopefully you will be able to make a decision between the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE and the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III. The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE retails for $199.99 with 2-year contract or $549.99 with no contract. For More Information On The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Sprint for providing us with a copy of the “Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE”.
- July 8, 2012
  
  Updated:Verizon Galaxy S III Launch Pushed To July 12
  
  Update: Verizon Has Provided Us With This Statement, Regarding The Delay Of The Launch. ”As it sometimes happens, the availability date for a device changes. The Galaxy S III on Verizon Wireless will now be available in stores and online starting July 12. Pre-orders have started to ship and are still available for preorder.”
  
  Well, Verizon’s Galaxy S III launch has been pushed back to July 12 according to their website. The launch was originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, which was just 2 days away. However, some of the customers who have preordered are reporting that there device has already shipped or in some rare cases even arrived already. Either way we have reached out to Verizon to get an official comment, and we will be sure to update you as soon as we do. The Verizon Galaxy S III features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung Touch Wiz Nature User Interface, S Voice, S Beam, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 2GB of RAM, a 1.9 megapixel front facing camera, a 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, a micro SD card slot, either 16GB or 32GB of Internal Space, Pebble Blue or Marble White, Verizon 4G LTE Speeds, 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot for up to 10 WiFi devices, and much more! The 16GB version will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract and the 32GB version will cost $249.99 with 2-year contract. We will update you as soon as we here back from Verizon.
- July 3, 2012
  
  Verizon Galaxy S III Lands July 10!
  Verizon Wireless has just announced that the Verizon Galaxy S III will be landing on July 10! The Verizon Galaxy S III will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3 and at Verizon stores on July 10 for the price of $199.99(16GB) or $249.99(32GB) with a 2-year contract. Please note the 32GB variant will be available online on July 10, but will arrive in stores in the upcoming weeks. The Verizon Galaxy S III features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung Touch Wiz Nature User Interface, 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot for 10 WiFi devices, 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 2GB of RAM, S Beam, S Voice, 8 megapixel back camera, 1.9 megapixel front facing camera, micro SD card slot, Verizon 4G LTE speeds, 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, and much more. Once again the Verizon Galaxy S III will be available on July 10 for as low as $199.99 with a 2-year contract. We should have our full review soon, for more info check out the press release below.
  
  Press Release
  SAMSUNG GALAXY S^® III AVAILABLE ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS 4G LTE NETWORK STARTING JULY 10
  
  BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the 4G LTE-powered Samsung Galaxy S^® III will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3 starting July 10. Galaxy S III customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network which is available in 304 markets across the United States. Verizon Wireless 4G LTE will be in 400 markets covering 260 million people by the end of this year.
  
  Customers can take advantage of 4G LTE-optimized apps like Color to share live video broadcasts of life’s special moments with their Facebook^® friends. Sharing live video with audio is an exclusive feature of the Color app on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. Customers can broadcast real-time footage of a newborn’s first step with family members who are miles away or share a beautiful view of a vacation spot to make friends at home jealous. Combining America’s largest 4G LTE network with the Galaxy S III’s 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED^™ display creates the perfect duo to watch movies, television shows and other video content with apps like viewdini. Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources. The viewdini app can be downloaded from Verizon Apps and Google Play.
  
  Additional features:
  
  Android^™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  
  Mobile Hotspot – Share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
  
  1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB RAM
  
  Share Shot – Create a temporary photo sharing network with a group of friends who are nearby at the same party or event; photos can be taken by any member of the group and shared with the entire group
  
  S Beam – Share pictures, videos, documents and more by simply touching two Galaxy S III devices’ backs together
  
  S Voice^™ – Featuring natural language recognition, you can control the apps and services used most with words instead of touch
  
  Pop Up Play – Videos can be played in a small window while customers use the rest of the display to complete other tasks such as typing emails, organizing calendars and updating their social networks
  
  Evolved camera capabilities – Burst Shot mode instantly captures 20 continuous shots and Best Photo feature selects the best shot to display
  
  Enhanced camera – 8-megapixel rear camera with zero-lag shutter speed and a 1.9-megapixel front camera so customers can capture pictures and videos of themselves or video chat with family and friends
  
  microSD^™ card slot for expandable memory
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S III is available in 16 GB and 32 GB models for $199.99 and $249.99 respectively with a new two-year customer agreement. The 16 GB model will be available in stores and online starting July 10 and the 32 GB model will be available online starting July 10 and will be in stores in the coming weeks. Customers will also have the choice of the Galaxy S III in two colors: Marble White or Pebble Blue. Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3 for more information on the Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless.
- July 2, 2012
  
  Verizon DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE Lands On July 5!
  Today, Verizon and HTC announced that the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE will be landing on July 5. It will be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with the latest and greatest version of HTC Sense 4.0! HTC Sense is one of my favorite user interface’s available for Android devices. You will get Beats Audio which make you’re the music you are listening to make it sound better and how the wrist intended it too sound. This technology also works while you are in application, watching a YouTube video and more. It does have an 8 megapixel camera, and it is very similar to the one on the HTC One X. This also features HTC Video Pic which will allow you to take photos while recording video. It shows video in 1080pHD quality, this is always a plus. On the front you have a VGA camera, It has a 4-inch super LCD qHD display, which is an HD screen you expect great quality here. For speed when using the device you get a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon S4 processor. It also has Android Beam, Read Later, and Authentic Sound from Beats Audio. No word on how much internal space, but it can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card. It will be available on July 5 for the price of $149.999 after a $50-mail-in-rebate with a 2-year contract. We should have a review up soon after the 5th, and for more info check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE By HTC Available Beginning July 5 Exclusively On The Verizon Wireless Network
  
  Power, Sophistication and Speed Come Together in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC
  
  BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Announced earlier this year at the International CTIA WIRELESS^® 2012 show, the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting July 5. Customers who rely heavily on their mobile devices will find everything they need in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. Running the latest version HTC Sense^® 4, HTC’s branded user experience, integrated with Google’s^™mobile operating system, Android^™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, customers can take advantage of an enhanced mobile experience and enjoy the latest Android features, as well as the power of 4G LTE speeds.
  
  Every aspiring shutterbug will have something to smile about when they experience the amazing 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot. Additionally, HTC Video Pic allows customers to simultaneously shoot HD quality video and take pictures at the same time. Uploading photos or videos onto social networking sites or sharing through e-mail takes only seconds with 4G LTE speeds.
  
  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 304 markets across the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE customers 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, allowing customers to stay connected from coast to coast.
  
  Lifestyle features:
  
  Authentic Sound: Customers will benefit from Beats Audio^™, an enhanced auto tuning technology that allows users to hear music the way the artist intended. Beats Audio is incorporated across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound and whether watching a video or playing a game, customers are sure to be impressed with the sound quality.
  
  Read Later: Active readers who are constantly on-the-go can use the Read Later feature to save online content, such as news articles and website pages, to view later, even when they are offline.
  
  Android Beam^™: Sharing YouTube videos, Google Maps locations and more with others is faster and easier than ever with Android Beam. Android Beam is as simple as tapping two compatible phones together for users to instantly share information.
  
  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 a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
  
  Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
  
  Price and availability:
  
  The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available beginning July 5 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for 149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
  
  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
- June 28, 2012
  
  Sprint To Light Up 4G LTE In 5 Cities On July 15!
  
  Sprint certainly wants kick off the summer with a bang! They will be launching their 4G LTE network in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio! Not only will they have 4G LTE speeds, but their will be a large improvement in 3G speeds as well. Keep in mind that the improvement of 3G and launch of 4G LTE is all part of Sprint’s Network Vision plan. Which in the end will make service better for customers. By the end of 2013 they expect to have a largely completed the build out their 4G LTE network and an enhanced 3G network. On July 15th they begin the rollout in the 5 cities, and they will be rolling out more cities before the end of the year. Sprint has a large number of 4G LTE devices already on the market like the Galaxy Nexus(Review Coming Soon), HTC EVO 4G LTE(Review Coming Soon), LG Viper 4G LTE, Galaxy S III(Review Coming Soon), and the Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot. That is a total of 5 devices, with more on the way. For more info on Sprint’s 4G LTE Network please see the press release below or click on this link: www.sprint.com/4GLTE.
  
  Press Release
  
  Sprint to Unleash the Speed and Power of 4G LTE in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15
  
  Sprint CEO Dan Hesse announces that new network will deliver faster data speeds with 4G LTE and an improved overall 3G experience; Sprint brings an overall quality experience and unequaled value to customers
  
  ATLANTA June 27, 2012 – As summer begins to sizzle, Sprint (NYSE:S) CEO Dan Hesse today invited Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio customers to harness the speed and power of 4G LTE on July 15 and to further enjoy the top-rated customer satisfaction experience among all national carriers, according to the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index.
  
  To better meet the growing voice and data demands of wireless customers, Sprint is building an all-new, nationwide 3G and 4G LTE network through the Network Vision program. This means that whether a Sprint customer is using a smartphone to share a picture or to check the Web, Sprint 4G LTE will make it faster. Coupling the speed of 4G LTE with the industry’s only truly unlimited data plan for smartphones makes Sprint the best choice in wireless.* Additionally, the new network provides significant enhancements to Sprint 3G service. Customers will experience better signal strength, fewer dropped/blocked calls, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better overall performance as the improvements roll out across the country.
  
  “The performance of both the 4G LTE and improved 3G networks are exceeding our expectations and we are pleased with the progress of the entire Network Vision program,” said Hesse.
  
  With the launch on July 15, Sprint will have debuted 4G LTE to millions of people in five major metropolitan areas with more market launches in 2012 to be announced later this year. By the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build out of its all-new 4G LTE nationwide network – with an enhanced 3G network – covering 250 million people across the United States.
  
  The Wireless Industry’s Most Customer-Friendly Data Plans
  
  In today’s competitive wireless market, the value of unlimited has never been more apparent. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, Anytime^SM includes unlimited data, texting and calling to and from any mobile phone in America while on the Sprint network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones.
  
  Sprint continues the trend of delivering value to customers through its portfolio of 4G LTE-capable devices and unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint has already launched five 4G LTE-capable devices for less than $200 – HTC EVO™ 4G LTE ($199.99); LG Viper™ 4G LTE ($99.99); Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($199.99); Samsung Galaxy S III ($199.99 for 16GB version) and Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, the nation’s first to support 4G LTE, 4G WiMAX and 3G ($99.99) (all pricing excludes taxes).
  
  Over the past several years, Sprint has been working hard to deliver the best customer experience. Recently, the American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, over the last four years. Building an all-new network is the linchpin to make Sprint the company customers want to do business with.
  
  The launch of these metropolitan areas demonstrates the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through Network Vision. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint’s 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE.
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