Today, Verizon unveiled the DROID DNA by HTC and they are calling it the Ultimate Smartphone. It will be available exclusively on Verizon Wireless and is available for pre-order today online at www.verizonwireless.com/droiddna. It will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract and will be available in Verizon stores on November 21st! The DROID DNA is the first smartphone to have a true 1080-HD 5-inch Super LCD 3 Display with protection for Corning Gorilla Glass 2! You get a 5-inch screen with 440 pixel per inch! It has speed from Verizon 4G LTE and a 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB of RAM! From the looks of it the DROID DNA will be super fast! It is running Android 4.1.1 JellyBean with HTC Sense 4 +! If you love to take photos you will be in heaven with the 8 megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens camera! It has a fast autofocus, 5-level automatic flash, backside illuminated sensor which will help to make sure you get a great photo! You also have HTC VideoPic which will allow you to take photos and video at the same time! This is turning out to be a very popular feature that is rolling out onto the market. On the front of the device you get a great 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle, front-facing camera that can fit up to 4(four) people in one shot! It also supports 1080pHD video recording, which means video chatting on the go is set for take off! Like other HTC devices the DROID DNA gets a unique, 2.55-volt, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the back speaker. This way you can get authentic sound! It will get rid of distortion even when the volume is all the way up! It also features a 2,020 mAh battery and Near Field Communications built-in! The DROID DNA also has a gorgeous design, it has a curved back and is a mere 4 millimeters thick! Red micro-grill sidewalls and a deep black soft touch back finish off the design! Overall, the Verizon Wireless DROID DNA by HTC is shaping up to truly being the Ultimate Smartphone! I cannot wait to check it out! For more information check out the gallery and the press release below!
Press Release
DROID DNA by HTC Introduced as The Ultimate Smartphone — Available Exclusively From Verizon Wireless
The first full HD 1080p display with the highest pixel density of any smartphone also features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE and HTC Sense 4+ with Android Jelly Bean
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Verizon Wireless today announced the exclusive DROID DNA by HTC, the ultimate smartphone and the first with a full HD 1080p display. The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively through Verizon Wireless through pre-order starting today and at retail stores nationwide Wednesday, November 21st.
“It’s no secret that people depend on their smartphones more and more every day which rightfully raises expectations for performance, speed, and design. The DROID DNA by HTC embodies a smartphone that pushes the envelope in all of these areas with the first true 1080p HD display, latest quad-core processor, and Verizon’s 4G LTE network, all wrapped in a beautifully crafted design,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Corporation. “The DROID DNA by HTC is sure to top wish lists this holiday season.”
The Ultimate Smartphone
With technology rivaling the latest HD TV’s, the DROID DNA by HTC is the first smartphone to feature a true 1080p HD super LCD 3 display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 protection. It boasts an extraordinary 440 pixels per inch (PPI) on a 5-inch screen for unprecedented in-hand HD experiences that delivers the maximum pixel clarity available on a smartphone.
Designed to accentuate the incredible display, the deep black, soft-touch back is understated, with the exception of a metallic red camera bezel, while the red microgrill pattern of the sidewalls hint at the phone’s DROID heritage and the power inside. The beautifully crafted smartphone feels thinner than other devices of a similar size as the edges of the curved back taper to a mere 4mm for a comfortable feel in the hand or pocket.
The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and high-performance GPU, paired with America’s largest 4G LTE network from Verizon Wireless and a full 2G of RAM enable the seamless use of multiple apps simultaneously. With HTC Sense® 4+ and Android™ 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), you get great software experiences including Google Now. HTC Sense 4+ offers a wealth of easy-to-use and customizable features bringing highly sought after personalization to your phone and placing the most important content front and center. A series of intelligent features powered by HTC Sense 4+ also provides a number of improvements to the camera.
Amazing Camera
The DROID DNA by HTC has a world-class camera that delivers fast image capture, great images even in low-light and an easy interface to capture stills and video. With an 8-megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens, 5-level automatic flash, backside illuminated sensor (BSI), and superfast autofocus, you’ll capture amazing moments without the worry of missing a single one. Instead of choosing between photos and video, HTC VideoPic™ allows you to capture video and still images at the same time. And by simply holding the shutter button, Continuous Shooting takes multiple photos at up to four frames per second to catch all the action.
It also includes a new best-in-class 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle, front-facing camera that allows more to be captured in self-portraits, and up to four people for group shots. Auto Portrait makes it easier to take photos of yourself and your friends with automatic face detection and a countdown timer so you can focus on your pose and not the shutter button. Capable of capturing 1080p HD video, the front-facing camera also provides a sharper picture during video chat.
Authentic Sound
The DROID DNA by HTC has a unique, 2.55-volt, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the external rear-speaker to help boost the audio signal to deliver crystal clear sound with less distortion, even at maximum volume. The combination of amplified hardware and the rich, authentic, studio-quality sound of Beats Audio™ allows music to be heard the way the artist intended, and enhances the sound quality while playing games or watching video.
Additional Features
The DROID DNA by HTC is equipped with a 2,020 mAh battery and power saving software that enables long-lasting endurance. In addition, the embedded wireless charging makes it easy and convenient to top off power throughout the day or fully charge overnight, simply by setting the phone down. Finally, with near field communication (NFC), you can use the DROID DNA by HTC to share music and videos, add someone to your social networks, or download apps by tapping other NFC-enabled devices.
Availability:
The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively from Verizon Wireless through a pre-order starting today at www.verizonwireless.com/droiddna, and in-stores nationwide beginning Wednesday, November 21st for $199.99 with a two-year customer agreement.
Today, Verizon Wireless officially unveiled the Windows Phone 8X by HTC! It has a very nice uni-body design that was based off of the Windows Phone Live Tiles. It will be available in 4(three) colors, those being Flame Red, California Blue, and Graphite Black. It has been specially designed to take advantage of Verizon’s 4G LTE speeds, this way you can get the fastest speeds possible. It has a 4.3-inch HD Super LCD 2 touch screen display that has protection from Gorilla Glass 2. On the back of the device you have an 8 megapixel CMOS sensor with BSI and an LED flash, for great photos. You also get a physically shutter button which many consumers do enjoy having. HTC is the first device make to have a 2.1MP, f/2.0 aperture 88° ultra-wide angle front-facing camera that can capture up to 4(four) people at once! And it records video in 1080pHD quality, you easily Skype over your Windows Phone 8X from HTC! It will have some good audio quality thanks to Beats Audio built-in, and this paired with a customized 3.5-millimeter audio jack. And of course the Windows Phone 8X is running Windows Phone 8 which has many great features like Kids Corner, Rooms, and more! And you will have plenty of room to store you applications and other files with the 16GB of internal storage. This device will be available before Thanksgiving and will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract. For more information check out the press release below!
Press Release
Windows Phone 8X Coming Before Thanksgiving
The latest offering from HTC featuring the new Windows 8 mobile operating system.
October 29, 2012
In September, HTC unveiled the first signature Windows Phone, the Windows Phone 8X. The smartphone features the new Windows Phone 8 operating system, a unique design, studio-quality sound with Beats Audio and powerful camera capabilities.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC blends the virtual and physical utilizing a three-dimensional, pure uni-body design based on the Windows Phone Live Tiles. The device is sculpted with a dramatic taper making it feel magically thin. It has a 4.3” HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen protected from everyday bumps and scrapes by lightweight Gorilla Glass 2, while optical lamination reduces reflections and glare, ensuring users see every detail.
The rear camera sports an 8MP CMOS sensor with backside-illumination (BSI) for improved camera performance, even in low-light. A physical shutter button makes it quick and easy to take self-portraits and capture spontaneous action, even from the lock screen.
For the first time, HTC is introducing a 2.1MP, f/2.0 aperture 88° ultra-wide angle front-facing camera that captures up to four people at once. It also supports 1080p video capture for quality live action. Also, seamless integration with Microsoft’s Skype means that users can video chat with friends and family.
Exclusively available on HTC smartphones, Beats Audio provides studio-quality sound that delivers the spirit of the original recording. The unique amplifier powering the 3.5mm audio jack boosts the audio signal for even better sound when listening to music, playing a game or watching a video.
With Xbox Music and Games, users can take their favorite hits, photos and games wherever you go, and purchase new content with the Windows Phone Store and Xbox Live.
Available before Thanksgiving, the Windows Phone 8X comes in California Blue, Graphite Black and Flame Red. Starting at $199.99 with a new 2 year contract, the Windows Phone 8X will feature 16 GB of memory, and is developed specifically to take advantage of the blazing-fast download speeds on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network across the United States. The Windows Phone 8X is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Store or online.
Verizon Wireless and Nokia have just announced the Lumia 822, a new Windows Phone 8 device coming exclusively to Verizon! The Lumia 822 for Verizon will be running on their insanely fats 4G LTE network! This is just the second Windows Phone device to hit Verizon! The Lumia 822 features an 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss back camera! It has a 1.2 megapixel front facing camera which will allow you to video chat on the go. It also comes pre-loaded with many cool camera features like Smart Shot, Cinemagraph, and Creative Studio. It has an exchangeable shell design, which will allow you to choose the color or design that is perfect for you. They will also make a cover that enables Wireless Charing, a new popular feature. You also Nokia City Lens, which is pictured in the photo above. And Nokia Music is pre-loaded which will let you listen to music for free. Not too many of the specifications of the Lumia 822 have been unleashed, what we know is basically that it will be running Windows Phone 8, Verizon 4G LTE access, 8 megapixel back camera, 1.2 megapixel front facing camera, and a 4.3-inch WVGA screen. No pricing or availability has been announced yet, but it is going to be part of Verizon’s fall portfolio. I would think that it would launch sometime in early november, but we will update you as soon as we get more information. For more information check out the gallery and the press release below.
Update 1: The Verizon Wireless Nokia Lumia 822 product page has just gone live. They have added new photos and a full list of specifications for the device. You are getting a 1.5GHz Dual-Core SnapDragon S4 processor, 1800-mAh battery, 16GB of internal storage, 7GB of SkyDrive storage, micro SD card slot that can handle a 64GB micro SD card, 1024MB of Internal Memory, Near Field Communications(NFC), Bluetooth 3.0, Qi Wireless charging, micro USB port, 3.5millimeter headphone jack, a 4.3-inch Capacitive Multipoint-Touch AMOLED ClearBlack display with a resolution of 800 X 480, 8 megapixel back camera with Carl Zeiss lens and Short pulse high power dual LED, 1080pHD video recoding with back camera, a 1.2 megapixel front facing camera, and more! It will come in 3(three) colors, Black White, and Gray. The Gray color model will be available in limited quantities online only. It will cost $99.99 with a 2-year contract on Verizon Wireless. In terms of accessories the Verizon Wireless Nokia Lumia 822 will work with Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by FatBoy, Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster, Nokia Wireless Charging Plate, Nokia Wireless Charging Stand, Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset with Wireless Charging, JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker for Nokia, JBL PlayUp Portable Wireless Speaker for Nokia, and many others! I am very excited about the Verizon Wireless Nokia Lumia 822 and Cannot Wait To Check It Out!
Update 2: Verizon has said that the Nokia Lumia 822 will be available by Thanksgiving 2012 for the price of $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract.
Press Release
Verizon Wireless introduces Nokia Lumia 822 to Fall portfolio
New Windows Phone 8 smartphone exclusive to Verizon Wireless
Espoo, Finland – Today, Verizon Wireless and Nokia announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia Lumia 822 – a powerful Windows Phone 8 smartphone exclusive to Verizon Wireless. With a unique design, enhanced camera, world class maps with turn-by-turn navigation and free unlimited music streaming, the Nokia Lumia 822 provides Verizon Wireless customers with high-end smartphone features on America’s largest 4G LTE network.
“Bringing the Nokia Lumia 822 to Verizon Wireless allows us to expand our award winning Lumia brand to even more customers here in the United States,” said Olivier Puech, President of Nokia Americas. “With the Nokia Lumia 822, first-time smartphone buyers – and those ready to switch – will get high-quality performance on both their device and Verizon Wireless’ incredibly fast 4G LTE network.”
The Nokia Lumia 822 delivers high-end features in a compact package, including an 8MP camera with industry leading optics from Carl Zeiss, alongside a 1.2MP HD front-facing camera for crystal clear video calls. The Nokia Lumia 822 also features an exchangeable shell design, sold separately, which supports wireless charging.
The Nokia Lumia 822 also comes with Nokia Drive+, an industry leading, turn-by-turn voice navigation solution featuring offline access and pre-loaded US maps – replacing the need for a standalone personal navigation device. In addition, the Nokia Lumia 822 comes with Nokia City Lens, the latest addition to the Nokia location suite and the start of a new augmented reality experience that also enhances Nokia Maps. Along with enhancements to Nokia Transit, the Nokia location suite of services represents the most comprehensive, integrated mapping experience of any smartphone.
To take advantage of its camera capabilities, the Nokia Lumia 822 supports a suite of features to make the most out of photos and videos, available on the Windows Phone Store for download. Smart Shoot lets users remove moving objects and select the best faces for the perfect shot every time, and Cinemagraph allows users to easily turn photos into animated GIFs. Panorama makes it easy to capture an entire scene or landscape, while Creative Studio allows users to easily enhance their pictures with unique, creative effects before instantly sharing with friends and family.
The Nokia Lumia 822 also comes with Nokia Music – a completely ad-free music streaming application, requiring no registration, no log-in or subscription. Nokia Music allows consumers to enjoy the songs of their favorite artists without disruption, both online and offline so consumers can listen to their favorite playlists anytime, anywhere.
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>.
Today Verizon Wireless and Motorola have unveiled the new Droid RAZR Family, and they are the Droid RAZR M, Droid RAZR HD, and Droid RAZR MAXX HD! All of these device will be taking advantage of Verizon’s 4G LTE Network! Let’s start off by talking about the Droid RAZR M! The biggest feature about the RAZR M is that it features an edge-to-edge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. While it has the same display size as the Droid RAZR, the body of the device is more compact. It comes in at just 8.3 millimeters thick! It also has the famous Kevlar backing, making the device thin and tough. For speed you get 4G LTE from Verizon and a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. In terms of space you get 8GB of internal space plus a micro SD card slot. It will be running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be updated to JellyBean. On the back of the device you have an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and on the front you have 0.3 megapixel camera. You get a 2000mAh battery, as well as NFC, BlueTooth, WiFi, and more. It will be available in either Black or White, and will cost just $99.99(after a $50 mail-in rebate) with a 2-year contract. Starting September 5th 2012 at 5PM EST, you can pre-order the Droid RAZR M from http://www.verizonwireless.com/droidrazrm . It will be available in stores and officially launches on September 13th 2012.
Droid RAZR M Photo Gallery
Next up we have the Droid RAZR HD! And as you may have guessed from reading the name, it brings a better screen to the RAZR family of devices. You get a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display that has a resolution of 720pHD! However, video playback is in 1080pHD. It features an 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM, and is running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. It will eventually be upgraded to Android Jellybean. It does have 16GB of internal space and this can be expanded with a micro SD card. Verizon’s ViewDini application does come pre-loaded on the RAZR HD, this way you can take advantage of the screen by streaming videos from places like Hulu Plus, and more! In terms of cameras you get an 1.3 megapixel on the front and a 8 megapixel with LED flash on the back. You also have a larger battery that comes in at 2530mAh, and they are saying the battery life should last you all day! The Droid RAZR HD will be available before the holidays and will come in either back or white.
Droid RAZR HD Press Photos
And last but not least we have the Droid RAZR MAXX HD! The main feature of the Droid RAZR MAXX was that you get a 21-hour long battery and as you may have expected they included in the RAZR MAXX HD! And they have made the battery life even better rating it at 32-hours with normal use! And it does have a 3300mAh battery, yet still its just 9.4 millimeters thick! It features a 4.7” 720p Super AMOLED HD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection! And the same 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM! It is running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, and will eventually be updated to JellyBean. It has 32GB of internal space and has a micro SD card slot! On the back you still have the 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and on the front you get 1.3 megapixel camera. No pricing or exact availability just yet, but as of now we know that it will be available before the holidays and will only be available in black. Overall, I am very excited about the new Droid RAZR Family and cannot wait to check them out! For more information check out all of the galleries and the press release below!
Droid RAZR MAXX HD Press Photos
Droid RAZR Family Photo Gallery
Press Release
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Add Three New and Exclusive 4G LTE DROID RAZR™ Smartphones
All the power, battery life and cool design of DROID RAZR™ with the speed of 4G LTE three times over
Sept. 05, 2012
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility today announced that they are adding three new and exclusive smartphones, DROID RAZR™ M, DROID RAZR™ HD and DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ HD, to the DROID RAZR™ by Motorola family on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.
All three devices offer the power and reliability that customers have come to expect from Motorola and Verizon Wireless. DROID devices give customers speed, power and revolutionary technology, while the RAZR design delivers a thin, compact device built with strong, top-of-the-line materials and long-lasting battery life. The new smartphones are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, giving customers the capability to simultaneously talk and browse the Web and also access the blazingly fast speeds that cover more than 75 percent of the U.S. population. With three brand new options, this lineup has something for everyone.
DROID RAZR M: The Full-Screen Phone
DROID RAZR M is an unbelievably compact smartphone that puts the world in the palm of your hand with an edge-to-edge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ Advanced display. Customers will be amazed with the DROID RAZR M’s design, which is significantly shorter and narrower than the original DROID RAZR, yet includes the same size display, making it the most compact 4.3-inch 4G LTE smartphone.DROID RAZR M also features powerful Web browsing capabilities by combining Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network with the speeds of Chrome™ for Android™ mobile browser for an unrivaled mobile Web experience.
The DROID RAZR M’s SMARTACTIONS™ feature maximizes battery efficiency with every charge, allowing customers to browse the Web and watch videos without worrying about draining their device’s battery.
DROID RAZR HD: Performance and Power
Building on the DROID RAZR legacy, the new DROID RAZR HD expands the innovation with a new 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display that allows movies, photos, magazines and even websites to appear with vivid clarity. DROID RAZR HD provides customers with 78 percent more pixels for a more vibrant display and features 40 percent greater battery capacity than the original DROID RAZR.The viewdini app is at its best with the HD display and 4G LTE speeds to watch movies, television shows and other video content. 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 Google Play.
DROID RAZR MAXX HD: Long Live the Battery
Packed with the same leading features as DROID RAZR HD, the DROID RAZR MAXX HD raises the industry standard for battery life with 32 hours of normal use. The DROID RAZR MAXX HD is remarkably thin, yet packs sufficient battery power for 13 hours of straight video playback, enough to watch a movie trilogy without needing a charge. Customers also have enough battery life to talk the day away with up to 21 hours of continuous talk time or browse the Web on 4G LTE for up to a full eight hours.A Trilogy of Premium Design, Speed and Features:
● 4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE coverage areas.
● Interactive Circles Widget allows quick access to notifications, weather, time and more
● Quick Settings can be accessed directly from the home screen so customers can easily manage their volume profile, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS and more
● Enhanced Help Guides provide interactive tutorials, help topics and tips to become a DROID RAZR expert
● Global Ready so customers can have voice and data service in more than 205 countries
● Business ready with enterprise grade security and data encryption, remote wipe, complex password support, IPsec multi-headed VPN client and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® support
● 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM
● Mobile Hotspot – Share a 4G LTE connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
● 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and 1080p HD recording
● Front-facing camera for video chatting
● NFC-enabled so customers can send contacts, links, maps and more directly to compatible phones with Android Beam™
● Corning® Gorilla® Glass display, DuPont™ KEVLAR® fiber and water-repellent nanocoating
● microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GBThe new DROID RAZRs run Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean by end of 2012) and come with the best of Google Mobile Services, including:
● Chrome™ for Android™, giving a personalized Web experience
● Google Play™, apps and games, millions of books and songs, thousands of movies and TV shows
● Google Maps™ for Android (Beta) for voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions
● Voice Actions for Android™, letting customers control their phones with their voice
● Google+™, which can automatically upload photos to a private album online
● YouTube™, watch videos in stunning HD, Preload subscribed channels or individual videos and the YouTube app will automatically download videos over Wi-Fi while the phone is charging – making them ready to watch in an instantPricing and Availability:
● DROID RAZR M will be available for pre-order starting today, September 5th, at 5 p.m. ET athttp://www.verizonwireless.com/droidrazrm and will be available on September 13th in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The DROID RAZR M will be available either Black or White.
● DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available before the holidays. The DROID RAZR HD will be available in either Black or White and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available in Black.
● Customers who purchase a DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD or DROID RAZR MAXX HD will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add smartphones to their account for $40 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverythingFor more information please visit: www.razr.com
Today Verizon Wireless and LG unveiled the Intuition! This is the US’s version of the LG Optimus Vu, and is very much so a Galaxy Note competitor. It will be available online from www.verizonwireless.com on September 6th and will make its way to retail stores on September 10th. It will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract. As you may have expected the Intuition is quite a large device, it has a 5-inch HD display, that has 4:3 aspect ratio and 650 NIT. With all of this combined it makes for a nice device, that is great for reading, watching videos, viewing presentations, and it will be clear and legible. It comes pre-loaded with Polaris Office making it great for consumers who need to work on documents while they are on the go. You also have the QuickMemo application which lets you write a message or make a quick drawing with the simple touch of a button. You can use your finger or the included Rubberdium pen. And of course you can change the color of the font, which allows you to personalize your notes and messages. It is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with . It includes an Amazon Suite of Applications, which contains Amazon Kindle, MP3, Zappos, Store, IMDB and Audible. You can also use SmartShare to share files with other DLNA devices. Powering the Intuition you have a 1.5GHz Dual-Core processor with 1GB of RAM. On the front of the device you have a 1.3 megapixel camera and on the back you have an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash that records video in 1080pHD. The Verizon Wireless LG Intuition is also running on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE Network and you can share that network with up to 10-WiFi devices thanks to Mobile Hotspot. If you purchase the LG Intuition online from www.verizonwireless.com any time between September 6th, 2012 and September 10th, 2012 you will get a free LG Tone Stereo Bluetooth headset for no extra cost. Overall, I am very excited about the LG Intuition on Verizon Wireless and cannot wait to get my hands on it! For more information please see the press release below!
Press Release
Verizon Wireless And LG Bring Tablet Productivity And
Smartphone Functionality With The Intuition By LG
4G LTE Connectivity and a Tablet-Like Experience on Vivid 5-Inch True HD Display
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BASKING RIDGE and ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics USA today announced the Intuition by LG, a next-generation device that offers the full functionality of a smartphone and a tablet all in one slim, pocket friendly device. The Intuition by LG, exclusively for Verizon Wireless, will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Sept. 6 and will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Sept. 10 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The Intuition’s innovative design and features let customers record their most creative ideas while also staying productive, all in one device. Customers will also have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, which covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population and will soon be available in more than 400 markets nationwide.
LG’s 5-inch display with high-definition detail gives customers a premium viewing experience with exceptionally sharp detail, and the 4:3 aspect ratio makes it ideal for reading e-books, watching videos, Web browsing and reviewing presentations. The Intuition features the Polaris Office app, allowing customers to view, create, edit and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations right on the Intuition’s large display and can even organize files by category or folder.
The QuickMemo™ app can be used with a single press of a button and allows customers to draw or write messages with the included Rubberdium™ pen or with their finger on just about any screen. Add a personalized handwritten note to pictures, maps, websites and easily share with friends through text messages, social media, email and more. Customers can even pick different colors and pen types to help further customize their notes.
The Intuition also features the LG Tag+ app and two reprogrammable NFC (Near Field Communications) stickers that can be used to create and switch between different phone modes with a single tap. For example, the stickers can be posted onto an office door or bedroom nightstand and customers simply tap the NFC sticker with their phone to activate a mode and tap it again to return to their original settings. The different modes are customizable and include Car Mode, Office Mode, Sleep Mode and User Mode. Settings like Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and more can be turned on or off by tapping the back of the Intuition on an LG Tag+ sticker.
Additional Features:
- 5-inch display with high-definition detail
- 4:3 aspect ratio to fully use the screen size and eliminate dead space
- 650 NIT display provides excellent legibility and sharp details even in direct sunlight
- The Notebook app turns the Intuition into a virtual notepad for creating documents which, can include text, drawings, images, annotations, video and voice clips
- Business ready with enterprise grade security, corporate data encryption with Data-at-Rest Encryption (DARE), secure multi-headed VPN for corporate network connections, remote wipe capability and more
- Suite of Amazon apps includes Kindle, Shopping, MP3, Zappos, IMDB and Audible so customers can watch movie trailers, download audio books, shopping and more
- 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and 1080p HD video recording
- 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chatting
- Enhanced camera features include voice commands to take a picture, continuous shot to take 6 shots with one tap and panorama shot to merge horizontal shots.
- Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM
- Mobile Hotspot – Share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- Bluetooth® Version 3.0 + HS
- SmartShare – Share media wirelessly to DLNA®-enabled devices
Pricing and Availability:
- Intuition by LG will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Sept. 6 and will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores starting Sept. 10 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
- As an online only promotion, customers who purchase Intuition by LG at www.verizonwireless.combetween Sept. 6 and Sept. 10 will also receive a LG Tone Stereo Bluetooth headset at no additional cost
- Customers purchasing the Intuition by LG will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add Intuition by LG to their account for $40 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go towww.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything
- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
Verizon Wireless has announced that they are adding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, to their tablet lineup. You Can See Our Full Review Of The WiFi Version Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, By Clicking Here. The Verizon variant will be available on August 17th both in Verizon stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com . It will cost $349.99 with a 2-year contract from Verizon, keep in mind that this is just $100 more for a Verizon version. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for Verizon Wireless features 4G LTE from Verizon, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung Touch Wiz User Interface, 3.2 megapixel back camera, VGA front facing camera, 8GB of internal storage, micro SD card slot, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, BlueTooth 4.0, WiFi connectivity, it is Samsung Approved For Enterprise, and much more! Overall, the Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 seems like a great device. Keep in mind that you will to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. For more information please see the gallery and press release below! Stay tuned for our full review in the coming weeks.
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Press Release
Verizon Wireless Adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 2® 7.0 To Expansive Tablet Portfolio
Affordable 7-inch Tablet with Access to Rich Multimedia on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network
BASKING RIDGE, NJ and DALLAS — Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab portfolio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 (7.0), available beginning Aug. 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Galaxy Tab 2 customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network which covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population and will soon be available in more than 400 markets nationwide.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features power and portability with its 4G LTE connectivity and 7-inch display making mobile entertainment easy. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes loaded with multimedia-rich apps like Netflix and Samsung’s Media Hub for watching movies and TV shows while on the go or on the couch. Customers can also take advantage of the compact design and use the Amazon Kindle app to keep their favorite books with them at all times. The Peel Smart Remote app turns the Galaxy Tab 2 into a universal remote, helping customers easily find their favorite shows, while eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
The Galaxy Tab 2 is also a SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise) device featuring on-device AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced support for Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, and support for industry-leading Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 2 can maximize productivity with the Polaris® Office application to easily create and edit documents. The app is optimized for tablets and has support for various file types like Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Adobe® PDF, Zip files and more.
Additional features
- 4G LTE – Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – Support for Google Mobile™ Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to more than 600,000 apps available to download from Google™ Play Store
- 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera for video chat
- 1.2 GHz dual-core application processor
- Bluetooth®4.0 technology
- Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD support
- Wi-Fi® Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
- 8 GB internal memory with support for up to 64 GB microSD™ card
Business features
Samsung’s SAFE mobility solutions provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that customers are able to operate more efficiently on the move.
- Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) – Customers communicate directly with Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
- VPN and MDM support from Industry-Leading Solutions Providers – Supports industry-standard VPN protocols to help customers efficiently tap into VPN networks, and MDM capabilities that allow IT departments to effectively safeguard employees’ mobile devices and corporate data
- On Device Encryption – SAFE helps prevent unauthorized access to mobile data by leveraging the AES 256-bit encryption standard, encrypting all data, including app-specific internal data and internal/external memory
Price and availability
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 17 for $349.99.
- Customers purchasing the Galaxy Tab 2 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add the Galaxy Tab 2 to their account for $10 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to:www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything.
- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
Verizon Wireless has just unveiled its latest 4G LTE smartphone, and it is the Pantech Marauder! Verizon and Pantech are saying that this is the perfect first time smartphone, because it offers 2 modes Starter and Standard mode. And as you imagined Starter mode is simplified version of the operating system, it provides them with preset simple widgets, 4 home screens, and simple unlock screen. It will also allow you to make phone calls from the home screen. And when you switch to Standard mode you get the regular smartphone interface, that is similar to the true Android experience. Switching modes is done easily in settings, and no data is lost during the switch. The Verizon Pantech Marauder features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM, a 5 megapixel back camera, a full slide out keyboard, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Custom User Interface’s, DLNA connectivity, 4G LTE from Verizon, Mobile Hotspot, micro SD card slot, and much more! The Verizon Pantech Marauder will cost you $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with 2-year contract. It seems to be a very simple phone that would work great as a first time smartphone. Stay tuned for a review and for more information check out the press release below!
Press Release
Pantech Marauder™ To Launch On The Verizon
Wireless 4G LTE Network
Dual-Interface Option and QWERTY Keyboard Make Pantech Marauder the Perfect Crossover Choice for Basic Phone Customers Switching to a Smartphone
BASKING RIDGE, NJ and HAUPPAUGE, NY — Verizon Wireless and Pantech today announced the 4G LTE-powered Pantech Marauder™ is coming exclusively to America’s largest 4G LTE network starting Aug. 2. The Pantech Marauder provides first-time smartphone customers with a dual-interface option, allowing customers to fit the device to their lifestyles or specific needs.
Brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD), the Pantech Marauder offers customers the option to choose between Starter Mode and Standard Mode. Starter Mode is a simplified and more intuitive experience that is perfect for those who are new to the smartphone world. This option eases first-time customers into the smartphone experience with the help of four easy-to-learn home screens featuring preset widgets and an uncluttered, easy-to-use lock screen. Starter Mode also features a quick dialer icon that allows customers to make phone calls directly from the home screen. Standard Mode is a general smartphone setting for those who are familiar with the Android™ experience. It offers up to seven fully customizable home screens and a customizable lock screen with quick access to frequently used applications. All settings are maintained when switching between modes so customers do not have to worry about losing information.
The Pantech Marauder features a virtual keyboard as well as a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, making it the perfect choice for messaging aficionados and for those who want an excellent messaging experience. With the 5-megapixel camera, customers can take pictures, capture high-definition video, and easily share them as well as video chat with family and friends, using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.
Additional features
- Notification Curtain that displays quick on/off settings, phone settings, connectivity and sync, social media and email
- On device help section provides guided tours for first-time smartphone customers to help learn the tips and tricks of their new device
- 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM
- Support for Google™ Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google+, Google Search™and Google Maps™, as well as access to the Google Play Store
- Share media with friends and colleagues wirelessly to DLNA®-enabled devices
- Bluetooth® Version 3.0 Support Profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, advanced audio distribution (stereo), audio/video remote control, file transfer and phone book access
- Daily Life Assistants such as clock, calendar and weather
- Easy access email that is compatible with Microsoft® Exchange, Yahoo!® Mail, Windows Live®, AOL®, Gmail
- microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB
- Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
The Pantech Marauder will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 2 for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. New customers that purchase a Pantech Marauder smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Share Everything plan. Customers can purchase unlimited talk and text messaging with 1 GB of data for $90 monthly access. Customers can visitwww.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything for additional information on data plans.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
Verizon Wireless has lowered the price of the popular Galaxy Nexus once again. This time they have knocked it down to just $99.99 with a 2-year contract. Making it available to more customers who may have a higher budget. You Can See Our Review Of The Verizon Galaxy Nexus, By Clicking Here. The Verizon Galaxy Nexus features 4G LTE speeds, 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, 1GB of RAM, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Pure Google Experience, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, 5 megapixel back camera with LED flash, 4.65inch Curved HD Super AMOLED Display with 720pHD quality, 32GB of Internal Space, and much more. And it will be getting the upgrade to Android 4.1 Jellybean sometimes soon, that is once Verizon announces the upgrade. It is already available as an Over-The-Air Update for the unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus. So, over the coming weeks it should make its way to the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. To Get The Verizon Galaxy Nexus For It’s New Low Price Of Only $99.99 Or For Even More Information, Please Click Here. Overall, I am very happy to see that Verizon continues to lower the prices on great handsets.
Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S III for us to review! This may very well be Verizon’s flagship device, it definitely is Samsung’s flagship smartphone. We have already reviewed the T-Mobile and Sprint versions of the device. And we were very impressed with those versions as well, but does the Verizon variant live up to the hype. After being delayed, and the last one out of the gate is the Verizon version worth it? Well, for starters an advantage may be the 4G LTE speeds. But, should this be your next device? We will answer that in the full review which begins now.
In The Box
Now, the reason we are including this section is that there are some differences, when comparing it to the other variants boxes. Usually Verizon’s 4G LTE device come in their signature black boxes, well the Galaxy S III boxes are all white. Verizon did add some more customization tot he box, than just the logo on the back by the specifications list. On the top of the sliding cover, it says “Verizon 4G LTE Certified”, this is customary for all of the 4G LTE devices from Verizon. Besides that you get the Galaxy S III in the box, your 2100mAh lithium-ion battery, USB cord, USB wall charge, Samsung headphones, Start Here guide, Product Safety guide, Warranty information, and some more guides. Several of the guides are branded for the Verizon Wireless network. However, those are the main differences between this and the other devices boxing.
Design
We are testing out the 16GB Marble White Verizon Galaxy S III, we have yet to see the Pebble Blue device. The white color still looks great and does not get old. If you had the marble white version of the T-Mobile, Sprint, and even AT&T versions all next to the Verizon devices facing forward, you would not be able to tell the difference between the devices. If you flip it over you will see the carrier markings, but even when you’re in the operating system it is hard to tell the differences. Above the screen you have the LED notification light, earpiece, proximity sensor, Samsung logo, and the 1.9 megapixel front facing camera. Like the other devices the Samsung logo tends to disappear when you look at it a certain way, it is a shiny silver color. Below the screen you can find 2 touch and 1 hard button. The 2 touch buttons would be your menu and back button, while the hear button will act as your home button. If you flip the device over you can find the 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, speaker grill, Verizon 4G LTE logo, and a Galaxy S II logo. Both logs are in a dark gray color, although it appears the Verizon 4G LTE logo is in a slightly darker color. The back cover is still made of the flimsy plastic, and I still wish that Samsung and other device makers would give them a better build quality. Just be careful when taking it off. Under the back cover you will find the 2100mAh battery with NFC(Near Field Communications) built-in, SIM card slot, and micro SD card slot. You also have an inductive charging end, next to the SIM card slot. However, the case does not have any other end to the charging port. Samsung and Verizon may introduce a wireless charging kit for this device. There is also another inductive charging connector port to the left of the battery. The side of the device still has the great aluminum silver siding, and both power/sleep button and volume rocker are all slightly raised from the siding. Volume rocker is on the left hand side and the power/sleep button can be found on the right hand side. Below the screen you have a micro USB port and main microphone, while above the screen you will find the 3.5 millimeter headphone jack and 2nd microphone. The Galaxy S III was designed for humans, and the Galaxy S III feels really comfortable in the hand and to hold generally. They also really customized Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung TouchWiz User Interface Nature to make the device easier for use. You can check out more information on the operating system in the Software section below. You would think the back of the device would be a little slippery, but it actually has a bit of a grip to it, even though it does not have any grip substance to the back. Samsung and Verizon did an amazing job with the design of the Galaxy S III.
Network
This Galaxy S III may have an advantage over the other devices, and that is because it is running on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. And for the mean time they are the fastest 4G LTE network that we haves tested out. Keep in mind that AT&T and Sprint are currently in the process of deploying their 4G LTE network, with many cities already launched. T-Mobile should be launching 4G LTE next year. During our test we have around 3-5 bars and were on 4G LTE for data. We use “SPEEDTEST.NET” for out speed tests. You can see our speed test with the Verizon Galaxy S III below:
Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S III Speed Test
While these are not the fastest speeds we have gotten on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, they are pretty good. The fastest download speeds we got were 26.68Mbps, and our slowest was 9.31Mbps. Keep in mind that depending on Verizon’s 4G LTE coverage in your area, your network performance may be better or worse than our Speed Test above. 11.89Mbps was our fastest upload speed and 1.16Mbps was our slowest, usually Upload speeds are slower than that of the download speeds. However, we got some really great speeds and are still very impressed with Verizon Wireless’s 4G LTE network.
Hardware
One of the great decisions that Samsung made with their Galaxy S III devices was that they would be and are the same devices all across the board for the US. The devices are identical for the most part, there may be sudden differences like a locked boot loader a CDMA device versus a SIM card device, but besides that they are identical. Which means accessories can come out much quicker and get into the hands of you the customer. Let’s begin with the display on they device. You get a absolutely gorgeous 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED™ display with a resolution of 1280 X 720. So, this a full 720pHD display which makes streaming videos and doing almost anything on the phone so much better. The colors are super vibrant, viewing angles are great, and everything has depth to it which adds to making it look real. Samsung is known for their screens and they brought the best that they had to offer to the plate with the Galaxy S III. Unlike the Sprint and T-Mobile Galaxy S III’s you do not get 50GB of free Dropbox storage for the life of the 2-year contract. Both Verizon and AT&T will not be giving away the free Dropbox space. So, you are stuck with either 16GB of 32GB of internal space, and the micro SD card slot that can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card or a 64GB micro SD card class 6. Samsung has said that the 64GB version of the device is coming and will eventually drive, but no word on when that will be. When using any device speed both within the operating system and on the network is a key factor, we already told you about the insanely fast speeds from Verizon 4G LTE and know we can tell you about the supper fast processor inside the Galaxy S III. The oversea version’s of the device may have gotten a quad-core processor, but the 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor with 2GB of RAM can go head-to-head against and still come out looking strong. The Galaxy S III is blazingly fast, there is no lag in the operating system what so ever. Swiping through home screens, switching applications, scrolling through menus, and multitasking all happen without slowing down. As with many smartphones on the market you do get BlueTooth 4.0 and WiFi 802.11 connectivity. Now, as we mentioned before the 2100mAh battery does have Near Field Communications(NFC) built it. This makes S Beam, Android Beam, and many other applications work on the device. ISIS the mobile payment service, that Verizon and other carriers have been back does require NFC(Near Field Communications), so in the future this device would work. Samsung put top-notch hardware into the Verizon Galaxy S III!
Software
Samsung has decided that for the most part the software and operating system will stay the same across all of the different US variants of the Galaxy S III. Let’s dive into the software of the Verizon Wireless Galaxy S III. Of course it is running on Verizon 4G LTE so you have carrier specific 4GLTE logo in the operating system. In terms of pre-loaded applications from Verizon you get Verizon App Store, Color, Guided Tours, Mobile Hotspot, My Verizon Mobile, Setup Wizard, Voice Mail, VZ Navigator, VPN Client, and V Cast Tones. A Verizon customer would like these applications, you can learn the operating system from the device, share the 4G LTE speeds, see what’s going on in your Verizon account, share videos live with Color, and more. In terms of differences on the home screens, there is a home screen with links to the My Verizon Mobile, Verizon App store, VZ Navigator, and Voicemail applications. Of course the shortcuts can be removed if you don’t want them. Of course you are running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a Samsung TouchWiz Nature User Interface. One recently launched application by Verizon Wireless and Exent 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. You Can See Our Verizon Wireless GameTanium Hands-On, By Clicking Here. You Can See Our Interview With Zvi Levgoren The CEO Of Exent, By Clicking Here. Now, we move onto the features across all of the Samsung Galaxy S III’s. Let’s begin with a feature called Smart Stay, it is a pretty cool feature that will help you to save battery life and to not hurt your eyes. It makes sure the screen stays bring with you are looking at the phone. This works via the front facing camera, it will look to see if your eyes are looking at the phone. Another really handy feature is that while you are texting someone, if you lift the phone up to your ear it will start calling the person you were texting. Like we said before the battery has a built-in NFC or Near Field Communications chip. This is the same technology that makes Google Wallet work. S Beam lets you share contacts, photos, maps, videos, app download link,s websites, and more with a simple touch of 2(two) S Beam or Android Beam enabled devices. All you have to do is go into settings and make sure that NFC and S Beam are turned on. Let’s say you want to share a photo just have the photo you want to share open on one device and tap the 2 devices together. The hit touch to beam and separate the devices, and the file is going to the other phone. While S Beam is currently only available on Galaxy S III’s, Android Beam is available on all Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich devices. You also get Voice Controls on the Galaxy S III via S Voice. Now, keep in mind that while it can’t do everything, it can do quite a lot. For instance asking S Voice “What is the weather for today?”, and it will come up with weather for today in your area. Try asking it “Who is the president of the United States” and it will tell you the President is Barrack Obama. You can use it set an alarm, start a timer, find a restaurant, turn something on or off in settings, make a social media update, navigation, and much more. If you turn voice commands on in settings you can do something that I found very useful. When the alarm goes off in the morning you can say “Stop” or “Snooze” and it will do what you say. This came in super handy in the morning. You can also use this feature to answer calls or to even snap a photo. Keep in mind that for S Voice to work it does require a Network Connection, and at times it does come up with a “Network Error”. You also have Pop Up Player which will allow you to continue to watch you video while looking at maps or responding to a text message. Basically the video becomes a smaller image that you can move around a watch while, you are multitasking in another application. You can take a screenshot on the Galaxy S III by holding Power/Sleep and Home button down at the same time. It automatically gets added into your gallery. You no longer just have face unlock, but you know have voice unlock. Basically you set a voice command, and whenever you say that the phone will unlock. When you pull down notification center you can access the so-called “Quick Settings Bar”, from here you can easily turn on or off WiFi, BlueTooth, GPS, Sound, Screen Rotation, Mobile Data, Power Saving, Airplane Mode, and Sync. Another new feature is that you can monitor your Data Usage in its full or by each application in Settings. Remember that you have an LED Indicator above the screen? In settings you can choose what actions that make it light up. So, that is just divining into some of the awesome capabilities that Samsung has added into the Software across all of the US variants of the Galaxy S III. Overall, while it is not the complete pure and clean version of Android, this is one of the closest you will get and it works very well.
Camera
Samsung decided to make the cameras across all of the Galaxy S III’s the same, and this is exactly what they did. On the front of the device you have a 1.9 megapixel camera, and for as far as front facing camera’s go this is one of the best ones we have seen. This camera is perfect for video chatting on the go or for taking “selfies”. And your video chat will be in 720pHD video quality. On the back of the device you have an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, and it records video in 1080pHD quality. It can definitely compete with the cameras on the HTC One series device’s. A new feature to the camera is that you can now shot in HDR quality, which will get you the best images. You also have burst shots, effects, autofocus, shooting mode’s, scene mode, ISO, white balance, and a lot of more. Basically all of those options that are on your digital camera are now on your cellphone. Burst Mode allows you to take up to 20 photos right after each other, you can also select “Best Shot” and the device will pick the best image out of the 20 you just took. It also records video in 1080pHD, and the quality looks great both on and off of the phone. One thing that we did notice is that throughout the recording the autofocus may start searching for different things to focus on during the recording. This doesn’t always happen, but it does occur sometimes. However, I don’t think this will affect most people who get the Galaxy S III. In comparison both the photo quality and video quality of the Verizon Galaxy S III is the same as both the Sprint and T-Mobile Galaxy S III. Samsung did an amazing job with the cameras on the Galaxy S III!
Accessories
Samsung has made the design of all of the US Galaxy S III variants the same, which means that a huge amount of accessories will be hitting the market. And all of these will immediately work with all of the devices. We will be highlighting 2(two) accessories for the Galaxy S III, both here in the written portion and our video below. Samsung has come out with the “Samsung Galaxy S III Flip Cover”, now this comes in either Pebble Blue or Marble White. And to install this what you do is simple remove the back cover of your device and then snap this cover on. Now, there is no carrier markings on this case. The back simple says “Samsung” in silver and the front “flip” cover Samsung closer to the top and Galaxy S III is written towards the bottom. And there is an ear piece cut-out. And the difference between the Marble White and Pebble Blue cases, would be the color. The covers in either color retail for $39.99 . Next, we would like to highlight Samsung’s way of getting users to use and enjoy NFC(Near Field Communications). This where the battery with NFC comes in handy. Samsung has made these things called “TecTiles”, and they are Programmable NFC Tags. Basically Samsung has made these super easy to use. You download the “TecTile”application from the Google Play Store, and in case you can’t find it if you use the Samsung Hubs, they will suggest it too you. And then you open the application and you choose from either Settings/Apps, Phone/Text, Location/Web, and Social. From there you can have it go to a website, turn WiFi on or off, and much more. And the best part is that they are rewritable. Each pack contains 5 TecTiles and will cost you $14.99 . These are just a few of the accessories that are currently on the market, and they look great!
Bottom Line
The Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S III is an amazing phone and one of the best on the market today. You get an amazing design that is super comfortable to hold, and this is thanks to Samsung designing for humans with nature in mind. And what could be better than Verizon 4G LTE speed, you get access to some crazy fast speeds on this network. And then for speed in the operating system you get a great 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor with 2GB of RAM. If you’re a big fan of streaming videos you know that you need a good screen to watch them on, and you get a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED™ display with a resolution of 1280 X 720. And then you have Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung TouchWiz Nature User Interface. The Samsung Galaxy S III is definitely the best smartphone currently in their lineup as of today. The Verizon Galaxy S III will cost you $199.99 for the 16GB version and $249.99 for the 32GB. For More Information On The Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S III, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Verizon Wireless for providing us with a copy of the “Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S III”.
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
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”.
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.
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.