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- April 23, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Get’s The Pantech Perception On April 25! Update With Full Specifications!
  
  Updated: We Now Have The Full Specifications On The Pantech Perception!
  
  Verizon has just announced that the Pantech Perception is landing on April 25th! It will be both in stores and online on April 25th and will cost $99.99 after a $50 mail in rebate with a 2-year contract. The Pantech Perception will be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but will be getting the upgrade to Jelly Bean soon after launch. This device is exclusive to Verizon and features Motion Sense. With a simple wave of your hand over the phone you can answer a phone call, scroll through your contacts, swipe through your screens, change what music is playing, and much more!
- April 17, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Wireless Lucid2 By LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Lucid2 for us to review! This is the successor to the original Lucid and is exclusive to Verizon Wireless. This is joining the carrier as a free with a 2-year contract device and this puts it into an interesting spot in the lineup. It features an easy to use mode, that makes it perfect for first time smartphones. LG offers some great accessories for the device as well and we will dive into those down below in the full review. It is running on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE network. Will the Lucid2 by LG be your next smartphone? We will find out in the full review, which begins right now!
- April 3, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Powerful Answers Launch Event Recap!
  
  Jacob Krol of NJTechReviews was lucky enough to attend the Verizon Powerful Answers Launch Event today in New York City! Verizon’s CEO Lowell McAdam led the press conference, and you could tell he was very enthusiastic about this new initiative. Verizon Powerful Answers is about the future in the areas of education, health care, and sustainability. They are looking for innovative new ideas that will shake up the current ones. It turns out that it is a multi-million dollar competition to find the best ideas out there. These ideas will address some of the biggest challenges and problems that the world faces. Verizon believes that the world’s biggest challenges deserve even bigger solutions. They are looking for the best and brightest ideas and solutions in specifically the fields of sustainability, education, and health care management. This competition is open to tech savvy innovators world-wide.
- April 2, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  The Lucid2 By LG Lands April 4th On Verizon!
  
  Verizon Wireless has announced that the Lucid2 by LG will be landing on April 4th, 2013! This is the sequel to the LG Lucid, which launched on Verizon a few months back. This device will be exclusive to Verizon Wireless. The Lucid2 will be free with a 2-year contract and will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on April 4th. It will land in Verizon stores in the coming weeks after the launch date. The Lucid2 counties the series tradition of being easy to use, is kept as the new version features Starter Mode. Starter Mode makes Android super to use, with helpful widgets and smooth visuals.
- February 21, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Spectrum 2 By LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Verizon Spectrum 2 for us to review. This is LG’s latest device to hit Verizon and is the successor to the original Spectrum. While other carriers like Sprint and AT&T received the awesome Optimus G, Verizon was chosen to get the Spectrum 2. LG is saying this is a super wireless device with the latest Bluetooth technology, wireless charging, and more. Like the original Spectrum, this updated version keeps the great True HD IPS display. Of course it runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network as well. Verizon’s lineup is getting packed with Windows Phone and other Android devices, so let’s if there is room for the Spectrum 2 in this fast-moving lineup!
- February 20, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Windows Phone 8X By HTC Review
  
  Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Windows Phone 8X By HTC for us to review. This is another Windows Phone 8 device that Verizon offers, and is usually known as the higher end device. Verizon currently offers the Windows Phone 8X, Lumia 922 from Nokia, and the ATIV Odyssey. The Windows Phone 8X is at the higher end of the price range as well, but it features 1.5GHz Dual-Core processor, 8 megapixel back camera, a 4.3-inch display, and much more! Now, let s dive into the full review of the Verizon Wireless Windows Phone 8X By HTC!
- February 19, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Invests $267 Million For New York Metro Region Network Enhancements In 2012!
  
  Verizon is constantly making network enhancements to all of it’s networks. However, did you know that they invested $267 million in the New York Metro Region in 2012? This is increasing the already large total of more than $3 billion invested since 2000. This year they focused on expanding 4G LTE in New York, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey. They keep working to bring you better and faster 4G LTE speeds, that we have all come to enjoy. They also work on increasing the capacity of their networks and coverage.
- January 29, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Announces The Jetpack 4G LTE MiFi 5510L!
  
  Verizon has announced a new device to its mobile hotspot family and that is the Jetpack 4G LTE MiFi 5510L. The device itself is made and developed by Novatel Wireless, they have made many other mobile hotspots for many carriers including Verizon and AT&T among others. This hotspot device will work perfect for businesses as it has WPA2/WEP security, VPN support, and other security features. This will allow you to do your work safely while out of the office or while traveling. You can connect up to 10 different WiFi devices t the MiFi 5510L and it will be just $19.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. It will be available online on January 31, 2013 and will be hitting Verizon stores a few weeks afterward. You can add it to you Verizon Share Everything Plan or the Verizon Share Everything For Small Business Plan. For more information check out the press release and gallery below.
- January 7, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Confirms The Samsung ATIV Odyssey!
  
  Verizon Wireless And Samsung Mobile USA have just announced that the ATIV Odyssey will be coming to Verizon! This will be Samsung Mobile’s first Windows Phone 8 launch in the United States! It will be available in the coming weeks in Verizon stores and from there online store. It features a great 4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 X 480. This will let you stream video, play games, view and snap photos all in high-resolution. The ATIV Odyssey will be Global Ready as well, this way you can text, call, or email from more than 220 countries in the world. For speed you will get access to Verizon Wireless’s insanely fast 4G LTE Network. Then inside you will get a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM, this will keep Windows Phone 8 running!
- January 7, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Galaxy Note 10.1 Heading To Verizon!
  
  At the Samsung 2013 Consumer Electronics Show Keynote they have just announced that the Galaxy Note 10.1 will be landing on Verizon Wireless! It will be available in the coming weeks on Verizon. Like the WiFi variant it bring the feature of the Galaxy Note to the tablet and it enables you to be more productive and much more creative.
- January 2, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  A HIP New Way To Keep Track Of Your Health!
  
  You are probably wondering what HIP stands for, your answer would be Health ID Profile. It is a new start-up company and is part of the Verizon Innovation Center. They will be featured at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Verizon’s booth. One thing you should know is that Verizon is not just your carrier, that is just scratching the surface. Verizon has many others parts to it like it’s two Innovation Centers. Health ID Profile is just one of few companies that were chosen, Check Out The Verizon CES News Center For More Information! Health ID Profile is a making your medical information mobile in the form of a band.
- December 12, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Galaxy Camera Coming To Verizon!
  
  Verizon Wireless has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Camera will be coming to the carrier. It is already available on AT&T’s network. However, it will be operational on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. It will cost $549.99 and will be available in white or Cobalt Black. And Verizon has the exclusivity for the Cobalt Black color. AT&T only has the Galaxy Camera available in white. You will be able to add the Galaxy Camera to a Share Everything plan for the low price of just $5. Please not that this is a promotional price. And it will be available online from Verizon Wireless on December 13, 2012!
- November 13, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Unveils The DROID DNA By HTC!
  
  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!
- October 29, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Update:Verizon Unveils The Windows Phone 8X By HTC!
  
  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!
  
  Update: Verizon Wireless has just announced that the Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be available for pre-order tomorrow, November 9, at 1:00AM EST On Verizon’s Site Or Here. No Exact Release Date Has Been Announced Yet, But We Are Now One Step Closer!
  
  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.
- October 29, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Updated(Again):Verizon Unveils The Nokia Lumia 822!
  
  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.
  
  Update 3:Verizon Wireless has just announced that the Nokia Lumia 822 will be available for pre-order tomorrow, November 9, at 1:00AM EST On Verizon’s Site Or Here. No Exact Release Date Has Been Announced Yet, But We Are Now One Step Closer!
  
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  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.
- September 26, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Intuition by LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Verizon Intuition by LG for us to review! This is LG’s answer to the phablet, and it is a similar device to the Galaxy Note from Samsung. Currently it is the only phablet on Verizon Wireless so it has the market for now, but coming soon it will have competition from the Galaxy Note II. And the big feature(literally), is the 5-inch 4:3 display. And you need to be able to handle the device to enjoy it and get the most out of it, but should this be your next smartphone? We will answer that in the full review which begins now!
- August 17, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Unveils Mobile Accessibility App’s For The Visually Impaired!
  Today Verizon Wireless announced, a couple of applications for Android that will help visually impaired customers perform wireless tasks in a simple way. It is suite of 10 applications, that range from speech recognition to more complex text-to-speech technology. The Mobile Accessibility app suite harnesses the power of Verizon’s 4G LTE and 3G network. The application is powered by Nuance’s Vocalizer text-to-speech technology and Braille output. Some of the features are using the touch screen keyboard for voice synthesis and voice recognition to perform tasks like answering the phone, setting alarms, writing text messages, browsing the web, writing emails, change setting, add contacts, and much more! You can download the Mobile Accessibility Application Suite from the “Verizon App Store” under Productivity and Tools > Utilities. It will work on smartphones running Android 2.2 and higher. The Verizon Mobile Accessibility Application Suite is free to download, but you may incur Data charges when using the application.
  
  Press Release
  Verizon Wireless Introduces Mobile Accessibility App For Customers Who Are Visually Impaired
  
  Intuitive User Interface Features Touch Screen Navigation, Speech Recognition and Nuance’s Vocalizer® Text-to-Speech Technology
  
  August 17, 2012
  
  BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless today announced a suite of services for Verizon Wireless Android^™ smartphones running Android 2.2 or higher to help customers who are blind or have low vision perform ordinary wireless tasks in a simple, intuitive way. Mobile Accessibility is a suite of 10 accessibility apps, from speech recognition to text-to-speech technology, and offers customers who are visually impaired an innovative way to use their smartphones.
  
  The Mobile Accessibility suite, running on the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network, features intuitive touch screen navigation, speech recognition and voice synthesis powered by Nuance’s Vocalizer^® text-to-speech technology, as well as Braille output. Customers get automatic access to all of the features once the app is downloaded and do not have to launch each app individually from within the suite.
  
  To experience the full functionality of their Android smartphones, customers can use the touch QWERTY keyboard with voice synthesis or the voice recognition technology to perform a variety of tasks, including:
  
  Phone: Make calls, answer calls, hear the caller ID and manage call log
  
  Contacts: Manage contacts, even those from social networks
  
  SMS: Compose and read text messages
  
  Alarms: Set alarms
  
  Web: Full Web-browsing experience with the ability to navigate faster to content of choice (links, paragraphs, headings, forms, etc.) and bookmark favorite webpages
  
  Calendar: Create, edit and delete a calendar entry
  
  Email: Compose and send emails
  
  Where am I?: GPS app that gives updates on current location
  
  Settings: Change ringtone; configure feedback and notifications (vibration or audio); configure keyboard echo, punctuation verbosity, speech pitch and rate, etc.
  
  Quick access: Locate date and time, phone status information such as battery level and network coverage, number of missed calls and unread messages, etc.
  
  Customers can download Mobile Accessibility in Verizon Apps under Productivity and Tools > Utilities on Android smartphones with operating systems Android 2.2 or higher. There is no charge to download the app, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count towards a customer’s data allowance.
  
  For more information about Mobile Accessibility, please visitwww.aboutus.verizonwireless.com/accessibility/index.html.
- August 16, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Unveils The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0!
  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.
- July 23, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Galaxy Nexus Drops To Only $99!
  
  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.
- July 20, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III Review
  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
  - Ping-99ms, Download-9.31Mbps, Upload-1.16Mbps
  - Ping-92ms, Download-17.72Mbps, Upload-11.89Mbps
  - Ping-79ms, Download-21.36Mbps, Upload-11.23Mbps
  - Ping-78ms, Download-23.99Mbps, Upload-2.75Mbps
  - Ping-100ms, Download-23.70Mbps, Upload-2.54Mbps
  - Ping-92ms, Download-18.56Mbps, Upload-3.16Mbps
  - Ping-88ms, Download-26.68Mbps, Upload-4.85Mbps
  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!
  
  Samsung Galaxy S III Accessories Demo
  
  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”.
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