Verizon hasn’t had a great history of long-lasting phones with its 4G handsets. We’ve heard many complaints about the dismal battery life of the HTC Thunderbolt and the Samsung Droid Charge, and LG Revolution didn’t fare much better. With the recently launched Motorola Droid Bionic, however, we have to say we’re quite impressed with its …
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This is My Next has a scoop that the next version of the Android OS might be called “Jelly Bean.” This is in line with Google’s habit of alphabetically naming its Android firmware updates after desserts or sugary snacks. The site doesn’t know what the version number is, however–indeed, no one knows the Ice Cream Sandwich version number either. According …
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We mentioned in our review of the Motorola Droid Bionic that one of our main concerns was its cost. At $299.99 with a two-year contract, the Droid Bionic is quite the pricey product, even if it is an excellent handset. If you decide to get the optional accessories, the cost can quickly add up. But if you’re Costco member, you …
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When we left the Verizon offices a couple days ago with our Droid Bionic in tow, Motorola handed us a veritable mountain of accessories to go along with the phone. That’s because the Droid Bionic has a Webtop application similar to the one on the Atrix 4G and the Photon 4G, and like those two, it requires a special Webtop …
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Verizon Wireless meant business when it promised a big push for 4G LTE at CES 2011. The carrier unveiled four new devices: the HTC ThunderBolt, the Samsung Droid Charge, the LG Revolution, and the Motorola Droid Bionic. All four promise fast 4G speeds, and indeed, they deliver. However, they aren’t all the same. Here’s our roundup of all four Verizon …
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Verizon Wireless has announced it will start offering the BlackBerry Torch 9850 starting September 8 in its online store, and in retail stores starting September 15. It is the same phone that was released for Sprint a few weeks ago. The Torch 9850 is BlackBerry’s first full touch-screen phone after the Storm 2. It has a 3.7-inch high-resolution display, a …
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Yesterday we reported that Sprint is raising its ETFs to a whopping $350 for advanced devices, though it will be prorated based on the remaining months of your contract. Well, perhaps to ready itself for the incoming deluge of customers who want to upgrade their handsets to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch or the rumored iPhone 5, Sprint will also …
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Sprint has joined AT&T and Verizon Wireless in increasing its early termination fees (ETFs) for advanced devices. Sprint used to charge a $200 ETF for those who skip out on their contracts early; now it’s $350. However, it will be prorated depending on how many months left you have in the contract. Verizon Wireless increased its ETF for advanced devices …
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Welcome to the 411, my column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have similar queries, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If you …
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Verizon just released the official Motorola Droid Bionic teaser video, and we’re confused. Is this an ad for the much-hyped Droid Bionic, or an upcoming Syfy TV movie? There’s no evidence of the actual phone aside from the brief mention at the end. Instead we’re treated to an action-packed fight scene set in some kind of sci-fi arena. Is this …
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