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Texting While Driving: Everything You Need To Know About The New Law |
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On New Year's Day, it will become illegal to text message while driving in California. If this doesn't affect you now, your state may be right around the corner. You probably have a lot of questions about what precisely that means: Can you still use your BlackBerry to get directions... - read more |
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Recycling Old Phones A New Way To Give |
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Did you get a cell phone for Christmas? Why not recycle your old one?
Every year, Americans buy more than 100 million cell phones. Most of those replace older handsets, which wind up at the bottom of a desk drawer and, eventually, a landfill where toxins from their circuit boards,... - read more |
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Loopt Snags AT&T, Now Available On Every U.S. Carrier |
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Mobile social network Loopt goes live on three AT&T phones today, which was the last major carrier holdout. Loopt is now available in the U.S. on Sprint, Verizon, Metro PCS, T-Mobile and Boost. The service is free for a year and then a $4/month fee kicks in.
You can get Loopt... - read more |
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New Car-Ignition Key Can Jam Mobile Phones |
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University of Utah researchers have developed an automobile ignition key that prevents teenagers (or anyone frankly) from talking on cell phones or sending text messages while driving.
The university has obtained provisional patents and licensed the invention – Key2SafeDriving... - read more |
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Add Some Holiday Cheer With Mobile Games From Verizon Wireless |
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This holiday season, Verizon Wireless customers can bring the most popular console games to their mobile phones and play anytime, anywhere on the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network. Verizon Wireless games offer an affordable on-the-go option for the dedicated gamer... - read more |
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Nokia 2605 Mirage From Verizon Wireless |
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Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, and Nokia, the world leader in mobility, announced that the new Nokia 2605 Mirage. Customers can purchase the Nokia 2605 Mirage in stores across the country beginning Jan. 23, 2009.
The... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Adds Samsung Omnia To Its Touch Screen Lineup |
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Just in time for the holidays, Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 announced the Samsung Omnia™ will be available for order online at Verizon Wireless and in business sales channels beginning Nov. 26. The Samsung Omnia’s advanced touch screen,... - read more |
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Traveling To Grandma's For Thanksgiving? Verizon Wireless Helps You Easily Manage Your Account Away From Home |
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The annual Thanksgiving travel tradition begins this week with an estimated 41 million Americans planning to travel by car, plane, bus or train this year. Verizon Wireless makes it easy for its customers on-the-go to manage their accounts and stay connected to the nation’s most reliable... - read more |
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HTC Touch Pro Available On Nations Most Reliable Network |
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Verizon Wireless and HTC Corporation today announced that the HTC Touch Pro™, a compact and stylish phone with an intuitive touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, is available on the nation’s most reliable wireless network. Customers can purchase the HTC Touch Pro beginning... - read more |
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BlackBerry Storm Flying Off Verizon Wireless Shelves |
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Verizon Wireless released Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry Storm this morning. Customers showed up early to get their hands on the device and the device has been selling out quickly.
The Storm was sold out in the Rocky Mountain region by 10 a.m. Brenda Raney, a spokeswoman... - read more |
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VZW Unveils Biz-Focused Static IP Service |
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Heeding demands from its enterprise customers, Verizon Wireless recently began offering a solution that provides companies greater control and increased security for wireless devices on the network.
The carrier added Static Internet Protocol to its private network for businesses.... - read more |
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BlackBerry Storm Is A Secure, Stylish Workhorse For Verizon Wireless Enterprise Customers |
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Tech-reliant professionals who expect to stay connected to the office will be able to experience all of the security, reliability and familiarity of the BlackBerry® platform with the new BlackBerry® Storm™ – exclusively available tomorrow in the United States to Verizon... - read more |
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Citi And Firethorn Launch Citi Mobile(SM) For Cards |
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Today, Citi and Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company, introduced Citi Mobile for Cards, an advanced mobile solution that allows Citi credit card customers to quickly, easily and securely access real-time credit card account information on their mobile phones. Citi Mobile for Cards is... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Launches aFlix.TV, a User-Generated Video Sharing Service, Powered by FunMobility |
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Using aFLIX, Verizon Wireless customers who have phones with video capabilities may share their mobile videos as life happens. Customers can upload videos into categories such as Comedy, Kids Vids, Crazy Pets, Sports Hijinks, and many more, or create a profile with their videos and share... - read more |
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Motorola Announces the MOTO VE240 Music Phone |
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Motorola announced a new budget prices handset that will be exclusive to Cricket Communications and Metro PCS Communications called the MOTO VE240. The phone has a candy bar style and offers features like MP3 capability and Stereo Bluetooth.
The handset can handle up to 4GB of... - read more |
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VZW Expands Video-Sharing Options |
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Verizon Wireless has partnered with FunMobility to provide a new video service for customers.
Under the agreement, users can access “America’s Best Mobile Flix” (aFLIX), a video sharing and mobile social network site for $5 per month. The application allows... - read more |
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Stereo Bluetooth Headsets To Languish Behind Mono Versions |
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Consumers have embraced Bluetooth-enabled mono headsets for mobile phones, but getting them to accept stereo Bluetooth headsets is another story.
A new study from IMS Research predicts sales of mono Bluetooth headsets will increase by 10 to 20 million per year and could quickly... - read more |
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Travel The Globe In Style With The Samsung Saga And Samsung Renown From Verizon Wireless |
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Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America announced the addition of two new phones to Verizon Wireless’ robust portfolio of global phones – the Samsung Renown™ and the Samsung Saga™. Both the Saga and the Renown will be available this month and boast... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Customers Can Connect To And Store Information With USB760 Micro Modem |
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Verizon Wireless announced that the USB760™ Micro Modem is available in business sales channels beginning today. Developed by Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, the USB760 gives customers a powerful, pocket-sized wireless broadband modem that runs on... - read more |
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BlackBerry Storm Available In U.S. November 21 Exclusively From Verizon Wireless |
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The BlackBerry® Storm™ (model 9530) from Research In Motion – the first touch screen BlackBerry smartphone with the world’s first “clickable” touch screen – will be available beginning Nov. 21. Source: Verizon - read more |
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Verizon Wireless And Photobucket Launch Instant Mobile Photo Uploading |
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Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless provider, and Photobucket (http://photobucket.com), the Web’s premier standalone photo and video-sharing site, today announced the availability of a new mobile photo service on select Verizon Wireless handsets that enables Verizon... - read more |
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Verizon To Offer Mobile App For Disney Vacationers |
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Verizon Wireless and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are teaming up to create a new mobile application to help families plan their trips and get the most out of their Disney vacations.
With more than 90 percent of its guests walking through the gates with mobile phones, Disney Parks... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Announces Global Plans for BlackBerry Storm |
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Verizon Wireless announced some details regarding the plans that will be available for the upcoming BlackBerry Storm. Because the Storm has global capabilities, Verizon is offering a slew of plans that focus on overseas travelers. The Global Value Plan offers discounted roaming charges on... - read more |
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BlackBerry Storm Connects Customers Around The Globe |
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Whether traveling to Europe for an international conference or to Asia for a business meeting, the BlackBerry® Storm™ from Verizon Wireless will give globetrotters the freedom of reliable global connectivity in a single, stylish handset. With the launch of the BlackBerry Storm,... - read more |
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MetroPCS Launches MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM |
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MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate wireless communications service with no signed contract, announces MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM with coverage available in more than 300 cities in the contiguous United States. This expanded network... - read more |
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Verizon LiveSource Takes Pelorus Award For Excellence |
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Verizon LiveSource Takes Pelorus Award for Excellence in Directory Information Services Location-Based Offerings
Verizon LiveSource is the recipient of an award from the Pelorus Group for excellence in providing location-based directory information services.
The award, presented... - read more |
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MetroPCS Launches Next-Gen Caller ID |
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MetroPCS is putting a new twist on traditional Caller ID. The contractless carrier’s new service, Screen-it, is intended to display a caller’s name and number, when available, even if it appears as “unknown” to the regular Caller ID service. “This feature... - read more |
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Catch The Final Presidential Debate On V CAST |
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With the 2008 presidential election less than three weeks away, Verizon Wireless customers across the nation can access full coverage of tonight’s presidential debate from Hofstra University on their phones. The nation’s most reliable wireless network is offering customers two... - read more |
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Firms Promise Technology That Would Block Cellphone Calls To Motorists |
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and Aegis Mobility unveiled new technology they said manages incoming and outgoing calls and text messages on drivers’ mobile phones, a product aimed at reducing — and capitalizing on — the problem of distraction while behind the wheel. ... - read more |
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Motorola Rolls Out 'Krave' Touch-Screen Phone |
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The Motorola ZN4 handset has a large touch screen with an interactive clear flip top, 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, and multimedia functions
Verizon Wireless subscribers seeking a touch-screen phone have another option, as the carrier and Motorola rolled out the Krave ZN4 on Tuesday.read more |
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BlackBerry Storm Touch Screen Smartphone Shown for Verizon |
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Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the Blackberry, unveiled its first smartphone with a touch screen today, its answer to the popular Apple iPhone.
The Blackberry Storm will be available later this year through Verizon Wireless in the United States and Vodafone in Europe, India,... - read more |
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BlackBerry Takes The World By Storm With Verizon Wireless And Vodafone |
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Verizon Wireless, Vodafone Group (NYSE and LSE: VOD) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Storm™ will be available later this fall, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers in the U.S. and Vodafone customers in Europe,... - read more |
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Motorola VU204 Announced for Verizon on Oct. 14 |
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Verizon Wireless today announced the Motorola VU204 available for purchase on Oct. 14.
The VU204 is designed with ergonomically sleek lines, rounded edges, soft-touch paint and a rich dark-roast color.
Customers can access popular messaging features such as mobile IM,... - read more |
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Motorola Rapture VU30 Launches for Verizon on Oct. 14 |
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Verizon Wireless today introduced the Motorola Rapture VU30 available for purchase on Oct. 14.
The Rapture VU30's clamshell design has a touch-sensitive external display to quickly capture pictures and access music. Customers can access more than 5 million songs. Using... - read more |
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Samsung Sway Slim Slider Launches for Verizon on Oct. 14 |
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Verizon Wireless today announced the Samsung Sway, a slim slider with a silver finish.
The Sway has an MP3 player to access more than 5 million songs. Using VCAST Music with Rhapsody, music can be side-loaded from a PC with a USB cable.
An integrated 2.0-megapixel camera... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Offers No Contract Plans |
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Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers can sign up for month-to-month service, without any contracts.
The new Month-to-Month agreement lets consumers purchase new devices at full-retail price, or use their own CDMA devices without the commitment of a one- or two-year contract.... - read more |
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Samsung Knack Slim Clamshell Announced for Verizon |
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Verizon Wireless today announced the Samsung Knack, a slim clamshell with an ergonomic design, will be available on October 14.
The Knack boasts a 2.2-inch internal screen with large text and number fonts, a simplified user interface and messaging communication. A large keypad with... - read more |
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Boost Gives Louisiana and Texas Customers A Roaming Break |
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Roaming charges. They’re a fact of life in the cellular world, particularly in prepaid. What happens, though, when citizens are forced to evacuate their home calling area because of severe weather conditions? We saw this over the weekend with Hurricane Gustav. Thankfully, Boost Mobile... - read more |
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Verizon Wireless Blitz Offers QWERTY Keyboard |
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Verizon Wireless announced today its Blitz, a multimedia device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard designed for text messaging.
The Blitz has a 2.2-inch screen for browsing the web or checking email. It doubles as a music player with access to VCAST Music's library of more than 5... - read more |
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Unlimited Wireless Carrier MetroPCS Announces Launch of MetroFlash(TM) |
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Consumers Can Now Activate Their Existing CDMA Handsets on MetroPCS' Network, Offering the Freedom to Enjoy the Nation's Most Affordable and Flexible Wireless Service
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS - News), the nation's leading provider... - read more |
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Boost Mobile Offers $1-a-day Chat Plan |
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Sprint Nextel subsidiary Boost Mobile is now offering a $1-a-day pay as you go plan called the Chat Plan. The company is also lowering the price of its premium 600 minute offer to $60, down from $70 a month. The new Chat Plan offers unlimited nights and mobile-to-mobile calling. The plan also... - read more |
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