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January 9, 2014
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Nokia Lumia Icon Specs

Still kicking: Nokia Lumia Icon with 20MP camera revealed in leak

By on January 9, 2014 at 9:30 PM.

Still kicking: Nokia Lumia Icon with 20MP camera revealed in leak

Nokia may have agreed last year to sell its devices and services business to Microsoft, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the vendor from building and launching a wide range of new devices while it waits for the deal to be finalized. According to a new leak, the company’s next launch will be a sleek new smartphone coming to Verizon Wireless in the near future. Engadget on Wednesday evening discovered a Verizon test site page that was home to the all new Nokia Lumia Icon, a Windows Phone 8 handset with what appears to be a fairly large HD display. Stated specs include a 20-megapixel camera and a 2,420 mAh battery with support for wireless charging, but the rest is a mystery — at least for the next few days until Verizon announces the phone. The test page on Verizon’s site has been taken down.

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mobile
December 27, 2013
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Data Consumption App Rankings

Getting dangerously close to your data cap? This site tells you which apps to avoid

By on December 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

Getting dangerously close to your data cap? This site tells you which apps to avoid

Data caps. The mere mention of the phrase is enough to send shivers up the spine of any smartphone user. While there is a glimmer of hope that carriers might someday be forced to raise caps or even eliminate them entirely, data caps likely aren’t going anywhere anytime soon for Verizon Wireless and AT&T subscribers. Luckily, however, there are tools to help subscribers better manage their data usage. Carriers themselves offer tools that help users analyze data usage and they also notify customers as they approach their data caps, but a new free tool made available by the CTIA takes things a step further by helping smartphone and tablet users learn which iPhone, iPad and Android apps consume a large amount of data and which apps are more cap-friendly. The “Know My App” site allows users to browse through a list of popular apps or search by name, and it also shows how concerned people should be based on how high their data caps are. A link to the site follows below in our source section.

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mobile
December 24, 2013
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Verizon AT&T Monthly Data Use

This is what could force Verizon and AT&T to finally ditch data caps

By on December 24, 2013 at 10:25 AM.

This is what could force Verizon and AT&T to finally ditch data caps

Verizon and AT&T have long insisted that the majority of their subscribers face no danger of going over their monthly data caps, but that may be about to change. The New York Times reports on a new study published this week showing that average monthly mobile data consumption in the United States has surged over the last year, going from an average of 690MB per month in 2012 to 1.2GB per month this year. If data usage keeps growing at this pace then next year the average wireless user will consume around 2.4GB per month, which is well over many subscribers’ monthly data caps. More →

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mobile
December 16, 2013
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Verizon LTE Network Video Traffic

Here’s why your Verizon LTE downloads are taking longer than usual

By on December 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM.

Here’s why your Verizon LTE downloads are taking longer than usual

Has Verizon’s super-fast LTE network been less super-fast than normal for you lately? If so then you can blame the surge in video streaming that Verizon says has taken it by surprise. The Wall Street Journal reports that demand for mobile video streaming has put serious strain on Verizon’s LTE network, with average download speeds decreasing by more than 20% in some areas. Because of this, Verizon is spending another $500 million to boost its network capacity in key markets such as New York, San Francisco and Chicago where the strain created by video data has been particularly acute. The Journal notes that Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said this past fall that “consumption of video is far outpacing what our expectations were,” which explains why the carrier seems to be scrambling to get its network up to speed.

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Legal
December 12, 2013
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Verizon Shareholder Proposal NSA Disclosure

Verizon tries to sweep NSA disclosure proposal under the rug

By on December 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM.

Verizon tries to sweep NSA disclosure proposal under the rug

Last week, AT&T sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission saying that it will not disclose information about how it shares private data with the NSA. Reuters reports that Verizon is now taking a similar stance, but rather than challenging the proposal from its own shareholders by taking the necessary steps with the SEC, the wireless carrier plans to skip the vote all together if it can. More →

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Security
November 20, 2013
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Verizon AT&T NSA Criticism

AT&T, Verizon face shareholder revolt over NSA spying program

By on November 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM.

AT&T, Verizon face shareholder revolt over NSA spying program

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU) has announced it has partnered with various investment firms that have stakes in AT&T and Verizon to demand more transparency from the two carriers when it comes to government spying. To convince AT&T, the ACLU has partnered with The New York State Common Retirement Fund and Trillium Asset Management LLC. The Verizon shareholder proposal was jointly filed with Trillium Asset Management LLC, Park Foundation and Clean Yield Asset Management. More →

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November 20, 2013
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Moto X Verizon Price Cut

You can now buy the Moto X on Verizon for a penny

By on November 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM.

You can now buy the Moto X on Verizon for a penny

The Moto X is now on sale at Verizon for as low a price as you’re likely to see. Motorola’s flagship phone is available on Amazon for Verizon customers in black or white for only a penny. If you want to customize your phone, though, you’ll still have to pay the regular $99.99 for the Moto X on Verizon. This offer comes two days after Verizon ended its half-off deal on the Moto X for $49.99. Since it’s on Verizon, the Moto X will be able to upgrade to the latest version of Android, KitKat right away, which Motorola released yesterday. While this deal won’t save you much money over the course of a two-year contract, it’s still a great deal for one of the best Android phones out there.

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November 14, 2013
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Moto X Verizon Price Cut

You can now buy a custom-designed Moto X from Verizon for $50

By on November 14, 2013 at 6:15 PM.

You can now buy a custom-designed Moto X from Verizon for $50

Motorola and Verizon are offering a very tempting stocking stuffer for early holiday shoppers. 9to5Google notes that Verizon customers can now design their own Moto X smartphone using Moto Maker and get it for just $49.99 with a two-year contract. The offer only lasts through November 18th, however, so you’ll have to act quickly if you want to get the Moto X at such a steep discount. Motorola’s Moto Maker program, which lets users choose their own smartphone casing colors, engravings and custom wallpapers, started out as an exclusive for AT&T but this week branched out to all other major carriers in the United States. Relatedly, prepaid carrier Republic Wireless announced Thursday that it is selling the Moto X for $299 off-contract with plans that range from $5 to $40 per month.

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November 7, 2013
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Verizon Moto X Moto Maker Availability

Verizon customers can customize their Moto X starting on November 11th

By on November 7, 2013 at 8:30 PM.

Verizon customers can customize their Moto X starting on November 11th

Good news, Verizon customers: Soon you’ll be able to buy the same wood-patterned Moto X that AT&T customers have enjoyed for months. Droid Life’s sources claim that Verizon customers will get access to the Moto Maker system starting on November 11th, which will let them custom-design their Moto X smartphones and choose from features such as colors, engravings and signature wallpapers. Like AT&T, Verizon will probably sell the customizable Moto X for just $99 with a two-year contract. More →

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TV
October 30, 2013
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Intel TV Service Verizon

Intel might throw in the towel on its revolutionary TV service

By on October 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM.

Intel might throw in the towel on its revolutionary TV service

It’s bad news for TV viewers interested in alternative services as Intel has apparently decided to give up on its exciting aspirations for a subscription TV service. AllThingsD reports that Intel is currently in talks with Verizon to “hand over control of Intel Media, the unit that has been trying to build a Web-based subscription TV service.” Rumors surrounding the service have been circulating for months, but Intel never public unveiled the set-top box that would run its service, nor did the company set a date for its release. More →

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mobile
October 28, 2013
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Lumia 929 Specs

Still kicking: Nokia has yet another Lumia phone in the works

By on October 28, 2013 at 5:35 PM.

Still kicking: Nokia has yet another Lumia phone in the works

Nokia has announced six new devices since it jointly announced a deal to sell its handset and services divisions to Microsoft, and now a leaked video introduces us to the seventh. The upcoming Lumia 929 will be Verizon Wireless’ followup to the Lumia 928 you may or may not remember — BGR reviewed the Lumia 928 back in May — and it looks like on of Nokia’s sleekest smartphones to date. The phone features a 5-inch full HD 1080p AMOLED display, a 20-megapixel PureView camera and a very thick case that looks to be about the same width as the 928. According to The Verge, the phone’s case is all aluminum and it will launch in both black and silver. No release timing or pricing were provided. The full leaked video originally published by YouTube user SDPhones follows below. More →

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Business
October 17, 2013
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Verizon iPhone Activations Q3 2013

Q3 iPhone activations flat at Verizon despite iPhone 5s, 5c launch

By on October 17, 2013 at 9:25 AM.

Q3 iPhone activations flat at Verizon despite iPhone 5s, 5c launch

Verizon on Thursday reported impressive third-quarter results that topped Wall Street’s expectations. The communications giant earned more than $2.2 billion in profit on revenue that inched up to $30.3 billion, and it is now home to 101.5 million total retail connections. Verizon also said that it sold 7.6 million smartphones during the third quarter, and it said 51% of activations were iPhones. We can’t directly compare activations and sales, of course, but estimates suggest Q3 iPhone activations fell between 3.9 million and 4 million units — which is flat compared to the 3.9 million iPhones Verizon said it activated in the second quarter this year. This is a bit perplexing considering Apple’s new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c launched at the tail end of the quarter. When taking into account how dramatically new iPhone sales smashed earlier records through their debut weekend, however, Verizon’s activation figure could indicate that iPhone 5 and 4S sales had slowed substantially leading up to the new models’ debut.

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Business
October 17, 2013
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Verizon Earnings Q3 2013

Verizon’s Q3 EPS tops expectations at $0.77 on $30.3 billion in sales

By on October 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM.

Verizon’s Q3 EPS tops expectations at $0.77 on $30.3 billion in sales

Following solid earnings in the second quarter that narrowly topped the Street’s expectations, Verizon Communications on Thursday reported its third-quarter results ahead of the bell. Analysts polled by FactSet expected the nations largest carrier to post a profit of $0.74 per share for the September quarter, and their revenue consensus sat at $30.15 billion. Verizon beat expectations, however, reporting earnings of $0.77 per share — or $2.23 billion, up more than 20% — on $30.3 billion in sales. In the same quarter last year, Verizon earned $0.64 per share on revenue that totaled $29.01 billion. The carrier said that at the end of the third quarter it was home to 101.5 million total retail connections, including 95.2 million retail postpaid connections. Verizon added 927,000 net retail postpaid connections in the quarter and postpaid churn was 0.97%. Verizon’s full press release follows below. More →

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