Verizon mistakenly shows a 256GB variant for both the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL

The first smartphone designed by Google is a hit, as you probably already know. The Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL are both available with 32GB or 128GB of internal storage, although if you go to Verizon"s website you might get the impression that a 256GB variant is being offered. To see exac..

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RIP: Two-year contracts at Verizon are dead; activation and upgrade fees rise 50% to $30

New and existing Verizon customers, bow down your head and say a prayer for the two-year contract which passed away on January 5th. All new customers will now be required to purchase a phone using an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). While new subscribers at Big Red were no longer allowed to sign a ..

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Verizon has 5G equipment deployed in 10 cities

According to a report published today, Verizon Wireless has equipment in place for fixed 5G service in 10 U.S. cities. The nation"s largest carrier did admit that this equipment might not meet the initial standards for 5G as determined by 3GPP. As a result, in order to meet these standards, Ver..

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Today it"s time for Verizon to kill its Samsung Galaxy Note7 units

Following a bit of a controversy regarding its initial decision to seemingly not send out the final update for the Galaxy Note7, Verizon then changed its mind and announced it would just be skipping the holiday season. The carrier"s release date for the infamous update was set as January 5, and guess what day today is?
That"s right. From this point on all remaining Note7 units purchased from Verizon will be receiving the software update that, once installed, will prevent the phones from charging. The message you can see in the screenshot to the left will pop up letting owners know what"s about to happen. The new software build version is MMB29M.N930VVRS3APL2.
AT&T"s rollout was also planned for today, but so far it doesn"t look like it"s started. It might just be a matter of hours, however. T-Mobile was the first to issue the update last month, while Sprint will send it out starting on January 8, concluding the rollout for the Big Four carriers in the US..

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Verizon is now sending security updates to 11 Android smartphones

Lately more and more device makers have started taking Android security patches seriously, deploying them only a few weeks after Google releases them, and making them available for at least their high-end handsets. To drive that point home, today Verizon has started sending out over-the-air updates for a whopping 11 Android smartphones.
All of the updates contain nothing more than the latest security patches, but this is quite a feat – owners of these 11 devices will be up to date in terms of security fixes after installing the new software.
The phones in question are the HTC 10, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, Moto Z Play, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note5, Note Edge, S5, S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+. As always, receiving the update notification on your handset may take a few days, since the over-the-air rollout is staged.
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Verizon rolls out security updates to 11 Android flavored handsets

The nation"s largest carrier, Verizon Wireless, is sending out security updates to 11 Android handsets. The range of handsets receiving the security update starts with current top shelf flagship phones like the HTC 10 and the Motorola Moto Z Force Droid, to older generation models like the Sams..

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LG G5 for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint can be bought for only $349.99 with free accessory bundle

Not long ago you were able to pick up an unlocked LG G5 for just $400, but that deal isn"t available anymore. Thankfully, however, something even better came along in case you"re interested in LG"s flagship smartphone and don"t mind having AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint as your carrier.
Best Buy is now offering the LG G5 for just $349.99, as part of its latest sale. What"s more, for the price you also get a free three-piece accessory bundle, though its exact contents remain a mystery. The devices going for this price are meant to be used on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint, and you"ll need to pick the carrier when you make the order because the handset you"re getting will be locked to that network.
On the other hand, if you"re already a customer of one of them, or don"t mind switching, you are saving a lot of money on the G5 and won"t need to use any installment plans to buy a phone from your carrier. Thus your bill will be smaller overall. Best Bu..

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BlackBerry Mercury tipped to be coming to Verizon

The yet-to-be-announced BlackBerry Mercury smartphone will be available from Verizon in the United States. This was revealed by well known tipster Roland Quandt in a tweet late last week.
BlackBerry “Mercury” BBB100 is coming to Verizon in the US.
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) December 24, 2016 There was, however, no word on the device"s pricing and launch time frame.
So far, it was being said that the Mercury – which features a physical QWERTY keyboard, a la original BlackBerry phones – will be the last device to be released by the Canadian company, but Quandt revealed that it is in fact being built by TCL – design is from BlackBerry though.
Specs-wise, the phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset and sport a curved display with a screen size of around 4.5-inch. It is also rumored to pack in a large battery, enough to get the handset through two days of use.
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BlackBerry Mercury reportedly headed to Verizon

Last week, BlackBerry and its new hardware partner, TCL, confirmed that next generation BlackBerry smartphones would be unveiled at CES 2017 in early January. While there are no official details about these upcoming handsets, one of them might be the BlackBerry Mercury (model number BBB100) – an And..

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NBA All-Star Voting 2017 presented by Verizon is now open

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The Moto 360 (2nd generation) can be purchased for just $199 through Verizon

If you paid any attention at all to the smartwatch market in 2016, then you"d know that things settled down quite a bit as compared to last year. While new smartwatches did hit the scene, such as the Apple Watch Series 2 and Samsung Gear S3, there were notable omissions from the likes of Huawei..

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OpenSignal app lets you check whether Verizon, AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile has the best 4G LTE coverage in your area

Choosing the right carrier could be a difficult task: you"ve probably all seen the alluring new offers by T-Mobile, and Sprint has also been improving its network a lot lately, but will these two carriers provide adequate coverage in your area? And what about AT&T and Verizon Wireless, which on..

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Rugged Kyocera DuraForce Pro now available on Verizon, wide-angle action camera on board

Confirming a recent rumor, Verizon Wireless today released the Kyocera DuraForce Pro, a rugged smartphone that"s been available on T-Mobile and Sprint since earlier this year.
Made for customers in need of a tough handset, the Kyocera DuraForce Pro can survive drops from up to 5 feet (1.5 mete..

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T-Mobile CEO John Legere shows "Scrooge Verizon" the future of wireless in Christmas Carol knock-off

T-Mobile president and CEO John Legere has a crusade against the top two wireless carriers in the U.S., which he calls “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the executive is currently focusing his acidic wit on Verizon and AT&T. Today, the unconventional Legere posted a hilarious Christmas Carol knock off on his ..

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Verizon rumored to carry new "Nexus" phones - CNET

Google"s Nexus phones may have lined up Verizon as one carrier.
Photo by CNET Verizon has been tipped off as one carrier that will sell this year"s new Nexus phones.
A tweet Thursday from known and typically accurate leaker Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, said simply: “Verizon is going to carry the two "Nexus&..

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Samsung will disable all US Galaxy Note 7 phone functionalities, Verizon models not included

Samsung today announced that it"s planning to roll out a software update for Galaxy Note 7 handsets that are still in the wild in the US. The update will be released starting December 19, preventing Note 7 phones from being charged, and eliminating “their ability to work as mobile devices.” How..

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Verizon halts Galaxy Beta program, Nougat to hit Verizon units ‘early next year"

Informed Samsung Galaxy S7 owners have been thrilled about being able to try Nougat on the flagship phone since the program launched just under a month ago. It first launched in the South Korea, then UK, and US carrier versions received the same Beta just several days later.
If you were able to successfully register and download the Beta software for a Verizon-branded Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, consider yourself lucky. Verizon, the largest carrier in the US, has put its foot in the door, yet again, by pulling the plug on the Beta program for its own subscribers.
There was no reason given for the abrupt decision to discontinue further beta builds of Android Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. When looking for updates on the Beta with a Galaxy S7 edge on Verizon, a message from the Galaxy Beta Program Team which reads:
”Verizon will stay on the original software for the remainder of this trial. Beta trial users will be upgraded to the commercial N release when it is available earl..

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Verizon"s new GizmoTab tablet is aimed at kids

Verizon has launched a new tablet aimed at kids. Dubbed GizmoTab, the device is specifically designed for children aged between 3 and 8.
“With the GizmoTab, you can measure and display aspects of your child"s progress, tailor the fun to your child"s age and skill level, set time limits and reward your child with additional play time,” the carrier says. The tablet “comes with a removable bumper to protect against even the toughest drops, bumps and scratches.”
The tablet is powered by Snapdragon 617 chipset and sports an 8-inch HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 16GB (expandable up to 128GB). In terms of camera, the device features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. A 5,100mAh battery is there to keep the lights on.
Those activating the tablet on Verizon"s 4G LTE network will also get unlimited access to 300 premium learning apps handpicked by educational experts. Some of the apps include Crayola, DreamWorks Animation, Hasbro, and The Jim Henson Com..

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