Verizon Galaxy Nexus users, you finally have the Android 4.0.4 OTA update coming your way. You were one of the first to own a Galaxy Nexus (see our detailed review) and experience Ice Cream Sandwich, and yet now you’re one of the last to receive updates (after GSM and Sprint LTE). Yup, the previous update, [...]
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners had a taste of the Android 4.0.4 update (IMM76K) at the beginning of this month but the download was later removed for unknown reasons. Today, the link became available again and the update is ready to download for those who don’t want to wait for the OTA push and know what [...]
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Since it was released, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus has been stuck on Android 4.0.2 without receiving an update to Android 4.0.4 which the international version of the phone has gotten ages ago. The 4.0.4 update was pushed a couple of times already and then pulled for reasons only Google and Verizon know. The link to [...]
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The update process has been sort of a roller coaster ride for Galaxy Nexus owners on Verizon. Earlier this month, Google ‘n friends made available the Android 4.0.4 update (IMM76K), but was later pulled without explanation. Well, the link is back and the update is now available for the downloading (and applying, providing you know [...]
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Keep your fingers crossed Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners, with some luck you’ll be getting your 4.0.4 over-the-air update sooner than later. Moments ago the official OTA update appeared on Google’s servers. This is nothing new, the same OTA update file appeared on Google’s servers a few weeks ago and was promptly removed after numerous people [...]
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At the beginning of the month, Google made the 4.0.4 update file for the Galaxy Nexus available for everyone to download. Unfortunately, Google must have jumped the gun, because just a short time after release the link was pulled and G-Nex owners were back in the dark with no word from either company. The link [...]
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We’re always looking for a good deal, right? I mean, who deoesn’t like buying a new Android device on the cheap! Well, cheaper than if you were to go purchase one directly from a wireless carrier, cheap. Either way, Amazon Wireless just listed some new sale prices on a few hot Android phones that you [...]
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While supplies last, Amazon Wireless is hosting a deal on a few of Verizon’s more popular smart devices. When signing up on a new two-year agreement, you can score the DROID 4 for just one cent, the Rezound for a not-so-bad $50, and the DROID RAZR MAXX for an even $150. Now that we know these phones [...]
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Earlier today we had reported that a supposed Verizon Galaxy S III model was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. Now a possible Sprint variant has also appeared under the model number SPH-L710, which closely resembles the model number to Sprint’s Galaxy S II, SPH-D710. I think all of us Sprint customers already assumed that [...]
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Android is all the rage. A new phone hits the market in just about the same amount of time it takes for you to dust off that old pairs of LA lights. Android software is no different. It seems that a new version is already under development not even a few months to half a [...]
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Verizon’s showing off Viewdini, its new video aggregation app, down on the floor of the 2012 Cable Show, and the company just gave us few minutes to put it through its paces. The key thing to note about the app is that it’s purely meant for helping users find video content across a number of [...]
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Despite being a Nexus device, the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus has only seen one update since the phone was released back in November. The update, which brought the phone to Android 4.0.2 on launch day, is the only one to land on the phone despite the latest version of ICS being 4.0.4. Since [...]
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Word from the grapevine is that Big Red is planning to finally release Android ICS 4.0.4 to the Galaxy Nexus masses with OTA (over-the-air) roll-out commencing as soon as tomorrow. This rumor supposedly comes from a Verizon customer who was visiting their local store and was briefly shown a Verizon proprietary document detailing the upcoming [...]
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Verizon promised that the Droid 4 would be able to travel the world on GSM networks this year, and recent leaks pegged the feature for the HTC Rezound, too. Now, Verizon’s confirmed that not only will both phones get a software update to enable global GSM roaming this summer, but so will the Droid RAZR [...]
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After months and months of waiting, could Galaxy Nexus users finally be getting the sweet taste of Android 4.0.4 tomorrow? A new rumor suggests it could happen. Droid-Life received a series of independent reports, however, that Verizon personnel are pointing users to May 22nd for the elusive update. It’ll be a much needed update, if [...]
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Could this be the week? According to a handful of readers who either called into Verizon support within the last few days or entered a store looking for help, the Galaxy Nexus is scheduled to receive Android 4.0.4 by this Thursday, May 22. One of our readers said that a VZW employee went as far [...]
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Motorola owners have been feeling the burn lately when it comes to official Ice Cream Sandwich updates. With promises of the software update coming to their devices officially all they could was sit and wait for a dated release. Well the time has finally come for Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX owners with a slated [...]
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We’ve already heard about Verizon converting certain 4G LTE devices, namely the LG Spectrum and DROID 4, to become global phones by enabling international radios embedded into these devices. The folks at Droid Life have sources that tell them there may be more devices with this hidden capability. Check out the info sheet above for the [...]
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Chili’s just released their new Android App and to celebrate they are willing to give you a free Android phone just by ordering $25 worth of food from chilistogo.com. There are a few catches to the offer though; the activation fee, taxes, and you must sign a new two-year contract with either of the participating [...]
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If you’re a customer of a CDMA carrier – such as Verizon, Sprint or MetroPCS – you’ll know that going abroad – especially to Europe – is not the easiest of places to take your phone. AT&T customers will tell you that being able to take their phone to a whole range of countries is [...]
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Image courtesy of Mr. Kover! It wasn’t a fun week for most Verizon customers, as Big Red is starting to get everyone comfortable with the idea of taking away unlimited data. They have mentioned that when the time gets closer, that they will lay the options out on the table for their customers to make sure they [...]
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I was really looking forward to the HTC One series of devices coming to Verizon Wireless this year. On paper the One series is the best trio of phones that HTC has ever done, and they are all reviewing pretty well too. I have an upgrade available and I was saving it for an HTC [...]
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It looks like another build for the Motorola DROID BIONIC has leaked. It’s not Ice Cream Sandwich, but it is yet another update that should make the device that much smoother. And we’re sure these updates are all preparing the phone for the transition to Android 4.0 before too long. Users should be happy that [...]
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Over the past 24 hours many Verizon Wireless customers have been quite upset to learn that their previously “grandfathered in” unlimited data plans were going away in the upcoming months after listening to Verizon CFO Fran Shammo speak at the JP Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference in Boston yesterday. Verizon has attempted yet again to officially [...]
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Earlier this month we saw the announcement of the LG Optimus LTE II. While details on specs were fuzzy we did know that it would come with a whopping 2GB of RAM and a TRUE HD IPS Display. Other than that mum was the word in regards to the other specs. However that’s all changed [...]
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Thoughout the last day, we noticed in the comments that there seems to be this belief that Verizon is going to forget that you signed a contract and simply force you immediately onto a shared data plan tier and off of your unlimited plan. That’s just not the case, at least it shouldn’t be, so [...]
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The Motorola Droid 4 was included in Verizon’s list of devices that will be getting ICS and as you know Big Red didn’t mention when it’ll roll it out. If you don’t feel like waiting and are into flashing ROMs, the folks at DroidForums were able to get their hands on a leaked Android 4.0.4 build. [...]
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We all knew the next step in carrier evolution would be eliminating the old unlimited data plans entirely. We all figured that AT&T would be the first to pull the trigger, but Verizon seems to be starting the trend. You didn’t think you could sit comfortably on your grandfathered plan forever did you? Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo announces [...]
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Verizon’s posted a changelog for a new update that appears to be coming to the LG Revolution. Little more than bug fixes will be found this time, but you’ll still want to know what’s new. Android security patches have been applied, picture messages will be sent properly if you’re connected to WiFi, an issue with [...]
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Verizon CFO Fran Shammo made some pretty unsettling comments at the J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference. Talking about more people making their way onto 4G LTE devices, Fran said, “As they start to migrate onto 4G, they will have to come off of unlimited and go onto the data share plan. That’s beneficial for [...]
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We all knew it was coming: the death of unlimited. At Verizon, specifically. And this time, there’s no escaping it. From this summer onward, when Verizon launches its shared bucket data plans for families, if you buy a 4G phone, you will be transferred to a tiered data plan – end of story. While current [...]
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A memo leaking out of Sprint and into the hands of TechnoBuffalo has the carrier doing away with their early upgrade policy for existing customers. The move comes at a time when Sprint continues to hack away at customer-oriented policies. The carrier is citing “high costs” as the reason why customers will no longer be able [...]
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Remember the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Sensation 4G that we told you about yesterday? Turns out that it does more than just bring ICS – it also kills free tethering. Wait, what? T-Mobile had free tethering? Technically, no. But in reality, yes. Here’s how it used to work: T-Mobile offered a tethering [...]
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Last week’s announcement of Verizon’s DROID Incredible 4G LTE brought speculation of pricing and possible release date among the Android community. We can’t put to rest all the rumors floating around but according to a Verizon document the DROID Inc 4G LTE will indeed be sold with a $50 mail-in rebate as part of the deal. I [...]
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AT&T confirmed this past weekend that Baton Rouge would be getting 4G LTE, but didn’t bother to offer a time frame other than “soon.” We’ve gotten a couple of independent reports that the network is live today, though we haven’t been able to find much more than that. It’s strange that AT&T would launch the [...]
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