Well, it looks like we have another “project” in the works. First comes the “project” for the Droid Bionic, now it is something for the Motorola Xoom tablet. An email is currently being circulated among Xoom users in the Moto Support Forums: “Hi, Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. We are preparing a project for [...]
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Taking a cue from Apple, manufacturers have discovered that an easy way to squeeze and extra bit of cash out of their handset designs is to give them a quick whitewash. The Droid RAZR looks to be the latest handset to receive its white counterpart as Verizon’s computer systems are currently listing the alternative color [...]
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On Black Friday 2011, an ad for the highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus popped up on a lot of tech sites. The ad, which you can see above, lists the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for 9.99 with a new 2-year activation and data plan. Of course, the Galaxy Nexus isn’t available, yet, on Verizon Wireless. This ad [...]
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Looks like Motorola has another one of its “projects” in the works (the Droid Bionic is in the middle of one), and this time the Xoom tablet is the intended target. The following e-mail's making the rounds: Hi, Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. We are preparing a project for owners of the Motorola [...]
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It looks like Best Buy is ready to man-up and take the blame for printing the wrong name for the Galaxy Nexus in their upcoming December Buyer’s Guide. Although many reported that Best Buy was in fact correct and that Verizon changed the US variant to ‘Nexus Prime’, we stuck to our guns and knew [...]
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Can’t wait to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the U.S.? If you have some extra money lying around, you can get yourself a sim-free, unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus for only 0 from Expansys USA. The model being sold is the 16GB model and comes unlocked, meaning that you can use it [...]
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If you are one of the lucky people who has a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, chances are, you’ve experienced the volume bug. The volume bug in the Galaxy Nexus causes the volume on the phone to consistently switch volume modes, at times even putting the phone’s volume on mute. The problem is being caused by the [...]
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Once again we see Best Buy using the name Nexus Prime, this time it's on the new product page live on their website as of tonight. Even more interesting is the fact that the 9 price point is good starting today (Nov. 17), with a 2-year agreement of course. While we don't know if this [...]
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In a recent "Competitive Comparison" graphic, Verizon has labeled Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus as having "No OEM Customization," ostensibly as a selling point against the competition. It’s interesting that Verizon would go so far in labeling the Nexus’ UI as such, but it may hint that VZW is at least vaguely aware that some consumers prefer [...]
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While many people are concerned about which day Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus is coming out (which we hear may be November 8th), there still hasn’t been much mention regarding its price. We expected the device to come to retail for 0 but recent evidence suggesst Verizon was set to offer it for 0 on a new [...]
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YouTube link for mobile viewing While we could argue that the Verizon Droid RAZR commercials are kind of over the top and really have nothing to do with the phone, Rogers at least stuck to the whole 'RAZR's are sharp' idea. Poor cake — I could have eaten that. … Continue Reading Here Rogers shows [...]
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We know that Verizon just likes to keep everyone in suspense. Sadly it was reported earlier this week the Galaxy Nexus would indeed be pushed back for release on December 8th, but we have an interesting new finding that’s sure to raise an eyebrow or two. There are numerous indications that the phone should have [...]
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We don't usually talk about our own advertising here on the blog, but it's time to make another exception.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus (note, not the Nexus Prime) is getting some love from Verizon today, and it looks like it'll sell for 9 on contract — 0 cheaper than a couple other high-end Android smartphones. (Hello, [...]
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If you have been waiting to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE in the US on contract with Verizon you have probably been waiting to know how much the phone will cost. The price of the smartphone on a new 2-year contract and with a data plan has now been tipped via [...]
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If you’re looking to hop on the GN pre-order train you can head on over to Negri Electronics now and get on board to receive the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. The site is touting an estimated ship date of 12/9 for the first Ice Cream Sandwich device with an HD Super AMOLED 4.65-inch display at 1280 x 720p. [...]
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Sometime next month we are expecting Verizon to release the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, maybe you’ve heard of it? Exact launch details are still unknown but for those willing to drop 3/4 of a G for the device can get there hands on one to call their very own. Mobile online retailer, Expansys, is offering up [...]
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It looks as though Verizon may be preparing to launch a new device sometime in the future with the name ‘Hologram’, as a recent trademark filing suggests. Although no specific details are known, Pocketnow suggests the possibility of a new 3D device. With both AT&T and Sprint offering 3D handsets already, it would make sense [...]
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Until we get an official word from Verizon, there’s not much else we can do right except speculate. And speculate we shall! Thanks to a Phantip, it appears as if the online retailer, Negri Electronic, plans to make available the Verizon Galaxy Nexus come December 9th. This information apparently comes directly from their Verizon contact [...]
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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will get an official carrier release on Verizon sometime next month, but to the disappointment of many the exact date remains unknown. If you are tired of waiting or so fed up that you would prefer the new Google flagship on another network, Expansys has you covered. Their US branch just [...]
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If you’re a Samsung Droid Charge owner, you’ve probably been patiently waiting for Android 2.3 Gingerbread to be be pushed out to your machine. It looks like that day will soon be arriving. Verizon has updated its support page for the Droid Charge with information on the Gingerbread update. Unfortunately, so specific date has been [...]
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Verizon already gave customers buying a new phone this holiday season quite the gift when they extended their typically 14-day return window all the way to to January 9th for purchases made between November 15th and December 28th. If that wasn’t long enough, Big Red has tacked on a few extra days pushing the date [...]
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A few days back we talked about the 8.2-inch version of the coming Motorola Xoom 2 or Xyboard tablet that had surfaced in pics. That little tablet looks really cool. Today another leak has surfaced that shows the pricing on that tablet and the larger 10-inch version on contract. The pricing is supposedly what you [...]
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Thanks to a recent surfacing of Verizon’s latest MAP (minimum advertised price), we finally get a taste of how they plan to price the new Motorola tablets. Yes, those ones with that god-awful name, DROID XYBOARD. It also looks like there is a possibility that the tablets will arrive in stores during the second week of [...]
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We’ve pretty much suspected this for awhile now but Business Insider is the first to receive confirmation from Verizon that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus launch has indeed been “pushed back” to December. How can something be pushed back when a date was never given? Well… I guess, it can’t. Either way, that December 9th launch [...]
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Read our Galaxy Nexus Review! ' Pardon us a minute while we read way too much into something. The screen you see here is what indirect Verizon retailers — as in not a corporate-branded store — now see to order their own Samsung Galaxy Nexus stock. And note that it says Samsung Galaxy Nexus, not [...]
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If you haven’t heard, Verizon is offering the HTC Droid Incredible 2 in all red starting on Black Friday. Units are already starting to hit stores and we’ve gotten our first glimpse at the device, courtesy of Droid-Life. It’s likely identical to the version we reviewed, save for its color. You can get the device [...]
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Upon ordering an HTC Rezound, one of our readers stumbled across something very interesting a listing for one “Samsung Galaxy S II Nexus Prime 4G Android Phone” headed for Verizon Wireless. The “Nexus Prime” or “Galaxy Nexus” for short. Amazon says it usually ships within 1-2 weeks, but that doesn’t mean much without an actual [...]
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Fresh on the heels of Amazon announcing a multitude of high-end devices for just 1¢, in steps the Shack offering a number of free devices from November 20th thru the 23rd. And unlike Amazon’s special, this one includes those looking to upgrade not just for new 2 yr agreements. Devices from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint [...]
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Galaxy Nexus or Nexus Prime? Which one do you prefer? I’m a fan of the Galaxy Nexus name, and I hope it sticks. For those of you who were hoping for the Nexus Prime, there’s still a chance that the phone could launch as that, according to Best Buy. Pictures of the Galaxy Nexus going [...]
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Alright, this is beginning to make me dizzy. On Friday, we told you guys how Google updated their Galaxy Nexus page to show the Verizon version of the device only packing 16GB vs. the “16/32GB” they had listed initially. Well, many of readers voiced their opinions and needless to say, most weren’t too happy with [...]
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Let me start off by saying that I am not only an unabashed Android fan, but have also not kept it a secret that I’m a lover of Motorola’s Droids. I still have my original Droid, got my wife a Droid 2 when she took the plunge into smartphone space, and now have a [...]
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It seems that the Galaxy Nexus is fraught with will it/won’t it rumors. We posted an article on Saturday suggesting that Verizon would only offer the Nexus in the 16GB internal storage variety. This caused quite a stir for those who were excited about the phone. Given that the phone has no external storage support, people were worried [...]
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There is not much to say here except that the Canadian carrier Bell listed on their website that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is coming December 8. This may confirm the leaked U.S. launch dates we have shared with you. The great thing about this is that Bell has actually came out and revealed the release [...]
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Droid RAZR on sale at Amazon Wireless for only [substring:0:600] Droid RAZR on sale at Amazon Wireless for only $0.01 Amazon Wireless has a great deal on the Motorola Droid RAZR. You can get the Motorola Droid RAZR for only $0.01 when you sign up for a brand new account. Sorry, if you’re upgrading, the [...]
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Amazon Wireless, one of our favorite online mobile retailers, launched its Black Friday promotions a little early this year, and boy are they good! Did I say good? I meant absolutely incredible (though, unfortunately, only for new customers): every single phone at Amazon Wireless sold by Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint is going for just [...]
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