HTC Rezound Android 4.0 update now available from Verizon

After countless rumors, leaks, and missed release dates, the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Rezound has finally arrived! Verizon has posted documents detailing the new update along with download/installation instructions on the Rezound’s software update page. Those not willing to wait for Verizon to push out the update can grab the RUU [...]]]>

Samsung SCH-i200 'Jasper' spotted wearing Verizon branding

Those looking for a a Samsung equivalent to the Droid Incredible 4G LTE may soon be in luck -- the image above has surfaced via the @evleaks Twitter account, along with a purported list of specifications. Supposedly the device in the image is the Samsung "Jasper" (likely a codename), a phone with the product number SCH-i200. Inside it's said to be powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, with a WVGA screen, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and the new Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX. As you'll be able to tell from the branding on the back, it's a Verizon 4G LTE device.

Design-wise, it's definitely channeling some of the Galaxy S III, and it shares its curvaceous chassis and other design cues with Samsung's current flagship. The button setup is also of interest -- as we've seen on some LG phones, "Jasper" sports four capacitive keys, including a dedicated multitasking key.

There's no complete spec list available just yet, nor is there any info on pricing or availability, but we'll keep you posted as further details of this mid-range beast emerge.

Source: @evleaks; via The Verge

Review: HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon Wireless

The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE continues the tradition of awfully long Android device names, and is the latest entry in the Verizon DROID Incredible series of devices. The DROID Incredible line has been very popular for Verizon, and I on several occasions have recommended one of the Incredible devices to friends and co-workers who [...]]]>

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy S III released on all major U.S. networks to much fanfare. It’s not uncommon to hear the Galaxy S III referred to as the pinnacle of Android smartphones, and with good reason. With the latest internal components, amazing external aesthetics and a killer screen, the Galaxy S III has everything the Android [...]]]>

Verizon Galaxy Nexus back in AOSP; Sprint, not so much

Yesterday was a huge day for Android developers. Just weeks after being debuted at Google I/O 2012, the source code for Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, was made available in the Android Open Source Project. But that’s not all that happened. Along with the introduction of Android 4.1, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE earned back [...]]]>

Shared data plans: Who saves you more money, Verizon or AT&T?

Unless you're using more than two phones, AT&T's new shared data plans won't really save you money over Verizon's.

AT&T is launching shared data plans in August. Verizon has them now. The premises are similar -- one plan, multiple phones sharing from a bucket of data. (Voice and texts are all unlimited and "free.") You'll have to pay for each phone that's a part of the shared plan, though.

How do they break down? Which one's more likely to save you money? Let's take a look.

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Verizon bringing 4G LTE to 33 more markets tomorrow

Verizon announced today that they will be flipping the 4G LTE switch tomorrow, July 19, that will bring the high-speed service to 33 new markets. They also announced the expansion of 32 markets , which will also happen July 19. 

The new markets to receive 4G LTE are:

• El Dorado/Magnolia, Arkansas


• Russellville, Arkansas


• New London County, Connecticut


• Fort Pierce/Vero Beach, Florida


• Melbourne/Titusville, Florida


• Columbus, Georgia


• Rome, Georgia


• Burley, Idaho


• Mattoon, Illinois


• Anderson, Indiana


• Muncie, Indiana


• Manhattan/Junction City, Kansas


• McPherson, Kansas


• Lafayette/New Iberia, Louisiana


• St. Joseph, Missouri


• Bozeman/Livingston, Montana


• Kalispell, Montana


• Missoulua, Montana


• Goldsboro/Kinston, North Carolina


• Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina


• Rocky Mount/Wilson, North Carolina


• Zanesville, Ohio


• Meadville, Pennsylvania


• Punxsutawney/DuBois/Clearfield, Pennsylvania


• Orangeburg, South Carolina


• Sherman/Denison, Texas


• Cedar City, Utah


• Logan, Utah


• Rutland/Bennington, Vermont


• Lynchburg, Virginia


• Winchester, Virginia


• Bellingham, Washington


• Beckley, West Virginia

The markets that will see expansion are:

• Mobile, Alabama


• Los Angeles, California


• San Diego, California


• San Francisco, California


• Washington, D.C.


• Fort Lauderdale, Florida


• Miami, Florida


• Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida


• Hilo, Hawaii


• Honolulu, Hawaii


• Kahului/Wailuku/Maui County, Hawaii


• Blackfoot/Idaho Falls/Rexburg, Idaho


• Peoria, Illinois


• Indianapolis, Indiana


• Wichita, Kansas


• Baton Rouge, Louisiana


• Baltimore, Maryland


• Kansas City, Missouri


• Springfield, Missouri


• Akron, Ohio


• Cleveland, Ohio


• Columbus, Ohio


• Toledo, Ohio


• Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania


• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania


• Scranton/Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania


• Columbia, South Carolina


• Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina


• Provo/Orem, Utah


• Salt Lake City/Ogden, Utah


• Fredericksburg, Virginia


• Seattle, Washington

It's great to see such extensive lists on Verizon's expansion plan. If you live in one of these areas and you're on Verizon, be on the lookout for faster speeds starting tomorrow, July 19.

The best time to learn about Verizon bringing 4G LTE is before you’re in the thick of things. Wise readers will reading to earn some valuable Verizon bringing 4G LTE to 33 more markets tomorrow experience while it’s still free.

Source: Verizon

Building AOSP Jelly Bean for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus - a tutorial [from the forums]

We've seen the source code for Android 4.1.1 (affectionately known as Jelly Bean) drop from Google, and plenty of us were excited to see the Verizon Galaxy Nexus binaries were back online and available. Whether you're a Verizon subscriber or not, as an Android fan it's OK to get warm and fuzzy inside seeing more devices opened up for users. Nice work to all involved for getting the licensing worked out once again.

But seeing it there is only the first step. For many of us, half the fun of having a phone like the LTE GNex is building code and hacking the living crap out of it. If this sounds like you, there's a special treat waiting in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus forums -- the best damn AOSP building tutorial you'll ever see. I've written a few how-tos in my time, so I can say, with no remorse, that you won't find a more thorough, easier to understand, well-thought tutorial anywhere. Dmmarck is not just an AC forums moderator, he's a total nerd, and not afraid to let it shine. He walks you through setting up your machine, from the ground up, and in the end you'll have the satisfaction of flashing a build of Jelly Bean that you made yourself. It's the pinnacle for any Android geek with a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. The icing on this cake? Dylan is there, in the forums, all day every day, to answer your questions and walk you through when you get stuck. When doing this sort of thing for the first time, that's the key.

If you've got the hankering to do some Android building for your LTE GNex, and looking for a great place to start, you've found it. Hit the link, and be sure to give dmmarck a big thanks for his hard work!

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Verizon Galaxy S III available July 10

Verizon has officially announced release details for the Galaxy S III, and we'll be seeing the device on Big Red on July 10. Pricing is $199.99 for the 16GB version, and $249.99 for the 32GB model. For your money, you're getting the same great internals (dual-core S4 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 4.8-inch Super AMOLED) on Verizon's nationwide LTE network.

At this point there's not much else to say about the Galaxy S III. Everyone loves it, and now (well, seven days from now) everyone can have one. The good news is all the rumors and wild speculation can be put to rest. Read Verizon's full press release after the break.

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Verizon Galaxy S III preorders hitting eager hands today!

There she be, folks! The Verizon Galaxy S III. We knew that Verizon, the last of the four major U.S. carriers to announce availability for the GSIII, had already shipped devices, and we knew that they'd be hitting doorsteps today. But there's nothing like actually seeing the thing unboxed and fired up, and that's just what's happening in our Galaxy S III forums.

If you're looking to go the traditional, terrestrial route, the Verizon Galaxy S III will be available in stores starting July 10.

More: Verizon Galaxy S III forums

Verizon Galaxy S III preorders shipping already

Looks like some bank accounts are a few hundred bucks lighter tonight, as preorders of the Verizon Galaxy S III have begun shipping. We're seeing arrival dates as early as Thursday, which should be a perfect way to cap off the holiday here in the States. 

If you haven't preordered, the Galaxy S III will be in Verizon stores starting July 10, with the 16GB version running $199 on contract, and the 32GB version hitting $249.

More: Verizon Galaxy S III forums; thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Droid Incredible 4G LTE available from Verizon Wireless today

Whether you have been waiting for the Droid Incredible 4G LTE ever since we first went hands on back at CTIA, or the recent teases are what have whet your appetite, it is finally available. Today, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE goes on sale at Verizon Wireless for $149, after $50 mail-in rebate with new two year contract, or $499 off contract. Upgrading to this device will cause you to have to pick one of Verizon's new plans, and you kiss your unlimited data goodbye, but that isn't such a loss for many of us. 

Rocking Ice Cream Sandwich with Sense 4.0 on top, and featuring a beautiful 8MP camera, this device is definitely one that you will want to check out for yourself. Will you be heading to your local Verizon store to give this a once over for yourself, and see if it has the potential to be your next device? Let us know in the comments and forums if you are picking one up, and stay tuned for our full review!

Source: Verizon Wireless

Next Nexus, Verizon SGS III notification [From the Forums]

Just in case you missed out on some of the Android news today, now is the time to go ahead and get yourself fully caught up. Here on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums there is plenty to talk about. Have some questions? Need some help or just looking to chat Android? You know where to go, check out some of the threads below to get started.

• HTC EVO 4G LTE - Can you sync outlook tasks with the new Evo?
• HTC One X Forums - Whewwww, Weeeeee! AT&T LTE is Faaaasssst
• Droid RAZR MAXX Forums - Still haven't got the ICS update!
• Samsung Galaxy S III Forums - Your order is on hold
• Galaxy Nexus Forums - Next Nexus release question

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