First Look: Verizon Droid with Google Maps GPS
After weeks of ads teasing us with glimpses of a handset that could do what iPhones don't, Verizon Wireless finally unveiled the Droid by Motorola.
Verizon Can Reverse Sliding Profits with Successful Droid
Verizon reported increased revenue, but lower profit for its most recent quarterly results. Layoffs of 4,000 employees helped to offset expenses and one-time costs incurred by the acquisition of Alltel Corp. If the Android-based Droid smart phone can live up to its pre-release hype, Verizon might be able to turn things around and increase profits next quarter.
BlackBerry Storm 2 Arrives Wednesday
The BlackBerry Storm 2 will go on sale on Wednesday, October 28 for $280 when you sign a two-year service contract with Verizon Wireless. Verizon is offering a $100 mail-in rebate, which knocks the price down to $180, but that rebate comes in the form of a Visa debit card, not an actual check.
Apple and iPhone leave Verizon still a bridesmaid, not a bride
Verizon Wireless is still hoping to sell the iPhone, but is waiting on word from Apple, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg said.
$180 BlackBerry Storm2 hits the shelves on Wednesday
RIM and Verizon jointly announced today that the BlackBerry Storm2 device will be available online and at Verizon Wireless stores on Wednesday at $180 after a rebate.
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