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Verizon will very soon impose a strict rule, requiring all smartphones on its network to be 4G LTE compatible, CNET reports. 

If it didn't immediately strike you, Verizon's phone lineup includes the iPhone as well, which has led to speculations that Apple's next iPhone will support 4G LTE networks.

CNET reports:

From now on, nearly every smartphone, wireless hot spot, tablet, and Netbook that Verizon offers will come with LTE guns a-blazing. Yes, Virginia, that includes Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices, too.

There will be the occasional exception, however. For instance, phones on Verizon's push-to-talk network are 3G-only for now, and will remain that way until further notice.

Verizon's clear, unyielding stance on 4G--"a hard requirement," according to Verizon--may partially explain why it has picked up only one Windows Phone so far.

Of course this doesn't ensure that the next iPhone is going to be LTE compatible. If Apple still feels that 4G LTE severely degrades battery life, they would ship the device sans 4G. We all know that Apple doesn't give in to demands like these made by carriers. John Gruber sums it up perfectly:

Negotiations with the carriers:

Android handset makers: Here are our phones. How would you like us to change them so that you will sell them?

Microsoft: Here’s $200 million. Please sell our phones.

Apple: Here is our new phone. It comes in black or white. We will let you sell it.

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HTC has announced HTC Rezound , the only phone in the United States with Beats Audio integration. It comes with 4.3-inch true HD 720p display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) (Upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)). It works on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. It comes with 8MP auto focus camera with a f/2.2 and 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor for better low-light performance and a 2MP front video calling camera. It also comes with the latest HTC Sense that offers social updates, photos, weather or stock updates on the home screen.

Specifications of HTC Rezound

4.3 -inch true HD 720p LCD display13.65 mm thick8MP auto focus camera with dual LED flash and 1080p video recording, and a 2MP font cameraAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor16 GB on-board memory, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 16 GB MicroSD (pre-installed)4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, aGPS and HDMI (through MHL)1,620 mAh BatteryThe phone comes with HTC Watch that lets you view and download latest premium movies and TV shows. It features Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity that lets you watch content from the device on a HDTV, including 5.1 surround sound and SRS WOW HD surround.HTC Rezound also includes new lightweight Beats headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats’ audio profile on the device. It would be available at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for $299.99 with a new 2 year customer agreement from November 14.

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LG recently announced the entry-level LG Enlighten smartphone. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3G Connectivity, 3.2 megapixel camera, etc. LG Enlighten will be exclusively available for the Verizon Wireless subscribers in the US. Check out the complete features after the break.

3.2 inch touch screen display320 x 480 pixels resolution800 MHz processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSSlide-out QWERTY keyboardSeven customizable home screensAdobe Flash 103G Mobile Hotspot3.2 megapixel autofocus cameraVideo recording capabilitiesAndroid MarketBluetooth 3.0 with EDRWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n3G ConnectivityExchange support150 MB internal memorymicroSD card slot32 GB expandable memory2 GB microSD card pre-installed3G Mobile HotspotUp to 6 hours talk-time1500 mAh battery

LG Enlighten allows you to connect with up to 5 Wi-Fi-enabled devices, thanks to the 3G mobile hotspot capability. You can order this device from Verizon’s website beginning September 22. You can even get this device at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores from September 29. LG Enlighten will be available for just $79.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and a two year service agreement.

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HTC recently announced the much-awaited HTC Rhyme smartphone. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.7 inch WVGA display, HTC Sense UI 3.5, 5 megapixel autofocus camera and much more. HTC Rhyme will be first launched in the US, exclusively for the subscribers of Verizon Wireless.

3.7 inch WVGA display480 x 800 pixels resolution1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSHTC Sense UI 3.55 megapixel camera with LED flashAuto-focusHD (720p) video recordingVGA front-facing camera3.5mm headset jackStereo FM radio with RDS4 GB internal memoryMicroSD card32 GB expandable memory8 GB MicroSD card included768 MB RAMBluetooth 3.0 with A2DPWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n3G ConnectivityAndroid Market1600 mAh battery

HTC Rhyme comes with exclusive accessories such as a Charm cable, sports armband and a Bluetooth headset. This handset will be available for Verizon subscribers from September 29. The price of this handset has not been announced yet. The HTC Rhyme is expected to launch next month in Europe and Asia.

[ Update: HTC Rhyme will be exclusively available at Target stores in the US. You can get this handset for just $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement.]

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Leaked images of the HTC Vigor have surfaced on the internet pointing to an impending release on Verizon. Specs have also surfaced for the handset which would make this one of the most powerful handsets to make its way to the market this year.

The Vigor looks to be an HTC manufactured handset due to the design of the phone. If rumors are to be believed then the specs include  a 1.5Ghz Dual Core processor , 1GB of RAM , 16GB of storage and interestingly Beats by Dre audio.

The phone is expected to support LTE as well. In the light of the fact that Verizon does not plan to sell the Galaxy SII on its network , the Vigor might be the next big thing.

[Via - Droid Life]

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Motorola is planning to launch two new Android devices in USA via Verizon Wireless and they are Droid Bionic and Droid 3. Droid Bionic was recently leaked and it was completely redesigned as compared to the model we saw at CES. We heard that Motorola will launch it later this summer and now another leaked shot is leaked which is giving us some information related to the Droid Bionic as well as Droid 3. Recently, we told you that Verizon is launching Droid 3 on July 14th in stores and the leaked shot is telling us the same thing. What’s new in the image is that Verizon is unveiling the new Droid Bionic on August 4th, that’s according to the screenshot above unveiled by Android-Central.

Droid-Bionic was announced back in January, it’s already very late and I hope Verizon will finally launch it in August. At the moment, nothing is confirmed so the leaked release date is subject to change. The image is also showing LG Cosmos and Samsung Convoy, they are not smartphones however Verizon will be launching them in August too.

So Droid fans, are you going to pick Droid 3 or Droid Bionic?

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Recently, Motorola announced two new devices, Sprint Photon 4G and Motorola Triumph and both seems to be good devices. Now it looks like Motorola is getting back to their old partner which is Verizon Wireless, and together they have launched several devices in USA. Now they are planning to launch another device and it’s going to be none other then Motorola Droid 3. We recently showed you a video of Droid 3, which actually confirmed it that the device is around the corner and Verizon will be launching it soon, because the video was made by Motorola and it was leaked. Now Droid Life is claiming that their source near to Verizon is telling them that Verizon is planning to launch the next Droid monster on July 7. The phone model number is also showing up on GameLoft site, which means that you will be able to play GameLoft games on your Droid 3.

Droid 3 is going to be a great successor to the Droid series. It will offer a dual-core processor, 4-inch display, an 8 MP camera, and many more features. It’s just a rumor, but we all know that Verizon will launch it one day. It’s possible that they will launch it anytime next month.

So who’s getting the next Droid, anyone?

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Earlier this year, LG announced the LG Revolution smartphone with 4G LTE capabilities at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. LG Revolution comes with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 5 megapixel camera, DLNA, HDMI and more. This handset is powered by the Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System and it will be exclusively available on the airwaves of Verizon in the US. Check out the complete specs below.

4.3 inch touchscreen display1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processorAndroid 2.2 (Froyo) OSVirtual QWERTY keyboardBluetooth 3.0Wi-Fi connectivity4G LTE connectivity5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flashVideo telephony support1.3 megapixel front-facing cameraHD (720p) video recording and playbackDLNAHDMIMicroSD card slot16 GB preinstalled microSD card32 GB expandable memoryDIVXProximity sensorBing Search and MapsAdobe Flash PlayerMobile Hotspot capability

The Mobile Hotspot capability in LG Revolution allows the customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices. Verizon Wireless and LG recently announced that, the much awaited LG Revolution will be available for purchase at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores from May 26th. This handset will be available for $249.99 with a 2 years service agreement.

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Yesterday, we told you about the launch of the LG Revolution on the Verzion network. Verzion are launching another three phones apart from the LG Revolution that include : Motorola Droid X2, HTC Trophy and the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play.

The LG Revolution is the only handset that is LTE capable among the four and it will be available for a price of 250 US $. The Droid X2 and the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play will cost 200 US $ each and the HTC Trophy will set you back 150 US $.

All the handsets come on a compulsary two year contract. They will be available for purchase on Verizon starting from 26th May 2011.

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We are hearing about HTC Trophy from a long time now, which is actually Verizon’s first ever WP7 device. We saw it first time back in February with Verizon branding on it and we heard a lot of rumored release dates. But now Verizon finally lifts the curtain and officially announces the HTC Trophy. Verizon will launch their first ever WP7 device on May 26th and it will go for $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate. It will be available on Verizon online store on May 26th, and it will hit their outlets on June 2nd. Check out the features of the device after the break:

1 GHz Snapdragon® processorWVGA 3.8-inch touchscreenSurround sound through SRS WOW HD™5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash720p HD video capture16 GB on-board storageWi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 b/g/nGlobal ready – allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speedsHTC Hub-customization through downloadable applications that offer even more entertainment and productivityView and edit Microsoft Office® documents, including Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint® with the Office Hub and data access on SharePoint® servers

Well Verizon customers, if you are looking forward to a Windows Phone 7 device, then don’t forget to get your hands on HTC Trophy. So who’s getting it next week, anyone?

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The first CDMA version of the Apple iPhone is expected to hit Verizon Wireless. It is rumored to be announced on January 11, 2011. There is no information about its features, but it will probably be identical to the iPhone 4, trading the GSM and UMTS/HSDPA data for CDMA and LTE.

This page is for preview purposes only. It is based on the iPhone 4 specs and the picture is for illustration purposes only. We will update this page as soon as there is any solid information.
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A company called GlobalDirectParts has shared a video comparing the parts of the iPhone 4 to a unreleased iPhone which they call as the iPhone 5. It looks like it may be the Verizon CDMA iPhone.Watch the slightly boring video below to see the difference between the iPhone 4 parts and the rumored iPhone 5

UPDATE: Video has been pulled from Youtube due to a copyright claim by Apple,Inc..

There are lots of small differences in the design and components used in the iPhone 4 casing and iPhone 5

We request you to take this rumor with a grain of salt until the video is taken down from Youtube !

Guess what , the company behind this video has also announced that they will reveal more information in the coming weeks.

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Here are the official pics of the soon to be launched Motorola Droid BIONIC . Specs include a 1GHz Dual Core CPU ,512 MB RAM 4.3inch display , 8 MP Camera and 4G speeds on Verizon’s 4G LTE network !

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Posted by Raj4G,HTC,Mobile Phone Review,Tech News,Verizon12/29/2010 08:42:00 AM

The new Android phone should be unveiled at or before CES, and is expected to run on Verizon's 4G network. It features its own built-in stand, very similar to the HTC EVO 4G from Sprint. 
Blog Droid Life has published the Photos of HTC Thunderbolt 4G 


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We already know that Verizon is launching new LTE devices at the upcoming CES 2011, and probably all the devices will be Android powered. Motorola is also launching LTE 4G device, as Verizon COO John Stratton told Wall Street Journal that:

“We’ve got LTE smartphones on the horizon,” Verizon’s Mr. Stratton said “Motorola will be right there.

It means that we will see several LTE devices next year from different manufacturers. Motorola is one of them and their first LTE 4G device will be under Verizon branding, and AndroidAndMe is reporting that the device will be Motorola Etna, which is similar to the rumored AT&T Motorola Olympus.

Motorola has added a countdown on their site which is saying that “Are you ready to skip a generation?

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When Verizon launched 4G LTE in USA, we thought that they will also launch some LTE phones too, but unfortunately they didn’t. Verizon mentioned that they will bring LTE phones next year, and rumors were on the street that Verizon is planning to launch it during CES 2011. Now Verizon has tweeted that

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Verizon has officially announced today that they will be launching the Long Term Evolution (LTE) in USA on December 5th, covering 38 cities and 60 airports. Verizon promised that LTE will be available all over the USA by 2013. Verizon is also launching some devices on December 5th, but unfortunately it’s not a phone. Upon launch, Verizon will launch two USB data-sticks, LG VL600 and Pantech UML290. Users will be able to get USB data-sticks for $99 with 2-year contract and $50 mail-in-rebate. Verizon is offering two types of data plans. Have a look:

$50 monthly plan with a 5GB data allowance $80 monthly plan with a 10GB monthly allowance

If you cross your data allowance limit, then Verizon will charge you $10 per gigabyte. If we talk about speed, then you will get 5 to 12Mbps on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. Verizon has announced that they will launch LTE-enable devices during the CES 2011, so hopefully we will see the HTC Merge and LG LTE phone there. Have a look on the Press Release after the break, and if you want to know more then check Verizon LTE page.

Verizon Wireless Launches The World’s Largest 4G LTE Wireless Network On Dec. 5

Laptop Users Benefit First from Fastest and Most Advanced Wireless Network, Arriving in 38 Major Metropolitan Areas with New Value-Priced 4G Data Plans

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