USA: Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note II in 5 major carriers.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

USA: Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note II in 5 major carriers.

The Galaxy Note II will be available through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular by mid-November.  The device is Optimized for the fastest 4G LTE* and HSPA+ 42 networks.

Pre-order is available at:

Coming soon to:

Power and Performance

Galaxy Note II marks the U.S. debut of Samsung�s Exynos� 1.6 GHz quad-core processor optimized for LTE networks. It has 2GB of internal RAM; and comes with 16GB of onboard file storage and supports up to 64GB of additional memory with a microSD� card. Collectively, these deliver easy multitasking, lightning-fast screen transitions, powerful browser performance and minimal app load time.

The Galaxy Note II is the first Samsung smartphone to launch with Android� 4.1, Jelly Bean, which brings stunning graphical capabilities and an upgraded Google Now service, including new features such as contextual search. It is also a SAFE-designated device, which means it has additional security features to safe-guard sensitive data and communications.

The Galaxy Note II has a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED� touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio, the standard for true HD video viewing, and comes with a 3,100 mAh battery, which is 24 percent larger than the original Galaxy Note.

Despite the much larger battery, the device weighs slightly less than the original Galaxy Note. As a result of a narrower bezel on all four sides of the screen, the screen is larger but the overall device is narrower. The Galaxy Note II is available in Marble White and Titanium Gray color options.

Create and Collaborate

At the heart of the Galaxy Note II and the ability to create and collaborate is the S Pen�, which has been ergonomically redesigned to provide a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience. The new S Pen can sense 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, four times more than the original S Pen.

When the new S Pen is removed from the Galaxy Note II, it automatically launches the S Pen menu, which opens a new home screen that allows one-touch access to most-used S Pen applications. Keeping track of the S Pen is simple now too because a visual and audible alarm appears if you forget to put the S Pen back inside the device.

The S Pen�s advanced features provide the ability to capture ideas, inspiration and information instantly, and to combine handwriting with any digital content directly on the screen, such as adding new calendar appointments by writing the event details directly on the day of the week, signing or adding handwritten notes to an email.

Selecting and cropping text, images or other content on the Galaxy Note II with the S Pen is very similar to a traditional "click-mouse" experience. When the S Pen�s side button is pressed down, the S Pen recognizes that you want to clip or edit the selected content on the screen. You can draw precise lines around the content to be cropped out, highlighted or copied into another application.

Key applications of the S Pen include:

• Easy Clip feature allows you to instantly outline and crop any content on the screen in any shape to save, share or paste. Once done cropping the image, you can freely edit the cropped content through coloring, shading or their own personal handwriting.
• Air View allows you to hover with the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video to preview the content without having to open it or wait for screen transitions. This feature also enables you to preview Web site content without opening the full site. Air View provides a title description for unrecognizable icons in various applications.
• Quick Command, the S Pen quickly activates applications and services people use most often. The command pad appears with one upward swipe on the screen with the S Pen button pressed down. You can send an email, make a call or search a location with pre-registered and customized S Pen strokes marks made on the command pad.
• Idea Sketch allows you to easily add illustrations by handwriting keywords on the S Note. It provides illustration images that match the handwritten keywords. It�s a fancy illustration match function that will allow you to express, organize and visualize ideas in a more innovative and creative way. You can even customize and add in their own illustrations library.
• Photo Notes launches a new browser window when you click on a link embedded in an email.

Multitask and Share

The Galaxy Note II takes multitasking to the next level by enabling consumers to launch multiple windows on one screen, including high definition video. Multitasking features include:

• Popup Note lets you open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window to jot down a quick note during a phone call, checking email or watching a video.
• Popup Video extends the concept of �Popup Play.� While watching a video, with the touch of a button, the video will become a floating window on the display. The video will continue to play and it can be re-sized or repositioned to any part of the Galaxy Note II�s screen. This versatility means that you are free to load other applications beneath it to browse online or work in other apps such as email, calendar or text messaging.
• Popup Browser launches a new browser window when you click on a link embedded in an email.

The Galaxy Note II contains many of the popular, real-life content sharing features introduced in June on the Samsung Galaxy S III including:

• S Beam: Tap back of Galaxy Note II against another S-Beam-enabled device to share large video files, documents or S Notes in seconds without using data service.
• Share Shot: Seamlessly share pictures taken with Galaxy Note II�s 8 megapixel camera to other phones from up to 200 feet away.
• Burst Shot/Best Shot: Capture rapid-fire still pictures with zero shutter lag; choose picture with optimal colors, lighting and clarity from Best Shot image recommendations.
• AllShare Cast� and GroupCast�: Both have been expanded on the Galaxy Note II. Share premium video content, mobile games and movies and TV shows from Samsung Media Hub wirelessly with Samsung Smart TVs, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics.

Customize and Accessorize

• Protective Flip Cover: Samsung�s unique flip cover enhances the look of the Galaxy Note II with a premium leather front and glossy backing, while providing privacy and protection. The Protective Flip Cover comes in seven vibrant colors to customize the Galaxy Note II, including Titanium Gray, Marble White, Blue, Pink, Mint, Lime Green and Orange.
• S Pen with Eraser: This ergonomic, full-featured S Pen features a button for gestures and an eraser tip for easy corrections. This updated version of Samsung�s original S Pen truly mimics the feel of a pen or pencil.

*4G LTE when used in relation to the Galaxy Note II refers to the fact that the device can operate on the relevant carrier�s LTE network.

Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Samsung, Galaxy, Note, Exynos, AllShare, S Pen and HD Super AMOLED are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

The above content is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use or reliance of the above content.

SAFE Disclaimer of Warranties
To the full extent permitted by law, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, and its affiliates (collectively referred to herein as "Samsung") expressly disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to information technology security protection and SAFE� certified devices. In no event shall Samsung be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever with respect to information technology security protection and SAFE� certified devices. Enterprise IT security protection will be effected by features or functionality associated with the E-Mail Platform, MDM and VPN solutions selected by customer. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user.

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Motorola announced the Droid Razr M , Droid Razr HD, and Droid Razr Maxx HD

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jes�s.

Motorola: Droid Razr M , Droid Razr HD, y Droid Razr Maxx HD.

Motorola Mobility, a unit of Google Inc, introduced three smartphones to compete with larger rivals such as Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co during the shopping season by the end of year festivities.

Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States, will sell the  HD devices Droid Razr, Droid Razr Maxx and Droid Razr HD M, the companies said Wednesday.

The phones use Google's Android software.

Motorola phones were showed in a press event in New York, his first big meeting with the media since Google bought the company in May.

Google has said the phone maker will remain a separate unit and will produce less equipment than before.

The presentation was part of a series of launches of mobile devices across the industry before the beginning of the holiday season year end.

Previously, also on Wednesday, Nokia Oyj and Microsoft Corp. introduced its new phone, the Lumia 920, using the latest operating system Windows Phone.

Nokia did not announce any wireless carrier partner for your device.

Also expected to present on Thursday Amazon.com Inc's new tablet Kindle Fire, and Apple launched its latest version of the iPhone on September 12.

The Motorola Droid Razr Mobility HD has a screen of 4.7 inches with an image definition better than previous Motorola phones. Verizon Wireless announced the sale price, but said the device will be available in time for the holidays.

The Droid Razr M is a smaller more concerned consumer costs, with a 4.33 inch screen that covers most of the front of the phone. This unit is available for $ 99.99 when it goes on sale in Verizon Wireless stores next week.

The Droid Razr Maxx HD  will have similar features to the HD, but the battery life will be more extensive. Motorola promised that the device would work for 21 hours of phone calls or 13 hours of video playback.

The President of Google, Eric Schmidt, told the audience that consumers are now activating about 1.3 million Android phones every day.

Samsung, Motorola rival, is the largest manufacturer of phones with the Android system.

Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc.

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RIM readying two BB10 beta devices for USA carriers.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

BB10 start screen. Photo courtesy of Crackberry.

RIM readying two BB10 beta devices for USA carriers.

RIM`s CEO Thorsten Heins  said to the WSJ the company  will start delivering nearly complete versions of its new smartphones to USA  carriers next week.

He also indicates RIM is soon set to take two beta devices to carriers.

 "The physical shape and feel of the new phones is finished and the software nearly complete" and "We're near the finishing line."

The carriers noted in the article are Verizon Wireless and AT&T with comments coming from Mark Siegel, AT&T spokesman: "We value our relationship with RIM and look forward to working with them on existing and new products."

Crackberry site is pointing out RIM will roll out six phones eventually, three that are all-touch screen and three with physical keyboards and will have replaceable batteries and that RIM is about to or already has started inviting internal employees to take part in beta testing of the devices as well. RIM`s CEO Thorsten Heins is now carrying a BlackBerry 10 device.

In our before post  we said RIM is preparing BB 10 models L-Series all-touchscreen and N-Series w/keyboard. in June 26,2012.

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USA: LG Optimus VU phatablet points Verizon LTE network, for a September launch.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

USA: LG Optimus VU phatablet points Verizon LTE network, for a September launch.

Unwired View points to an LG  press release stating that the five-inch Optimus Vu will be released in the United States by the end of September, meaning Samsung’s popular Galaxy Note  will finally get some competition in the supersized smartphone space.

Although no carrier has been officially named yet, all signs point to Verizon supporting the Optimus Vu on its LTE network when it launches. In addition to its large 5-inch screen 1024 x 768 pixels, the Optimus Vu will feature a 1.5GHz dual-core processor Snapdragon S4 cpu , 8-megapixel camera, 1GB RAM, and 32GB of internal memory.

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Price cuts on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Target ahead of iPhone 5 launch.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Price cuts on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Target ahead of iPhone 5 launch.

Target is offering the Verizon and AT&T flavors of the iPhone 4S for $179, while Best Buy has shaved $50 off the eight gigabyte iPhone 4, selling that model for just $49.

Those price drops join a promotion from Sprint, which is currently selling the iPhone 4S for $149, $50 less than its usual price.

Apple stores are also quietly matching prices from these and other retailers.

Apple is expected to announce a new fall product lineup, including the next iPhone, at an event on Sept 12.

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Latest iPhone 5 rumors. Verizon hints Q4 2012 launch.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Latest iPhone 5 rumors.  Verizon hints Q4 2012 launch.

iPhone will have a thinner screen using in-cell technology from display makers Sharp, Japan Display and LG Display. The screen is thinner because it does without a touch-screen layer that is about a half a millimeter thick. That improves the quality of the images. The screen will also be larger, measuring at least 4 inches diagonally, compared with 3.5 inches all of the iPhone models.

The phone will boast the new operating system, iOS 6, which Apple says comes with 200 new features, 

including enhancements to “voice assistant” Siri;

a new 3-D maps service with turn-by-turn navigation;

integration with Facebook; a “Do Not Disturb” feature to avoid unwanted messages at night; 

and a new app called Passbook organizes loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes to display the right card when needed.

A5X processor

Release date:

Last year’s iPhone 4S launched on Oct. 14. There are lots of rumors on the release date — a blog called Know Your Mobile, for instance, says it “can exclusively reveal” the date will be Aug. 7. 

As anyone who follows Apple releases know, most rumors tend to be false. In any case, all the major carriers are expected to begin selling the iPhone at launch.

Verizon CFO Fran Shammo, who hinted at the possible timing during the company's quarterly conference call today with a vague reference to a major phone the carrier expects to launch in the fourth quarter, and with the ability to tap into the faster 4G LTE network.

What MarketWatch says about the iPhone 5:

In a note Thursday, Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray said he thinks investors are generally expecting iPhone shipments in the 25 million-to-27 million range for the June quarter, though he thinks the number could be in the 28 million-to-29 million range. In any case, that’s down from the 35.1 million units shipped in the March period.

Earnings results from Qualcomm  QCOM +0.11% late Wednesday give some indication as to what the industry is expecting. The company, which makes modem chipsets used in the iPhone and several other wireless products, gave a lowball forecast for the September quarter, citing that it was still working through an industry-wide shortage of 28-nanometer chips. But the company predicted a “strong December quarter” as it expects to settle the supply issue, and also cited plans for new device launches in that period, as reasons for its optimism. It said nothing about the iPhone specifically, in keeping with the tight-lipped policy that Apple strictly imposes on its suppliers.

However, James Faucette of Pacific Crest noted that Qualcomm’s shares are rising, as “the mother of all handset pauses” has now been built into the stock. He believes Qualcomm could sell 40 million chipset units for the new iPhone alone. “iPhone 5 is going to be huge,” he wrote, maintaining an outperform rating on Qualcomm’s shares, which were trading up more than 4% to $58.43 by early Thursday afternoon.

Sources: WSJ and CNET

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USA: Samsung Galaxy SIII available for pre-order on 5 carriers and on Samsung Direct.

USA: Samsung Galaxy SIII available for pre-order on 5 carriers and on Samsung Direct.

Samsung today announced full availability for pre-order in the USA on the 5 major carriers and on Samsung Direct:

The Samsung Galaxy S® III is optimized for peak performance on the nation’s fastest 4G LTE and HSPA+ networks, and will launch with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular. Galaxy S III will also be available at Samsung Direct.

To pre-order the Galaxy S III, select an option:

You can also sing up to get the latest news about the device:

Get the latest news and details about the Galaxy S III.






Source: Samsung

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USA: Verizon ramp-up in car LTE connectivity.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

USA: Verizon ramp-up in car LTE connectivity.

Verizon's making a pointed effort to try and ramp up in-car LTE connectivity. Last Friday Verizon quietly announced that the company would be spending $612 million to acquire Hughes Telematics, a company that focuses on in-car computer technology. Now Verizon has also announced the creation of the 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars, a forum spearheaded by Verizon to help make their LTE service the backbone of in-car technology:

BMW, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. are joining Verizon as the initial members of the Forum. Professor Sanjay Sarma of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology also joins the Forum, providing members a link to track important advancements in related academic research. The group will collaborate and explore ways to deliver connectivity to vehicles of all types, by leveraging open standards and discussing ways to accelerate development of the 4G LTE ecosystem across automotive OEMs, suppliers, device manufacturers, application developers and content publishers.

And by "open standards," Verizon means standards approved by Verizon that shoves all vendors toward their own LTE technology. Verizon's already long pushed this technology in conjunction with OnStar, but apparently wants to see more dramatic progress in the in-car broadband market, which have stalled due to safety concerns -- and questions as to whether it's actually even needed in the smartphone/mobile hotspot age.

It remains unclear if consumers are on board -- given most users can now turn their smartphone into a mobile hotspot (and more easily updatable GPS system) wherever they go, making in-dash embedded technology less useful. Absent from the lineup of participating companies is the big auto makers, most of whom have their own ideas on this front. Ford, for example, has been playing with the idea of mesh network connectivity for communications and in-car safety network technology.

In Europe Alcatel_Lucent launched a similar program in 2009. http://www.ngconnect.org/program/connected-car.htm

What do you like best about the LTE Connected Car?

"...the tight integration to the web and that when I am in the car I am also, essentially, still at home...virtual mechanic would be incredible. I like ...[the] fact that it is tightly integrated and not simply a collection of add-ons."
– respondent from the United States^*

"...the fact that the car 'does' everything for the driver - scheduling test check,
tele-mechanic, etc."
– respondent from Poland^*

Video:

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Best Buy today launched a pre-sale of the Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint, Verizon and AT&T.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Best Buy today launched a pre-sale of the Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint, Verizon and AT&T.

The retailer has revealed that it is now offering a pre-sale for the AT&T, Sprint and Verizon models in its retail stores across the United States.

This means that Best Buy, at least for the time being, will not be offering pre-orders for the other two Galaxy S III devices that will coming to T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular.

Press Release:

Best Buy Launches Pre-Sale of Samsung Galaxy S III.

Best Buy today launched a pre-sale of the Samsung Galaxy S III, across three networks – Sprint, AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The pre-sale is available in all Best Buy big box locations and the 334 Best Buy Mobile standalone stores across the country.

The Samsung Galaxy S III features Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz dual core CPU and 2GB of internal RAM.

Best Buy offers consumers the choice of any carrier, any phone, any plan with lots of unbiased advice at all of the Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores. In addition, it features an array of services aimed at improving customers' experience, including Walk Out Working, Upgrade Checker, Happy 24 and a full array of accessories for customers to protect and personalize their new mobile devices.

Source: Best Buy

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Verizon: Samsung Galaxy Tab $600. Launch Nov 11,2012.Plans. Prices

Verizon Wireless will put the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab running Android 2.2 on sale Nov. 11 for $599.99, the carrier said today.

Verizon customers will be able to pay for a monthly wireless access plan starting at $20 a month for 1GB of data access for the Galaxy Tab. Other information on pricing was not available. The device comes with 3G + WiFi connectivity.

All four major U.S. carriers earlier announced plans to sell the tablet, but details on when the other three will sell them were not immediately available.

Verizon revealed a few more specifications on the device, which it showed to reporters this week at 4G World in Chicago. The device is 4.7 x 7.4 x .45 inches and includes a 3 megapixel camera, plus a second 1.3 megapixel camera to enable video chat.

Verizon's announcement on the monthly data pricing starting at $20 a month for 1GB is similar to the pricing it announced for the upcoming Oct. 28 sale ofthe iPad with a MiFi bundle.

With the iPad, however, Verizon is selling the Wi-Fi version only and adding a MiFi mobile hotspot device.

The Galaxy Tab sale appears to cover Verizon's 3G cellular costs over Verizon's CDMA network (with internal CDMA access), but additional details were not immediately available. Verizon could be offering higher tiers of service, since it is making the iPad with MiFi bundle available for $20 for 1GB, or $35 for 3GB and $50 for 5GB.

You can watch the most viewed Samsung Galaxy Tab videos on youtube posted here below. Will you buy one?

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Verizon iPhone to Run on CDMA Bands not LTE

The number of avid discussions in this particular month is three (1,2,3) and here we go again today.

We are of the opinion that the Verizon branded iPhone will definitely run on CDMA bands and not the LTE, which is slated to cover 38 US cities in the near future.

You may beg to differ, but Big Red has clarified its stance on the future of its CDMA network which is to be bolstered furthermore. Big Red isn�t in the mood to let go its CDMA development for at least the next 10 years according to a panel at the 4G World expo.

 More importantly, the same bunch of panelists are of the opinion that Apple will be in no position to engage LTE when the novel cellular technology hits the market.

As far as VZW is concerned, it will continue developing the CDMA network to handle simultaneous voice and data usage in the future. Verizon�s VoRA (Voice over Revision A) technology is also expected to match the GSM standards, something which AT&T has used as a shortcoming to criticize the �mighty� Big Red.
It is because of these latest opinions from experts that we believe Verizon�s iPhone will only be running on CDMA bands, while VZW will look to develop its 4G network to match the success of its 3G services.
Source: Electronista

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Verizon launches new MyVerizon. Take the tour.

The All New My Verizon

Everything Has It�s Place, and This Place Has Everything!

The all new My Verizon puts you in control of your Verizon services like
never before.

With the all new My Verizon you can do cool things like:

• Send and receive email, check phone messages - all from one inbox.
• View/pay your bill, add or change services, program your DVR and
  more.
• Search and find what you�re looking for fast - globally, next door, or
  even within Verizon.
• Stay plugged in with one click access to favorite sites like
  ESPN3.com, eBay, games and Facebook.
• Watch news, sports, videos and more with a new media center.

Source: Verizon : http://www22.verizon.com/ForYourHome/MyAccount/Unprotected/Common/AllNewVerizon.aspx#

My Verizon tour : https://www22.verizon.com/myverizon/demo?CMP=DMC-CVZ_ZZ_F3_Z_DO_N_X001

VERIZON PRESS:

NEW YORK � April 20, 2010 �

New customers who visit the MyVerizon.com Web portal to register their account will now enjoy a redesigned and simplified site that combines account-management capabilities with Verizon Internet-provided services like e-mail, tools and online entertainment -- all in a single, convenient location. 

The new, streamlined portal has a dramatically different design that embodies Verizon's commitment to the growing needs of its customers by offering user-friendly features enabling a wide array of self-service functions, including the ability to add or change services, pay bills, access all messaging and communications services, as well as entertainment options for both FiOS TV and broadband-based platforms, and much more. 

Note: to view a demonstration of the new features and capabilities of the My Verizon portal, click here.  The portal has been available to several thousand customers since November.  Effective Tuesday (April 20), the new My Verizon is available to new Verizon residential customers, and it will be rolled out to all existing Verizon residential customers over the next three months. Customers need only register at the My Verizon site, free of charge, to use its many services and advantages.

"'My Verizon' is now the single best destination for our residential customers to interact with Verizon online," said Mike Ritter, Verizon chief marketing officer for consumer wireline and business services.  "'My Verizon' allows our customers to get more work done with Verizon, stay connected to manage all of their home services, and enjoy entertainment options either through their broadband connection or their FiOS TV service.  In short, it is a significant step forward in our efforts to become more of an online company and deliver a world-class interactive service experience to our customers."

The redesigned My Verizon portal fuses what were previously two separate sites - Verizon Central at Verizon.net and MyVerizon.com -- eliminating the need for customers to toggle between two sites, and to use two separate usernames and passwords, to reach the different functions on each site.  

Once on the site, customers will find a wide range of options to meet a variety of service needs.  Three broad categories of self-service will enable customers to get more done by managing various Verizon accounts; stay connected with the different services a customer is subscribed to, including benefits available only to My Verizon-registered customers; and enjoy entertainment via either a Verizon broadband connection or FiOS TV service - or both.  Examples include:
Get More Done

• Access to all services and features in one place, maximizing productivity.
• View or pay a bill and access account-management tools.
• Learn about services and how to use them, schedule technician support, and gain access to tutorials and frequently asked questions as well as access to community forums where customers can learn from each other.
• Manage parental control features.
• Add or change Verizon services.

Stay Connected

• One message center that combines customer e-mail, voice mail and call logs from the home phone in one place.
• One unified calendar and personal contacts list.  Quick, convenient access to favorite sites like Facebook and eBay; Share the Network, where existing customers can receive cash awards or gift cards by referring friends and family for Verizon services; and Verizon Perks, special benefits and offers just for Verizon customers.

Enjoy Entertainment

• Watch the hottest TV content online from anywhere, utilizing HBO GO, EPIX or Starz Play; ESPN3.com for live sports; Disney/ABC ad-free programming; and more.
• Program a FiOS TV digital video recorder, bookmark video on-demand for future viewing, and order pay-per-view remotely.
• Keep up with the day's news and weather forecasts, play games, and more.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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Verizon will bring LTE magic to the Apple iPhone.

Apple will reportedly bring its iPhone to the Verizon Wireless network in early 2011. Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless is launching Long-Term Evolution in 38 markets by the end of the year. That�s a recipe for gadget nirvana.

Let�s add up the moving parts:

• The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple will produce a CDMA iPhone by the end of the year. Verizon Wireless will sell these devices in early 2011.
• In addition, the Journal reports the first iPhone to hit Verizon Wireless will similar to the iPhone 4 at AT&T.
• However, there�s a �new iPhone model� coming that will have a different form factor.
• Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless just happens to be launching its LTE service in 38 markets by the end of the year.

Add it up and you have a potential iPhone-LTE match that could be a game changer, but Verizon appears to hold the cards. Verizon Wireless chief Lowell McAdam said �I expect at some point in time our business interests will align.� He added that LTE could be a great catalyst for Apple to want to bring smartphones and tablets to Verizon.

The only downside�for Verizon�is that this news will freeze a lot of upgrades.
In some respects, Apple had to make the Verizon move. Android devices are swamping the market and Apple was losing share by being exclusive to AT&T. A Verizon Wireless-iPhone should move more units and give Apple a major shot of doubling distribution in the U.S.

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg seemed to throw cold water on the iPhone chatter last month, but left the window open to a deal. Translation: Verizon�s comments were a negotiating ploy. Seidenberg said:

"So the iPhone, AT&T has done a wonderful job with it, Apple obviously has done a wonderful job with it. We were not in the game because it was GSM-based, it was global standard, really not there. We have worked hard at building a franchise out of Droid which proves that if there is an alternative, an acceptable alternative to the iPhone, and a great network and a great distribution channel, the market will go that direction.

I�m hoping that the success we have had with the Droid will lead us to the place where Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei even, will want to build 4G devices and accelerate the ecosystem development so that the number of devices that will be available on 4G will be extraordinary. And our view would be we would want to carry them all.I can�t speak for Apple but my view is there is a lot of momentum in the industry for people to move on the 4G issues quicker."

Bottom line: Apple and Verizon are playing iPhone negotiation games, but the LTE card may be too hard to resist for both parties.

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