Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Droid Incredible 2 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/#comments It wasn't that long ago that we were jonesing for a Nexus One on Verizon. What HTC gave us instead was the Droid Incredible, with the same 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and gorgeous 3.7-inch AMOLED display -- not to mention a better camera (8 megapixel vs. five), 8GB of built-in flash storage, an optical trackpad, HTC's Sense UI on top of Eclair, and a dash of funky industrial design. The Incredible was an impressive phone with a lovely camera, marred only by questionable battery life and lack of supply, forcing HTC to build a Super LCD-equipped model to satisfy demand. Judging by the popularity of the Incredible, it came as no surprise that following HTC's announcement at MWC, the Incredible S eventually became Verizon's Droid Incredible 2. With a 4-inch Super LCD display, global CDMA / GSM radio, front-facing camera, updated internals (including 768 MB of RAM), trick capacitive buttons, and a Froyo-flavored serving of Sense, the Incredible 2 seems like a worthy successor to last year's Incredible. Does it live up to our expectations or is it just another fish in the crowded sea of Android? Does it significantly improve upon the original formula or is it merely a refresh? Hit the break for our review.

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Droid Incredible 2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As expected, Droid Incredible users are now starting to receive an over the air update that packs a number of fixes and additions. The biggest of those additions, of course, is the V CAST Apps store, which will let you purchase apps and bill them straight to your Verizon account. Otherwise, you can expect to get an updated Slacker application, a Flash update with some security improvements, some Visual Voice Mail fixes, and the ability to email attachments larger than 5MB. Look for the update to hit your device within the next few days if it hasn't already.

Droid Incredible update starts rolling out, packs fixes and V CAST Apps originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Verizon Galaxy Tab training docs

Verizon's Galaxy Tab won't have Skype, NFL Mobile, or V Cast video apps at launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon, Disney deal means ESPN on tablets, ESPN 3D and Goal Line channel for FiOS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon gearing up for Android V Cast App store? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's V CAST Video for Android now available, runs $10 a month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Cameron]

Verizon's V Cast Apps store is a go, first on BlackBerry Storm2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Responding to a few questions, Verizon insists that its own storefront won't take away from "other markets," namely the Android Marketplace. Instead, they're "perpetuating the ecosystem," with the app store simply being a vessel of distribution. In other words, app devs are stoked that their software could be found in multiple stores.

Verizon launching V Cast Apps on March 29th, RIM devices get first dibs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EPIX brings movie streaming to mobiles courtesy of Adobe's Open Screen Project originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's V CAST Media Manager -- you guessed it -- manages media originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epix HD has locked down a launch date and lineup, confirmed for Verion FiOS subscribers so far, the festivities will kick off October 30th with television and online premieres of Iron Man, Madonna "Sticky & Sweet: Live from Buenos Aires," and Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley. Other titles set for launch weekend are The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Madea Goes to Jail, Pink Panther 2, the Indiana Jones movie that sucked, Cloverfield, The Duchess and more. Epix has previously stated a goal to build the largest stable of movies online with a planned 3,000 titles available in the Epix Megaplex, you'll see if this whole new way of delivering a premium movie experience is all it's appeared to be very soon.

Update: Epix just passed along the launch weekend schedule so check after the break for all the times (EST)

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Epix HD queues up Iron Man, Madonna and Eddie Izzard for online & FiOS launch October 30 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you know, Verizon is one of the carriers participating in the worldwide WinMo 6.5 rollout extravaganza bonanza on October 6, and that Microsoft has said they'll be ramping up to thirty smartphones for the OS by year's end, so the chance is pretty good that the HTC Imagio XV6975 is one of the new handsets we'll be seeing early next month. As reported by PhoneArena, this one is by all accounts Leo's little brother -- a CDMA / GSM device that sports a 3.6-inch WVGA display, 528MHz processor, Wi-Fi, Opera browser, 5 megapixel autofocus camera, microSD slot, and all the TouchFLO 3D lovin' you can handle. In addition, it will also be the first Verizon Smartphone to sport VCast MobileTV -- you know, if that's what you're into. No word on pricing or release date, but you'll know as soon as we do.

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HTC Imagio with WinMo 6.5 out October 6 on Verizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you know, Verizon is one of the carriers participating in the worldwide WinMo 6.5 rollout extravaganza bonanza on October 6, and that Microsoft has said they'll be ramping up to thirty smartphones for the OS by year's end, so the chance is pretty good that the HTC Imagio XV6975 is one of the new handsets we'll be seeing early next month. As reported by PhoneArena, this one is by all accounts Leo's little brother -- a CDMA / GSM device that sports a 3.6-inch WVGA display, 528MHz processor, Wi-Fi, Opera browser, 5 megapixel autofocus camera, microSD slot, and all the TouchFLO 3D lovin' you can handle. In addition, it will also be the first Verizon Smartphone to sport VCast MobileTV -- you know, if that's what you're into. No word on pricing or release date, but you'll know as soon as we do.

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HTC Imagio with WinMo 6.5 out October 6 on Verizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TV channel / online service combo Epix has finally locked up its first distribution partner, Verizon's FiOS TV. Not a lot of details are available yet, but Viacom CEO Phillippe Dauman says it can offer the service a la carte, in bundles with broadband, and even plans a mobile VCast offering. We've already had a peek at the in-beta HD streams and saw a lot to like, with planned access on three screens and flicks from MGM, Lionsgate and Paramount locked up for years to come Epix is shaping up as a very formidable offering prior to its planned October launch.

Update: Epix hit us off with the official PR (posted after the break) but here's the most important details - in the coming weeks, Verizon customers will be able to access a preview of the network, either through their VOD menu on the FiOS set-top box, or by visiting EpixHD.com and entering their account info.

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Verizon to offer Epix movie channel / streaming service on FiOS, VCast originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Statistics don't lie, but they aren't stopping Verizon Wireless from inking a new deal with Disney / ABC Television Group and ESPN in order to bring more watchable content to its V CAST service. Starting today, a so-called "comprehensive portfolio of news, entertainment and sports video programming, including full-length episodes of shows from ABC Entertainment, ABC News and Disney Channel, as well as content from ESPN, will be available to Verizon Wireless V CAST Video and Mobile Web customers." The agreement covers mobile distribution of on-demand, full-length episodes to V CAST Video, and if you're looking for a taste of what you can expect, try Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Lost and The Suite Life on Deck. So, interested in V CAST Video now? No? Okay.

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ABC / ESPN content lands on Verizon's V CAST originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's better than kicking back and watching your favorite shows from the comfort of home? Well, TV on your phone ain't, in fact, it's only remotely close because of the novelty factor, which fades in a day or two. Though Verizon, undaunted, has seen fit to beef up its VCAST service with plenty of new titles to keep somebody happy. Full episodes of 30 Rock, The Office, CSI, Numb3rs, The Hills are yours If you're willing to drop $3 for a 24 hr timeslice or $15 for a monthly V Cast VPak package. Follow the link for the rest of the info.

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Verizon fattens VCAST service, offers full-length episodes of The Office, CSI, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rhapsody, the digital love-child of Real Networks and MTV, is best known for its DRM'd subscription music service. As such, the globe's population of sheep-white-earbudded, sidewalk zombies have been completely off limits to its charms. Until today. While its DRM'd subscription deals remain in place, Rhapsody is now offering unprotected MP3 downloads via its Rhapsody MP3 store and via partners including Verizon's VCAST over-the-air service and Yahoo. We're talking 5 million DRM-free tracks (generally priced at $0.99 per song, $9.99 per album) from Indies and the four majors. Uniquely, all tracks can be previewed in full before downloading. Rhapsody VP, Neil Smith said, "We're no longer competing with the iPod, we're embracing it." Perhaps, but Rhapsody's planned $50 million marketing assault on iTunes with the help of MTV's TV networks doesn't exactly make them best of friends. We're not DRM-free across the industry yet (in fact, far from it), but things are certainly moving in that direction.

Update: Signup now with the Rhapsody MP3 store and get a $10 credit which can be applied to your first album.

[Via Reuters]

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Rhapsody ditches (some) DRM, selling MP3s with Verizon and Yahoo originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rhapsody, the digital love-child of Real Networks and MTV, is best known for its DRM'd subscription music service. As such, the globe's population of sheep-white-earbudded, sidewalk zombies have been completely off limits to its charms. Until today. While its DRM'd subscription deals remain in place, Rhapsody is now offering unprotected MP3 downloads via its Rhapsody MP3 store and via partners including Verizon's VCAST over-the-air service and Yahoo. We're talking 5 million DRM-free tracks (generally priced at $0.99 per song, $9.99 per album) from Indies and the four majors. Uniquely, all tracks can be previewed in full before downloading. Rhapsody VP, Neil Smith said, "We're no longer competing with the iPod, we're embracing it." Perhaps, but Rhapsody's planned $50 million marketing assault on iTunes with the help of MTV's TV networks doesn't exactly make them best of friends. We're not DRM-free across the industry yet (in fact, far from it), but things are certainly moving in that direction.

Update: Signup now with the Rhapsody MP3 store and get a $10 credit which can be applied to your first album.

[Via Reuters]

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Rhapsody ditches (some) DRM, selling MP3s with Verizon and Yahoo originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you ready for some football? How about full-length, live coverage of 24 NCAA bowl games. Sounds good, right? Just forget about big screen HDTV though, this is MediaFLO on your itty bitty cellphone display. Fanatics (in every sense of the word) will have access to games provided by ESPN Mobile TV, CBS Mobile and FOX Mobile through Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV. Unfortunately, none of the BCS Championship games will be available on the service. You will however have access to Roady's Humanitarian Bowl, Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, the Meinke Car Care Bowl, and Papa John's.com bowl to name just a few. "Must see" games Verizon -- really?

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Watch the 24 most obscure NCAA bowl games on Verizon's V Cast originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you ready for some football? How about full-length, live coverage of 24 NCAA bowl games. Sounds good, right? Just forget about big screen HDTV though, this is MediaFLO on your itty bitty cellphone display. Fanatics (in every sense of the word) will have access to games provided by ESPN Mobile TV, CBS Mobile and FOX Mobile through Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV. Unfortunately, none of the BCS Championship games will be available on the service. You will however have access to Roady's Humanitarian Bowl, Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, the Meinke Car Care Bowl, and Papa John's.com bowl to name just a few. "Must see" games Verizon -- really?

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Watch the 24 most obscure NCAA bowl games on Verizon's V Cast originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Counting down the hours until the Voyager makes an appearance on Verizon? If so, here's something sure to tide you over. Apparently, the handset's datasheet has made its way onto the intarweb, and it's got just about every detail you could ever want -- save for a price and pinpointed release date, of course. Highlights include a 2.81-inch external touchscreen, VibeTouch tactile feedback support, V CAST Mobile TV, dual integrated speakers, a two-megapixel camera, microSD expansion slot and VZ Navigator preloaded. If you've undoubtedly got this one on your must-have list, hit the read link and eat your heart out.

[Via MobilitySite]

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Specifications of Verizon's LG Voyager outed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After having been through the indignity of an outing by the FCC, a roadmap slip, and subsequent roadmap correction, the Motorola Z6tv finally looks good to go. Verizon has let it slip that the handset will land for $279 on one-year agreement and $229 with two-year -- both feature $50 mail in rebates, to boot. So, there ya have it, look for this handset to be in your local bricks and mortar in the coming weeks, if not sooner. Oh, and hit the read link to pop on over to the Verizon site where all the nitty gritty details are posted for your geeky pleasure.

[Via phoneArena]

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Motorola Z6tv gets detailed and priced by Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdomediaflomobilemobile tvMobileTvmotorolav castVCastverizonverizon wirelessverizonwirelessZ6tvMon, 24 Sep 2007 14:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint BlackBerry Pearl to support Sprint TV?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/16/sprint-blackberry-pearl-to-support-sprint-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/16/sprint-blackberry-pearl-to-support-sprint-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/16/sprint-blackberry-pearl-to-support-sprint-tv/#commentsIt appears that Sprint has let the bag again and allowing some clever readers to comb through the same spec sheet. It looks like Sprint will launch the BlackBerry 8130 supporting both their Mobile TV and Music Store services. Nothing sounds more enticing than streaming audio and video via EV-DO on our BlackBerry. Now only if Sprint can get their mobile TV offerings in line with VCAST TV or maybe Verizon will follow suit and enable another Smartphone for their music service.

[Via Boy Genius Report]

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Sprint BlackBerry Pearl to support Sprint TV? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8130Blackberrycdmaev doevdomobileMobile TVMobileTvmultimediaPearlresearch in motionresearchinmotionRIMsprintVCastVCast TVVcastTvVerizonSun, 16 Sep 2007 09:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon gets new premium calling plans, mobile email]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/04/verizon-gets-new-premium-calling-plans-mobile-email/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/04/verizon-gets-new-premium-calling-plans-mobile-email/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/04/verizon-gets-new-premium-calling-plans-mobile-email/#commentsVerizon Wireless is rolling out some new additions to its lineup of America's Choice calling plans. Dubbed "Premium" plans, the new offerings start at 450 minutes for a smidge under $80 per month and range up to 6,000 minutes for about $240 per month. What does that 'premium' price get you? Try this: unlimited messages and VCAST's VPak, Verizon's GPS Navigator and unlimited mobile email thrown in for good measure. In other words, just about the full suite of Verizon's handset-based offerings outside the smartphone arena. At the same time, Verizon announced its 'Mobile Email' product that connects to Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, AIM Mail, Windows Live Hotmail and others right on that mobile screen. Apparently, Verizon figured out that 2007 would be the appropriate time to launch mobile email access. Excellent, guys.

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Verizon gets new premium calling plans, mobile email originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via mocoNews]

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Verizon launches Local TV Video on V CAST originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're like us and are forever scribbling sticky notes or text notes on your handset when you hear a song you like -- provided you actually get the title from the radio announcer -- Verizon now has you covered with VCAST Song ID. This free download (yeah, free!) for supported VCAST handsets lets you identify a song by clicking a button, holding it up to the speaker, and then viola! The software will automagically tell you the name of the song, the artist, and even the album name. Of course, this is where the cost bit comes in, if you wish, you are then able to download the track to your handset over the air, or, of course, armed with this free info you can zip home and fire up whatever P2P software makes you happy.

[Via mocoNews]

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Verizon launches VCAST Song ID originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2007 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobilemultimediasong IDv castVCastverizonverizon wirelessverizonwirelessvzwWed, 23 May 2007 19:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile TV popular in the 25-34 male crowd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/05/mobile-tv-popular-in-the-25-34-male-crowd/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/05/mobile-tv-popular-in-the-25-34-male-crowd/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/05/mobile-tv-popular-in-the-25-34-male-crowd/#commentsThat chased-after demographic of 25 to 34 year-old males just found a new fan: mobile TV. ComScore states that 46 percent of current mobile TV subscribers in the U.S. are below the age of 35 and 65 percent are male. To us, that's an obvious conclusion from the research company (who supplied the stats). The research firm concluded that younger males are earlier adopters of newer technologies. Umm, yep -- we had our suspicions. Apparently, that same group is responsible for the spread of newer mobile tech, as comScore added "once the early adopters have had a chance to fully engage with the technology and share their experiences with friends, relatives and colleagues, Mobile TV is substantially more likely to reach a critical mass in the marketplace." Cool. Additionally, the top-recognized "brands" in mobile TV were Verizon's VCAST, MobiTV and Modeo. The research also showed that U.S. consumers wanted a high level of quality on a chosen mobile TV service. We're not sure it's there -- yet.

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Mobile TV popular in the 25-34 male crowd originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2007 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prepare to get your shine on VZW customers -- the LG VX8700 is up, pretty, and ready for purchase. As a wink-wink, nudge-nudge in the direction of LG's Shine branding, Verizon calls the new clamshell a "shiny new addition" to their LG lineup. No surprises on the specs: V Cast support, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expansion and 2 megapixel cam. Ink a 2-year deal and she's yours for $179.99 after $50 online discount. Now go get it, the first Shine has arrived Stateside and is exclusive to Verizon.

[Thanks, V-Doc and everyone who sent this in]

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LG's VX8700 clam launches with Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prepare to get your shine on VZW customers -- the LG VX8700 is up, pretty, and ready for purchase. As a wink-wink, nudge-nudge in the direction of LG's Shine branding, Verizon calls the new clamshell a "shiny new addition" to their LG lineup. No surprises on the specs: V Cast support, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expansion and 2 megapixel cam. Ink a 2-year deal and she's yours for $179.99 after $50 online discount. Now go get it, the first Shine has arrived Stateside and is exclusive to Verizon.

[Thanks, V-Doc and everyone who sent this in]

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LG's VX8700 clam launches with Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Samsung's u620 was the first on the scene when Verizon's MediaFLO-based VCAST TV service launched earlier this month, but the fashionably late VX9400 from LG seems to be the real prize. At least that's the impression we got when we had the opportunity to mess around with both side by side at CES in January, and starting today, Verizon customers can start buying and critiquing VX9400s of their very own (in VCAST TV markets, anyway). Your hard-earned $200 -- plus the standard issue two-year agreement, of course -- will net you the Chocolate-esqe handset with a swivel screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expansion, and naturally, EV-DO data. We wouldn't mind a few more teevee channels, but beggars can't be choosers when it comes to the mobile TV landscape here in the US -- and besides, it's a pretty nifty lookin' handset anyway, right?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Verizon rolls out LG VX9400, second VCAST TV phone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case you missed it, Verizon launched its VCAST TV mobile television service today. We've had a pretty good idea March 1st was the special day for a couple weeks now, and while those coverage maps leaked yesterday sort of spoiled any remaining suspense you might've had about the launch, we just thought we'd give you one last reminder that you can start getting your MediaFLO on starting now -- if you're willing to fork over $13+ a month, and are lucky enough to live within the minimal coverage area, of course. Previous posts on the topic are below, just in case you missed 'em.

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Verizon VCAST TV coverage roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung u620, VCAST TV details go up on Verizon's site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's VCAST TV launch maps, pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nah, Verizon Wireless isn't snapping up Alltel just yet or anything, but the carrier is formally announcing its plans to launch its much-anticipated V CAST Mobile TV service right on schedule. The March 1st date that's been floating around is purportedly true, meaning there won't be any unforeseen delays in enjoying the mobile TV abilities of your forthcoming SCH-U620 or VX9400 -- if you're in a launch market, that is. Currently, the exact whereabouts of launch capabilities is a bit ambiguous, and curiously omitted are major markets such as "New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego and Las Vegas," but the provider reportedly plans to have a good deal of these "major markets" covered by the "end of Q1," or March 31st. The service will utilize Qualcomm's MediaFLO mobile TV network, which AT&T also plans on eventually using, and will offer up programming from CBS, Comedy Central, Fox, MTV, NBC News, NBC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon. Unfortunately, we're still in the dark in regard to an official pricing structure, but with only T-minus two days 'til kickoff, the remaining minutiae should surface soon enough.

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Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV going live March 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nah, Verizon Wireless isn't snapping up Alltel just yet or anything, but the carrier is formally announcing its plans to launch its much-anticipated V CAST Mobile TV service right on schedule. The March 1st date that's been floating around is purportedly true, meaning there won't be any unforeseen delays in enjoying the mobile TV abilities of your forthcoming SCH-U620 or VX9400 -- if you're in a launch market, that is. Currently, the exact whereabouts of launch capabilities is a bit ambiguous, and curiously omitted are major markets such as "New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego and Las Vegas," but the provider reportedly plans to have a good deal of these "major markets" covered by the "end of Q1," or March 31st. The service will utilize Qualcomm's MediaFLO mobile TV network, which AT&T also plans on eventually using, and will offer up programming from CBS, Comedy Central, Fox, MTV, NBC News, NBC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon. Unfortunately, we're still in the dark in regard to an official pricing structure, but with only T-minus two days 'til kickoff, the remaining minutiae should surface soon enough.

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Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV going live March 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon slips pricing details for Samsung U620 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the wait's just about over for mobile TV this side of the pond -- if you're in one of Verizon's seemingly randomly-selected launch cities, that is. According to a super-secret screenshot we've been leaked from deep within Big Red's hallowed halls, the Limited, Basic, and Select flavors of its VCAST TV service seem to be tentatively set for March 1. Our tipster points out that the chosen date gives them wiggle room to slip a week or two and still stay well within their Q1 launch target, so let's not clear our calendars on March 1 to run down to the corporate store just yet -- but the news is encouraging, is it not?

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VCAST TV launch tentatively set for March 1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MobileESPN lives... on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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