Phandroid Newsletter

Get weekly news recaps, access to exclusive contests and giveaways, invites to beta applications, promotions/coupons and more!

We respect your privacy. We'll never share your Email address and you can always unsubscribe.


Verizon

HTC Thunderbolt update 2.11.605.19 prepped, Verizon posts changelog

by Kevin Krause on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon has posted the changelog for a new update to the HTC Thunderbolt. The latest software, which leaked within the past few weeks, will bring the Thunderbolt to build number 2.11.605.19 and will resolve some existing connectivity issues as well as enhance the default mail app and enhance VPN functionality. As far as we know, [...]

HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE First Look [CTIA 2012]

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 8th, 2012 No Comments

We’ve gotten our first look of the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE here at CTIA 2012 and early impressions are fairly positive. Despite having an S4 processor, Verizon and HTC don’t consider this device a part of the One series. Looking at the device, I’d say that assessment is accurate. The Incredible 4G’s S4 chip [...]

Verizon 4G LTE expansions on tap for Virginia

by Kevin Krause on May 8th, 2012 No Comments

If you want high-speed wireless coverage, Virginia is the place to be starting May 17th. Verizon is expanding the reach of its 4G LTE network in the state with the addition of Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Martinsville to their network map. The carrier hasn’t faltered in its dedication to blanket the United States in [...]

HTC and Verizon announce the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 7th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon and HTC have come together to officially announce what should be a beast of a phone for Big Red users. It’s none other than the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE. Inside are a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 and 1GB of RAMs. On the surface are a 4-inch qHD Super LCD display, an 8 megapixel camera [...]

Droid Razr coming in blue? Does it even matter any more?

by Raveesh Bhalla on May 6th, 2012 No Comments

Android Central were tipped with this screenshot showing the Motorola DROID RAZR with blue trims. While it’s rumored to launch on May 18, let’s face it, what we really want to see now from Moto is the Razr HD. How many of you would still spend some money on the Razr just to get it [...]

Verizon hard-selling 4G Android phones over iPhone: CNN Report

by Raveesh Bhalla on May 6th, 2012 No Comments

While the matter of choosing between an Android phone or an iPhone is a case of personal choice, with a significant number of people preferring each platform’s implementation of key features (that’s me at my diplomatic best). However, there is one area where the iPhone just can’t match the flagship Android phones: 4G LTE. And [...]

Verizon to start allowing texts to 911 emergency services

by Edgar Cervantes on May 5th, 2012 No Comments

We can all agree that 911 emergency services can be a life-saver. Therefore, it is a service that should be improved as much as possible, and it seems Verizon Wireless will be the first to take the next step forward. Big Red is currently working on rolling out the ability to send text messages to [...]

Rumor: HTC DROID Incredible 4G to hit the streets by May 31st

by Edgar Cervantes on May 5th, 2012 No Comments

We have no idea if Verizon will be getting globally expected devices like the HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy S3, but many Big Red customers are also waiting for the rumored HTC Droid Incredible 4G. And it seems you won’t have to wait that much longer, as the latest rumors are indicating that the [...]

Verizon posts changelog for Droid 3 update, 224MB chock full of bug fixes

by Kevin Krause on May 4th, 2012 No Comments

Earlier today we learned of a soak test for a new Motorola DROID 3 software update, and less than 12 hours later Verizon has posted the official changelog. While large in size, the 224MB update isn’t a bump up in OS version to Android 4.0. Instead it will address a plethora of bugs while updating [...]

[Update: DROID 3 owners, too] Motorola DROID X2 receiving firmware OTA 1.3.418?

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 4th, 2012 No Comments

[Update]: the OTA is, in fact, only going out to those who signed up for the soak test. A soak test is also going out to DROID 3 users. Neither, as you might imagine, is Ice Cream Sandwich. If you’re in Motorola’s test program and you have either of these devices unrooted, be sure to [...]

Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming To Sprint? – Other US Carriers Listed On Samsung’s Site

by Chris Chavez on May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

With Samsung’s announcement for the Galaxy S3 earlier today, the Korean manufacturer mentioned that their upcoming flagship would be launching globally in 145 countries, across 296 operators. Globally is great and all — but what about America? Samsung also mentioned that the GS3 would begin arriving stateside this summer. Okay, summer is great and all [...]

Another Android 4.0 build leaks for the HTC Rezound

by Kevin Krause on May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

A new version of the Ice Cream Sandwich build for the HTC Rezound has surfaced, bringing a few changes from the last installment and pushing us one step closer to an official rollout. The latest is pegged as build 3.13.605.7 and based on Android 4.0.3. It looks like we’re still not at a point that [...]

User Agent Profile Shows Possible Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 3 With Qualcomm S4 Processor

by Chris Chavez on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

Possibly not the kind of news many of you were hoping to hear today, but interesting none the least. A user agent profile popped up online today which could confirm suspicions that the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 (unconfirmed) may not come with Sammy’s quad-core Exynos. Instead, it seems Samsung could be opting [...]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 IMM76K Update Available For Download

by Chris Chavez on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

Earlier today, we learned that some Verizon customers were receiving a mysterious Android 4.0.4 update to their Galaxy Nexus without nary a word from Verizon. Well, it didn’t take long for a few modders on on XDA to crack open the update, making a handy update.zip file ready for the flashing. Unfortunately, applying the update [...]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus receiving Android 4.0.4?

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

The bug fixing update to Android 4.0.4 has yet to be officially pegged for release for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, but some users seem to be seeing the update without an official peep from Verizon. At least two users have claimed to receive build IMM76K. Two unrelated reports does sound legit, but it’s still odd [...]

DROID Does campaign reboots with less scary ads

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 1st, 2012 No Comments

While the original Droid Does campaign, which started with the original DROID and stretched all the way into 2012, was great, you have to admit that it could be a bit intimidating to some. Robots showing everything a device can do is cool, and a lot of the high-tech CGI-made sequences such as the 4G [...]

Motorola DROID Bionic soak test underway

by Quentyn Kennemer on April 30th, 2012 No Comments

The Motorola DROID BIONIC looks poised to receive a software update soon as users have begun receiving notifications regarding a soak test. As usual, there’s no telling what these tests will bring but as we haven’t heard about Ice Cream Sandwich updates for some of Motorola’s most recent devices, it’s hard to imagine that the [...]

Verizon Xperia Play receives update with great new enhancements

by Quentyn Kennemer on April 30th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon’s Xperia Play has received a new update that adds a couple of important enhancements, but also adds a bit more bloatware. To start, VZ Navigator and Video On-Demand have been pre-installed. The power button can be held down to take screenshots. The right trigger can be used as a camera button within the camera [...]

Galaxy Nexus Case Review: Cruzer Lite Clear TPU and Generic White Bumper [Video]

by Chris Chavez on April 30th, 2012 No Comments

When it comes to my Android devices, I have a tendency to treat them as if they were my babies. And not only because I would do whatever it takes to keep them safe, but I also find some kind of weird pleasure in dressing them up in various outfits to suit my mood. Whether [...]

Verizon announces new prepaid plan; exclusive to the Samsung Illusion for now

by Quentyn Kennemer on April 30th, 2012 No Comments

Those of you who aren’t fans of contract-based plans will be happy to know that Verizon is adding another prepaid option. The plan is exclusive to the Samsung Illusion for now, and will included unlimited calling and texts, plus 1GB of data for $80 per month. All things considered, it sounds like a very decent [...]