The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.
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Last month Verizon announced it would kill its “Message+” app for Android phones sold on its network, transitioning users over to Google Messages. But, now, Verizon has extended the timeline a bit.
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In a rather unsurprising move, Verizon Messages (Message+) is shutting down in November and Android users are encouraged to use Google Messages instead.
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Satellite connectivity is starting to show up on more smartphones, and now Verizon is stepping into the ring with its own satellite messaging for smartphones that uses the same tech as Google’s latest Pixel phones.
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For some Verizon customers, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is available completely for free thanks to an offer.
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Verizon has announced that its branding and logo are getting a new look, and alongside that some new perks are coming to customers including better trade-in offers.
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Verizon introduced “myPlan” last year to let you pick and choose plan features/perks, and an update today adds YouTube Premium at a discount.
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The cellular market in the US may be shrinking again, as Verizon and T-Mobile are reportedly aiming to buy out US Cellular.
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Verizon is raising its price of smartwatch plans from $10 to $15, letting customers know in an email sent to those with affected plans.
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Following AT&T and T-Mobile in 2023, Verizon is switching to Google’s Jibe platform for RCS on its Android phones.
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When buying a smartphone locally, choices usually boil down to either a carrier store or the one-stop shop that is Best Buy. Apparently, though, Best Buy is testing out a plan that would see stores pushing a single carrier instead of multiple, as well as only shipping phones purchased rather than handing them out in store.
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Cellular smartwatches can be super useful for a new of reasons, particularly for staying connected while exercising and leaving your phone behind. Now, Verizon is adding support for cellular smartwatches on its prepaid plans starting at $10/month.
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The increasing cost and quantity of streaming services have left many feeling like it’s all just too much, but Verizon has a fairly compelling new deal that offers Netflix and Max for a low monthly bill.
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Did you know Verizon acquired a video conferencing app back in 2020? It’s fine if you haven’t because Verizon has announced that its “BlueJeans” video app will be shutting down.
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For customers looking to upgrade their Verizon mobile or home internet plans, now is probably the time to do it. Verizon is offering to pay for your NFL Sunday Ticket matches if you upgrade, and even if you don’t, there are some seriously nice discounts involved.
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Verizon is shaking up its cellular plans, with a new “My Plan” setup that allows customers to pick and choose the perks and features they want. But it comes with a catch, which is that it’s probably going to be more expensive.
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The March 2023 update for Google Pixel devices was delayed for the Pixel 6 series but was finally released last week. For Verizon customers, the March update has just started arriving for the Pixel 6 series.
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Verizon has been a huge name in cellular networking for ages, though many smaller and more affordable companies have appeared as of late and have become more appealing. Looking to show customers what they’re missing, Verizon is launching a new Test Drive program that lets you try 5G on a free trial basis.
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eSIM support has been expanding for a few years now, with Google and Apple at the forefront. This week, Verizon is opening up support for BYOD users to get their service going on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and iPhones with an eSIM instead of waiting for physical delivery.
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Google’s Pixel 6 Pro was the company’s first device with half a terabyte of storage onboard, but it’s just a little bit harder to get that model now. Verizon has stopped selling the Pixel 6 Pro in its top storage tier.
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2020’s LG Wing turned out to be a bit of a “last hurrah” for LG, as it was the company’s last ambitious smartphone release before shutting down its mobile division. Despite the concept not taking off in any major way, LG isn’t quite done with the Wing, as it has this week rolled out an update to add support for C-Band 5G on the Verizon model.
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5G connectivity has been a big deal for carriers in the United States, and Verizon has been well known for pushing mmWave connectivity at all costs. As has been the case with many Android phones, Google’s Pixel 6a is coming to Verizon with a special variant that will cost $50 more, just to support mmWave 5G.
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Verizon customers are reporting that the network provider is undergoing a major outage. Though most of the outages seem to be occurring on the West Coast, users are reporting downed service across different parts of the United States.
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According to Verizon, Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are picking up official support for the carrier’s C-Band 5G this week with a new update rolling out now.
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