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Android Marshmallow update for Motorola’s Droid Turbo 2 said to be ‘in full deployment’

Edoardo Maggio Apr 27 2016 - 3:05 am PT

Albeit having been released months ago, much like all of its predecessors, the latest Android version, Marshmallow, is still running only on a relatively small number of devices. Much of it can be attributed to carriers and third party manufacturers, which often take a lot of time to properly re-skin, release certifications, and eventually give the green light to updates.

Fortunately for Verizon customers, however, it looks like Google‘s latest software is beginning its rollout for the Droid Turbo 2. In a note released on Tuesday on Google Plus, Motorola‘s David Schuster confirmed that the upgrade is in “full deployment”…

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Verizon to open HTC 10 pre-orders from April 29

Cam Bunton Apr 19 2016 - 2:35 am PT

Verizon has announced that it will be the first carrier to offer the HTC 10 up for pre-sale from April 29. Although it hasn’t announced specific plans or pricing, the latest premium unibody flagship will be available from ‘Big Red’ next week. What’s more, VZW will be hosting in-store previews from that day, letting customers and media get their hands on the device.

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A Verizon-compatible HTC One A9 won’t happen, says the Taiwanese company

Edoardo Maggio Mar 4 2016 - 3:11 pm PT

In the somewhat troubled downhill path it entered a couple of years ago, HTC decided to change things up towards the end of last year, introducing a somewhat controversial new mid-range phone, the A9. Despite the lack of its signature front-facing speakers, the phone stood out. With a new, heavily iPhone-inspired design but a nonetheless solid build and decent specs, the Taiwanese company seemed to be onto something. There was even a promise of out of the box compatibility with AT&T and T-Mobile as well as Sprint.

HTC went a step further, however, saying that it would do everything in its power to provide support for Verizon, too, with a future software update. Unfortunately, as the company announced today, plans to make the device compatible with the Big Red’s network have been abandoned after a long period of testing…

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Android Marshmallow lands on Verizon’s Galaxy Note 5, complete with Wi-Fi calling and live broadcast improvements

Cam Bunton Mar 4 2016 - 3:28 am PT

Verizon is proving to be no slouch when it comes to rolling out Android Marshmallow updates to its customers. Having only recently been made available for the international unlocked Galaxy Note 5, Android Marshmallow is now being rolled out to Verizon-locked models.

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BlackBerry PRIV may finally be available from Verizon next week [Update: Available]

Cam Bunton Mar 1 2016 - 3:34 am PT

Update: You can now order the BlackBerry PRIV from Verizon Wireless for $30.00 per month with $0 down, or pay the full $720 retail price.

According to several Verizon staff members commenting in CrackBerry‘s forums, the carrier is preparing for a retail launch next week. It has seemingly been confirmed that the device will go on sale on March 11, with pre-orders opening on March 3.

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Carrier Availability: Where to buy the LG G5 in the US

Abner Li Feb 21 2016 - 1:10 pm PT

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will be hitting US carriers much sooner than the LG G5. While AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint have all announced they will carry the LG G5 and its accompanying accessories, there is not a set availability or pre-order date among the carriers. The best hint of when LG’s latest flagship device will be available comes from Best Buy.

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Carrier Availability: Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge in the US

Chance Miller Feb 21 2016 - 11:17 am PT

Update: Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is now up for pre-order at Best Buy and through the carriers below.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were made official at long last today, with Samsung taking the wraps off of the two devices during its press event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Now, all of the major carriers in the United States are announcing their respective pre-order information and details.

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DROID Ultra, Maxx, & Mini not getting Lollipop, Moto offering discounts on a new phone instead

Abner Li Feb 19 2016 - 3:13 pm PT

The DROID Ultra, Maxx, and Mini were announced just days before the first Moto X, and now Motorola is reneging on an early promise to provide Android 5.1 to those devices. As consolation, however, they are offering owners a discount on the Droid Turbo 2 or Maxx 2.

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Cellular Samsung Gear S2 Classic coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, & Verizon next month

Abner Li Feb 18 2016 - 1:18 pm PT

Since its launch last year, the Gear S2 has gained new features, watchfaces, and hardware variants. Beginning next month, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will sell a 3G/4G cellular version of the Samsung Gear S2 Classic.

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Verizon’s HTC One M9 and LG G3/G4 receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow today

Abner Li Feb 16 2016 - 11:19 am PT

Verizon’s LG G3 and G4 will be joining the HTC One M9 in getting Marshmallow today. The carrier has announced that OTA updates for those devices are rolling out now. HTC announced Android 6.0 last week and the LG G4 on AT&T and T-Mobile have already gotten their updates in the past weeks.

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Verizon promo offering free 24GB/year, AT&T pushing BOGO deal

Chance Miller Feb 16 2016 - 10:57 am PT

Verizon today has announced the return of its popular promo that offers users an extra 24GB of data per year for free. The deal is available to users who activate or upgrade to a new phone with a device payment plan on XL or larger Verizon agreements. Verizon’s XL plan starts at $80 per month with 12GB of data (14GB if you include the promo), while the XXL plan runs $100 per month for 18GB of data (20GB with the promo).

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Marshmallow updates for T-Mobile’s HTC One M9 and Verizon’s Droid Turbo 2 are incoming [Update: Verizon’s One M9 too]

Abner Li Feb 12 2016 - 12:05 pm PT

Update: Verizon’s HTC One M9 will also get Marshmallow on February 16.

The onslaught of carrier-locked devices getting Android 6.0 is beginning. Marshmallow made its way to the AT&T and T-Mobile variants last week and is now coming to the T-Mobile HTC One M9 and Verizon Droid Turbo 2.

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AT&T joins Verizon in 5G testing this year, promising speeds 10-100x faster than LTE

Ben Lovejoy Feb 12 2016 - 5:42 am PT

Verizon began lab-testing its 5G network last year, aiming to carry out the first real-world tests this year, and and AT&T has now announced that it will be doing the same. The company seems even more optimistic than Verizon, which estimated 5G speeds some 30-50 times faster than LTE.

We expect 5G to deliver speeds 10-100 times faster than today’s average 4G LTE connections. Customers will see speeds measured in gigabits per second, not megabits. For reference, at one gigabit per second, you can download a TV show in less than 3 seconds.

Don’t get too excited just yet, though, as there are a couple of small hurdles to be overcome first …

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS ZenWatch $100, Droid Turbo 2 BOGO 1/2 off, QuickCharge 2.0 deals, more

Stephen Hall Jan 28 2016 - 11:09 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Asus ZenWatch Android Wear smartwatch: $100 shipped (Reg. $200) | Amazon (ships in 2-4 weeks)

Buy a Droid Turbo 2 and get a second Turbo 2 or Maxx 2 50% off at Verizon.com

Moto X Pure Edition designed by Jonathan Adler is now $399 (Reg $474) | Motorola

Buy a Moto G (16GB) and get two free shells | Motorola

Order Moto 360 (2nd gen) with a metal band and get a leather band free | Motorola

Quick Charge 2.0 power bank 15600mAh: $21.99 Prime shipped w/ code Z9646RFC (Reg. $32) | Amazon

Quick Charge 2.0 Car Charger-CHOE Car Charger: $5.99 Prime shipped w/ code 725N2G9D (Reg. $14) | Amazon

Grab Amazon’s best-selling iPhone and Android Virtual Reality kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

Acer 15.6″ Chromebook w/ 4GB RAM, and 16GB SSD (Refurb): $175 (Orig. $280)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: Samsung 40-inch 4K 120MR Smart LED UHDTV $450, GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition Camera $300, more

Rihanna’s latest album ‘Anti’ was released last night, download it right now for free
Games/Apps: Evil Within $20 or less, Wolfenstein New Order & Dishonored DE $20 ea
Magazine bundle subs from $4.50/yr: Wired, Popular Science, Men’s Health, more
Media: ESPN’s 30 for 30 Blu-ray Collection $15 (Reg. $30+), more
Amazon’s best-selling iPhone and Android Virtual Reality kit $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
Bluetooth 20W Speakers: Sony SRSX5 $80 shipped, TaoTronics $40 shipped
Give your Apple Watch and iPhone a home w/ this aluminum dock: $10 (Reg. $14)
Gold Box – up to 70% off Men’s apparel: Skechers Cardova Sneaker $32, Nautica Raincoat $60
Apple TV 3rd gen $49 in-store pick-up (Reg. $69)
Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $730 shipped (Reg. $899)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet 128GB Wi-Fi in all colors: $870 shipped (Reg. $949), more
Apple’s Get Productive iOS App Sale 50% or more off: Things, much more
Highly-rated puzzler Osmos now 80% off on iPhone & iPad: $1 ea. (Reg. up to $5)
iPhone 6/s/Plus Car Mounts w/ Prime shipping: iOttie One Touch 3 $17 (Reg. $25), more
Apple Watch Space Gray Bands – 42 or 38mm: Stainless Steel $21, Milanese Loop $17

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Nexus Deals: 6P from $450 (Reg. $500), 5X w/ $20 Gift Card $300 (Reg. $350)

Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

8 utility Mac apps: $5 (and rising! Orig. $392)
Headphones: NRG Wood In-ears $13 (Reg. $25), Aukey Bluetooth $11 (Reg. $22)
Prime Members: VIZIO Sound Bar w/ Wireless Sub $198 shipped (Reg. $218)
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Buy One, Get One Free burrito promotion
Sam’s Club 1-year membership + $20 gift card $45 ($120 value)
Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + NETGEAR Router: $100 ($160 value), more
Ooma Telo VoIP Home Phone System (Refurb.) $60 shipped (Orig. $130)
Free eBook download: “IT Guide to Mac Backup for Business”
Bluetooth Speakers: Omaker Splashproof $20 (Reg. $30), Inateck $30 (Reg. $40), more
Dell 24-inch Widescreen LED Monitor: $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
VIZIO Refurb 120Hz Smart HDTVs: 48-inch $300 (Orig. $500), more
Media: new Blu-rays $10 – Jurassic World, Minions, more + BOGO offer
USB Power: Anker Astro E5 16,000mAh Dual-Port $25 (Reg. $40), more
Aukey adapters: Bluetooth 4.1 Audio Receiver $11, Car FM Radio Transmitter $11
$10 Free towards your next flick: Regal $50 Movie Gift Card for $40, more
iPhone 6/s/Plus Cases: Folio Style $9.50 (Reg. $19), Clear Bumper $4 (Reg. $8)
AirPrint Color Laser Printers: Brother $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Speakers: $90 (Reg. $130)
Several refurbished 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display models are now available
OtterBox Defender Series iPhone 6 Plus Case: $24 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
UE MINI BOOM Bluetooth Speaker: refurb $44 or pre-owned $30 shipped
ULAK iPhone 6/s/Plus, iPad mini 4 and Android cases from $1 shipped (Orig. up to $30)

Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members –Zelda, Far Cry Primal, FFXV: $48 ea (Reg. $60)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Aereo’s founder is returning with a new ISP that beams gigabit speeds into your home

This German eBike blends a minimalist design with serious battery power

You have to see NERF’s new Crossbow and Zombie Brainsaw that are coming out this fall

Upcoming 2016 LEGO sets focus on Marvel, Star Wars and City collections

Razor introduces two new electric-powered products at Toy Fair 2016

Netflix February Preview: Better Call Saul – Season 1, more
Check out Amazon’s Super Bowl commercial starring Alec Baldwin and Dan Marino
It took a year of planning and 18,000 pieces to create this custom LEGO Arkham Asylum build
Fender brings its big name into the world of headphones with new Pro In-ear Monitors
Here’s our first look at the new PS4/Xbox One Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game

PSA: Verizon’s LG G3 now receiving Android Marshmallow over-the-air

Stephen Hall Jan 21 2016 - 8:25 am PT

The LG G3 is a tank of a phone, and it still holds up pretty well in 2016 even as the Korean company is planning to unveil the LG G5. If you’re running a Verizon-branded LG G3 as your daily driver, I have some good news: Many people just like you are reporting (via Reddit) that the phone is getting its over-the-air update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

As is usually the case with phones any more than a year old, it’s really a gamble whether or not devices will get the latest version of sweet-and-secure Android. Owners of the LG G3 D855 model, F400L/K/S models, and now Verizon owners, have all hit the jackpot as of yet. You can read more about Marshmallow compatibility with the LG G3 here.

Verizon Moto X (2014) users can now unlock their device’s bootloader

Chance Miller Jan 11 2016 - 6:29 pm PT

If you’re still using a 2014 Moto X on Verizon, some good news has emerged today. A Motorola Forums Manager revealed today that the company will now allow bootloader unlocks for the 2014 Verizon Moto X, although it will still void the warranty.

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Sprint continues the trend, will stop offering two-year contracts for smartphones

Chance Miller Jan 7 2016 - 8:38 pm PT

The trend of carriers ending contract pricing continues today. According to an internal leaked document obtained by Android Central, Sprint smartphone subsidy options are now limited to customers who wish to add a line to an existing account or upgrade their existing phone. This move follows AT&T’s announcement that it will stop offering two-year contracts this week, as well as Verizon, who simplified its offerings last August.

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Moto 360 Sport now available for purchase in the US

Abner Li Jan 7 2016 - 8:27 am PT

The Moto 360 Sport has been available in the UK and France since December 18th. Starting today, those in the US will be able to purchase the smarwatch from Motorola and Verizon’s online store.

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Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint will get the BlackBerry PRIV

Abner Li Jan 6 2016 - 12:15 pm PT

Update: T-Mobile has made it official and is carrying the device starting January 26th.

In addition to arriving in more European countries, the BlackBerry PRIV will also be available through all four major carriers in the United States. BlackBerry CEO John Chen confirmed the news at CES today, but did not offer a timeline for when they’d be released.

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Update brings WiFi calling to Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Abner Li Dec 8 2015 - 1:14 pm PT

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be the first phones on Verizon to get WiFi calling through a software update rolling out now. Other Verizon Android and iOS phones will get WiFi calling early next year. In addition, the Samsung updates also includes other new features and bug fixes.

WiFi calling is a part of Advanced Calling, a branded feature set of Verizon’s LTE network that also includes HD voice calls and video calls over cellular. The feature is available for free to customers calling US numbers through the stock dialer app.

Today’s update to Samsung devices also includes enhanced conference calling, HiFi audio, and Live Video Broadcast. There are also fixes to wireless charging and ALM. Owners of these two phones should head on to Settings > System Update > Check for new to get the new update. Go to Samsung’s page for more details about the update.

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Google, Microsoft & Comcast fight Verizon/Qualcomm’s LTE-U plans, saying WiFi will be disrupted

Ben Lovejoy Dec 7 2015 - 4:35 am PT

With ever more devices trying to squeeze growing volumes of mobile data through a limited number of LTE frequencies, Verizon is leading the push for use of unlicensed frequencies – known as LTE-Unlicensed, or LTE-U. As well as increasing capacity, LTE-U would potentially offer faster speeds.

The problem? These are the same frequencies used by WiFi, Bloomberg reporting that Google, Microsoft, Comcast and other oppose rapid adoption for this reason.

The three companies have been among a group lobbying the Federal Communications Commission to delay LTE-U’s adoption pending further tests [claiming that it] “would substantially degrade consumer Wi-Fi service across the country.”

The companies argue that while both existing LTE frequencies and WiFi play nicely when it comes to competing demand for use of the same airwaves, LTE-U doesn’t …
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AT&T to increase price of grandfathered unlimited plans in February (Updated)

Mike Beasley Nov 30 2015 - 12:53 pm PT

AT&T subscribers who previously had unlimited data plans back in the iPhone 3G era and have managed to hang onto that plan are in for their first price increase in seven years, a source with knowledge of the matter has informed 9to5Google.

Update: AT&T has now publicly announced the change. Additional information has been added below.

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T-Mobile launches ‘full month of holiday gift-giving’ with 3 months of unlimited LTE for all subscribers

Mike Beasley Nov 23 2015 - 1:11 pm PT

T-Mobile has announced its latest “un-carrier” initiative, dubbed “Un-carrier Unwrapped.” Rather than a permanent addition to the company’s offerings, Un-carrier Unwrapped is a month-long event during which the carrier will gift its subscribers and new customers with special deals and benefits.

The first of those was announced today: unlimited LTE data for all subscribers on Simple Choice post-paid plans for the next three months.

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AT&T offering LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition customers a refund due to unidentified ‘quality issue’ (Updated)

Chance Miller Nov 19 2015 - 2:46 pm PT

Update: LG has now acknowledged the issue and says that it is canceling the rollout of the device worldwide. It also is unsure if it will be available at any point in the future.

AT&T today appears to have started notifying customers that a quality issue has occurred with the recently launched LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition. According to sources, AT&T has notified its retail stores and customers that those who purchased the latest Watch Urbane are eligible for a refund due to the “quality issue.”

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