Joint Mobile Payment Venture To Be Announced

Looks like some of the top US wireless carriers have joined up to pick a General Electric Co. executive to run a joint venture allowing people to make payments with their mobile phones. Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile are all eager to get this venture moving and may announce their collaboration on this as early as today.

The carriers are eager to move into mobile transactions because it represents a new revenue stream and another feature that gets subscribers spending more time on their phone.

It appears that Barclays PLC and credit-card company Discover Financial Services are also jumping on board to get this moving as soon as possible.

There is already SO much you CAN do with your mobile device, this is just another thing that companies can cross off the list. Will we see a paper-free environment in our lifetime? Time will tell.

source: WSJ

Verizon Q4 Roadmap Leaked

Good Friday morning!  Verizon fan/customer?  We have some good information for you!  The team at PPCGeeks.com have come across the roadmap for Verizon for this 4th quarter of 2010.  As we are halfway through Q4, some of this information has already come to light, but maybe some speculation can be laid to rest on what devices will and will not be out this last quarter of the year.  What I get most from this PDF is the information that the sales people use to target and sell each of the phones.  It is pretty interesting to see sales strategies and whether or not I agree with them.

From the PDF:
Singles/Couples/Young Adults will be interested in –

• Samsung Continuum (Super-AMOLED, Android 2.2, 5MP, 1Ghz processor)
• LG Vortex (Messaging, browsing, social networking, email, 3G hotspot)
• Motorola Citrus (Messaging, browsing, social networking, BACKTRACKtm pad, 3G hotspot)

Singles/Couples/Young Adults/Small-Medium Business/Enterprise users will be interested in -

• Palm Pre 2 (1Ghz processor, HP webOS2.0, Flash 10.1, 3G hotspot)
• Motorola DROID 2 Global (1.2Ghz processor, full QWERTY, Flash 10.1, 3G hotspot, Enterprise)
• Motorola DROID PRO (QWERTY, VPN integration, 3G hotspot, Android 2.2, Flash 10.1)

Young Adults/Teens will be interested in –

• LG Octane (Messaging, mobile email, Social Beat, bubble pop-up notifications for misses messages)
• Pantech Crux (External music controls, messaging, mobile email, Social Beat)
• Samsung Zeal (Messaging, mobile email, Social Beat, VCAST Videos)
• LG Cosmos Touch (Touch screen, full QWERTY, messaging, mobile email, Social Beat)
• KIN ONEm and KIN TWOm (Email, messaging, calendar, Zune Music, 5MP/4GB onboard memory (KIN ONEm), 8MP/8GB onboard memory/records HD video (KIN TWOm))

Well, that was a lot of info!  A few interesting points I take away from this:

• The Continuum is being billed as a higher quality device because they are pulling out specific specifications, whereas the Vortex and Citrus are left with soft “Key Features”
• The focus is on the DROID series phones, solid OS, full feature, and the DROID PRO is angling hard for BlackBerry users
• The “Feature” phones are a mishmash of lack-of-feature phones, but I guess they are a good starting point for some people who don’t want to be overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles of richer smartphones

Thoughts?  Anything pop out at you that you didn’t know before?  Again, what I like to see the most is the information about the target customer and assumed primary use.

Have a good Friday everyone!  The weekend is upon us!

Source:  www.PPCGeeks.com

 

 

Fact Or Fiction – Verizon Wireless Employee Lifts The Veil On Some Secrets

 

Where to start? Looks like there are loose lips within the ranks of Verizon Wireless this week. Whether or not this information is spot on or not is another story, only time will tell. It’s newsworthy enough to report to you guys though, so here goes.

Verizon Wireless employee, @V3RDICT has reported a few things:

• HTC Merge (AKA HTC Lexicon) which was supposed to launch in early November has now been pushed out due to VZW putting an LTE radio in it.

HTC Merge is pushed back because they are putting an LTE radio in it. But it's still coming. RT! #android #HTC—
Jeremiah Nelson (@V3RDICT) November 10, 2010

• Incredible HD is launching first of the year, 2011

Incredible HD is launching first of the year. HTC Merge is supposed to be the first VZW LTE device. #android #HTC—
Jeremiah (@V3RDICT) November 10, 2010

• Verizon Plans on launching a new Android device each quarter in 2011

Incredible HD is launching first of the year. HTC Merge is supposed to be the first VZW LTE device. #android #HTC—
Jeremiah (@V3RDICT) November 10, 2010

Those are just a few of the items that @V3RDICT touched upon over the last 24 hours, be sure to follow him to stay up to date on what else he feels like leaking.

Again….. fact or fiction…. you decide. We won’t know for SURE until more concrete info comes out.

 

source BGR (photo) // TechCrunch

Verizon Wireless & Samsung Announce The Samsung Continuum, A Galaxy S Smartphone

 

Ah, there’s nothing like the smell of a new device to put a smile on a smartphone addicts face, and this time it’s the joint announcement of the new Samsung Continuum, a Galaxy S smartphone by Verizon Wireless & Samsung Mobile. The Continuum is the worlds FIRST smartphone with a dedicated ticker display, which provides users with up-to-the-minute news, sports, finance and social networking updates for maximum multi-tasking.

Here are just some of the details:

• 3.4 inch Super AMOLED display
• 1.8 inch Super AMOLED dedicated ticker display
• Android 2.1 (boo)
• Grip sensor – by touching the bottom sides of the display, the ticker display lights up to give users real-time information
• Bing Maps & Bing Search pre-loaded
• 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities
• 5.0 megapixel camera

So, what do you think? Is this a device that you think you could see yourself carrying on a daily basis? Is this ticker display the way of the future? Or just a one shot for this device? Let us know in the comments below!

Here’s the full press release:

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and DALLAS, TX — Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the United States*, today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Continuum™, a Galaxy S™ smartphone. The Continuum is the world’s first smartphone designed with a dedicated ticker display, which provides users with up-to-the-minute news, sports, finance and social networking updates for maximized multitasking. The Continuum features two separate but integrated displays: a 3.4-inch touch screen Super AMOLED™ main display and a customizable 1.8-inch Super AMOLED dedicated ticker display that streams customized information in real time. Additionally, the Continuum is powered by Android™ 2.1, with support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™, Android Market™ and more. The Continuum also includes a 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor, 5-megapixel camera, and multiple entertainment and social networking features. Color: Mirror Black Key features and specifications: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED Main Touch Screen Display – Main display provides user-customizable homescreens and widgets in a brilliant screen display 1.8-inch Interactive Super AMOLED Ticker Display – Dedicated ticker display enables zero-click access to news, social networking, sports and entertainment feeds; users can select what content they want on the ticker by selecting from menu on display Grip Sensor – By touching the bottom sides of the device, the ticker display lights up to give users real-time weather, social networking services (SNS), message, IM and e-mail notification updates Super AMOLED Screen Technology – Brilliant screen makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life like never before, even in bright light and outdoor environments Android 2.1 platform – With support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Android Market Preloaded with Bing Maps and Bing Search Full HTML Web browsing capabilities 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities – Allows customers to transform their phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi-enabled devices Advanced touchscreen gestures capabilities, including multi-touch pinch to zoom, double tap to zoom and horizontal swiping, which provides easier and quicker access to many applications, including location-based services, Web browsing and digital photos or videos Multiple file formats supported, including DivX and Xvid support Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor – Produces amazing graphics, faster upload and download times, and HD-like multimedia content Six-axis sensor that works with the smartphone’s accelerometer to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Featuring Swype Technology – Input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard Full suite of messaging options – Text, picture, video and voice messaging; corporate and personal e-mail accounts supported 5.0-megapixel camera/camcorder – Auto-focus and LED flash with HD video recording and playback capabilities to capture photos and videos for playback on your HD television; playback (720p) on the screen display Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) Stereo Bluetooth® Technology – Support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar Corporate Email – Supports Android Éclair Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts Music player features lock screen, ticker display and quick side panel controls and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack 8 GB microSD™ card preinstalled expandable up to 32 GB Lifestyle features: V CAST Music with Rhapsody®, V CAST Video on Demand, V CAST Song ID, Visual Voice Mail, V CAST Tones, VZ Navigator®, Mobile IM, City ID, Bing Search and Maps, and Blockbuster Application Dedicated ticker displays up-to-the minute news, weather and SNS updates, as well as music player controls and incoming e-mail, IM, and text messages without interrupting the activity on the main display Samsung’s Social Hub – Built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, which allows users to send and receive information, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or SMS messages Integrated Calendar information from portal calendars, on Exchange, Google Calendar™ and SNS, including Facebook® Integrated Contacts syncs with Exchange, Google, Twitter and Facebook – Facebook contacts display in four categories, including Info, History (previous calls and messages), Activities (status updates and notifications on social networking sites), and Media (Facebook profile photos and photo gallery) AllShare™ – Enables inter-device connectivity through Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA®), so users can send multimedia content wirelessly to other DLNA Certified®-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops Daily Briefing – Instant access to weather, news, stocks and schedules Write and Go – Quickly jot down an idea and later decide on a format, such as SMS/ MMS, e-mail, calendar or memo, to send or post to popular SNS sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace Smart Alarm – Natural alarm sound and display automatically illuminates Weather Clock – Displays current time and weather of the selected city (ability to add and select other cities) Pricing and availability: The Samsung Continuum will be available for order starting Nov. 11 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement and data package. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The device will be available for purchase in stores beginning Nov. 18. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the Samsung Continuum in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

 

 

source – VZW PR email

Verizon Wireless Announces Availability Of Motorola DROID PRO – $179.99

Here’s something that I know many people have eagerly been waiting for, the official announcement by Verizon Wireless regarding the launch of the new Motorola DROID PRO, and as of this morning, that announcement has been made!

The DROID PRO is the first Android based smartphone geared towards business customers, and even better…. it’s global-ready.

The DROID PRO will be available as a pre-sale in stores and online beginning November 9th and for purchase in stores starting NOvember 18th. What will it set you back? A mere $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (with a new 2 year contract).

Here’s the full press release:

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced that DROID PRO, the first Android™-based smartphone optimized for business use, will be available as a pre-sale order at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Nov. 9 and for purchase in stores starting Nov. 18. The DROID PRO will be available for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

DROID PRO, a global-ready Android smartphone, allows customers to enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data coverage in more than 200 countries, with more than 120 with 3G speeds. Powered by Android 2.2, DROID PRO is packed with features that meet both business and personal needs such as pre-loaded Quickoffice Mobile Suite, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, and a QWERTY keyboard designed for speed and convenience.

Verizon Wireless customers who purchase DROID PRO will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. DROID PRO customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and a 3G Smartphone Plan.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

To learn more about DROID PRO, visit http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/10/pr2010-10-05.html.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of DROID PRO in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://verizonwireless.mediaseed.tv/Story.aspx?story=37588.)

Source – VZW PR email

V Cast App Store Included In DROID Incredible Update

 

As reported earlier, the HTC DROID Incredible will be getting a slight update, and one of the new enhancements is the all new V Cast App Store, brought to us by Verizon Wireless. It appears that the Incredible will be the first device to receive this new enhancement, and it’s slated to drop sometime next week.

Here’s the official announcement by Verizon:

“Verizon Wireless will begin pushing a software update to the DROID Incredible next week. The update includes software enhancements that will pre-install V CAST Apps on the phone. We said earlier this year that we’d be expanding V CAST Apps to the Android platform, and the DROID Incredible is the first Android phone with the store. Developers continue to submit apps, and as a reminder, V CAST Apps allows carrier billing, so customers who purchase applications through our store will see those charges on their monthly bill. For more information about the update customers can go to www.verizonwireless.com/droidincrediblesupport.”

Not sure how I feel about this, saw a few tweets from people who have already seen this and they’re not TOO blown away by it. Time will tell, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Looking forward to checking it out, anyway!

 

source – PhoneNews

DROID Incredible To Get Update

Thanks to the folks over at Droid-Life for this tip, looks like the DROID Incredible will be getting a bit of an update soon. Yes, I said a “bit” of an update. Not MUCH to see here (we’ll get to the MUCH in another post), mostly bug fixes.

Here are some of the enhancements:

Improvements:  (3.26.605.1/Baseband Version: 2.15.00.07.28)
* Updated Flash® player includes security enhancements.
* Visual Voice Mail Wi-Fi improvements include removal of incorrect service messages and post-call notifications.
* Enhanced support for Yahoo!® IMAP email.
* Updated Slacker application.
* Attach files larger than 5 MB.
* Updated COX POP3 email settings.
* Play YouTube videos in YouTube application.
* Seamlessly switch between portrait and landscape views in Google Maps.™
* Updated Comcast POP3 email settings.
* Search key and other buttons displayed in correct order.

Enhancements:
* Preinstalled V CAST Apps lets users purchase applications directly from their devices and bill them to a Verizon Wireless account.

Who’s looking forward to this update?

source – Droid-Life

iPad Coming To Verizon Wireless On October 28th

Well, here we go….the start of a beautiful marriage, I hope. As rumors of a VZW iPhone swirl around, Verizon Wireless announces today that they will begin offering the Apple iPad in their stores nationwide beginning on October 28th. Just in time for the holidays!

Here’s what we know so far:

* $629.99 for iPad WiFi 16GB + MiFi
* $729.99 for iPad WiFi 32GB + MiFi
* $829.99 for iPad WiFi 64GB + MiFi

Customers will be looking at about $20/month for up to 1GB of data for access. However, Verizon Wireless says that they will also be offering all three iPad WiFi models on a stand-alone basis.

Who is looking forward to this? Anyone have this on their holiday list? Looking to pick one up for anyone else? I’m thinking this will be on many Christmas lists this season!

Here’s the full press release put out by VZW this morning:

10/14/2010

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and CUPERTINO, CA — Verizon Wireless and Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available at over 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide beginning Friday, October 28. Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month. In addition, Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.

“This is the perfect pairing for holiday travels,” said John Stratton, chief operating officer for Verizon Wireless. “iPad together with the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G data network allows customers to easily connect on the go wherever they are.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with Verizon Wireless to get iPad into the hands of even more customers this holiday season,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. “iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before, and together with Verizon Wireless we’re offering an easy way to stay connected wherever you go.”

iPad allows users to browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad Wi-Fi models are just 0.5 inches thick and weigh just 1.5 pounds – thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook – and deliver up to 10 hours of battery life.*

Apple’s App Store(SM) offers iPad users access to the world’s largest catalog of apps with over 280,000 apps and more than 30,000 iPad specific apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. With Apple’s iBookstore(SM), the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device, iPad users have access to more than 100,000 books from major and independent publishers.

MiFi 2200 is small enough to fit in a pocket and allows customers to create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the high-speed Internet connectivity of the Verizon Wireless 3G Mobile Broadband network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The MiFi 2200’s rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of active use and 40 hours of standby time on a single charge.

Customers can sign up for more information on Apple’s iPad together with Verizon Wireless’ MiFi 2200 at www.verizonwireless.com/iPad, at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

source – VZW PR – http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/10/pr2010-10-14.html

Verizon Wireless & Kindle Team Up

Looks like Verizon Wireless will be pushing another app to your smartphone device in the near future. They’ve just teamed up with Amazon to bring the Kindle app pre-loaded on many smartphone devices and “other” devices. For now, the app will be featured on the Samsung Fascinate, the DROID 2 and the DROID X, with more devices to be added in the future.

What do you think of this? Just another way for carriers to add bloatware to your device or is this something you welcome? Let us know in the comments below!

In the meantime, here’s the full press release, just put out by Verizon Wireless this morning:

10/13/2010

BASKING RIDGE, NJ and SEATTLE, WA — Verizon Wireless and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that the Kindle reading experience is now easily found on many Android devices running on the nation’s most reliable wireless network and will be available on more devices in the future.

Kindle for Android lets customers discover and read more than 700,000 books in the Kindle Store and is easy to find on the application screen of the new Samsung Fascinate™ – which boasts a brilliant 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display – as well as on DROID™ 2 by Motorola and DROID X by Motorola.

Kindle for Android allows customers to browse, download and start reading their favorite books directly from their Android phone. Features of the Kindle app include:

• Buy Once, Read Everywhere – Amazon’s Whispersync technology syncs your bookmark across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
• With Kindle Worry-Free Archive, books purchased from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online, where they can be re-downloaded at any time.
• The largest selection of books people want to read. The U.S. Kindle Store now has more than 700,000 books, including New Releases and 107 of 111 New York Times Bestsellers. Over 575,000 of these books are $9.99 or less, including 80 New York Times Bestsellers.

“We’re very excited to bring Kindle for Android directly to Verizon Wireless customers,” said Jennifer Byrne, executive director, business development and partnerships for Verizon Wireless. “Our smartphones come with great screens that make buying and reading books simple and easy, and Amazon’s commitment to reading and offering a seamless customer experience is directly in line with what our customers want.”

“Customers are already telling us they love Kindle for Android, and we think they are going to be excited to get their Verizon Wireless phones and other devices preloaded with the Kindle app,” said Dave Limp, vice president, Kindle. “We are thrilled to be working with such an innovative company as Verizon Wireless and are excited to have Kindle for Android on these three phones and on other devices down the road.”

Customers can also find the app by searching for “Kindle” in Android Market™. For more information about the free Kindle app, go to www.amazon.com/kindleapps. For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at .

About Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth’s Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon’s developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon’s own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtuall y any type of business. Kindle, Kindle 3G and Kindle DX are the revolutionary portable readers that wirelessly download books, magazines, newspapers, blogs and personal documents to a crisp, high-resolution electronic ink display that looks and reads like real paper. Kindle 3G and Kindle DX utilize the same 3G wireless technology as advanced cell phones, so users never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Kindle is the #1 bestselling product across the millions of items sold on Amazon.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, and www.amazon.cn. As used herein, “Amazon.com,” “we,” “our” and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com’s financial results is included in Amazon.com’s filings with the Securities and Ex change Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

source – VZW PR email

Verizon Wireless And Motorola Unveil Motorola CITRUS

Annnnnnnnnnnnd here we go…. Verizon Wireless has also OFFICIALLY announced the Motorola CITRUS. Let’s see what the specs are on this one, here’s the official press release:

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — From CTIA Enterprise & Applications™ 2010, Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless 3Gnetwork, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today unveiled Motorola CITRUS™. Powered by Android™ 2.1, Motorola CITRUS delivers an affordable, entry-level, customizable smartphone experience in a compact design that is easy on both the eyes and the earth. Key features and specifications: Curved design Easy-to-use, on-screen QWERTY keyboard (available in landscape and portrait modes) for quick messaging Full HTML Web browser – Preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps and delivers a PC-like Web browsing experience with quick access to Web apps and services such as Facebook®; Google services such as Gmail™, Google Talk™ and YouTube™ Equipped with BACKTRACK™, a touch panel located on the back of the device that enables users to navigate and scroll through websites, home screens, e-mails, music and more without obstructing the display Full capacitive touch screen display delivers fluid flick, swipe and pinch-to-zoom navigation Seven home screen panels that can be tailored with an array of available shortcuts; applications; and pre-loaded widgets such as sticky notes, weather, messages and calendar Android Market™ – Choose from thousands of downloadable apps, many of which are free CITRUS has a housing made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, is certified CarbonFree® through an alliance with Carbonfund.org, and is PVC and BFR free. The packaging is made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and the user manual is made using 100 percent recycled paper and soy-based ink. Pricing and availability: Motorola CITRUS will be available at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Q4 2010. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

So….. what do you think about the Motorola CITRUS? Planning on picking one up? Not for you? Let us know!

Source – VZW PR email