If you have been lusting after the slick Samsung Omnia II since it turned up for a very over priced preorder on Amazon back in September Verizon will have the handset soon. The best news is the device will cost $199 after mail-in rebates. continued »

Word has come in today according to a poster over at the Sprint forums that Sprint has blocked the use of smartphones as 3G modems after years of allowing the practice. One user is very angry and plans to sue Sprint over the issue. continued »

With sales of smartphones and feature phones booming, it makes sense for wireless carriers to develop close relationships with OS developers and handset makers in order to get exclusive devices to sell on their networks. Verizon and Google announced a new agreement today that will result in the joint development of Android handsets. continued »

Verizon unveiled yet another new handset called the Motorola Barrage. The device is ruggedized and should be perfect for users needing a more basic phone that can stand up to drops and rough treatment. The Barrage is also water resistant for up to 30 minutes at one meter depths. continued »

Verizon customers who are looking for a quality textcentric handset that won’t break the bank will be glad to hear about the Dazzle. The Dazzle was developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC and has a unique tilt and swivel design for comfortable text messaging. continued »

Among the new Verizon Wireless offerings that debuted this week was the HTC Imagio. The device has global roaming capability and supports the V CAST mobile TV offering for Verizon. The Iamgio is the first smartphone to support the TV service. continued »

A rush of new handsets was debuted this week and among them was the new Nokia 2705 Shade. The device is a flip phone with a glossy black shell destined for the Verizon network. Verizon says that it is one of the smallest handsets available on its network. continued »

There are many mobile phone users out there who don’t want complicated smartphones. Many users just want a cheap mobile phone that makes calls and maybe has a camera built-in. continued »

Verizon Wireless customers are now the first mobile users to be able to get Rock Band Mobile from EA. The game allows users to choose from bass, drums, vocals, and guitar just like the real game. The Verizon offering is the first time Rock Band has come to mobile devices. continued »

There are plenty of world phones available on the Verizon network that will allow globe trotters to talk no matter where they are. What we don’t hear much about are new 3G modems that will operate on domestic and international data networks. Verizon Wireless announced a new wireless 3G USB modem today called the UMW190. The modem operates on Dual-Band CDMA ... continued »