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Google Rolls Out Navigation To More Android Devices; Will Other S...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:57:06 GMT

Just in time for Thanksgiving travels, Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is rolling out turn-by-turn navigation to all Android phones that have received the latest Android operating system update.

New Apple ads to Verizon: Can Droid do this?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:45:21 GMT

Apple decides to fight back against Verizon and Droid advertising. With simple product demonstrations, it asks just how much doing Droid can really do. Read this blog post by Chris Matyszczyk on Technically Incorrect.

Swype bringing ‘genius texting’ interface to Verizon Samsung Omni...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:35:32 GMT

The Verizon Samsung Omnia II's launch isn't going to be exciting just for Windows Mobile fans, it's going to be exciting for anyone that's been to Swype's

Wall Street Climbs On Weak Dollar, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Soared

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:39:59 GMT

US stocks finished with gains on Monday as investors reacted to stronger than expected housing data. Shares also rallied as dollar fell against basket of currencies, sending commodity prices higher.[More...]

Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:21:44 GMT

The battle between AT&T and Verizon just won't cease. Shortly after AT&T debuted Luke Wilson noting that Verizon's only winning attribu

FiOS

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:17:39 GMT

My building only had one broadband provider until recently, as Stacey reported last week. But that's changing, as Verizon (s ...

Stats show Motorola Droid is the new elephant in the Android room

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Remember back in the day when the West was still wild, the gold rush was still in full effect, you owned whatever land you could

New Bill Takes Aim At Higher Verizon ETFs - Senator Amy Klobuchar...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:35:21 GMT

Broadband news, information and community, New Bill Takes Aim At Higher Verizon ETFs - Senator Amy Klobuchar tries again...

AT&T to Inundate Viewers With Anti-Verizon Ads Tonight

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:27:46 GMT

AT&T is playing up one advantage it actually does have over Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) – a network that allows simultaneous voice and data connections.

New iPhone ads highlight Verizon's network drawbacks

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Apple is set to launch two new TV ads in response to Verizon's criticism of the company's 3G network. Both ads focus on the iPhone's ability to maintain a voice call while simultaneously using

Media Creativity: DOOH! DROID Does Times Square

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:46:29 GMT

Verizon Wireless took to the streets of New York City, Times Square, to be exact, to promote DROID's built-in location-based voice-search feature by giving passersby control of two digital out-of-home billboards: Thomson Reuters and Nasdaq.

Google adds Navigation to Maps on Android 1.6 devices like T-Mobi...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:34:34 GMT

Today Google announced that it has added its voice guided turn-by-turn navigation system to its Google Maps application for Android 1.6 OS devices in the U.S.

Smart phone war heats up in U.S.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Analysts expect Motorola's Droid to feature prominently at expense of Pre and BlackBerry

Verizon Foundation Supports New York State Coalition Against Dome...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:41:00 GMT

Verizon Foundation Supports New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Technology Safety Program. Grant of $39,000 Funds Program to Teach Technology Safety Skills to Domestic Violence Advocates.

Verizon Foundation Supports New York State Coalition Against Dome...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:41:00 GMT

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Foundation has awarded a $39,000 grant to the New York State Coalition against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) in support

Verizon Announces December 2nd Launch for Omnia II

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:35:06 GMT

Verizon has announced the forthcoming launch of the Samsung Omnia II on December 2nd, which follows up on a previous report last week. As previously reported,

Apple Rolls Out New Subtle Attack Ads Aimed At Verizon

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT

For instance, you get a call from a coworker, who says "Did you read the boss's email?" You say, "I can right now." This is a feature other phone companies don't allow, apparently. As such, these seem like they're part of the AT&T/Apple vs. Verizon/Droid advertising war.

Swype To Debut On The Verizon Samsung Omnia II

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:25:25 GMT

A little over a year ago, Swype announced at TechCrunch50 2008 that they were going to change how the world inputs text on ...

News: Apple targets Verizon with new iPhone 3GS ads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:52 GMT

Apple is preparing to launch a pair of new TV advertisements for the iPhone 3GS that directly attack competing carriers, most specifically Verizon Wireless. Both ads—uploaded online with the titles “What Time’s the Movie?” and “Did You See My Email?

3G Coverage? Apple Joins AT&T-Verizon Ad Battle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:27 GMT

Is an iPhone an acceptable device for business users? Verizon Wireless and AT&T; have been involved in a public multimillion-dollar spat over the question with dueling television advertising campaigns -- and a lawsuit to boot. Now Apple is stepping into the fray with its own ads.Verizon started

Apple Gets Defensive and Launches New iPhone Ads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:57:48 GMT

Apple takes a stand and launches new iPhone ads to counter Verizon's fighting words.

AT&T continues to counter Verizon claims as Apple enters ad fray

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Apple Monday night will debut new ads that tout the ability of the iPhone to browse the Web and handle calls at the same time, as AT&T; this weekend continued to expand its advertising campaign that aims to "set the record straight" about its coverage.

New iPhone ads stick it to Verizon (at Fortune)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

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Apple Joins AT&T/Verizon Spat With New iPhone Ads [Digital Daily]

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:19:50 GMT

Verizon’s merciless razzing of ATT has finally elicited a reaction from Apple. Peeved at seeing its marquee product banished to the “Island of Misfit Toys” in one of Big Red’s new holiday ads, the company is launching a pair of new iPhone commericals that tout the smartphone AND the network on

Verizon launches FiOS in Philly

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT

As expected, Verizon announced today that its FiOS service, which includes data and video services, has launched in Comcast’s hometown of Philadelphia.