You may have caught wind over the weekend that Sprint is now using the Verizon “Can you hear me now?” pitchman from more than a decade ago. It’s true, Paul Marcarelli, his real name, recently made his debut in a couple of Sprint commercials, noting that he’s “with Sprint now,” ending one commercial with a witty “Can you hear that?” remark. Well, yeah, Verizon heard it loud and clear,...
The most exciting thing about the DROID Turbo 2 is its shatterproof display, which Motorola claims will withstand accidental drops onto pavement and other coarse surfaces. But even without the device’s hidden superpowers, you’re still getting a phone that carefully pieces together great specs, a slick design, and that same familiar Motorola software. But, by god, did Verizon have to go...
Microsoft really wowed us this week with a handful of brilliant new devices. The brand new Lumias look like they finally make Windows a serious mobile contender, and the new Surfaces are a step up from last year's models. Meanwhile, the brand new Surface Book is Microsoft's first honest to goodness flagship computer, a total powerhouse that's more than a laptop. The screen also detaches...
Go90, Verizon’s new video streaming service, is set to launch any day now to take on Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. We recently got an early look at the app and came away pleasantly surprised, though we’re still not sure if Verizon stands a chance against already entrenched competition. The app’s standout feature is the option to quickly grab a few seconds of a video and share it online....
Samsung Pay is set to hit American phones next month, but Verizon customers may end up left out in the cold. Samsung recently revealed that its mobile payment app won’t work on Verizon, though the carrier claims it’s still deciding whether or not to support the service. Concerns that Samsung Pay wouldn’t work on Verizon first cropped up when fans noticed the carrier wasn’t included in...
Leaving Google Fiber in the dust I'd be thrilled if Google announced that its Fiber Internet service was coming to my area. It's not that I'm discontent with Charter and the 60Mbps service I currently subscribe to, but to have access to 1Gbps Internet service (downloads and uploads) for $70 per month? Yes, please! Ever thought of what comes next? Verizon has, and while most of us aren'...
Having used all manner of phones over the past few years, Jon knows a thing or two about a thing or two. Not only is he well-versed in the dark arts of Android vs. iOS, but testing numerous devices have taken him around the block—and back again—bouncing between all big four carriers here in the U.S. The experience has given him some perspective, and first-hand knowledge of which carrier...
If you read the site often, you know that I really enjoy answering questions in the form of editorials. Jon Rettinger recently asked me to try to sum up why it is that Verizon Wireless doesn't seem to be offering the same deals as T-Mobile. To me, it's clear: it doesn't have to. Let me do my best to explain why. President Theodore Roosevelt had a foreign policy that was summarized by...
Today we can understand why GM decided to ditch Verizon as the provider for its OnStar systems; Verizon just announced its own competing platform called Verizon Vehicle. Verizon Vehicle consists of an on-board diagnostics (OBD) reader, which the firm says can be easily installed by anyone, and a Bluetooth speaker that connects to the sun visor in your car and provides controls for the...
Apple is now selling the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus unlocked and SIM-free in the U.S., more than three months after the handsets made their initial debuts. Prices start at $649 for the 16GB iPhone 6, while its bigger brother will cost you $100 more. Rumors that started circulating on Monday promised that unlocked iPhones were incoming, and this morning they were made available via the...