Galaxy I500, CDMA Android Phone by Samsung and Reliance

Samsung and Reliance will soon launch the Galaxy I500, a CDMA variant of Samsung’s bestseller Galaxy S.
The phone goes by the model number SCH-I500 which also belongs to Verizon’s Galaxy S phone, Fascinate.
There are some differences between the Galaxy I500 and the GSM variant. The CDMA version will come loaded with Android 2.1 OS and feature LED flash for the camera, 2GB internal memory and support Kies Mini.
Other specs include a 4-inch Super AMOLED (WVGA) screen, 1GHz CPU, EVDO Rev. A, 5MP camera, HD video support, DLNA, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, microSD card slot and 1500mAh battery.

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Verizon iPhone 4 Gets iOS 4.2.6 Firmware Update

In just over a weeks’ time, Verizon launch their iPhone 4. However, it seems Apple have already released an update for it, which is available for download direct from them. Apple Insider say it’s listed ‘for iPhone3,3, which is the identifier for the CDMA…’ Verizon’s version of the iPhone 4. They have tagged the 652mb update as Build 8E200.
One reason for this early release could be due to the number of journalists who, have been rumored, to have received units for reviewing already. If this is the case, these demo versions are running the iOS 4.2.5, which suggests that a few adjustments have been made since the press event in January, so as to make sure there are no major problems with the device before the launch on February 10th.

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Samsung’s Gem (SCH-I100) on Samsung US website

This Android phone was leaked back in the August last year 2010 and now is on the samsung's US website.
The phone will run on Android 2.1 OS and feature 3.2-inch WQVGA display, 800MHz CPU, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3.2MP camera, quick social network access with the integrated Social Hub, 124MB internal memory and microSD card slot supporting up to 16GB.
Gem is expected to be unveiled on Verizon.

Via: Samsunghub

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Verizon customers can get $200 credit for iPhone 4

Here's an exciting news for Verizon Customers, who have purchased a phone sometime after Thanksgiving; you can get a $200 Visa debit card from the company if you choose to return your new phone and purchase the Apple iPhone 4 at full price.

Verizon Says:

                    "Current Verizon customers who purchased and activated new smartphones, feature phones or certified pre-owned phones between 11/26/2010, and 01/10/2011, are eligible to receive up to a $200 Visa debit card when they purchase an iPhone 4 at full retail price by 02/28/2011 and return their existing phone. Note: This offer is only available on consumer accounts with five lines or less, who are purchasing iPhone 4 through Verizon Wireless retail stores, telesales, or through verizonwireless.com."

So if you are the Verizon customer recently purchased a phone and plans to take advantage of this offer, let us know what do you think?

Via: Slashphone

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Samsung intros 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot (SCH-LC11) for Verizon

Samsung brings a 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot (SCH-LC11) for Verizon subscribers. Verizon users will be able to create their own Wi-Fi hotspots using Verizon’s LTE network and allow up to five Wi-Fi devices to get connected.

The dual-mode LTE modem promises to give download speeds ranging from 5Mbps to 12Mbps whereas the upload is pegged in between 2 to 5Mbps. It is also backward compatible, which means in case of an unavailability of a 4G network, users can still surf the internet on 3G.


Via: Samsunghub

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