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  • Sony Xperia Z2 US Release Date set for mid-August

    Sony Xperia Z2 US Release Date set for mid-August

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    @evleaks in his post further revealed that the release date for the Sony Xperia Z2 in the US is projected to be in the mid-part of the subsequent quarter. This would mean that, the Xperia Z2 also codenamed “Sony Sirius Viv” is most likely to be availed in the market by mid-august. The new Sony’s flagship is rumored to be coming to Verizon.

    According to @evleaks, the cause of the delay owes to the fact that the very specific variant that is said to support LTE- advanced is mandated to go through testing and certification.

    The Japanese technological colossal has not yet given an official date of release for the launch of Sony Xperia Z2 in the US, which is set to arrive through the Big Red brand.

    Back in April, Sony had a revealed the availability of the unlocked version of the Xperia Z2 in the US through its online market stores this summer. However, according to Android Authority, the much anticipated phone is not accessible- at least not yet.

    According to the reports on Christian Post, the Sony Xperia Z2 specifications include a 3 GB RAM with a 2.3 GHz quad core snapdragon 801 procesor and Adreno 330 GPU. For display, this top smartphone is fortified with an LED Live Color 5.2 inch full HD display with a 1920 X 1080p screen resolution.  Other specifications of this handset include a 4K audiovisual capture, 3200 mAh battery, digital clamor annulling technology, a dust and water proof body, Sony features assimilated in an Android 4.4 KitKat and a  4G LTE sustenance.

    Check back with us for further information on the Sony Xperia Z2.

  • Verizon Challenged on their VoIP Shift


    A consumer advocacy group has recently challenged Verizon for forcing their customers to shift to VoIP and wireless services from the traditional telephone services. The complaint was filed by The Utility Reform Network (TURN).

    It is alleged that Verizon is ignoring repair and maintenance of its copper network as a means of forcing its customers to migrate to the Voice over IP or the wireless services. In doing this the communications company is going contrary to the state and federal laws that require them to provide telephone services to the residents of California. According to TURNs research director Regina Costa, the thing that makes this situation worse is the fact that most of these shifts and migrations are done without the knowledge of the customers.

    However according to Verizon, the company’s main aim is to provide their customers with the best services they can across all their platforms, be it the traditional telephone services or the latest technological platforms. They also said that they would look into the complaint they have received and will respond accordingly.

    The complain TURN filled was as a result of the complains it received from Verizon  customers  who were moved to VoIP without their consent and  the fact that VoIP did not have the same regulations as other  services making it less secure. It has been noted that VoIP does not function during power shortages, and cannot be linked to other services like fax, medical systems among others.

    This just comes after the federal Communications Commission allowed communication carriers the change to run trials to shift customers to IP networks. They are now examining the implications such a shift might have on the customers. As for now TURN wants FCC to order Verizon to repair the copper networks.

  • Verizon Signs Agreements for Four IP VoIP Interconnections despite Continuous Regulatory Issues


    Verizon has reached an agreement with four new service providers for IP VoIP program, though it has to overcome numerous regulatory challenges. The company has made agreements for IP VoIP interconnections with Comcast, Vonage as well as six other providers.

    Despite making progress on the deals, Verizon in a filing made to the FCC said that it is hoping to create an environment where service providers can deploy the services rapidly. The company holds that the commission should lead the IP transition on a natural and market driven migration of the clients to the packet-switched VoIP service from the circuit-switched TDM.

    Verizon has formulated its own agreement for IP interconnections that is hoped to provide a national structured agreement for service providers who are in need of exchanging VoIP traffic. However, the company notes that the recent regulatory decisions in Massachusetts and Michigan may interfere with the IP transition.

    The company notes that the backward looking regulations may disrupt the immense progress that has been made and is continuously being made in the industry through commercial agreements and negotiations.

    However, not everyone agrees with Verizon on the matter. The chief advocate of COMPTEL, Angie Kronenberg noted that states do not have to wait for IP interconnection issues to follow actions taken by the FCC. Kronenberg noted that states should be allowed to use their authority to address issues to do with interconnections in cases where the parties do not reach into an agreement.

  • Live TV and VOD now Available on Android Through Verizon FiOS Mobile


    If you've been missing out on Verizon's FiOS Mobile service for your Android, you can now experience it, just like the iOS users have been doing for a few months. This application can now be accessed on a variety of different Android smartphones and tablets, giving users the ability to finally enjoy watching live TV and On Demand on their devices.

    Through this application, users can watch their favorite TV shows, as some channels are available for live streaming. Whether you own a smartphone or tablet, you can have 24 hour access to all of the On Demand content. Though Internet Only users will be unable to access the TV and Video on Demand features, those who have a cable package will. No more being stuck away from your TV and missing out.

    Google Play has the application available right now. For those Android users who have been unable to access this application for months, it is a welcome addition to all of the options that Verizon already offers its customers.

    Finally, Verizon's FiOS Mobile service for Android is here.

  • Pantech Perception – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    The Pantech Perception from Verizon is a good, midtier Android smartphone. First off, let's point out the most obvious draw- the price tag: the Pantech Perception is a pretty impressive phone for it's price of only $99.99.

    However, the Perception is a Verizon exclusive smartphone and users would have to switch contracts if they wanted to use this new phone. Designed to react to motion, users can answer phone calls, scroll through contacts and change their playlist by swiping their hand over the screen. The Perception also offers a wide 4.8" HD screen with 1280×720 pixel resolution for superior density in brightness and colors, as well as an 8 megapixel camera and 2 megapixel front camera. The Pantech Perception also boasts a very long battery life compared to other smartphones on the market. The Pantech Perception is runs Android so users can download a plethora of apps available on Google Play.

    Unfortunately it's not all sunshine and butterflies for the Pantech Perception. The camera is not great and the device is rather large, that can either be good or bad. Some people like big phones, some might find this one to be a bit bulky however, at 5.2 inches tall by 2.7 inches wide.

    Pantech Perception is a good base phone for those looking for a standard Android 4.0 smartphone with the basic features, and those who do not have any intention of breaking the bank. The worst feature on the phone by far is the camera, so if that is your least priority on a smartphone, this may be a good, affordable option.

  • Verizon names data and battery hogs

    Verizon Wireless in a relatively unprecedented move by a carrier has started a campaign of rating and reviewing of apps for both Android and iPhone. On whats grounds?

    • Respect for users' privacy,
    • User battery drain while on use,
    • Data plan usage while on use.

    Verizon has not made any friends by opening this can of worms, although its usefulness to users is relatively unquestioned among experts. The worst rated apps have been popular games (among them OMGPOPs Draw Something and Halfbrick's Fruit Ninja,) and even heavyweights like Facebook and MSN Messenger have got low grades for its persistent connection.

    It remains to be seen how this impacts users and Verizon's network. Will this be the beginning of a recommendation scheme to alleviate carriers' nightmares?

  • Is Apple Manufacturing an HDTV?

    Even though it’s yet an unconfirmed rumor, it’s difficult not to get excited. According to a series of Tweets from industry insiders and an upcoming report by Jeffries, Apple is currently in production on their own HDTV, to come to market in 2013.

    The Jeffries report has not yet been released, so regrettably none of the details can be confirmed. But according to an industry analyst with access to the report, Apple will partner with Verizon and AT&T to handle the service for the Apple HDTV, or iTV as it will be called.

    Customers who don’t want to change out their current cable provider will still be able to get on the Apple bandwagon. The iTV will also sell as a set-top box for Comcast and the other regional providers. Initial reports put the first iTV at a retail price of $1,250, and Apple expects to ship as many as two million units by the end of 2013.

    Of course, this isn’t the first report on an Apple HDTV to come from Jeffries. Near the beginning of the year they suggested a forthcoming product called the iPanel, at around that same price break, and that five million of the devices would be produced by the end of 2012.

    Those rumors seem to be picking up more support as the months pass. The Wall Street Journal has started discussing Apple’s HDTV release, even suggesting it would link directly to the iCloud, to allow for both live and on-demand television services.

    Time will tell if any of these rumors are true. Hopefully Apple will shed some further light on their HDTV at this fall’s new product release conference.

  • New Smartphone App Gives Verizon Customers VoIP Capabilities

    South Carolina-based Zipit Wireless launched a new app, one they expect to help healthcare professionals deliver faster, more complete aid to their patients than ever before. It’s called Zipit Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution, and it has grown out of an exclusive partnership with Verizon.

    The new app will launch in over one hundred healthcare facilities in the United States, and will give professionals the ability to send a tracked communication in ten seconds or less. That level of speed means faster decision-making for patients in critical health and better access to current patient and treatment information, potentially leading to higher quality care and saved lives.

    The app will be available on Android and iOS devices, and works like a next generation pager. Users can send alerts, launch a two-way communications window, and create pages tagged with various levels of priority. The Vice President of Verizon Connected Healthcare, Peter Tippett, feels it may forever transform the healthcare industry. His excitement stems from the idea that technology can enable professionals to better care for their patients through instant connectivity and the sharing of information at unprecedented speeds.

    Hospital professionals are already sounding off on the app’s viability and real-world applications. They feel it brings accountability along with information access, as the app creates a detailed log of all communications, whether voice, text or page. But Zipit Wireless feels that the app provides a unique opportunity for other industries as well. Any field that needs quick, clear and accountable communication, such as the manufacturing or hotel industries, will find it streamlines their IT processes, saving their company and their customers money and time.

  • Deal Alert: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for $99 On Wirefly

    The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE was launched by Verizon on July 5th. On a two-year contract at Verizon, the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE will be available to its customers for only $150. However, WireFly has this fantastic offer for the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for $99 only. This offer is available for both existing and new users and immediately knocks off $50 from the Verizon offer.

    The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is an Android phone featuring the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) version. It is powered by the 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and has 1 GB of internal memory. The rear camera is a 28mm 8-megapixel one and the front facing camera is just suitable enough for making those video calls to your friends and family. The camera and the display of this red and black smartphone are not the very best in the market. The display is a 4” super LCD qHD but yet leaves a lot to be expected from it. it features the Beats Audio technology from HTC which has not lived up to its billing to produce great sound. This phone is the third in the Incredible line following the Incredible 1 and the Incredible 2 but does not compare with the other range of smartphones from the HTC stable.

    Really at $150 it was still stiff for the users to opt for this phone, but the $99 offer from Wirefly does make you at least to consider it. Some of the other features of the phone include the ability to use the 4G LTE connection of Verizon and share it with up to ten Wi-Fi enabled devices. The camera has a 28mm lens, LED flash and auto-focus. It draws power from a lithium-ion batter pack rated 1700 mAh and can support a 32 GB MicroSD memory card.

  • Bandwidth.com Enters Into a Groundbreaking Agreement with Verizon

    Bandwidth.com, a privately held telecommunications company, announced that it has signed a commercial deal with the Verizon wireline companies under which the parties agree to terminate each other’s VoIP traffic at a rate of $0.0007 per minute.

    According to Bandwidth.com, the agreed upon rate, which applies to traffic that originates from or terminates to a VoIP end user, provides the companies with cost certainty for the traffic they exchange.

    "For too long, uncertainty over what charges apply to VoIP traffic has served as a wall to the innovations customers want and the lower prices they need," said John Murdock, President of Bandwidth.com.

    "We are delighted to be working with Verizon in reaching a commercial deal that hopefully will serve as a path for the industry and service providers to move forward and better serve customers," he added.

    According to Murdock, this agreement demonstrates how VoIP and other innovative services can flourish through private agreements.

    We know from our experience first hand how such services can spur economic growth and workplace productivity, while lowering costs and generating job growth," Murdock noted.