Verizon saw a huge uptick in subscriber growth last quarter, but the 260,000 extras against the 159,000 consensus analyst estimates average, has come from unexpected places. Despite that Verizon nominally lost 100,000 phone and tablet subs in Q1, the loss was much less than expected, while the carrier actually added the whopping 360,000 subscribers thanks to watches and other wearables.
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Verizon LG V30 owners receive update giving their phone AI CAM and ThinQ name
Verizon is performing a little magic on its variant of the LG V30. They are waving a magic wand (borrowed from Harry Potter, of course) and turning the LG V30 into the LG V30 ThinQ. The update, which carries software version VS99620b, adds AI CAM to the handset’s camera. This allows the camera to analyze the subject and recommend one of four filters available. Each filter optimizes certain settings like contrast, saturation and color. these recommendations are made after the AI CAM places the subject of a photograph into one of eight different categories such as “people, pets, food, flowers, city, …
The Verizon Smart Family app gives you control over your kid's smartphone usage (VIDEO)
The Verizon FamilyBase service is now the Verizon Smart Family service. Using the Smart Family app, you will be able to see where your kids are, control the content they have access to on the internet, block social media, messaging and gaming apps, and limit the amount of time they can spend on their phones. In other words, everything you can do with your children’s handsets to make them pissed off at you, can be achieved with the Verizon Smart Family app.
With the Smart Family app, you can see how much battery life your kids’ phones have left, so you can call and remind them to …
Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile: whose users spend the least time on Wi-Fi?
Surprise, surprise, people stop running around like headless chickens looking for a free Wi-Fi spot when you introduce unlimited mobile data plans. That’s exactly what the big four US carriers have witnessed since December, according to the latest OpenSignal report, and the downward trend in Wi-fi usage is likely to continue unabated.
Deal: Verizon offers the Pixel 2 XL at $300 off, with free Google Home Mini and Chromecast promo
Verizon Wireless just stepped up its earlier promos for the best Android handsets out there, but this time there is no trade in requirement. After offering the Galaxy S9+ and Note 8 at $300 off, the carrier now has the phone with the amazing camera algorithms, Google’s Pixel 2 XL, at the same discount, but with an added bundle.
Deal: Ultimate Ears BLAST speaker and POWER UP dock bundle is 50% off at Verizon
The Ultimate Ears BLAST speaker could have been more successful if it didn’t have such a price tag attached to it. They usually sell for $230, but then you’ll have to buy the POWER UP dock to go with it, which is another $40.
It’s true that the speaker comes with Amazon Alexa integration and IP67 water resistance, but they’re still pretty expensive compared to what the competition has to offer.
The good news is if you’ve been eyeing the Ultimate Ears’ BLAST speaker, you can now get it for a lot less from Verizon. The US carrier is running a promotion on the accessory, so for a limited …
Samsung lowers the prices of Galaxy S9 and S9+ (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint)
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T-Mobile and Verizon announce deals on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED
Following Apple’s iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition announcement, T-Mobile and Verizon unveiled their own deals on these models. Besides carrying both smartphones, T-Mobile will add the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition to its BOGO deals starting April 10.
In order to get $700 via rebate towards a second iPhone 8 or 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, you will have to turn in an eligible device and port in a line. T-Mobile also mentions that pre-orders will start on April 11, while stocks should arrive on April 13.
Verizon announced that it will offer …
Switch to Verizon and get the Asus ZenFone V Live for free along with a $150 gift card
Verizon has a great deal for those looking to switch to the nation’s largest carrier. Bring your current number to Big Red, activate a 4G LTE line, and you will get the Asus ZenFone V Live for free. And wait, there’s more. You also will receive a $150 Verizon gift card. You will have to lay out the $168 to buy the handset using the device payment plan, but you’ll receive an offsetting credit of $7 a month over 24 months.
The Asus ZenFone V Live is a Verizon exclusive, and features a 5-inch LCD display carrying a resolution of 720 x 1280 (HD). Under the hood is the Snapdragon 425 chipset …
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