Verizon (TechCrunch’s parent company) just released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2018. The company generated $34.3 billion in revenue with an adjusted EPS of $1.12 that excludes special items. Verizon’s actual EPS for this quarter is 47 cents. The reason why the company had to adjust its EPS is that the company […]
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Nokia’s U.S. comeback starts with two new budget Android phones
Nokia’s finally ready to return to the smartphone race in the U.S.
The phone brand, once an independent global powerhouse, then sold to off to Microsoft, then revived under HMD Global in 2016, has announced it’ll sell two new Android phones on Verizo…
Nokia’s U.S. comeback starts with two new budget Android phones
Nokia’s finally ready to return to the smartphone race in the U.S.
The phone brand, once an independent global powerhouse, then sold to off to Microsoft, then revived under HMD Global in 2016, has announced it’ll sell two new Android phones on Verizo…
HMD Nokia phones are coming to Verizon, Cricket and Rogers
The North American market can be a tough one to crack for a number of reasons, not the least of which is consumers’ continued reliance on carriers. Without their distribution channels, most handset makers just can’t get a foothold here. In a meeting earlier this week, HMD told me that North America is going to […]
View More HMD Nokia phones are coming to Verizon, Cricket and RogersVerizon’s unlimited data carrier Visible starts selling iPhones, announces Android compatibility
When Verizon stealthily launched a new startup called Visible last year, it operated under a bring-your-own-device model — to sign up, you needed to already have an unlocked iPhone, and Visible would send you a new SIM card. Today, however, Visible is announcing that it’s partnering with Affirm and Apple to sell iPhones with 0 […]
View More Verizon’s unlimited data carrier Visible starts selling iPhones, announces Android compatibilityVerizon Media Group is laying off 7 percent of its workforce
The Verizon division formerly known as Oath is laying off 7 percent of its workforce, which amounts to roughly 800 employees. Oath was created after Verizon acquired AOL, followed by Yahoo, bringing them together two years ago as a combined digital media entity with a new name. However, it seems that the organization hasn’t performed […]
View More Verizon Media Group is laying off 7 percent of its workforceA rebooted Razr with a foldable smartphone screen is coming in February, report says
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Hellooo, 2004 is calling, and it is STOKED!
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Lenovo and Verizon are soon to reboot the iconic aughts Razr flip phone, with a 2019 twist — or should we say…. fold!!!
The report claims that Lenovo Group, Inc. has teamed up with Verizon as an exclusive partner to sell a new version of the Razr, based on the word of “people familiar with the matter.”
The new Razr will be a smart phone, but it will be able to retain its flip phone form because the screen will be a foldable. It will reportedly become available as soon as February (!!!), and cost $1500. Which, ouch. But that’s maybe worth it for retro foldable screen glory? Read more…
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View More A rebooted Razr with a foldable smartphone screen is coming in February, report saysVerizon extends free Apple Music subscription for some Unlimited plans indefinitely
Verizon and Apple Music are committing to a long-term relationship.
Starting January 17, the largest wireless provider in the U.Swill be offering a free Apple Music subscription for customers on two of its unlimited plans. Verizon Beyond Unlimited an…
Apple expands its reach with free Apple Music on Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is now offering free access to Apple Music. The music streaming service is available on select Verizon Wireless plans starting on January 17, 2019. Previously, Verizon and Apple offered a free 6-month trial to the streaming service. This comes as Apple is clearly looking for partners to help extend the reach of Apple’s […]
View More Apple expands its reach with free Apple Music on Verizon WirelessVerizon is testing a Netflix-style gaming service that features the latest hits
We’re fast approaching the moment when expensive hardware will no longer be the deciding factor in which video games you can and can’t play. And it looks like Verizon wants to be one of the first contenders aiming to disrupt an entrenched market.
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Despite promises to stop, US cell carriers are still selling your real-time phone location data
Last year, four of the largest U.S. cell carriers were caught selling and sending real-time location data of their customers to shady companies that sold it on to big spenders, who would use the data to track anyone “within seconds” for whatever reason they wanted. At first, a little-known company LocationSmart was obtaining (and leaking) […]
View More Despite promises to stop, US cell carriers are still selling your real-time phone location dataVerizon and T-Mobile call out AT&T over fake 5G labels
AT&T recently started a shady marketing tactic that labeled its 4G network as a 5G network. Now, rivals Verizon and T-Mobile are not having any of it. In an open letter, in which AT&T is not named directly, Verizon says in part “the potential to over-hype and under-deliver on the 5G promise is a temptation […]
View More Verizon and T-Mobile call out AT&T over fake 5G labels