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Verizon, T-Mobile Have Most Consistent 4G Service, Per RootMetrics Tests

Submitted by Staff on Tue, 2015-02-10 20:23

RootMetrics is a company that does testing on wireless network performance independently. The mobile network tester has recently finished its latest round of tests evaluating network speed and reliability, and it has found out that the best overall wireless service provider is Verizon Wireless.

Exploring Keyboard Apps For Android Devices

Submitted by Staff on Mon, 2015-02-09 21:54

One of the great things about the Android platform is its flexibility. And this is quite evident when we talk about virtual keyboards -- you can easily replace the default keyboard on your Android smartphone or tablet with a new one, with a different look and with features that you just might find useful, or cute.

But what are the available virtual keyboards out there that you can use for your Android handset? Here is a rundown.

Google Keyboard (free download)

Google Glass Was Ruined By Too Much Hype

Submitted by Staff on Thu, 2015-02-05 21:13

Every now and then, Google comes up with a good idea. But when it came to Google Glass, a lot of people seem to be undecided if they like the idea of wearable eyeglasses or not. Still, it did not stop both tech experts and casual consumers from talking about it. Indeed, Google Glass was one of the most talked about pieces of consumer technology in recent years, even if it was also one that polarized opinions. In the end, it may have been ruined by too much hype -- it was killed in January this year, before it even had a chance to hit stores.

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The Verizon Plan - L

Total Monthly Price With:(for 1 lines)

$90.00 /mo
Total Monthly Price:(for 1 lines)

$90.00 /mo
Minutes:

Unlimited
Data:

8GB
Messages:

Unlimited
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Phones Available
Data
Messages
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About this Plan

The Verizon Plan is a new wireless plan offered by Verizon Wireless that features unlimited calls, unlimited text messages, and varying amounts of data buckets that are shared between the devices on the plan, and the plan is a no contract plan. The Verizon Plan can hold up to 10 mobile devices, which also includes tablets, notebooks, and connected devices. This size of The Verizon Plan data package varies between 2GB and Unlimited Data depending on the data pack you choose.

The Verizon Plan features unlimited calls and texts, and varying data packages that are shared between the devices on the plan:

Small (S) - 2GB
Medium (M) - 4GB
Large (L) - 8GB

For customers that want larger data limits, Verizon also offers two unlimited data plans called Go Unlimited and Beyond Unlimited.

Features & Benefits

Carryover Data

Unused data from one month gets carried over for another month. Data that is carried over expires after the next billing cycle.

Verizon TravelPass

On The Verizon Plan Small, Medium, and Large plans, you can use your normal plan data, voice minutes, and text messages for $2 per day in Mexico & Canada or $10 per day in over 100 additional countries.

Also, for $5 per month, you can have unlimited calling to Mexico and Canada and call 220+ other countries from the U.S at a discounted rate.

My Verizon App

The My Verizon App lets you to modify your plan whenever you want, with no additional fees.

Verizon Up Rewards Program

Verizon Up is a rewards program offered by Verizon that partners with cool companies like Apple, JetBlue, HBO, Uber, and more that lets you get free stuff and win epic experiences and prizes.

You earn one credit for every $300 that you pay off your monthly Verizon Wireless bill with. One credit is equivalent to one reward. You can also randomly get free stuff as part of Verizon Up.

Safety Mode

Safety Mode is a Verizon feature that eliminates overages and prevents you from having no data once you reach your high speed data limit. With Safety Mode, you will still have data access throttled to 128 kbps. Safety mode is free if opted in through the My Verizon app.

Unlimited International Texting

This plan allows for unlimited international text messaging.

Free Roaming and Long Distance in the United States

The plan offers unlimited free roaming and long distance calling to long distance numbers in the United States, as long as the customer is also in the United States.

Other Included Features

This plan also includes the following features:

Mobile hotspot, which allows customers to tether their WiFi-enabled devices to their smartphone in order to access the Internet
Call forwarding
Basic voice mail
Caller ID
Call waiting
Conference calling

Cost Breakdown in Detail	Monthly	Monthly Price With
Base Plan	$ 90.00	$ 90.00
Messages Cost	$0.00	$0.00
Data Cost	$0.00	$0.00
Grand Total	$90.00	$90.00

*Other fees based on usage may apply, including early termination fees and a one time activation fee of $30.00.

Description	Cost	Data	Excess
8GB	$0.00/mo	8GB	$0.00

Description	Cost	Included
Unlimited	$0.00 /month	Unlimited

US Rates	Cost
Domestic Long Distance Rate	$0.00
Roaming charges	$0.00
Text messages (pay per use)	$0.00
Picture/video messages (pay per use)	$0.00

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Apple Reportedly Planning To Integrate Beats Into iOS, iTunes, And Apple TV

Submitted by Staff on Wed, 2015-02-04 21:42

As reported by Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to deeply integrate Beats Music streaming into iOS, iTunes, and Apple TV. When we say deeply integrate, we are not talking about installing the Beats Music app into iPhones, but instead, having a music streaming service that is fully integrated across all Apple products and services.

Motorola Sold More Than 10 Million Smartphones In Final Quarter Of 2014

Submitted by Staff on Tue, 2015-02-03 20:34

Motorola, which was acquired by China-based Lenovo last October for $2.9 billion, has announced that it has sold over 10 million smartphones in the final quarter of the year 2014.

When compared to Apple's and Samsung's sales figures, Motorola's numbers are not that mind-blowing. But still, it is a pretty good number. After all, when you combine the smartphone sales of Motorola and its parent company Lenovo, that puts them within the top five biggest phone manufacturers in the world, behind leaders Apple and Samsung and competing with LG and Huawei.

Twitter Launches Kiddie Version Of Vine

Submitted by Staff on Mon, 2015-02-02 21:17

Twitter originally launched Vine, the popular short video sharing service, a couple of years ago. Now, the social media company is releasing a kid-friendly version of the popular app, aptly called Vine Kids.

Vine Kids is specifically targeted at children of ages 5 to 12 years old. The aim is to have a version of Vine that contains kid-centric video content such as animated videos, educational clips, and even footage from popular kiddie programs like Sesame Street.

The 4 Major Wireless Carriers Are Bringing LTE To The Subways Of Chicago

Submitted by Staff on Fri, 2015-01-30 21:39

The subways of Chicago will having be having 4G LTE services soon. All four major wireless carriers in the United States -- AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless -- are working together to roll out a $32.5 million LTE upgrade to the Chicago subways. That will include 22 miles of subway tunnels under the Windy City.

Most people think of Chicago's metro train system as the L train system (the L is short for elevated). But not many know that two of the Windy City's main lines actually go underground for about 20 stops when approaching the downtown area.

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