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Verizon considering offering more Windows Phone models

Verizon considering offering more Windows Phone models

Verizon CFO Fran Shammo is hinting that Big Red would like to give Windows Phone handsets a second chance; at the end of Thursday's earnings call, Shammo said that Verizon believes that a third platform next to Android and iOS would...

posted: 19 Apr 2012, 14:36

HTC Trophy for Verizon is about to receive an update that brings forth improvements and enhancements

HTC Trophy for Verizon is about to receive an update that brings forth improvements and enhancements

Although it’s far from being the most renowned Windows Phone out there, Big Red’s sole Windows Phone is about to get yet another software update – one that’s speculated in bringing...

posted: 09 Apr 2012, 10:13

Verizon rolls out radio update for the HTC Trophy

Verizon rolls out radio update for the HTC Trophy

Owners of the HTC Trophy from Verizon are reporting that the carrier is pushing out a firmware update that fixes an issue with GSM roaming that occurred when the user came back to the States from overseas; despite some comments to the contrary,...

posted: 20 Jan 2012, 02:55

Windows Phone at the top of the charts at Amazon

Windows Phone at the top of the charts at Amazon

On Amazon's list of top rated smartphones on-contract, based on customer reviews the top three models were Windows Phone powered handsets beating out a number of Android units and that one particular iOS 5 flavored smartphone...

posted: 25 Dec 2011, 23:04

HTC Trophy also getting Mango beginning today

HTC Trophy also getting Mango beginning today

We may be starting to sound like a broken record here, but the HTC Trophy for Verizon is the next on the list of Windows Phone devices to get the Mango update beginning today…

posted: 27 Sep 2011, 17:42

Verizon giving out gift card for qualifying smartphone purchase with trade-in

Verizon giving out gift card for qualifying smartphone purchase with trade-in

Verizon is trying to tempt qualifying customers into buying a smartphone by offering certain smartphone buyers a gift card starting at $100 with a trade-in of the customer's old model; in addition, Big Red...

posted: 03 Sep 2011, 17:34

Timbaland tweets Windows Phone 7 with Xbox Live is

Timbaland tweets Windows Phone 7 with Xbox Live is "dope"

Music producer Timbaland touted the virtues of Verizon's HTC Trophy in a tweet, calling the Xbox Live capability of Windows Phone 7 handsets "dope". No, really...

posted: 24 Jun 2011, 09:54

Select Windows Phone 7 handsets are selling for a penny through the Microsoft Store

Select Windows Phone 7 handsets are selling for a penny through the Microsoft Store

Seeing that there are relatively few physical Microsoft Stores around the country, one would have a difficult time trying to nab one of the great deals they’re offering with select Windows Phone 7...

posted: 08 Jun 2011, 09:25

Amazon offers great deals on handsets for new Verizon customers

Amazon offers great deals on handsets for new Verizon customers

Imagine paying only $99.99 for a Motorola DROID X2, or an HTC ThunderBolt or picking up the new Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for one shiny penny; new Verizon customers can find great deals on handsets from Amazon until June...

posted: 04 Jun 2011, 21:45

Newegg has the Verizon HTC Trophy at $100 on-contract for new & upgrade customers

Newegg has the Verizon HTC Trophy at $100 on-contract for new & upgrade customers

For those who wish to save yet an additional amount of money with the handset, they just might want to check out Newegg’s offer right now. Available to both new and existing customers with qualified...

posted: 29 May 2011, 12:18

Teardown reveals the HTC Trophy's microSD card slot

Teardown reveals the HTC Trophy's microSD card slot

Very much like it European brother, taking apart the handset uncovers a nifty microSD card slot that’s preoccupied by a sufficient SanDisk Class-4 16GB card. However, you can actually remove and replace it with...

posted: 29 May 2011, 11:48

HTC Trophy Unboxing

HTC Trophy Unboxing

Alas, the platform’s permeation in the US market is now complete now that Verizon is finally in the game with the HTC Trophy, though, it’s a bit later than what some would’ve anticipated. Packaging wise, we’re presented...

posted: 26 May 2011, 12:19

Verizon will start selling its first WP7 in the HTC Trophy starting May 26 for $150

Verizon will start selling its first WP7 in the HTC Trophy starting May 26 for $150

It’s all official! Verizon Wireless will finally take the plunge with Windows Phone 7 starting on May 26th when the long awaited HTC Trophy is set to become ready for sale with the carrier – thus finally...

posted: 19 May 2011, 10:06

HTC Trophy is yet again teased by Best Buy; no word yet on a release

HTC Trophy is yet again teased by Best Buy; no word yet on a release

Being a permanent fixture now, the HTC Trophy is being teased yet again on the big box retailer’s web site since it’s one of the featured items on there. However, the handset is still not offered as an option under...

posted: 15 May 2011, 19:41

Verizon's HTC Trophy shows up on Craigslist with an asking price of $160

Verizon's HTC Trophy shows up on Craigslist with an asking price of $160

One seller on Craigslist, presumably unfamiliar about the notoriety surrounding the device, has placed the handset on sale along with an HTC Droid Incredible 2 in the same posting. Frankly, the $160 that the seller...

posted: 11 May 2011, 14:15

HTC Trophy dummy put on display at a Best Buy store, hints at inevitable release

HTC Trophy dummy put on display at a Best Buy store, hints at inevitable release

The HTC Trophy is one of the worst kept Verizon secrets - we all know it's nearing release, but now we have yet another indication this is the case...

posted: 10 May 2011, 08:23

Leaked press shots of Verizon's HTC Trophy indicate an inevitable release

Leaked press shots of Verizon's HTC Trophy indicate an inevitable release

Aiding the efforts in possibly seeing or hearing about its launch, official press photos of the Verizon bound Windows Phone 7 smartphone have been leaked giving us a full view of what to expect with the device...

posted: 09 May 2011, 09:48

Motorola DROID X 2, LG Revolution, and HTC Trophy release date rumored to be May 12

Motorola DROID X 2, LG Revolution, and HTC Trophy release date rumored to be May 12

Want to know why we have already highlighted May 12 in our calendars? It is rumored that Verizon is getting ready to launch not one, not two, but three new smartphones on that very day. According to...

posted: 04 May 2011, 09:41

HTC Trophy's launch imminent by Verizon?

HTC Trophy's launch imminent by Verizon?

We've recieved some leaked screen shots this weekend showing more information and specifications about the upcoming HTC Trophy, which will be the first Windows Phone 7 device for Verizon Wireless. Unfortunately a release date and price are still not...

posted: 01 May 2011, 00:26

HTC Trophy will be a global device, according to a leaked Verizon document

HTC Trophy will be a global device, according to a leaked Verizon document

According to a Verizon document leaked by an anonymous source, Verizon's first WP7 offering will be a global device; a global WP7 device on Verizon might be the perfect combination for the business user...

posted: 29 Apr 2011, 21:36

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