Samsung Galaxy Stellar For Verizon Receiving Jelly Bean Update

(GSM Insider) - Samsung Galaxy Stellar For Verizon Receiving Jelly Bean Update.

Samsung Galaxy Stellar is exclusively available for Verizon as the Jelly Bean update for this device is on its way to the users. 

Samsung Galaxy Stellar is getting the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update over-the-air (OTA). The file size is 403MB large. So make sure that you use the WiFi instead of data connectivity to download the update. 

The Jelly Bean update brings MicroSD expansion up to 64MB for this device as well as removing the Verizon App Store. 

You can manually check for the update on your Samsung Galaxy Stellar. Read here for the instructions from Verizon. 

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Press Image Of LG Lucid 2 VS870 Leaks, LG Optimus F5 Variant For Verizon

(GSM Insider) - Press Image Of LG Lucid 2 VS870 Leaks, LG Optimus F5 Variant For Verizon.

This year, LG is emphasizing on the 4G LTE-enabled devices for the like of LG Optimus F5 and LG Optimus F7. Since Verizon has 4G LTE network, LG certainly has new devices for Verizon in the United States market. 

The image above is a familiar face to those who interested in LG Optimus F5. Yes. It is indeed is the LG Optimus F5 that was launched recently. But it has a Verizon logo on the top left corner. So, the LG Optimus F5 will be transformed into LG Lucid 2 that exclusively available at Verizon only. 

• Extra reading: LG Optimus F5 hands-on

LG Lucid 2 has an 4.3-inch IPS display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixels main camera, 1.3-megapixel secondary camera and 2150mAh battery. It runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and supported 4G LTE network of Verizon. 

No pricing and availability of LG Lucid 2 available yet. 

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Nokia Lumia 928 Spotted At Verizon's Internal Product Listing

(GSM Insider) - Nokia Lumia 928 Spotted At Verizon's Internal Product Listing.

It has been a while since rumors stated that Verizon is going to launch new Nokia Lumia. But no concrete confirmation or leaked device until earlier today. 

According to the internal product listing of Verizon, it revealed that there is an unannounced device with the name of Nokia Lumia 928. From the name of Nokia Lumia 928, it hints that it could be the Nokia Lumia 920 variant for the Verizon with 4G LTE connectivity. 

On the other hand, the Nokia Lumia 928 could be the sequel of Nokia Lumia 920 that heading to Verizon as well. Even if it is the Nokia Lumia 920 variant for Verizon, it might feature different specs too. 

As the Nokia Lumia 920 has been launched in the market for quite something, GSM Insider isn't convinced whether it is a smart move from Nokia to release a rather older model of Nokia Lumia to Verizon. It is sure that everyone like new device, isn't it? 

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BlackBerry Z10 Stops At FCC For Inspection

(GSM Insider) - BlackBerry Z10 Stops At FCC For Inspection.

At the launch event of BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry CEO confirms that the device is heading to major carriers in the United States. 

Recently, the BlackBerry Z10 for AT&T already arrived at FCC for inspection. Another BlackBerry Z10 arrives at the FCC too. It is the variant for the Verizon in the United States. The BlackBerry Z10 for Verizon has the model number of STL 100-4 which already approved by the FCC. 

At the moment, the BlackBerry Z10 isn't ready for launch in the market yet due to component shortages. Everything will set for launch in the United States only a few weeks later. 

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LG Optimus G Pro vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Full HD Devices Comparison

(GSM Insider) - LG Optimus G Pro vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Full HD Devices Comparison.

HTC Butterfly is the world's first 1080p Full HD smartphone / phablet. The introduction of HTC Butterfly really opened the new market for the smartphone and phablet. That is the 1080p FHD market. The HTC Droid DNA is the close relative of HTC Butterfly. The HTC Droid DNA is the HTC Butterfly variant for Verizon in the United States market. 

LG Optimus G Pro is the new challenger of the 1080p FHD market. It is the latest FHD phablet in the market with powerful specs inside. The Snapdragon 600 processor inside the LG Optimus G Pro makes it the first device powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064T. 

The LG Optimus G Pro goes head to head with the HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA. You can check out the differences between all three devices at below:

	LG Optimus G Pro	HTC Butterfly	HTC Droid DNA
Display size	5.5 inches	5 inches	5 inches
Resolution and ppi	1920 x 1080 (440ppi)	1920 x 1080 (441ppi)	1920 x 1080 (441ppi)
Processor	1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
Core	Quad-core	Quad-core	Quad-core
GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB
Internal Memory	32GB	16GB	16GB
MicroSD Expansion	Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB	No
User Interface	Custom UI	HTC Sense 4+	HTC Sense 4+
OS Version	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Front Camera	13MP with LED Flash	8MP with LED Flash	8MP with LED Flash
Rear Camera	2.1MP	1.3MP	1MP
4G LTE	Yes (market dependent)	Yes (market dependent)	Yes (Verizon 4G LTE)
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes, with GLONASS	Yes, with GLONASS	Yes, with GLONASS
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0
Dimension	150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4mm	143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm	141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm
Weight	172g	140g	141.7g
Battery	3140mAh	2020mAh	2020mAh

HTC Butterly and HTC Droid DNA has the same 5-inch display but LG Optimus G Pro has a slightly larger display which is 5.5-inch. The pixels per inch of LG Optimus G Pro is 440 while HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA score 441 ppi. 

HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA are powered by the "older" Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 processor while LG Optimus G Pro is powered by the all new Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T. So the LG Optimus G Pro is faster than the HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA. If you want something blazing fast, go for the LG Optimus G Pro. 

Basically, LG Optimus G Pro, HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA are having the same of 2GB RAM, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, NFC, LTE, Bluetooth and GPS. 

The main camera of LG Optimus G Pro is 13-megapixels which is better than the 8-megapixels of HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA. But the front camera of HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA are not impressive after all. HTC Droid DNA features only 1-megapixel front-facing camera while the HTC Butterfly packs with only 1.3-megapixel. The LG Optimus G Pro has 2.1-megapixels front-facing camera.

LG Optimus G Pro is running on Android Custom UI while HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA are running on the HTC Sense 4+. HTC Butterfly is the thinnest followed by LG Optimus G Pro and HTC Droid DNA. 

HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA have the same battery capacity at 2020mAh while the LG Optimus G Pro has a 3140mAh battery. The standby time of LG Optimus G Pro could be longer than other two rivals. 

Which one to purchase? LG Optimus G Pro or HTC Butterfly or HTC Droid DNA? You decide. 

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Motorola Razr M Platinum Goes Official, Available At $50 With Two Years Contract

(GSM Insider) - Motorola Razr M Platinum Goes Official, Available At $50 With Two Years Contract.

Finally, the Motorola Razr M is available in platinum edition. Previously, it is known as the titanium edition. Motorola announces that this Motorola Razr M platinum version will be available at Best Buy with the price of $49.99 on a two year contract. 

The specs of Platinum Motorola Razr M still same like the other colors. It features a 4.3-inch qHD display, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, 8GB of ROM and a 2000mAh battery. Motorola Razr M supports 4G LTE of Verizon. 

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BlackBerry Hires High Position Execs From Verizon And Sony Ericsson

(GSM Insider) - BlackBerry Hires High Position Execs From Verizon And Sony Ericsson.

Research in Motion (RIM) was renamed to the BlackBerry and the introduction of the BlackBerry 10 are representing the new era of the BlackBerry. The same goes to its executives as well.

Recently, BlackBerry has hired two new high position executives for the company. The first is Richard Lynch of Verizon and the second is Berg Nordberg of Sony Ericsson. Berg Nordberg was the CEO of Sony Ericsson and quitted the company after it was fully acquired by Sony. Later, Sony Ericsson was renamed to Sony Mobile. Berg has been jobless since then.

One is from the mobile operator and another is from the manufacturer. BlackBerry hopes that these two experience execs able to bring the company ahead.

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Verizon Rolling Out Android 4.0 ICS Update For HTC Thunderbolt

(GSM Insider) - Verizon Rolling Out Android 4.0 ICS Update For HTC Thunderbolt.

For those who waiting for the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the HTC Thunderbolt, it is officially here. Yes. Its Android 4.0 ICS.

Verizon is releasing the a file with the size of 380MB that brings HTC Sense 3.6 and Android 4.0 ICS together. Although the Android 4.0 ICS considers as "quite" old at the moment, but it is better than nothing. 

The HTC Thunderbolt is also known as the HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE. 

You can read the update manual from Verizon on here. 

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BlackBerry Z10 vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Ultimate Specs Comparison

(GSM Insider) - BlackBerry Z10 vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Ultimate Specs Comparison.

HTC Butterfly is the world's first 1080p Full HD smartphone while HTC Droid DNA is the variant in the U.S. for Verizon Wireless. On the other hand, BlackBerry Z10 is the latest flagship from BlackBerry and its heading to Verizon as well. This battle is very important for those Verizon subscribers that plan to get BlackBerry Z10 or HTC Droid DNA.

When BlackBerry Z10 goes head to head with HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA:

	BlackBerry Z10	HTC Butterfly	HTC Droid DNA
Display size	4.2 inches	5 inches	5 inches
Resolution and ppi	1280 x 768 (356ppi)	1920 x 1080 (441ppi)	1920 x 1080 (441ppi)
Processor	1.5GHz	1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
Core	Dual-core	Quad-core	Quad-core
GPU	N/A	Adreno 320	Adreno 320
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB
Internal Memory	16GB	16GB	16GB
MicroSD Expansion	Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB	No
Operating System	N/A	HTC Sense 4+	HTC Sense 4+
Android Version	BlackBerry 10 OS	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Front Camera	8MP with LED Flash	8MP with LED Flash	8MP with LED Flash
Rear Camera	2MP	1.3MP	1MP
4G LTE	Yes	Yes (market dependent)	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes, with GLONASS	Yes, with GLONASS
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0
Dimension	130 x 65.5 x 9 mm	143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm	141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm
Weight	137.5g	140g	141.7g
Battery	1800mAh	2020mAh	2020mAh

Both BlackBerry Z10 and HTC Droid DNA are compatible with 4G LTE network of Verizon. If you are planning to get the device from Verizon, either one is perfect for you. BlackBerry Z10 is suitable for those who uses Smartphone a lot for business. BlackBerry 10 OS is improved with a lot of new features that works perfectly for business users. On the other hand, the HTC Droid DNA that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is more user friendly for users. There are thousands of apps available at Google Play while the apps available at BlackBerry World are ten times lesser. But quantity doesn't represent quality, isn't it?

For those international users, the BlackBerry Z10 and HTC Butterfly are the devices that perfect for considerations. If you go for features and apps, HTC Butterfly suitable for you. Furthermore, HTC Butterfly features an ultra sharp 1080p Full HD display that perfects for entertainment. Although the BlackBerry Z10 isn't a Full HD device, but the stability of BlackBerry 10 OS is better than the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. BlackBerry Z10 provides a rather professional feeling for users while HTC Butterfly based on Android is suitable for normal users. Android is the latest trend, isn't it? 

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