Verizon

Verizon recently announced that it’s expanding it’s 4G long-term evolution network to 21 more markets by June 16. By then, Verizon hopes service will span a total of 76 markets providing wireless download speeds of up to 12 Mbps. The entire 4G network is expected to replace 3G completely by the end of 2013. Read Continue Reading →

Verizon will no longer offer its flat-rate unlimited data plan starting this summer. Instead, the company will move to tiered pricing that costs more if you are a heavy data user. Verizon hopes to offer data family plans that would finally cover data use on multiple devices. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110520_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Amazon.com recently announced that Kindle e-books are finally outselling the printed editions. For every 100 paper books sold, Amazon sells 105 e-books, even when excluding those given away for free. While Amazon hasn’t released exact sales numbers, it has sold three times the amount of Kindle books Continue Reading →

Verizon announced that Sony’s PlayStation phone called the Xperia Play will be available on May 26th. The phone costs $199 with a two-year contract and pre–orders start on May 19th. Sony is using Google’s Android OS to power the phone and is giving away 7 free games with more for sale on the Marketplace. Read Continue Reading →

The group called Isis, consisting of wireless providers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile have decided to back off the creation of its own pay-by-phone infrastructure. The companies originally wanted to develop its own network to make and receive payments using your phone. Instead, they will most likely form alliances with established creditors like MasterCard and Visa. Continue Reading →

The white iPhone 4 is finally making its way into stores. Retailers began receiving promotional material suggesting an AT&T and Verizon launch this week. Apple hopes the white iPhone 4 will boost sales until the new model comes out late this year. Read the full article at AppleInsider.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110425_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Sony’s PlayStation Network has been offline for days, due to what Sony is calling an “external “intrusion.” The service that lets PlayStation 3 owners play their games online is not scheduled to come back online until April 26th. While it is not confirmed, many attribute the outage Continue Reading →

Fox 5 New York (WNYW-TV) – Technology expert Shelly Palmer brings you the digital news you need to know and the tech tools that will make your life a little easier. Here’s a rundown: Cool apps: The free app that will have you snapping photos to save cash. The free app that brings virtual shopping Continue Reading →

Apple posted second-quarter profits that were nearly double that of last year. Second-quarter net income reached nearly $6 billion, with iPhone sales the strongest in two years. Apple’s stock traded as high as $353.39. Read the full article at Bloomberg.com Continue Reading →

With all the hype around the advent of 4G, I thought it might be a good idea to look at the real differences between 3G and 4G devices, how they interface with 3G and 4G Wireless Networks, and offer some insights that might help you sort out what you actually need right now. Speed vs. Continue Reading →