Droid X - my favorite Verizon smartphone

I've been using the Droid X for the past few months and it's been my favorite smartphone on the Verizon Wireless network. This device may seem large at first, but you'll get used to the size quickly because the device is so thin. The next generation of Android smartphones on Verizon will have tremendous capabilities so let's see what comes out in 2011!

Unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls on Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is advertising "Unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls." Smartphones that are capable of Skype Mobile include a long list of smartphones running Google Android and BlackBerry. Sorry Windows Mobile and webOS users. Your devices aren't on the list right now. Let's hope that changes soon.

In the past, people relied on Wi-Fi connections to use Skype. Now, you can use your 3G connection (without doing any hacking or modifications to your phone). This is a great feature for medical students, international medical graduates who still have family members overseas, and for cost-conscious physicians who want to save on phone bills and international calls.

Droid gets an update to Android 2.1

It's finally here! Verizon has been slow to release updates, but the Motorola Droid now can be upgraded to Android 2.1.

Let's hope that HTC and Verizon work things out so that the HTC Droid Eris gets the same update soon!

Testing the Motorola Droid

If I had to buy a new phone today, it would be the Motorola Droid. Even if Verizon sold the iPhone, I think I'd choose the Droid. Why? I love the fact that I can get both a capacitive touch screen along with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The Droid is a great phone and you can read about my thoughts here:
http://www.medicalsmartphones.com/

Will we see an Verizon iPhone announced this week?

Apple will be making some exciting announcements this week. In addition to the rumored iSlate, the Verizon iPhone may be on the list of announcements. Wouldn't that be exciting? I don't think it will be called the iPhone 4G, but maybe Apple will have a creative name for it.

Do you think the iSlate will be available as a CDMA version on Verizon?

Mighty ROM for HTC Touch Pro2

It's time for me to load Mighty ROM for my HTC Touch Pro2. I've tried Mighty ROM on my previous HTC Touch Pro.

Custom ROMs are great because you can find the right balance of features and functionality. I used to load custom ROMs on my HTC Titan (XV6800 or Mogul), but now that I'm using the Touch Pro2, it's time to unlock this phone and try some custom ROMs.

It's all about Android for Verizon Wireless

Even though Verizon may eventually get the Apple iPhone, my prediction is that Android will surpass the iPhone by the time that happens. We're seeing such a huge uptake of Android smartphones, especially as more manufacturers release devices. HTC, Motorola, and now even Dell has announced the Mini 3 Android smartphone (although I don't think they will release a CDMA version for Verizon).

HTC XV6800

The HTC XV6800 is a great smartphone! So many ROM developers built custom ROMs for the HTC Titan (XV6800, Sprint Mogul) and there were so many dedicated users who have been active participants on forums like the XDA Developers, PPC Geeks, etc.

Now, the big question is my mind is this: what smartphone will XV6800 users choose when it comes time to upgrade?

Let's assume that users will maintain loyalty to HTC. Will they stick with Windows Mobile? Or will they switch to Android? HTC has some great Windows Mobile and Android phones coming out in 2010, so get excited!

Who still uses the XV6800?

The XV6800 used to be my main smartphone. It was great to have access to some nice custom ROM packages that were built on Windows Mobile 6.1 and Windows Mobile 6.5

I'm wonder who still uses the XV6800? (AKA HTC Titan, Sprint Mogul, etc.)

Happy New Year!

As we enter 2010, let's see what types of new smartphones Verizon will release on its network. I'm particularly excited about the Android smartphones, but I think it will also be great to see the Apple iPhone and the Palm Pre running webOS.

The Motorola Droid is the thinnest QWERTY slider

The Motorola Droid is the thinnest QWERTY slider.

The web is richer. Photos are sharper. Videos pop. It has the most advanced browser and Android 2.0 software with a blazing-fast processor and 3G speed for faster search. It has the world's thinnest QWERTY slider at 13.7mm. It can help you navigate turn-by-turn. It has a 5MP camera with a flash, plus loads of great camera features and a DVD-quality recorder to capture all the richer, bigger, wider experiences you're going to have.

It's the phone with the "Hi" IQ.

Get a Free Droid Eris (Double Your Droid)

Get a free HTC Droid Eris if you buy a Motorola Droid or an HTC Droid Eris. Wow, you can't beat that deal, can you? Verizon Wireless is currently having a special sale to help you "Double Your Droid."

Android OS 2.0.1 update for Droid

If you're using a Motorola Droid, have you updated your Android OS to 2.0.1? It's now available and you'll find some nice improvements with this update. To learn more, visit:

Motorola Droid updated to Android OS 2.0.1

Best Verizon Smartphone

As smartphones evolve, which smartphone on the Verizon Wireless network is the "best" one?

Let's narrow this down based on the different smartphone operating systems first:

• Windows Mobile
• BlackBerry
• Android

We don't have anything that runs iPhone or webOS yet.

So, which smartphone is the best? In my opinion, it's still the HTC Touch Pro2 running Windows Mobile. Some may argue that it's the Motorola Droid running Android. BlackBerry lovers will all vote for the Storm 2. What do you think?

Samsung Omnia II is here!

That's right: Samsung Omnia II is now available

New Verizon smartphones coming this month

Are you excited about the new Verizon smartphones that will be appearing this month? We should see the Samsung Omnia 2. What else? Maybe we'll see something from RIM. A new BlackBerry? Will HTC come out with anything new? Maybe we'll finally see the Windows 6.5 ROM for the Touch Pro2.

Verizon Black Friday Sale

You would think that Verizon would have some incredible smartphone sales for Black Friday. Well, I don't see anything impressive on their website. Maybe they spent all their funds on the Droid advertising. I've seen those ads everywhere!

Well, maybe they'll continue to drop the prices on their older smartphones as the holidays get nearer. If you buy an HTC Ozone for $9.99, you can get another one for free! The Samsung Saga is now $49.99.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving? Hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and families. As you gather for parties, make sure to have some conversations about smartphones. Before you know it, you'll have a bunch of tech-lovers pulling out their gadgets and showing off their cases, accessories, favorite apps, etc. I'm very thankful for my family and for the support they provide.

Cheap Verizon Smartphones

As Verizon Wireless gets ready to liquidate some old smartphones and promote new smartphones, you can find some pretty amazing deals. For instance, the Samsung Omnia (not the Omnia II but the original Omnia) is selling for $15. The Omnia II is coming very soon. The HTC Touch Diamond is $50. Don't want a Windows Phone? Then try the HTC Droid Eris for $100 (running Google's Android OS). You can even get the original BlackBerry Storm for $50 since the new BlackBerry Storm 2 is selling for $180.

Remember that Verizon now requires you to subscribe to a data plan if you purchase a smartphone. If you try to drop the data plan, you can expect to pay a hefty premium for your smartphone. Also, they charge extra for tethering, so make sure to ask those questions when you shop at Verizon.

Verizon Smartphone Resource Center

Verizon now has a large selection of smartphones. Confused about your options? Don't know where to begin?

To learn more about the different types of smartphones offered by Verizon Wireless, visit the Smartphone Resource Center found here: https://smartphones.verizonwireless.com/