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Verizon CEO continues talking unlimited data Sep 24th 2013, 15:46, by Robert Nelson Coming by way of a recent investor conference, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam has once again been talking about unlimited data plans. This of course, comes as Verizon Wireless did away with their unlimited data plan in favor of tiered plans more than a year ago. The end result here is basically what we have already been hearing from Verizon, which is that unlimited data is not sustainable. McAdam talked about how the world is moving towards delivering more video and wireless is becoming the center of communication. For this he went on to talk about how unlimited offerings aren’t sustainable. Slightly more interesting though, McAdam compared these plans to running out of gas noting that “if you allow unlimited usage, you just run out of gas.” He then went on to clarify that a bit by saying how it will be hard for carriers to maintain unlimited plans because the spectrum needed to back those plans is still limited. The unlimited vs tiered argument will likely continue into the future, but for now there are still some plans available. Sprint is one example and they have recently begun promoting an unlimited for life guarantee. To address this McAdam talked about how Verizon Wireless has a reputation for network reliability and therefor would not stoop to that level. And for those hoping to see Verizon get more competitive in terms of pricing — it doesn’t look like that is going to happen. In fact, it was said that Verizon will never lead on price. Instead it looks like Verizon will continue down the path of reliability and availability both in terms of network and devices. McAdam touched on how they have a footprint they like and how they are going to continue pressing that advantage. From here, there was also some talk about how he encourages an environment with three or four different mobile operating systems. SOURCE: CNET Story Timeline Verizon Total Mobile Protection services launching this week Verizon HTC One drops to $49 at Best Buy, Blue model included Verizon ensures the Nexus 7 will get LTE certified, Nexus 5 next please Verizon calms down, removes logo from Galaxy Note 3 home button DroidLanding teases upcoming Verizon Moto DROID tablet HTC talks Android 4.3 for the One Sep 24th 2013, 15:03, by Robert Nelson It would appear as if some HTC One users will begin getting the Android 4.3 update next week. The details have been shared by Jason Mackenzie, President of HTC USA who has recently taken to Twitter with some basic details on terms of the update for those in the US and Canada. And it looks like those in Canada will be getting the update a bit sooner. Anyway, the HTC One Developer Edition will be first up and followed soon after by the regular carrier branded HTC One. Mackenzie has said “the latest Sense experience and Android 4.3 will push to the One Dev Edition owners this week and One customer in Canada by months end.” While this sounds like good news for those sporting a One in Canada, we have yet to see any specifics from the carriers. Shifting over to the US and it looks like the Android 4.3 update is still in the works. In terms of the US, Mackenzie was able to offer little more than the promise of more news to follow. For this he has said HTC is “still working hard and optimistic for US carrier certification.” That statement ended with him asking users to “stay tuned to @HTCUSA for more news soon.” Of course, while the news isn’t quite as good for those in the US, we have seen some progress being made. A build of Android 4.3 leaked for the AT&T branded HTC One earlier in the month. At that time early reports were suggesting the update could arrive officially before the end of September, however after hearing what Mackenzie had to say, it doesn’t look like September is a good estimate any longer. Aside from talk of the HTC One, he also briefly mentioned the DROID DNA with Verizon Wireless. Big Red recently offered a changelog for an update, however it looks like that update may leave the handset with Android 4.2.2, as opposed to the previously expected Android 4.3. But on the bright side, that DROID DNA update will give users the latest Sense experience and is said to becoming before the end of the year. Story Timeline AT&T HTC One gets a leaked build of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean HTC One Google Play edition receiving Nexus JWR66Y security update Gold HTC One appears on the heels of iPhone 5s Verizon HTC One drops to $49 at Best Buy, Blue model included HTC One with an 8-core processor reportedly in the works

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