Verizon's Edge program changes make you wait longer to upgrade

<b>Eyeing an upgrade to the Droid Turbo? An iPhone 6? Maybe the One M8 for Windows? If you're on Verizon's Edge payment program, you're going to have to be more patient than usual -- or at least, open your wallet a little wider.</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvTCB0KWSTVNtw_yeDNKcQpoC__3E9z6t-_U7cY_swV-UAVCItsTW4JdL0gsdwCjGdJIwxsqb8B3jqkvBM__mVXsbkWjbyp5xtXG_VdaxmvaOH03AubEsN5m_N9r7uObDvyy-P4AN-LAv/s1600/htc-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvTCB0KWSTVNtw_yeDNKcQpoC__3E9z6t-_U7cY_swV-UAVCItsTW4JdL0gsdwCjGdJIwxsqb8B3jqkvBM__mVXsbkWjbyp5xtXG_VdaxmvaOH03AubEsN5m_N9r7uObDvyy-P4AN-LAv/s1600/htc-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="Verizon's Edge program changes make you wait longer to upgrade" /></a></div> <div> <b><br /></b> <div> The carrier has confirmed a Droid-Life leak revealing that Big Red is modifying Edge in a way that makes it harder to upgrade quickly. As of October 16th, payments for new devices will normally be distributed over two years, rather than 20 months; if you can't wait that long to get new gear, you'll have to pay off 75 percent of the hardware price rather than 60 percent. In practice, that means that you'll either be waiting at least 18 months to trade up (instead of 12) or else paying more to accelerate the upgrade process.<br /> <br /> It's not strictly a doom-and-gloom scenario, thankfully. More payments should mean lower monthly rates, and Verizon is increasing the per-line discount for lower-cost plans (those with 8GB of data or less) from $10 to $15. You'll have to wait longer if you dutifully obey the payment schedule, then, but you aren't necessarily paying more in the long run. The big problem is simply that this now sounds more like a conventional contract rather than the fast track you were probably expecting -- it's just that the math has changed.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

Verizon's Edge program changes make you wait longer to upgrade

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HTC's exclusive club to get secret software access

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">HTC's exclusive club to get secret software access</span></h2> <b>HTC is creating an exclusive testing group among the ranks of its VIP fan club. Some members of HTC elevate may get early access to software updates and other untested features, as long as they are willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). </b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZ3bGGZ_V2cd0LsLDfFla-vWkVpG3lbtrrc10jvZnJPKZrC9ZMsJ8t1iW-U5dwZv73K-35lqhO8MyBt_SRSQaQd6c-9AI5zCmQsv5JT9pvPdNHtlRnbfJHLyPwFTBhbxhK4jaq_tfQ350/s1600/htc-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZ3bGGZ_V2cd0LsLDfFla-vWkVpG3lbtrrc10jvZnJPKZrC9ZMsJ8t1iW-U5dwZv73K-35lqhO8MyBt_SRSQaQd6c-9AI5zCmQsv5JT9pvPdNHtlRnbfJHLyPwFTBhbxhK4jaq_tfQ350/s1600/htc-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <b><br /></b>Android Police posted a full Q&A about the program. For the time being ,it looks to be restricted to members of HTC Elevate who have demonstrated sufficient brand enthusiasm.<br /> <br /> Why this matters: Software updates need to be tested before they hit the general public in order to avoid tragedy. Though of course even then problems can crop up, as Apple experienced this week with its iOS 8.0.1 disaster. HTC is looking to cash in on its brand loyalists who may be willing to play with early-release software and report on any bugs so they are squashed before hitting the public.<br /> <br /> How to join<br /> <br /> If you want to get in on the exclusive club, follow @HTCelevate on Twitter. The account will occasionally post specific links to provide access. You'll need to prove your worthiness by going through an application process and proving you own an HTC phone.</div>

HTC's exclusive club to get secret software access

HTC's exclusive club to get secret software access HTC is creating an exclusive testing group among the ranks of its VIP fan club. Som...

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Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10</span></h2> <b>Apple responded to the various reports of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending, saying it was "extremely rare", and that in fact, only nine of all customers who have purchased the equipment for complained so far. It would probably be more than nine of 10 million have been sold so far. </b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLG6jDAm0mdWN6rWW1OQkCL8sqyC6t-M8fpsyiN4Wi2vuauteLKYErCXv8K7eUtGJmieiwoRyc89h-DX0Z21uYYbLh3ZkHBN9AKOSrjSAMjEWnzeJ8-QLBl4dMvRDrmRLkMcVE0muVPI_/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLG6jDAm0mdWN6rWW1OQkCL8sqyC6t-M8fpsyiN4Wi2vuauteLKYErCXv8K7eUtGJmieiwoRyc89h-DX0Z21uYYbLh3ZkHBN9AKOSrjSAMjEWnzeJ8-QLBl4dMvRDrmRLkMcVE0muVPI_/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iPhone 6 and 6 Plus</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> TechCrunch notes that Apple under normal use, the problem is rare, it is contrary to hit YouTube video demonstration showing the use of deliberately distorting their devices in special circumstances artificial . Since the first report appeared mostly in the article on the website forum Apple enthusiasts, others of which have contributed Wireless Mat Honan went ahead and note that their equipment has a slightly deformed.<br /> <br /> Apple also added that the latest iPhone is built with "insert steel / titanium" to "reinforce stress positions," and that they use the "strongest glass in the industry" to prevent any such problems description. In addition to using the high quality material, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus also underwent extensive testing to ensure they can withstand bending, sitting, twisting and other types of stress, even during prolonged , throughout the design and development of them. The type of test standards in the industry, and can be seen directly from TechCrunch trongvideo shot on location at the laboratory facilities of Nokia in 2008.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCGm5oNVyTN0shB91uoHWps4AQIpO8-Ekvi7D6NpaSCMai1MnRM6sjlTNVNeOt2eLgzddv66JLg6-HrmWZTHKAwXjuh55dis9Z7umf084oactJDGAiaZjeuhOr5AnkG-GyXxS9LamajXI/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCGm5oNVyTN0shB91uoHWps4AQIpO8-Ekvi7D6NpaSCMai1MnRM6sjlTNVNeOt2eLgzddv66JLg6-HrmWZTHKAwXjuh55dis9Z7umf084oactJDGAiaZjeuhOr5AnkG-GyXxS9LamajXI/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br /> Echo chamber that is the blogosphere technology may have contributed to this problem blowing disproportionately, often occurs when a new ship hardware problems and a small but noticeable to light. Apple has faced similar turmoil in the past, especially around the bend with its devices since they switched to metal box, but this one particularly large amplification.</div> </div>

Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10

Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10 Apple responded to the various reports of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ben...

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