The mobile phone blogosphere was recently filled with stories about the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless. The stories about the possibility that the webOS device would be available from Verizon Wireless started last month.

The folks at the Wall Street Journal published an intriguing story about the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless in June. The article revealed that a person familiar with the situation has disclosed that Verizon Wireless will begin selling the webOS device in January 2010.

This news was received with elation by loyal Verizon Wireless subscribers who want to get the Palm Pre. Sprint holds the exclusive rights to the Palm Pre so Big Red's loyal following are unable to get it unless they sign with Sprint.

Thefirst webOS device is an exciting handset and is considered one of the top phones for this year, so it's understandable for Verizon consumers to crave the device. They are hoping that a Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless will come true next year.

This month the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless rumors were again ignited during the company's investor conference call. Big Red execs mentioned that the company will carry the "Pre early next year."

So what does this mean? Well, it means that Verizon is working hard to add the Palm Pre to their lineup this year. The carrier reported heavy losses last quarter so the arrival of the high;y regarded webOS smartphone might be able to stem the tide.

Unfortunately, Sprint's exclusive deal still stands in the way. Sprint claimed that it's contract lasts' more than six months. However, Palm will benefit if the Pre will be available from more carriers so making a deal with Verizon is not a far possibility.

I expect more updates and information on this topic will surface as we get closer to 2010.

That's it for this post on the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless. Tune in to this blog for more wireless news and updates.

The LG enV2 is one of the most popular phones for Verizon Wireless. It not a high-profile phone. It does not garner a lot of attention because it's not a high-end mobile phone. It's a mid-range device that specializes in messaging and email. Nevertheless, the consumers seem to like it and Verizon Wireless has decided to release the next generation enV.

The LG enV3 is now available at Verizon Wireless for for $179.99 with a 2-year-contract. Let's take a more personal look at this popular messaging phone. Here is my LG enV3 review.

The new LG enV3 is largely similar to its predecessor. It still sports the same unique design with a few minor changes. This new Verizon Wireless phone is slimmer and lighter that previous models. nevertheless, it's still sports the recognizable look of the enV series.

There were also some minor changes with the device's full QWERTY keyboard. This keypad is a key selling point for the device. A QWERTY keyboard maybe the most important feature for the messaging and email handsets. The buttons on this model are more widely separated and the space bar is located at the center of the keypad.

This new Verizon Wireless phone also provide new features and enhancements. The dual screens have increased in size and the camera has also become more powerful. This latest enV also has increased its microSD memory expansion capacity to 16GB.

The features for the LG EnV3 include EVDO data, GPS, stereo Bluetooth, music player and stereo speakers. A nice set of features for a mid-range device.

Now let's go deeper into this LG enV3 review. Do I think that this handset provides a significant improve over the previous models. Well, yes. The look is more modern and sleek. The features and capabilities have become more powerful and expansive. The LG enV3 is a worthy successor in this popular line of messaging phone.

Of course, the enV3 isn't perfect. For instance, it still has a a 2.5mm headphone jack instead of the standard 3.5mm jack. I don't really get why these manufacturer's don't understand that we want to use our own headphones.

That's it for this LG enV3 review. Check out this blog for more news and updates.

I recently read an article about the expansion of Qualcomm's MediaFLO mobile TV service. AT&T and Verizon Wireless are the US carriers that offer this service. Now, the article got me thinking about viewing TV on my cellphone. This of course, led me to thinking about mobile phones that are compatible with Qualcomm's MediaFLO mobile TV service. Ans so, I decided to make a post on live mobile TV devices offered on the US.

But before we proceed with a list of live mobile TV devices. I think it would be helpful to provide a small preview of Qualcomm's MediaFLO mobile TV service as it is offered by AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Both carriers basically offer packages that allow users to view full-length episodes of soaps, sitcoms, sports, or news programs on live mobile TV devices. They also offer a wide selection of channels which can be viewed in broadcast quality picture and sound on live mobile TV devices.

Here's some of the channels offered bu US live mobile TV devices: CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon.

These live mobile TV devices charge at list $15 for the service. AT&T and Verizon Wireless live mobile TV are now available in the majority of US regions.

Now let's move on to the list of live mobile TV devices. Theses handsets vary from mid-range handsets to high end live mobile TV devices.

List of live mobile TV devices available in the US:

• LG Invision - AT&T
  
• LG Incite - AT&T
  
• LG Vu - AT&T
  
• LG Voyager - Verizon
  
• Motorola Krave ZN4 - Verizon
• Samsung Eternity - AT&T
• Samsung Access - AT&T

That's it for this post on live mobile TV devices. If your interested in this service, then a good look at the live mobile TV devices might help to convince you.

Here are some of the Latest news in the mobile phone industry. Let's begin with the use of mobile phones during flights.

The FAA and FCC have currently placed a ban on cellular calls made during flights. But a bill has been proposed that would make the ban permanent and in-flight calling illegal. The bill that would ban using cellular phones for voice calls during flights in the U.S is called Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace (HANG UP) Act.

According to itworld.com, the banning of in-flight cell phone use took a step forward when the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the proposal. The bill will now go before the U.S. House of Representatives for debates. It will become a law if it has approved by the House, the Senate, and be signed into law by the US President.

However, all is not lost for those who want some entertainment from their handsets during those long, lonely and boring flights because the use of cell phones for sending text messages and accessing the Internet are allowed by the proposed bill.

Let's now move on to some important announcement from Motorola. The company has struggled for the last few years and the naming of a new Co-CEO of Motorola and CEO of Motorola’s Mobile Devices business
may help Motorola recover. The company has awarded Dr. Sanjay Jha the position of Co-Chief Executive Officer of Motorola and Chief Executive Officer of Motorola’s Mobile Devices business.

Here's a statement from Dr. Sanjay Jha concerning his new responsibilities,

“Motorola is the pioneer in mobile devices and I am honored to become Co-CEO of this Company and CEO of the Mobile Devices business. I welcome the opportunity to lead this Company into the future, while working to create a successful independent Mobile Devices company that will continue to innovate and grow for years to come. I look forward to working closely with Greg, the Board, the senior leadership team, and Motorola’s talented, hard-working and dedicated associates around the globe to build value for our stockholders.”

Dr. Sanjay Jha will be in charge of the the day-to-day operations of the mobile phone business and is charged with reviving the division. He served as chief operating officer of QUALCOMM Incorporated before joining Motorola.

Let's move on to some news about Verizon Wireless mobile phone network. Verizon is set to expand its wireless coverage by acquiring Rural Cellular, a regional network operator covering parts of New England, the Mid West, the South and the Pacific Northwest. The deal is said to be worth $2.67 billion. The FCC has given Verizon Wireless permission to acquire Rural Cellular Corporation. This looks like another solid acquisition for Verizon.

Tune in to this blog for more mobile phone news and updates.

Here's some great news for Verizon subscribers. The mobile phone carrier and LG has just officially released the LG Dare touchscreen mobile phone.

This mobile phone is the front runner of Verizon's summer’ line up. This new Verizon handset dares to be different from the usual devices with its bold looks and advanced capabilities. The LG Dare offers a spacious three-inch touch-screen with handwriting recognition. We all know that touchscreen handsets are at the top of the mobile phone food chain. The top mobile phones like the iPhone, LG Voyager, and Instinct are all touchscreen devices.

The touch-screen on the LG Dare was designed to provide optimal HTML Web browsing experience. The Dare's touch-screen enabler users to easily select their options on the phone because it supports handwriting recognition and tactile feedback. Since it runs on one of the most reliable wireless network, users can expect smooth and easy navigation experience on the LG Dare.

The LG Dare also offers a 3.2 megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique photo editing capabilities. The camera also offers panorama mode, and Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens to help users capture moments in high quality images. The photo editing tool on the Verizon Dare allows users to personalize their digital photos with features that include borders and landscapes. This awesome tool can even give users the ability to draw on their pictures using their fingertips directly on the device's screen.

Here are the other features found on Verizon's LG Dare:

• V CAST Music
• Music Player
• microSD™ card memory port
• USB Mass Storage
• Bluetooth® Version 2.1 + EDR
• One-touch speakerphone
• Speaker-independent voice commands
• Voice Recording
• Music ringer support
• HTML Web browsing with touch navigation and favorites
• Text, picture, video messaging-capable
• Mobile Email
• Mobile IM capabilities
• VZ Navigator
• Phone Book with 1,000 contacts:
• FOTA-capable – upgrade firmware over-the-air
• Favorites
• Speed Dial

According to Verizon, customers can get the LG Dare beginning on July 3, for $200 after rebate with a new agreement. Interestingly, it's in the same price range as the 3G iPhone so perhaps Verizon is trying to lure customers away from AT&T's hit device. Tune in to this blog for more mobile phone news and information.