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Verizon has made the HTC Trophy official:

Full press release at: Smartphone Nation

I just read this article on Yahoo stating that Verizon announced that it would be starting family data plans this summer (See link below).

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110519/...VyaXpvbnRvb2Zm

Here is the full lineup of new rate plans for both individual and family calling available on May 22nd:

http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/t-mob...s-on-may-22nd/

It would appear that T-Mobile is really trying to restrict choices. If you want text or data, there are only two choices of plans available. The 1000 minute individual plan or the 2000 minute family are restricted to talk only and have very limited appeal.

There are now 4 data tiers---200 MB, 2GB, 5GB and 10GB.

With the unlimited plan, you are required to get text or text+data.

All new plans require a 2 year commitment. And Even More Plus is available but now requires a 2 year commitment.

If you want a current plan, get it by May 22nd.

This is sure to make many people happy as 4G LTE service will be activated in Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Gainesville Florida; Montgomery and Mobile, Alabama; Fayetteville-Lumberton, North Carolina, and in and around Philadelphia on May 19th. It looks like the Philly area will be greatly improved as LTE is expanded throughout the entire region. All I can say is that Verizon is clearly separating itself from the crowd with this LTE roll-out. They are so far ahead with their 4G deployment and shown a real commitment to dominate the market - it's almost hard to believe. Verizon has really put themselves in a nice position. I'm sure there are many contemplating switching over including myself. Here's the article which also has Verizon's press release detailing the added markets...

http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/16/verizo...s-on-may-19th/

Our friends over at Smartphone Nation have posted a review of the HTC DROID Incredible 2. Check it out here.

On April 2nd Apple posted a job listing looking for a "Carrier Engineer" located in the city of Kansas City, Missouri; very near the home of you know who.

Could this mean a Sprint iPhone is on the way?

Update: Apple has changed the position location to Cupertino, CA. So much for that...

Mac Rumors

Dan Hesse had to open his mouth about Sprint probably being acquired if the AT&T-T-Mobile deal goes through. Now the rumors/speculation are flying about Sprint being acquired by CenturyLink. For more on this go to Bloomberg:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-0...nturylink.html

To me it looks like they're just throwing spaghetti against the wall and seeing if it sticks. I don't know if I buy it.