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A Marco.org Reality Check

"There would almost definitely be a Verizon Wireless logo somewhere on the iPhone’s case, probably on both the front and back. There may be separate Verizon music, video, and app store icons that you can’t delete. At least one major feature may be disabled at Verizon’s request — say, turn-by-turn navigation — because they want to sell you their own version for an additional monthly fee. Verizon may want a cut of any iTunes or App Store revenue from on-device purchases, the cost of which Apple would probably happily pass along to either users or developers. (My guess: Developers.)"

Apple wouldn't ever let Verizon pull that crap, which is exactly why the iPhone is on AT&T now. They went to Verizon and Verizon didn't want to play ball, there is no way in hell Steve would compromise on the user experience now just to be on Verizon.

[sjs382]

1. My HTC Incredible has 1 Verizon logo on the front, under the earpiece and it's tiny. 2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete. There is a separate Verizon app store in the Android market, though. 3. Google Maps offers great turn-by-turn on my phone. Free. 4. MP3 stores are available on Android.

yawn

[enjo]

Uhm.. just to clarify. There isn't an alternate Verizon app-store. There is a Verizon 'channel' in the standard google marketplace app. There are 'top free', 'top paid', and 'verizon' options.

[fragmede]

  2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete.

AFAIK, Verizon does have a boot logo on the HTC Incredible. Not the most intrusive thing, but I'm not aware of a way to delete that icon.

[jrockway]

Reflash.