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Verizon Will Carry iPad 2 at Launch
Verizon Wireless will carry the Apple iPad 2 on launch day (March 11th). Although Verizon has not made any formal announcement, they are expected to join a number of other retailers to begin selling a 3G version of the new tablet that is compatible with it’s EV-DO network and will charge $600+ for the 16GB model. (via Verizon Wireless)
Best Buy will Not Carry Verizon iPhone
It’s being reported that Best Buy will not carry the Verizon iPhone at launch, however they will supposedly have ‘exclusive’ retail sales rights for the HTC Thunderbolt.
Apple Freezes Retail Employee Vacations
Reports are starting to surface around the Web that Apple is freezing vacations for it’s retail employees beginning later this month. The freeze is the company’s attempt to prevent retail employees from taking vacation for a three week period. Many are speculating that the freeze is related to a major product launch…is it the Verizon iPhone that is rumored to be coming soon? (via AppleInsider)
Google TV Coming to the US in 2010
Less than one week after Apple unveiled it’s latest Apple TV product, Reuters is reporting that Google TV will launch this fall in the US. The service will be free, and will provide users with full internet browsing via their television sets. Sony has agreed to begin including Google TV on its television sets, and Samsung said that it was looking into using the service. (via Reuters)
