Showing posts with label Verizon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Verizon. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Verizon’s 4G LTE network suffers nationwide outage
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Verizon Motorola Droid 4 available Feb. 10 for $199 on contract
The Motorola Droid 4 will be available on Verizon starting Feb. 10. It'll run $199 with a two-year contract.
The Droid 4, as you'll recall from our hands-on at CES, brings along the Droid RAZR MAXX design and throws in a redesigned five-row keyboard for good measure. They keys are "laser cut" (for what that's worth), and Motorola's backlit them, which is a nice touch. They've got a nice feel to them and are well-spaced. Pair that with all the tweaks Motorola has added to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread (the phone has been promised an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich) and throw in 4G LTE data (it's the first in the original Droid line to have LTE), and you've got the makings of what should be a popular device among the business set thanks to some government-grade encryption, and it's got Citrix preloaded as well.
Other specs of note include a 4-inch qHD display and 8-megapixel rear camera. One thing to remember is that the Droid 4 has a 1785 mAh battery -- but like the original Droid RAZR, you can't remove it. Place your bets now on whether we see a Droid 4 MAXX with a monster battery in the coming weeks. (We kid, we kid. Maybe.)
We've got Verizon's complete presser after the break.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The award winning DROID 4 by Motorola will be available to handle even the most demanding lifestyles starting Feb. 10 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the DROID 4 is the thinnest and most powerful 4G QWERTY smartphone measuring at less than half an inch thin. DROID 4 not only features a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, but also a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a PC-like layout and edge-lit keys for fast, precise typing, even in the dark. Powered by America's fastest, most reliable 4G network, DROID 4 customers will have access to 4G LTE coverage in 195 markets covering more than 200 million people.
Additional features
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE – Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas
Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4.0-inch qHD display with scratch and scrape resistant glass
Government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; preloaded with Citrix® Receiver™ for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access
8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture
Front-facing camera for video chat
4G LTE Mobile Hotspot supporting up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Business Ready
DROID 4 is designed to help customers get more done. Business professionals can impress their audience by presenting to a conference room full of potential customers in a snap by plugging the DROID 4 into an HDTV and presenting directly from the phone. Professionals can also combine the DROID 4 with the Lapdock 500 and its 14-inch display to create a full-featured mobile office. They can download documents, make edits using Lapdock's full keyboard and email the updated documents to colleagues or customers. The Lapdock even features a built-in webcam so customers can attend virtual meetings and manage their business face-to-face.
The Smart Actions app on the DROID 4 helps automate everyday tasks and optimizes battery efficiency by letting customers create rules, such as automatically setting the phone to vibrate during work hours or dimming the display at a specific battery level.
Business professionals can leave their laptops behind and use the MotoCast™ app to remotely stream documents, videos, music and pictures from their work or home computers to their handset. The remote access of MotoCast eliminates the need to store documents on the handset as everything is stored on their office laptop.
Pricing and availability
DROID 4 by Motorola will be available on Feb. 10 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
The Lapdock 500 is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online for $299.97.
Customers that purchase a DROID 4 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Follow @VZWnews on Twitter for the latest news on Verizon Wireless.
Verizon Wireless introducing DROID RAZR BOGO, double data, 4G LTE discounts
Monday, February 6, 2012
There's no way Verizon's VDay Confessions contest could get risque, is there?
Oh, this could get good. Verizon's cooking up a little Valentine's Day contest, wherein you can win a Motorola DROID RAZR. (Not a new RAZR MAXX? Lame.) The contest kicks off Feb. 13 and runs through Valentine's Day. To enter, you'll have tweet a "creative" Valentine's Day confession -- poems and pics are suggested -- and tag the stories with #tweetheart.
So, ya know, you could say something nice about your sweetie, something about along romantic dinner, maybe a walk through the park. Or we could well see sordid tales from the Red Light District. Because this is, after all, the Internet.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Verizon anounces Motorola Droid 4 Coming on February 9th For $199
Verizon and Motorola announced the Droid 4 last month, and now it looks like we may have a possible launch date for the device, the 9th of February, which is next Thursday.
According to a recent report the Motorola Droid 4 will be available on Verizon Wireless from February the 9th for $199 when you sign up to a new two year contract with the carrier, although this has yet to be officially confirmed by Verizon.
As a reminder, the Motorola Droid 4 features a 4 inch qHD multi-touch touchscreen display with a resolution of $540 x 960 pixels, processing is provided by a dual core 1.2GHz processor and it also features 1GB of RAM.
Other specifications on the Motorola Droid 4 include an 8 megapixel camera, a slide out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of built in storage and a microSD card slot which can take up to 32GB cards.
The Motorola Droid 4 is a 4G LTE enabled device, and it comes with a mobile hotspot feature, which gives you the option to connect up to eight separate devices via Wi-Fi.
Verizon has yet to confirm that February the 9th is the official launch date, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Verizon’s ZTE V66 Tablet Pictured – Dual-cores and 4G LTE Capability
It was a few months ago we told you guys about the mysterious ZTE V66 tablet that passed through the FCC, on its way to Verizon. Now, that same tablet has popped again, this time, on a trip to the Bluetooth SIG. We now have a little more info on the device but don’t get it confused for the Sprint ZTE Optik that was leaked a few days ago, the V66 is packing a little more power under the hood.
The ZTE V66 will feature a 7-inch, 1280×800 resolution display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 3.2 Honeycomb and full Verizon 4G LTE capabilities. Looks wise, it’s your typical Android fare but really, there’s only so much you can do with a rectangle.
We still have no word on the device’s launch name or exactly when we’ll see this tablet arrive on Verizon Wireless, but let’s hope they can keep the same $99 price point as it’s V55 Sprint cousin (doubtful). What do you guys think? Would, or would not?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
HTC Rezound gets maintenance update from Verizon
Verizon Wireless has rolled out a new document that reveals more details on the company’s handsets, where one of them would be the HTC Rezound that is in line for a new update. Of course, you can forget about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at the moment, but it is said that this particular maintenance update will help fix some of the nigging faults and errors that the smartphone has, and hopefully remove some stress for HTC Rezound owners. Should you not receive the update notification just yet, be patient – it might just happen within the coming few days, where the update is said to fix the signal strength meter to 5 bar, as the baseband is updated to version 0.95.00.1118r while the software update is bumped up to version 2.01.605.11.
Screen timeouts when connected to a Wi-Fi network, in addition to Mobile Hotspot data stalling whenever multiple users are connected have also been resolved. It is said that audio quality during calls have also been improved, and there is a reduction in the number of force closes related to the People application. Overall, your HTC Rezound should be far more stable than usual, and those who have already made the maintenance update, how do you find it so far?
via - Poketnow
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Droid RAZR Maxx Lands On Verizon 26th January For $299
The Droid RAZR Maxx was announced earlier this month and now Verizon has announced that the handset will be available on its network from this Thursday the 26th of January.
Verizon Wireless will be offering the Droid Razr Maxx for $299 when you sign up to a new two year contract with the carrier and it is basically a Droid Razr with a larger capacity battery.
The Droid RAZR Maxx comes with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and it features a 4.3 inch qHD touchscreen display, plus an 8 megapixel rear camera which can record HD video in 1080.
The device features a 3,300 mAh battery, which will give you up to 21 hours of talk time as opposed to 12 hours on the original Droid RAZR, it also comes with 32GB of storage, 16GB built in and 16GB with a bundled microSD card slot.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Verizon’s HTC ThunderBolt free on contract through January 26th
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Verizon Making Big Moves – Is Currently In Talks To Buy Netflix
Looks like Verizon could be in more talks than just Redbox to offer streaming content. Now, Bloomberg is reporting that Verizon is “very serious” about a bid to actually take over Netflix to the tune of $4.6 billion. Verizon wants streaming video content and they want it now. Whether it’s from Netflix or Redbox (or both?) remains to be seen with sources within Verizon saying they’ll take Netflix or “something similar.” As long as there are no bumps in the road, the Netflix deal could go through as early as Easter of next year. Let’s just hope that if this deal does pan out, Verizon doesn’t try to keep Netflix all to themselves.
AT&T and Verizon testing 4G LTE Nokia Lumia 800
Word on the street is that AT&T and Verizon are both testing out a 4G LTE version of the Nokia Lumia 800 for their future respective roster. We first saw this device back at Nokia World in London and it is already available throughout Europe. The device is expected to hit the US early 2012, most likely at CES 2012 in early Janurary.
We still aren’t quite sure exactly when Windows Phone devices will be ready to handle dual-core processors and LTE since there is no release date on Tango, the next update for Windows Phones. Verizon lacks a Windows Phone device in its lineup since it is waiting for an LTE WP7 device indefinitely. AT&T has a nice selection of Windows Phone 7 currently available, but the Nokia Lumia 800 will likely be the flagship device for either carrier.
It will be interesting to see how this testing goes and whether or not we will see a Lumia 800 on a carrier anytime soon. We will keep you updated on the status of the Nokia Lumia 800.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Verizon Allegedly Getting the Galaxy Tab 7.7
To add to their family of Galaxy devices (which still doesn’t include the Galaxy Nexus yet) it has been revealed that Verizon may be gearing up for a 4G LTE release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. For some people, a 7 inch device is far more ideal size-wise than a 10.1 inch devices which is why we always appreciate options. For those who think Verizon’s current offerings are a tad unwieldy you might be seeing something in your range sometime soon. We just have to figure out when
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Motorola DROID XYBOARD Now Available From Verizon Wireless
It’s not quite the Galaxy Nexus but the Motorola Droid XyBoard is now officially available from Verizon Wireless. A quick visit to Verizon’s site will give you all the information you need to know on the pair of Honeycomb tablets. The Droid XyBoard comes in a few different varieties; first we have the 8.2-inch model with 16GB for $430 or 32GB for $530; 10.1-inch model comes with 16GB for $530, 32GB for $630 or 64GB for $730. All prices reflect a $170 discount with a 2-year agreement on an available data plan.
Both models of the Droid XyBoard feature a 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, 5MP rear camera with matching front facing camera, Android 3.2 Honeycomb and of course, compatibility with Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Pricing is a little steep for my blood but perhaps some of you out there will be clamoring for one? If not, has something else that caught your eye?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Verizon drops Google Wallet
We have heard our fair share of news about Google Wallet including Google themselves confirming that the Galaxy Nexus will not be receiving the Google Wallet service at all. Well, it seems that Google is not the only one, as Verizon Wireless too, will be blocking the new Galaxy Nexus from carrying the Google Wallet service, which means the smartphone will not have a chance to establish itself as a credit card of the future. The main reason for Verizon’s action in doing so would be because they want to guarantee that they can offer “the best security and user experience” – not to mention the fact that Verizon as well as bitter rivals AT&T and T-Mobile USA are also part of a consortium known as ISIS, where they are working on their own payment system.
What do you think about this move – will it benefit Verizon in the long run, and how else do you see Google will work to make sure that Google Wallet ends up being secure and easy to use for the masses down the road?
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Verizon Galaxy Nexus to retail for $299 on contract
We know pretty much everything about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus except its official price and release date on Verizon and well, today it looks like we can cancel one off the list (hint: it’s not the release date). According to the Wall Street Journal’s trusted sources, the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich flagship device will be sold for $299 with a 2-year contract. This corroborates with previously leaked price of the phone, which makes sense considering that it is a top-of-the-line Android phone with 4G LTE, a 720p Super AMOLED display, Ice Cream Sandwich (currently the only phone being sold with it) and 32GB of internal storage. Now all we need is an official release date. What do you think of the Galaxy Nexus’ price? Will you be picking it up for $299 with a 2-year contract?
iPhone 4S best-selling phone at three top U.S. carriers in November, Samsung sales strong
Apple’s iPhone 4S was the best-selling smartphone at Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint in November according to a report released Monday night by Canaccord Genuity. According to checks performed by analyst Mike Walkley and his team, Apple’s iPhone 4S remained a top-seller across the board while Samsung’s Galaxy S II picked up momentum ahead of the holidays. Samsung’s flagship handset was the top-selling smartphone at T-Mobile and it jumped up into the No.2 spot at AT&T. Sprint’s Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch was the second best-selling smartphone at Sprint as well in November, and Motorola’s DROID RAZR was No.2 at Verizon Wireless. Read on for more.
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The analyst also noted that Apple’s iPad 2 is still the world’s top-selling tablet, though he did lower his unit sales estimates to 13 million in the December quarter, down from an earlier estimate of 14 million units.
HTC lost share in November according to Walkley, in line with the expectations set last month when the Taiwan-based vendor cut its fourth-quarter forecast. “Our November checks indicated weaker sales trends for both RIM and HTC, consistent with negative pre-announcements from both companies, as we believe weak trends are company-specific for both OEMs rather than indications of a weaker smartphone macro,” he wrote in his report. “Our checks indicated HTC has lost significant share at all four US carriers following the iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II launches.”
Walkley’s checks also indicated that sales of BlackBerry smartphones in the U.S. slowed significantly in November, with the high-end Bold 9900 in particular showing slowed adoption. “Following early strength for the Bold 9900, our checks indicated BlackBerry sales slowed significantly during November due to high-end smartphone share losses combined with lower-priced Nokia feature-phones and sub-$200 Android smartphones adversely impacting BlackBerry sales in emerging markets,” Walkley said.
Verizon announces Droid RAZR in white
Verizon this morning also announced that the new Motorola Droid RAZR will be available in white for the winter holidays. No availability date was given other than "this month," but it'll cost $299.99 with a new two-year contract. You'll also have to have a $39.99-a-month voice plan and $30-a-month data plan.
Motorola DROID Xyboard (5 Different Configurations) Offiicially and Formally Announced for This Month
Verizon has officially announced the Motorola DROID Xyboard 4G Android tablet. They’d already given public confirmation of its existence before, even acknowledging it in a press release, but it’s all a bit more formal now. Coming sometime this month, the device will come in a few different configurations.
For the 8.2 inch Xyboard, you can get a 16GB version for $430 or a 32GB version for $530. For the 10.1 inch version, you can get 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models for $530, $630 and $730, respectively. All of these prices are after signing a new two-year agreement.
Common specs for both include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 5 megapixel main camera, MOTOCAST and Android 3.2. They have also mentioned that the device will be getting the upgrade to Android 4.0 sometime down the line.
If you happen to be looking into any of these tablets and the DROID RAZR on two-year agreements, you can get $100 off of the tablets and $50 to use toward accessories. Not a bad deal if your life is going to be primarily Moto-filled. Verizon has also mentioned that the White DROID RAZR will launch this month. Read on for full press details.
VERIZON WIRELESS AND MOTOROLA MOBILITY INTRODUCE NEXT-GENERATION DROID XYBOARD TABLETS ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS 4G LTE NETWORK
New Tablets Elevate Customers into an Unprecedented Realm of Communication, Entertainment and Productivity; Verizon Wireless Also Offering New DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in White, Just in Time for the Holidays
BASKING RIDGE, N.J, and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Verizon Wireless today introduced two new additions to the DROID family to deliver new and unparalleled experiences on America’s fastest, most reliable 4G network, the DROID XYBOARD tablets. The two new DROID tablets present new options for consumers looking to stay connected, productive and entertained. Additionally, Verizon Wireless will debut the trendsetting DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in a flashy new white color, a unique gift for the winter holidays. All three products will be upgraded to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new DROID XYBOARD tablets both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and MotoCast™ for remote access to non DRM-protected music, pictures, videos and documents stored on work or home computers’ hard drives. Both are equipped with scratch-resistant displays that use Corning® Gorilla® Glass to stay brilliant and a coating of water-repellent nanoparticles makes them resistant to accidental spills and splashes.
Lighter than a paperback book and thinner than an AAA battery, the DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb, brilliant high-definition displays with wide viewing angles, magnesium-reinforced bodies with aluminum housing and super portable form-factors. Both tablets offer robust Business Ready features, including enterprise-grade security and apps such as Quickoffice HD® for document editing and creation, Citrix® GoToMeeting™ for productivity and collaboration and Google Talk™ for video conferencing.
The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 is optimized for productivity with stylus support for easy notetaking and markup using a precision tip stylus, included in the box. The XYBOARD 8.2 is perfect for portable entertainment with 2.1 adaptive virtual surround sound and a high-definition display for enjoying Netflix™ movies in up to HD quality, concert-like music and serious gaming. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 customers can soar through the Web at blazing speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
Additional features for DROID XYBOARD tablets:
- · 10.1-inch and 8.2-inch high-definition In-Plane Switching (IPS) display for DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 respectively
- · Mobile Hotspot Capability - share 4G LTE connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- · 5-megapixel rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, autofocus and LED flash, optimized for capturing the moment
- · 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras perfect for video chatting with friends and family
- · Dijit™ app allows DROID XYBOARD tablets to double as a universal remote control with an electronic programming guide for TVs, Blu-ray Disc™ players, digital video records (DVR), and most other consumer electronics
- · Support for Google™ Mobile Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to millions of books from Google Books™
- · Supports a wide array of separately purchased accessories including an HD station for connecting to speakers and a larger screen, an HD dock to send content via HDMI out to HDTVs and home theater speaker systems and a stylish portfolio with Bluetooth®-enabled keyboard and mouse
- · Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Pricing:
- · Both DROID XYBOARD tablets will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com this month.
- · The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 will be available in three models: 16 GB for $529.99, 32 GB for $629.99 and 64 GB for $729.99 all with a new two-year customer agreement.
- · The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 will be available in two models: 16 GB for $429.99 and 32 GB for $529.99 both with a new two-year customer agreement.
- · Customers that purchase a DROID XYBOARD tablet will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband data plan starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
- DROID RAZR in white will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com this month for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
Special promotion:
- · Customers will receive $100 off a DROID XYBOARD tablet and $50 off select Motorola accessories for a limited time when a customer purchases a DROID RAZR by Motorola with a new two-year customer agreement.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the DROID XYBOARD tablets and DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information,
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Google, Android Market, Google Maps Navigation Beta, Google Mail, and YouTube are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Verizon Galaxy Nexus coming Dec. 8? These documents seem to say so
Source: RootzWiki.
Verizon Blocks Google Wallet From Galaxy Nexus – More Carriers To Follow
Androids around the internet are up in arms over the apparent confirmation ComputerWorld received today in regards to Verizon “blocking” Google Wallet on our beloved Galaxy Nexus. At first I was fuming out the mouth upon hearing this but after thinking about it — it actually doesn’t come as much of a surprise seeing how Verizon will be using an NFC-based payment system of their own from ISIS in the near future. And they’re not the only ones. AT&T and T-Mobile are a few other carriers all aboard with ISIS train and the reason why the GSM version of the Nexus S never saw Google Wallet when Google launched the app a few weeks back. So don’t go expecting a Google Wallet enabled Galaxy Nexus in the US anytime soon — not a carrier branded one at least. Just keep crossing your fingers the Galaxy Nexus will hit Sprint eventually (c’mon Dan Hesse!), the only carrier where Google Wallet can run free.
If you were really looking forward to using your Galaxy Nexus to make your very first NFC transaction at the few vending machines and retailers in your area, you always have the option of installing the cracked version of Google Wallet making the rounds in various forums around the net. Let’s just hope Verizon doesn’t go out of their way to block Google Wallet from showing up in Android Market if Galaxy Nexus users decide to go that route. Either way, I can’t help but find it a bit upsetting that once again, Google comes up with another great idea — only to have it shot down by carriers. Shame.
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