Apps
editVerizon Wireless offers various proprietary smartphone apps for devices on its network. The company launched a cloud-based storage service called Verizon Cloud in April 2013, initially for Android phones,[1] followed the next month by a launch for iOS.[2] The Verizon Cloud app allows users to backup data, including photos, videos, contacts, messages and call logs, which are then accessible on computers and tablets.[1][2] The My Verizon Mobile app allows Android, iOS and BlackBerry smartphone users to access their accounts to change settings, plans and features while monitoring data usage or making bill payments.[3][4] Verizon Messages is a text messaging app that allows users to send and receive text, photo and video messages from the user's cellphone and also via their computers and non-cellphone Android and iOS devices.[5] VZ Navigator is Verizon's paid, subscription-based maps and navigation application. It provides turn-by-turn navigation, crowdsourced traffic data, weather, events and entertainment listings, gas prices, roadside assistance, 2D and 3D views.[6] On Android phones, the wireless company offers an app called Verizon Support & Protection for anti-virus protection. The same app for iOS offers help for users to find lost phones.[7]
The company has a subscription-based app for families called Verizon Family Locator that helps track family members. It works on up to 10 phones and features locations, maps, directions, text messages and other information.[8][9] Additionally, the company created another family-focused subscription-based app called Verizon Family Base that allows parents to restrict when and how their children use their phones, view their children's contacts and lock the devices.[10][9] Verizon also offers an app called GizmoPal that controls a wearable wrist phone for young children. The app gives parents and guardians the ability to restrict who can call their children. Additionally, it provides access to the GPS of the children's device.[11][12]
The company's NFL Mobile from Verizon app is free for Android, iOS and Windows phones to livestream NFL games and NFL Network.[13] It also has an app aimed at INDYCAR fans called INDYCAR 15. The app is for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, featuring live in-car streaming and conversations between INDYCAR drivers and their crews.[14]
Other Verizon Wireless apps include Field Force Manager, which allows employers to manage employees with GPS, management timesheets and oversee travel,[15] Visual Voice Mail[16] and Roadside Assistance.[17][18]
References
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- ^ a b Lance Whitney (24 May 2013). "Verizon Cloud adds online storage for iOS devices". CNET. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Komando staff (22 September 2014). "Verizon App: See usage, network performance, set limits and more". Kim Komando. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Alyssa Bereznak (24 October 2014). "How to lock down your data usage once and for all". Yahoo. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Steven Musil (21 March 2013). "New Verizon app untethers text messages from your cell phone". CNET. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Lendino, Jamie (23 March 2010). "VZ Navigator 5 review". PC Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Chuang, Tamara (23 February 2015). "Mailbag: Most Internet providers offer antivirus software for free". The Denver Post. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Rosenbloom, Stephanie (13 June 2013). "Where is everyone? Try a tracking app". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ a b Scott Webster (24 June 2013). "Six ways to share your exact location with family (and why)". CNET. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Roger Cheng (13 February 2014). "So is Verizon's 'More Everything' plan a good deal?". CNET. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Edgar Alvarez (26 November 2014). "LG GizmoPal wearable lets kids call their parents with one button". Engadget. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Segan, Sascha (30 January 2015). "LG GizmoPal (Verizon Wireless)". PC Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (4 September 2015). "Verizon Wireless Drops $5 Monthly Fee to Watch NFL Live Games for All Customers". Variety Media LLC. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Cardenas, Edward (24 May 2015). "App brings IndyCar racing from the track to mobile devices". WWJ-TV. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ John Breeden II (5 June 2014). "GPS, geofencing drive highway department efficiency". GCN. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Bradley, Tony (31 December 2014). "Crucial features iPhone users just take for granted". Forbes. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Harris, Brad. "Verizon Wireless and Roadside Assistance". Demand Media. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Colley, Angela (20 July 2012). "5 ways to get cheap (or even free) roadside assistance". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 21 July 2015.