TS2R Wireless News: LG Thrill 3D Release Date, iPhone 5 Sizes, TouchPad Updated & Free Calls @ VZW Stores in New England

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Full news stories today include official confirmations of Droid Bionic bogus tweets, the Droid Prime for Verizon and a press photo of the Samsung Epic Touch 4G (Sprint).

Here's the news that's too short to report:

  • AT&T announced via its Twitter account that the LG Thrill 4G will have a September 4, release date. AT&T priced the dual-core smartphone at $99 but it has been discounted as low as $79.
  • iPhone rumors suggest a new larger 4.2" touchscreen for the iPhone 5 or a smaller 3.5" inch touchscreen for the bargain iPhone 4. The glass case may be replaced with metal.
  • HP TouchPad owners can now edit Microsoft Word and Excel files with the updated webOs version of  QuickOffice HD, available in the webOS App Catalog.
  • 10 bands
    have made it to the final round of Virgin Mobiles Book the Band contest, fans can vote for their favorite
    finalists at www.facebook.com/virginmobilelive through September 4.
  • Corporately-owned Verizon Wireless retail stores in New
    England people without working cell phones can make free domestic calls as well as charge
    their cell phones and smartphones.