I'm testing Verizon's RAZR V3c right now, and I was shocked to find my phone's Bluetooth is open for business: you can transfer pictures and MP3s to and from the phone, assign your own MP3s as ringtones, and even connect to the phone as a laptop modem (though my phone wasn't provisioned properly for that to work.) That goes against years of Verizon policy; the carrier is famous for crippling Bluetooth to prevent you from transferring pictures or ringtones. Users hate this. Verizon's anti-file-transfer policy even resulted in a class action lawsuit, which was settled in September.

The press release for the V3c says file transfers are banned. But file transfers work on two RAZRs I've tried, and I've heard reports from other users that the feature works on theirs, as well. Meanwhile, over on Howard Forums, there seem to be mixed reports; one fan managed to get totally contradictory answers from Verizon sales and support staff when he asked about Bluetooth.

I've asked Verizon about this and they haven't given me a definitive answer yet. The fully-activated Bluetooth seems to be unintentional, but widespread. I'm praying they'll call me back and tell me that yes, they've seen the light and have decided to let people connect their cameraphones to their PCs in the way that the makers intended. Come on, guys. I'll give you an Editor's Choice with little hearts and flowers attached.