Sprint announces the HTC EVO 4G
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 23, 20100 Comments">0
The HTC Supersonic has been made official and the handset really lives up to its codename. Now officially dubbed the Sprint HTC EVO 4G, the world’s first Android-powered WiMAX phone sets a new standard for Android devices by rocking the following specifications: 4.3 inch touchscreen Dual 3G/4G connectivity Forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera Rear-facing 8MP camera with auto-focus and HD video recording 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor HDMI out Built-in mobile hotspot functionality Custom web browser with Flash support Android 2.1 with Sense UI The EVO 4G will available starting this summer through all Sprint channels and retail partners including Radio …
Samsung announces the flagship Galaxy S
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 23, 20100 Comments">0
Samsung announced a winner of a handset today with the formal unveiling of the Galaxy S. The Galaxy S leads the pack of Samsung Android offerings with a whopping 4-inch, WVGA AMOLED touchscreen display, a 5MP rear-facing camera with HD recording, a VGA front-facing camera, Swype keyboard, 1GHz processor, GPS, connectivity options including HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth, and Android 2.1 as the power underneath it all. The launch date and pricing were not announced so we will have wait for Samsung to make that information official before we add this monster of a phone to our “must-have” list. Hit the …
Motorola DROID 2.1 update delayed?
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 18, 20106 Comments">6
Bad news for Motorola DROID owners as the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update may be delayed. A leaked Verizon Wireless screen shot and inside information from BGR suggests that a last minute bug was detected and the update was pulled without warning. The release date is now in TBD status which means we currently have no idea when it will drop. Anyone disappointed?
Motorola CLIQ XT now available from T-Mobile for $129
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 17, 20100 Comments">0
MOTOBLUR lovers that prefer the AWS spectrum for 3G can rejoice as the Motorola CLIQ XT is now available for your buying pleasure. Point your browser to T-Mobile’s website or hoof it to your local store where you can drop $129 with an Even More plan and a two year contract for this Android 1.5 handset. Need more details on the handset before making that commitment? Then check out MobileBurn’s hands-on review in which Todd Haselton covers everything from unboxing, booting, and beyond.
DROID 2.1 update information appears on Verizon Wireless’ website, rollout starting 3/18
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 17, 20101 Comments">1
Verizon Wireless released a PDF document on its DROID update page today that details the enhancements coming to the Motorola DROID in the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update. Good news for those sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for this update to rollout as Android Central scored a leaked document that reveals the update will start on March 18th at 12PM EST. Similar to the 2.0.1 update, the 2.1 update will be a rolling OTA release so don’t panic if your DROID has not been updated after you polish off your lunch on Thursday. Patience, young grasshopper as …
Latest Cyanogenmod hits the Motorola DROID
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 14, 20102 Comments">2
Weekend warriors with a Motorola DROID can point their browsers to the Cyanogenmod forums where Koush has ported the latest Cyanogenmod to the Motorola DROID. Other than having to switch to Clockwork recovery, the install is pretty straightforward for the experienced flasher and the resulting ROM is reportedly fast and super stable. If you take the plunge, your first impressions on this latest DROID ROM are welcome in the comments.
HTC DROID ERIS put on EOL list, Incredible the slated replacement?
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 11, 20100 Comments">0
According to a rumor out of BerryScoop, the Verizon Wireless DROID ERIS is slated to be placed on the dreaded end of life list starting April 1st. The source notes that the HTC Incredible is slated to launch in the same time frame and may be the chosen replacement for the semi-successful ERIS. Though it is possible that the ERIS could be replaced a mere five months after launch, it is worth noting that the date for this transition is April 1st. Is this rumor merely a cruel early April Fools joke or is the ERIS indeed on its way …
Motorola BACKFLIP backfires on AT&T
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 10, 20103 Comments">3
The Motorola BACKFLIP debuted this weekend on AT&T and the first impressions of this uniquely designed handset are not so favorable. Folks that picked up AT&T’s first Android handset have been shocked to discover that the device has been crippled by the nation’s second largest wireless provider. According to information posted at the xda-developers forums, new BACKFLIP owners are reporting that AT&T has loaded the device with AT&T-specific applications which can not be removed, has restricted the user’s ability to install third applications that reside outside of the Android Market, and has committed the greatest of heresies by replacing Google …
HTC Supersonic spotted on video
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 09, 20100 Comments">0
The HTC Supersonic is rumored to be Android’s first WiMAX handset and is expected to debut in the first half of 2010 with Sprint. While we wait for the Supersonic to get the official nod from HTC and Sprint, we can watch this short teaser video which shows off the bright 4.3 inch display and the plain white backside of this Android 2.1 handset. No new details on the handset are revealed but the video is still worth a look for those interested in what might be the first WiMAX smartphone offered by Sprint. Hit the jump to see the …
AT&T makes available the Motorola BACKFLIP
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 07, 20100 Comments">0
AT&T customers finally get to share in the joys of owning an Android handset! Available now online and in stores is the Motorola BACKFLIP. As a recap, the BACKFLIP includes a 3.1 inch HVGA display, quad-band GSM and tri-band 7.2Mbps HSPA connectivity, a five megapixel camera with flash and 4X zoom, aGPS, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, and MOTOBLUR running on top of Android 1.5. The BACKFLIP will set you back $99 after a $100 mail in rebate and a two year contract. If you are still on the fence, check out our hands-on video but if you are ready …
Swype now available as a limited public beta
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 06, 20102 Comments">2
Originally designed for distribution by OEMs, Swype has reversed course and is opening up its software to the public as a limited beta. The public version of Swype supports HVGA and WVGA devices, English and Spanish languages, and is feature-limited, though Swype does not identify which features have been removed from the OEM version. Initially, spots are limited so point your browser to Swype’s website as soon as possible. If you miss the cut, relax as the beta trial is expected to be expanded soon. [via Android and Me]
Google releases Gesture Search for Android 2.X devices
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 04, 20101 Comments">1
Fresh out of Google Labs is the new Gesture Search application which adds a novel search method to any Android 2.0 or greater device. As its name implies, Gesture Search allows you to search your contacts, installed applications, bookmarks, or music tracks by drawing an alphabet gesture on your touchscreen. If you want to find all your contacts that begin with the letter N, you can simply launch the gesture application, draw an “N” on your touchscreen, and marvel as your search results appear. If the search results are too numerous to count, you can add another letter to refine …
Motorola sends three MOTOBLUR handsets to Canada
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 04, 20100 Comments">0
Good news for Canadians on Wednesday as Motorola announced that it is bringing three MOTOBLUR handsets to Canada with all the major wireless carriers. All three devices have been previously announced and include the Motorola DEXT (CLIQ), the Motorola BACKFLIP, and the Motorola QUENCH (CLIQ XT). Despite their common MOTOBLUR interface, each handset offers something different for the Canadian Android user- the DEXT features a side sliding QWERTY keyboard, the BACKFLIP offers an unusual, backwards-folding, external QWERTY keyboard and the QUENCH sheds the physical keyboard and adopts a full touchscreen design. If you need a refresher on each handset, check …
Motorola CLIQ XT to cost $129.99 with rebate, $329.99 retail
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 02, 20100 Comments">0
TmoNews got its hands on an internal T-Mobile document that provides a sneak peek at the pricing for several upcoming T-Mobile handsets, including the Motorola CLIQ XT. According to the leaked document, the CLIQ XT will debut at a reasonable $129.99 after rebate and two year agreement, while the phone sans contract will set you back an acceptable $329.99. Hopefully, these prices will not jump around as we approach the CLIQ XT’s rumored March 10th launch date. For those that can’t wait another eight days, head over to Mobile Burn for a closer look at this upcoming Android handset.
Archos introduces the Archos 7 and Archos 8 Home Tablet
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 01, 20100 Comments">0
Archos expanded its tablet offerings today by introducing the Archos 7 and Archos 8 Home Tablet, two low cost Android tablets that target the home user. The Archos 7 Home Tablet shares the same form factor as the Archos 5 Internet Tablet but is powered by a 600MHz ARM9 CPU, not the more powerful ARM Cortex-A8 TI OMAP3 processor of its predecessor. The Archos 7 Home Tablet features a seven inch, 800×480 resistive touchscreen display, extensive video codec support including 720p video playback with bitrates up to 2500kbit/s, built-in speakers, WiFi, USB host functionality, microSD expansion, composite video out, a …
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