Here is another shot of the Motorola DROID BIONIC courtesy of YodaDroid of Android Forums. 4G download and upload speeds are some of the highest we have ever seen on Verizon’s LTE network, according to the SpeedTest.net results displayed proudly on the handset’s screen. We can haz release date now, plz- [via AndroidForums | Thanks, [...]
The Kyocera Oblique, believed to be replacing the Samsung Intercept, has been cleared by the FCC and will be released on September 11th through Sprint. This QWERTY slider handset is expected to come with Bluetooth, a 3.2 megapixel camera, low-res QVGA screen, and run on Android 2.3. Similar to its predecessor, it will feature only [...]
I was alerted by the fellas over at AndroidPolice on a pretty sweet deal for the Motorola Photon 4G on Sprint. RadioShack Wireless is offering the Tegra 2 powered handset for only 0 with a new 2-year agreement and they’ll even ship it to you for free. So, if you were looking for a reason [...]
If you happen to find yourself at Citi Field taking in a Mets game, be sure to keep you eyes open for some fresh Motorola DROID BIONIC advertising. Or simply just open your eyes, as the place is apparently plastered with the hyped-up handset headed for Verizon at some unspecified future date. Not that we [...]
The folks over at German tech blog BestBoyz have cozied up to the LG Optimus Sol, a handset we first learned of as the LG Victor – one of three upcoming devices from the Korean handset manufacturer. The Optimus Sol is said to house a 1GHz CPU, 3.8-inch AMOLED display, and Android 2.3. You can [...]
If you are excited about Sprint’s upcoming budget WiMAX phone, the Samsung Conquer 4G things just got a bit cheaper. A little less than two week away from release, Walmart is offering the handset for pre-order and throwing in a deal to boot. For the low low price of free on a new two-year contract [...]
Bell continues to fill out its high-end Android lineup with the addition of the Motorola XT860 4G, the latest dual-core phone to land in the Great White North. The familiar handset usually conjures up the catchier names Droid 3 or Milestone 3, but it sticks to its model number with this release. That doesn’t keep [...]
If the above blurry video tells us anything, it’s that the LG Prada K2 should look a lot like the leaked render that first revealed the upcoming handset. Still unconfirmed specs point to a dual-core setup running Android 2.3 and sporting a 4.3-inch NOVA display, dual cameras at 8 and 1.3MP, and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity. [...]
After the device’s image has leaked twice, you would think we might know a little bit about the HTC Ruby In reality, we know little more than we initially gathered when the handset’s image was reflected upon the glass of an HTC Flyer. The most we can gather from our first full-frontal look at the [...]
After a bit of confusion regarding updates for a few HTC phones AT&T recently stated all 2011 Android phones would get Gingerbread and they even outlined the Inspire 4G starting soon. That was correct because the Inspire 4G OTA upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread is available now for OTA download. A few users are already [...]
Earlier today we learned the the LG Gelato Q would launch on Verizon as the LG Enlighten and thanks to some new information picked up by DroidLife we are being enlightened (I know, I know) on what to expect when the phone launches on Verizon, supposedly around August 25th. The handset will fill the void left by [...]
Phew, we’re glad that’s cleared up. No, Verizon’s forthcoming QWERTY slider form LG won’t be named after an ice cream treat – we’d prefer it if Google had exclusive rights to that for the use of naming Android versions. Instead, they’ll be bringing the LG Gelato Q to the United States as the LG Enlighten, [...]
The release date of the LG Optimus 3D on Rogers in Canada is still up in the air, but shipments of the handset arriving at retail locations suggest it could be any day now. Recent whispers suggest a launch before August 15th, and this latest news makes that a likely scenario. The phone will be [...]
Let’s say you’re looking for protection, but not quite that tank-like protection. Maybe one notch down, if we had to choose. Fortunately, there’s something for everyone, and for you, we’ve got the Body Glove Snap-on for Samsung Droid Charge. Boasting a two-piece, snap-on body design, the Body Glove Snap-On promises to be there for you [...]
Not long ago, Sony announced the return of the Xperia handset with the new Xperia Ray and the Xperia Active. Hot on the heals of this announcement, the source of Sony’s Site seems to reveal the release of two even newer phones, codenamed MT11a and MT11i. Both will ship with 2.3 Gingerbread, FWVGA screens at 480 x854 [...]
This just rolled in from a tipster, and it looks like you folks waiting for AT&T to release the LG Thrill 4G might have to wait just a bit longer. According to this internal memo from Radio Shack, the thrill has been put on hold until Aug. 21. The Shack will continue to take pre-orders [...]
A couple weeks back we learned the Samsung Fascinate would be added to the stable of devices supporting CyanogenMod 7. Nightly builds are now live for the device, offering users of the handset an alternative to its current Android 2.2 build and the bugs that have in some cases rendered it a frustrating mess. Download [...]
The HTC Wildfire S is headed to T-Mobile August 3rd, and though it’s mid-range specs are unlikely to make a big splash it offers an affordable option priced at .99. Sure enough, dummy and display units are already arriving ahead of next week’s launch showing off the handset’s 3.2-inch display, 5MP camera, and Android 2.3.3 [...]
The Samsung Galaxy S II US sign up page that went semi-live last night is now ready to accept your information in exchange for the latest updates on the handset that has been selling like hot cakes in other regions of the world. Word from Samsung is that the phone is on schedule for an [...]
Last week T-Mobile announce the beginning of the slow roll out of Gingerbread for the myTouch 4G. HTC celebrated with cookies, while owners of the handset tried their best to patiently wait their turn. But T-Mobile is attempting a new update strategy for those who just don’t have it in them to wait it out. [...]
A couple of days ago, SPB Shell 3D was updated in the Android market. Alongside the ability to view the launcher in landscape mode and switch between handset and tablet mode, they have added a biggie for those with autostereoscopic 3D phones. You can view the launcher in glasses-free 3D, but they’re tagging this feature [...]
We all figured this was coming but this might be a bit more confirmation. The Samsung Galaxy S II superphone headed to Verizon should in fact be powered by 4G LTE according to Verizon support. As long as we can believe the Twitter account of @VZWSupport. Today they tweeted they had great news, and that [...]
We’ll preface this post by saying you never can be sure how much faith to put in these benchmark tests that often pop up around the interwebs, but if NenaMark is to be trusted we may have just scored some new info on the HTC Vigor a handset previously only known from an image taken [...]
When Google announced the new Android Market a few weeks ago, everyone went crazy. Then a leak hit the web and everyone installed it. Regardless if you loved the new design or hated it, the update for the latest Market redesign is out and should find its way to a handset near you soon. If you [...]
According to a new Walmart flyer, the retailer will be picking up an exclusive for AT&T in the form of the Sharp FX Plus. The handset features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard in a form that is reminiscent of Sidekick handsets of yesteryear along with an Android build also reminiscent of yesteryear. The phone will ship [...]
No matter how great a phone is, one thing we know for sure, it will eventually be replaced. The above document is a list of Sprint’s End of Life listings with approximate phase-out dates. The most notable phone on the list is the HTC EVO. Starting this September, the white EVO will start to phase [...]
The Droid Bionic seems to continue to cause people to scratch their heads. We mentioned earlier this month that an August 4th date was revealed via a leaked pick of Verizon’s database. Then, yesterday we caught wind of another leaked photo revealing the launch date was pushed further out to September. Oh, how disappointing. We can [...]
Sprint’s Android 2.3.5 update is rolling out to the Nexus S 4G now, much to the delight of those seeking better 4G connectivity. For those that have been enjoying free tethering with the Nexus S 4G, it’s a different story. The GRJ90 update effectively removes the ability to share your internet connection from the handset [...]
For those that have been following along with the entire T-Mobile G2x “situation” you probably have had your share of issues. First we heard it was pulled from the online store for quality control issues, later it was said this was due to demand and nothing was wrong but the device has been out of [...]
A minor update is being pushed to the HTC Droid Incredible 2 on Verizon. Owners of the handset can check for the update by navigating through their Settings menu to the Software update item. The results of the update include fixes for server connection issues when syncing contacts and email, but will likely go unnoticed. Unnoticed [...]
Well that didn’t take long, did it- Just days after being demonstrated on video, the folks behind the cyan Android on the skateboard have delivered nightlies to the Samsung Galaxy S II. This is the news Samsung surely wants to hear as they’re the ones who delivered four units of the handset to the team. [...]
The above picture shows that Costco is pulling the Atrix as an “inventory pullback” and that a new handset is coming soon. Not only that, the new Planogram and signage is scheduled for July 24. Could this be for a new handset or some sort of an updated Atrix- We will let you know as [...]
Looks like the guys over at Android Central were able to secure this screen shot of a Costco computer with instructions to take down their current display unit of the Motorola Atrix. The more interesting part is that a sign reading, “New Handset Coming Soon!” will take the Atrix’s place. What phone you ask- Well, [...]
Good news for HTC Desire owners on British network Three — the carrier has confirmed today that it’ll be pushing out the official Gingerbread update for the popular handset as soon as it’s made available by HTC. No waiting around for network testing or the addition of carrier-mandated bloatware, instead Three-branded Desires will get the [...]
With glasses-free 3D handsets already on the market from LG and HTC, it seems like a no-brainer that other handset manufacturers would jump in on the fad. According to the latest industry whispers, Samsung is taking a stab at it with a device that would largely mirror 3D smartphones already on the market. It is [...]
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