This new LTE phone from LG features a 4.3 inch screen and will run initially on Android 2.2 (Froyo).  It is scheduled to be released in the first half of the year and should me a mid to high end device priced in the mid $100 range.  It features a elegant black exterior with capacitive touch buttons [...]
Verizon Wireless, along with HTC, officially announced the upcoming release of the HTC Thunderbolt during their recent CES press event. The Thunderbolt comes to the Verizon 4G network as HTC’s first LTE smartphone. Verizon has said that the device should be available for purchase in the first half of 2011, with pricing still to be [...]
Everyone with a Samsung Galaxy S phone on Verizon has been on the Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) rollercoaster ride lately. Froyo is coming, Froyo isn’t coming, and there have even been rumors of no Froyo at all. Will these phones be stuck with Android 2.1 forever? Well, with no scheduled maintenance updates in sight, these [...]
The Motorola tablet that Google has been working alongside has finally been revealed as the Motorola Xoom, heading to Verizon Wireless. The tablet will run the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), the next version that is said to be “tablet-optimized.” This tablet comes fully loaded, including a 1280 x 800 resolution display, Tegra 2 dual-core processor, Android [...]
Motorola is coming into CES 2011 full speed with the announcement of the Droid Bionic, its brand new Android device featuring both a dual core Tegra 2 processor, along with 4G LTE. The Moto Bionic page is up and running for your viewing pleasure, with a “coming soon” link that leads to their CES promotional [...]
CES 2011 is upon us, and with it comes two more Android smartphones making their debut. LG will be releasing the Optimus Black and the Revolution, each having a display on hand at CES. The Optimus Black, photo above, is described as the worlds thinnest phone at 109g, featuring a 4-inch NOVA screen, giving you [...]
Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt! The Android world is on fire with news and rumors about HTC’s upcoming 4G super phone. HTC is saying, “It’s not your dream phone. It’s the one after that.” With all of the hype, expectations are high that this is going to be on kick-butt device. A German HTC fansite is posting [...]
The Android blogosphere is buzzing with information regarding the soon-to-be-released HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon Wireless. Although the name is still in doubt, as are definitive specs, this phone has everyone talking because it’s likely to be the first 4G phone out of the gate for Big Red. Here’s a quick rundown of what we think [...]
AndroidSPIN has it on good authority from a Verizon source that the new 4G phone from HTC, previously known as the Mecha and the Thunderbolt, will actually be dubbed the Mocha. HTC’s new superphone is rumored to feature a 4G (LTE?) radio, dual-core Snapdragon processor running Android 2.3 at 1.2 GHz and a 4-inch screen. [...]
HTC was the first with a 3G phone, the first with a 4G Wimax phone, and now they want to be the first with a 4G LTE phone on Verizon. This phone, which has been codenamed Mecha so far, will probably be called the Thunderbolt when it will be shipped. HTC is certainly one of [...]
Verizon is releasing an OTA update (2.26.60) for all Motorola Droid Pro users. Now, it isn’t Gingerbread but it still delivers some nice bug fixes and helps this Blackberry killer be even better. The update is going to include the following, Improved audio on voice calls Improved performance and stability User interface display now refreshes [...]
It should come as no surprise that Samsung would join the already packed line-up of manufacturers clamoring to get their LTE devices ready for Verizon. Â Motorola, LG, and HTC have all already been rumored to have their 4G devices in the pipeline for release in the coming months. Â It is interesting to note that this [...]
Motorola is said to be grabbing the name Xoom in all the countries it can. This means they plan to be using it in an upcoming product. Could this be their Honeycomb tablet? It doesn’t seem to apply to phones, because the trademark was obtained in a category that involves: “mobile computers and related accessories, [...]
Today is a day full of cellphone leaks, it seems. Now it’s HTC’s turn to send in a “leak” with pictures of what seems to be its upcoming Incredible HD for Verizon. The phone may be the same one as the HTC Mecha, which is supposed to be an LTE phone. Things can be confusing [...]
Verizon is going for a big 4G push in 2011, and so far has just been warming up with their initial deployment of the 4G LTE network and data plans for laptops. In 2011 we’ll see a lot of other kind of devices taking advantage of their network, with the most important being phones and [...]
Imagine that your wireless carrier started charging you a monthly rate to access YouTube or use Skype. Sounds like the end of Net Neutrality, doesn’t it? However, if this report via Engadget is correct, that’s exactly what might be on the way. At a marketing webinar hosted by Allot Communications and Openet, it was suggested [...]
Not yet Gingerbread (Android 2.3), but tons of bug fixes are coming your way for Motorola DROID 2. It will fix those nasty bugs, and boost device performance. This will be a fairly large update at 15.6 MB, and ought to be version 2.4.330. Here’s a list of enhancements you can look forward to courtesy [...]
Gingerbread,a word that makes all Android users hearts beat a little faster. If you are one of the many who use Big Red as your carrier, you by now know that Gingerbread is not initially releasing on any of their phones. According to a Verizon internal memo, that should be changing soon. The good news [...]
Newest photos give a a personal look at Motorola’s first Android Tablet. Â This is a 10 inch device with front-facing camera, rear-facing camera with flash, micro-USB port, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and YES, the Verizon Wireless logo. A nice accessory is possible by looking at the bottom of one photo, which may show [...]
Following suit with Sprint, T-Mobile just announced they will be adding to their tablet line-up  in 2011.  They do not divulge manufacturer or platform but you can bet almost all will be Android.  All of their tablets will be capable of using the new “4G” network T-Mobile which isn’t really 4G at all.  The technical definition of [...]
The update train is rolling for the original Motorola Droid as well as the Droid X. Â This update to Android 2.2.1 is happening now and it may be the last one till Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) comes to the little smartphone that could. Â The update that was supposed to start at midnight is being reported by [...]
Nexus One was going to be available to most carriers in USA, if not all. But as we all know that never happened, which could be part of the reason why it didn’t sell so well. Of course the fact that it was sold online only might have something to do with that, too. Now, [...]
The OG Droid (that’s the Motorola Droid) is set to get updated this week, sadly not to Gingerbread (Android 2.3). Â The update, however, fixes pretty much all of the issues in the previous release. Â Improved Exchange support is the most notable feature. Â This is good news to see Motorola still supporting the device, it shows [...]
Intro I saw the Droid Pro and thought, ah another physical keyboard like the Motorola Charm, I wanted to check it out further but kind of brushed it off, the charm keyboard was meh, I like my full qwerty wide droid or the on-screen, let’s say I am glad I got to see this phone [...]
With the days ticking down before the official launch of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, pricing plans and details have just been announced to the public. On December 5th when 4G LTE goes live, it will be available in 38 markets, with an additional 60 airport locations available as well, for an estimated combined coverage area [...]
We’ve been getting quite a few rumors about the upcoming Tegra 2 device from Motorola, which will actually ship in at least 2 versions: Olympus for AT&T and Etna for Verizon. Olympus was rumored to come in late January, while the LTE-compatible Etna was supposed to appear in February. Now, however, we’ve learned from a [...]
Motorola will launch the Tegra 2 based Olympus at the end of January on AT&T, but they have something in store for Verizon, too, It’s just that it may come a little later. The reason for this might be because the Verizon version of the phone, named Etna, will be 100% compatible with Verizon’s new [...]
A new Android 2.2 phone from Samsung has just leaked from the FCC’s DLNA certification documents.It looks like Samsung is getting ready to unleash their first 4.3″ WVGA phone (800×480 resolution) with a 8 MP camera. I think it’s great that Samsung is making the transition to 4.3″ phones, because I think it’s the perfect [...]
Verizon is offering all those who know someone in the Droid family a gift set with all the accessories. This holiday season is going to be more about phones than any other before this and if you need a gift idea this is a great option. As you can see in the image above, Droid-Life [...]
Even thoughVerizon’s new Samsung Continuum has been out for a week and a half, Samsung has already released the source code on their website. So all you dev folks who have just bought the phone or are interested in creating a custom ROM, head over to the Samsung website and download the zip file. Currently, [...]
At the moment, the rumor mill is spinning furiously on information over the Droid X SE. Rumors were a new Droid X was coming out. It seems an engineer for Verizon has tweeted that that is now “scrapped” and to expect a “DX Global” version instead. Are we talking about a GSM version of Droid [...]
It seems like AT&T is getting a Tegra 2 Android phone from Motorola as early as January 2011. The phone is called Motorola Olympus, and it probably won’t have a 4G chip in case you were asking for one. Obviously, it will be a while until AT&T will have a 4G network, so no need [...]
Wondering which Android devices are the most popular and getting the most usage? Chitika Research has compiled some statistics that break down Android specific device traffic. The OG Motorola Droid that made the Android platform mainstream is still number one in terms of usage with 19%, followed by the HTC Evo with 12% and in [...]
That’s right folks, The Droid in a business suit is officially available to purchase. Â The BlackBerry like keyboard attached to a 3.1″ full touch screen will attract many BlackBerry users. The Droid PRO should bring some of the more business like over to the “dark” side You can pick up your Droid PRO at your [...]
Global Coverage It should come as no surprise to all of you that purchased a Droid 2 Global or Droid Pro that Verizon has blocked the AT&T GSM bands in America. The phones do actually support the bands in other countries but there is firmware present blocking access here in America. The reason anyone would [...]
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