Over the weekend, we found out about Moto’s upcoming dev-friendly version of the RAZR, its first device with an unlockable bootloader. What we didn’t have, however, were any details about how the unlock process would work, how it would affect the warranty, and so on. Moto has now posted the details answering many of those [...]
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Cases – some people love them, others hate them. Regardless of how you feel about them, there is one truth: they’re useful and help keep your device in top condition. A quick look through eBay or Craigslist will prove the value of keeping your gear in a case – when trying to sell a device [...]
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If you didn’t know, HTC has promised to provide bootloader unlock support for all devices released after September of 2011 as well as many others released before, and they have been keeping good on that promise with added support for many devices over the last few months. They’re still going strong, and added several more [...]
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Kodak isn't really having the best time financially right now, but that hasn't prevented the company from filing patent lawsuits against both HTC and Apple. The claims from Kodak are that both smartphone manufacturers are infringing upon some of their digital imaging patents. While they already have an existing lawsuit directed at Apple, this one [...]
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HTC took a few minutes away from their time at CES and updated the bootloader unlocking tool database with a few more devices this evening, namely the Desire HD and additional versions of the Desire and Wildfire. The list is growing at a nice steady clip, with over 40 listed models and support for other [...]
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If you're rocking a T-Mobile US HTC Wildfire S, you were probably disappointed when you found out that HTC didn't include supported firmware to unlock the bootloader on this particular model with their recent round of updates — I know I was. Turns out it was a pretty easy fix, and with a bit of [...]
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Looks like Amazon may be gearing up to start (re)taking pre-orders for the Transformer Prime, with the 64GB version in champagne being the first one to make its way back to the site. As you may already know, Amazon started taking pre-orders several weeks ago, but abruptly stopped (no reason has really been made clear [...]
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If you have a Samsung Vibrant running CyanongenMod, then you probably want to flash a a stock-based ROM double-quick. Why? Because you can’t call 911 while running CM on this particular device. Sure, you may not remember the last time you had to call 911 (if ever), but can you imagine what would happen if [...]
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Even with releasing their new phones (like the Rezound), HTC is showing some love to their older ones. Multiple users have reported that the Desire HD and Incredible S have both received updates to Android 2.3.5 with Sense 3.0, which puts them right up there with the likes of the Sensation and EVO 3D. Before [...]
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And the Wildfire S gets a new lockscreen Looks like HTC is going on something of an updating spree. According to reports from multiple HTC users, the Desire HD and Incredible S have both received updates to Android 2.3.5 and HTC Sense 3.0, bringing their software in line with more recent phones like the Sensation [...]
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While Android has spread like wildfire through the world, there are still some places who either don’t have access to certain categories on the market, or paid apps and games. Korea was one of those unfortunate places that didn’t have games available to them, only apps. Read more… … Continue Reading Here Korea now has [...]
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Well guys it is that time of the year, Black Friday is only a few weeks away and as you know that ad scans are already out in the wild. We have been able to get a hold of the BF sale ad from RadioShack which features a bunch of deals on Android devices. Folks [...]
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Who’s excited to hear about another extremely entry level smartphone- Powerhouse quad-core phones aren’t for everyone, and Samsung knows that. Today US Cellular has announced a brand new entry level Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone to the line-up called the Samsung Repp. I’m a little confused on the name, but either way this will be a [...]
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HTC and Sprint have been hard at work trying to fix a security issue which came to light some time last month. The two companies worked closely on the new update, ever since they found out there was a security gap with a number of Sense UI devices. Earlier reports were that the EVO 3D was [...]
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Sprint has announced that an OTA (over the air) update is now available for all current HTC Android phones on their network, specifically the HTC EVO 4G, the HTC EVO Shift 4G, the HTC View 4G, the HTC EVO 3D, the HTC EVO Design 4G, and the HTC Wildfire S. They say they worked closely [...]
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Who’s in the market for a whack looking phone with some sort of flip-out hybrid keyboard-screen- You are- Then the LG Doubleplay is singing your song. Check this… thing… out: Don’t worry. I gagged, too. The Doubleplay will most likely be a low-end phone, judging by the reported 320×480 display and weak 5MP camera. That [...]
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US Cellular just droppeed word that it's adding a trio of HTC devices to its lineup — devices that we outed back in July along with the rest of USCC's roadmap. Here's what's on tap: HTC Hero S — We can safely say this is the one that was labled the Desire II in our [...]
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The word is spreading like wildfire in our ThunderBolt forums — the Android 2.3.4 update for HTC ThunderBolt is finally pushing out. Go to Settings>Software update>Check new to start the download. Then sit back, open a cool tall one, and let the Gingerbread flow. You've waited long enough. More: HTC ThunderBolt forums … Continue Reading [...]
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Now that we have the official bootstrap apps and an easy root method, ROMs for the DROID Bionic and DROID 3 will start coming out like wildfire. We present you with the first two; Unleashed for the Bionic and Steel Droid for the DROID 3. They have been de-bloated, include tweaks to build.props, and run [...]
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A new press shot for T-Mobile’s upcoming HTC Amaze 4G (Ruby) has just surface online. While this doesn’t provide any new information on the device, it does give us a clearer view of the device’s form factor (from the front anyway). I’ve personally had some hands-on-time with the T-Mobile version of the device and can [...]
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In effort to please all customers regardless of how much money is in their wallet, HTC will be adding another device into their “budget” lineup of Android devices. This time with the HTC Explorer. The device was originally code named the Pico but like all good phones before they’re released, found a last minute [...]
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HTC seems to have no plans on slowing down when it comes to hitting every aspect of the Android market. With top tier phones like the Sensation 4G, and low end phones like the pictured HTC Explorer. What we have here is the official press shot of the HTC Explorer, known previously and leaked as [...]
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Pictures of the HTC Pico sporting a blue outer shell have surfaced courtesy of the generous folks over at XDA.cn overseas. Specification wise, the Pico is nearly identical to the Wildfire S: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Single-core 600Mhz CPU 384MB RAM 3.2″ HVGA 480×320 touchscreen 5MP camera 1230mAh battery The 900/2100Mhz frequencies shown in the specs [...]
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XDA.cn has picked up on a new device from HTC being called the Pico. Its name gives off an idea of a “smallish” device, and that’s what it is. In fact, its specs indicate that this thing is an HTC Wildfire with a new outershell. Specs include a 600MHz processor, 384MB of RAM, a 3.2 [...]
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It’s only been about a couple of weeks since the announcement of T-Mobile USA’s HTC Wildfire and it’s now available for purchase. For those who don’t mind a small device that packs a decent punch and Gingerbread, you can purchase it for on-contract. T-Mobile’s site should get you on your way. … Continue Reading Here [...]
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The HTC Wildfire S (read our review of the European version) is now available from T-Mobile and can be had for .99 with a 2-year contract. The lower end but still highly capable device sports a 3.2-inch screen, 5MP camera and Android 2.3. It is available in white from T-Mobile stores and black from Walmart, [...]
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Good news, Xperia Play, neo, and arc owners: the worlds greatest custom ROM, CyanogenMod, is coming soon to a device near you! Thanks to some newly submitted code, support for these devices can be expected to hit the CyanogenMod repositories soon, and nightlies will be available shortly after that. Let the celebrations begin! [CyanogenMod via [...]
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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 [...]
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After being officially announced by T-Mobile a few weeks ago, the HTC Wildfire S looks to be hitting a few more carriers here in the states. The device cleared the FCC once again today this time with CDMA bands making it a perfect fit for U.S. carriers like Sprint. It’s almost guaranteed to hit US [...]
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The HTC Wildfire S is coming to T-Mobile this fall. The Wildfire S – read our review of the European version — sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen and is running Android 3.2. It’s got a 5MP camera on the back. It’ll be available starting Aug. 3 for .99 (after mail-in rebate) with a two-year contract. It’ll be available in [...]
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The Wildfire S has been available for awhile now in Europe and was recently leaked as the HTC Marvel for us here in the states. It’s been rumored to hit T-Mobile ever since the FCC filing and now, in an unexpected (but refreshing) twist, T-Mobile has decided to keep with the Wildfire S name. TmoNews [...]
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HTC Desire II, HTC Flyer, Motorola Electrify (Photon), Huawei Ascend II, HTC Wildfire S LG Optimus Black – just a few of the devices headed US Cellular’s way this quarter. Amazing, no- Their entire leaked Q3 roadmap shows a crap ton of great devices and we can’t imagine this won’t put them in an upper [...]
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You may have heard of the HTC Marvel before but if not we first got wind of it back in May in a leaked roadmap for T-Mobile. We heard it would be launching close to or right along with the HTC Doubleshot also known as the myTouch 4G Slide, with that phone coming sometime in [...]
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So it’s not the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S II or the HTC Wildfire, but the Samsung Galaxy 550 is “coming soon” to SaskTel. This low-cost Android will be available for 9.99 outright and range all the way to .99 on a 3-year. This is a little behind the times when i… Continue Reading Here SaskTel [...]
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According to a screen grab a tipster just hit us with, US Cellular looks to be updating their Android family with the addition of the HTC Desire S (here called the Desire II) and Wildfire S. The sequel to the original Desire makes sense here, as US Cellular was one of the few US outlets [...]
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