Garmin Leaks Plans For Android Phone

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As if the At&t’s latest Garmin Nuvifone wasn’t enough, Garmin has leaked plans of a future Android phone for 2010. The leak came on a presentation during a webcast for its third quarter earnings. No other detailed information was given unfortunately. So there’s no word of what carrier might get it or device hardware specs, so we’ll just have to speculate for now.

The presentation screenshot after the break.

Source: Neowin
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So, you want Android? On your GSM Touch Pro/Fuze? With Working Data?

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So with all the buzz about Droid, I have really started wanting one. Or at least a phone with Android OS and a physical keyboard. But I don’t have Verizon… Not to worry, XDA-Developers came to the rescue!

Introducing Android on the Touch Pro!

“What’s different than the android package that has been around for a while,” now you ask? Aside from working data, not too much. They still haven’t fixed several bugs such as the inability to charge while in Android, but the working data is a BIG improvement!

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LG Snapdragon Android Phone in Q2 2010?

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lg_gw620_official_4-540x380 Have you heard enough about the new high-end Android phones coming out? Well we have another one for you! LG has announced that it will have an Android phone with the almighty Snapdragon processor coming out in Q2 2010. Apparently it will be available in the Korean market at first, so it might be a while before it makes its way over here.

Source: Slashgear

Verizon HTC DROID ERIS Available Friday

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HTC Desire If the new Verizon DROID is too expensive for you, Verizon is also launching the DROID ERIS on Friday, for $100 less (although you also get less features). It is comparable to the Sprint Hero and will be available for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate. It features a 5 megapixel camera, 3.2-inch capacitive display, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and microSD expansion up to 16GB, so you would be passing up a faster processor, physical keyboard, and hi-res display if you went with this device.

Source: Engadget

Has Droid been lost in the Exchange?

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Do you use Microsoft Exchange for work related E-mails? If so, you will be slapped with an additional $15 charge per month by Verizon. Maximum PC is reporting that using integrated Microsoft Exchange will add $15 dollars to your data plan if you also use a Verizon Droid, the highly hyped “iPhone-killer”. The reasoning behind this, at least according to a Verizon spokesperson, is that “The Droid is primarily a consumer phone”.

A basic data plan for this device is $30. Including Exchange, the data cost jumps up to $45. Also, Verizon is planning to offer a $50 per month data-only plan for the Droid. Does this make you reconsider the Droid?

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Verizon Wireless Stores Open Early For DROID

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Verizon Wireless just announced that many of its retail stores will be opening early on Friday, November 6th to give people the earliest opportunity to purchase the DROID, the world’s first Android 2.0 smartphone. Some stores will open at 7am and others will open at 8am, so check with your local store for their special hours.

Verizon will also be hosting demonstrations at select locations to let people get the most out of the new handset.

As we mentioned earlier, more facts about the Time Square takeover have been released. Read more after the break.

Source: Verizon Newsroom
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Sprint’s Samsung Moment Now Available

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Sprint’s next Android phone, the Samsung Moment is now available to purchase.  Like the Verizon Droid, its a touchscreen slider with a 3.2MP camera, but it boasts an AMOLED display and an 800MHz processor.  It also has the standard WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, EV-DO rev. A, visual voicemail, 3.5mm jack, microSD card and a TouchWiz UI.

Get ready for this, its only $179.99 on a 2-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate, making it the cheapest Android phone on the market today.

Source: Cellphones Etc.

HTC Releases Hero Kernel Source Code

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The folks over at HTC have quietly released its Kernel Source Code for its Android Hero, which could lead to custom ROMs and more development for the device.

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You can download it from HTC at their developer site here.

Source: Slashgear

Google To Make Their Own Android Phone?

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According to TheStreet, Google has plans to manufacture its own wireless phone to run its Android platform. They are working with a smartphone manufacturer to produce the phone.

Rumor has it that they will be selling it, unlocked, through retail stores, and not subsidized through cell phone companies. Will they have both CDMA and GSM versions? What carriers will it work with? All of those questions have yet to be answered.

Source: TheStreet via DSLReports

Cellular South to get the Hero

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We just received a tip that US carrier Cellular South will be releasing the HTC Hero Android phone.  It will be available on November 15th for only $99 with a 2-year contract!

The will also be offering a new smartphone plan upon its release:

Smartphone Unlimited (Unlimited Voice, TXT, Data) – $79.99/mo + Add a 2nd Smartphone for half-off ($40).  This means you can have 2 unlimited everything smartphone lines for $120/mo, which is a great deal.

Source: LeakDroid (Thanks Ian)