With all the hardships we face each day (scratched screens, dead batteries, no 3G coverage), I would like to share a comic with you from Randall Munroe over at xkcd.com. It covers a topic PPCG has covered in the past and is especially relevant due to the recent launch of the Droid smart phone. So please sit back and enjoy the laughter!
Forum user Unknown Zone posted in our forums a link to an article at ITProPortal stating “…It will also be available on T-Mobile USA by the end of next month”.
We haven’t heard any other information on this, such as a price or a date, but if this is true, along with Project Dark, T-Mobile could be getting quite a few new customers with that plan and phone. Now only if their 3G coverage was on par with the other big 3 carriers. We’ll see if the rumor is true!
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.
You can download it from HTC at their developer site here.
Source: Slashgear
There has been a lot of buzz in the past few weeks about the new HTC HD2, also known as the HTC Leo. But a new video displaying the phone reveals multi-touch web browsing in IE, something none of us were expecting. In a video released on techblog.gr it is evident that the multi-touch that we have all been waiting for on WinMo phones may just be around the corner. The video is about 6 minutes long, but at the 2:25 mark you will be able to see the pinch zooming in full effect! Click on the picture below to see the video (language spoken and on device is Greek, but you will get the point!).
Sure, there is some obvious screen lag in other parts of the video, and HTC clearly needs to work on the overall responsiveness of the device, but HTC has plenty of time to work out the kinks and get us another quality product by release time. Which just about everyone is hoping is tomorrow…
Source: EngadgetMobile
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)
It appears as though Sprint’s exclusive HTC Hero won’t last very long. The people over at PhoneArena have been tipped that the HTC Hero will be coming to At&t in early 2010. Some people have said the carrier isn’t jumping on Android because they felt it would compete with the iPhone. There were no specific dates given, but if this is true, it will be At&t’s first Android phone.
Source: IntoMobile
It appears as though the HTC Dragon will be the Android version of the much anticipated Leo/HD2, with the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and all!
It looks as though it has a 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen, a row of touch-sensitive hardware buttons and even a trackball! It could also have the LED flash!
There’s rumors that its probably a GSM device, but Verizon has been branding the term 3G on their devices lately as well.
So if this really is the Android cousin to the Leo, and if it comes to the US around the same time, which flavor will you get? WinMo or Android?
Source: Pocketnow
This may be a bit older in the news, especially since this is one of the most anticipated devices coming out and pictures have been leaked all over, but we still can’t get over how sexy this phone looks, despite its big screen. We’ve heard rumors its coming to the US Q1 2010, but we don’t know what carrier or what the price tag will be.
If these pictures don’t make you want one, I don’t know what will! This thing is sleek, sexy, and one of the hottest looking smartphones to come. Not to mention, it has the fastest processor we’ve seen, not to mention a 5-megapixel camera (with dual-LED flash), integrated GPS, WiFi, microSD slot, FM radio, digital compass and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Click Read More to see more pics!
Source: IntoMobile
Only time will tell. PPCGeeks user boredmug has reported that a Sprint Rep (of unknown status or position) said the HTC Leo/HD2 will be called the Sprint Adonis and will be released around Christmas time.
This doesn’t appear to have been reported anywhere else since all links point back to PPCGeeks, but if the rumor is true, this is great news since the Leo appears to be one of the most sought after phones coming out.
With T-Mobile rumored to be releasing it, this would be a great move for Sprint and could possibly pull people away from the Verizon Wireless Imagio.
We can only wait and hope.
HTC has gotten creative with some replacement covers for their new Android powered device the HTC Tattoo. Under the catchy catch phrase “Tattoo My HTC” and “Tattoo You” the company is now offering a wide selection of 15 different replacement covers to add a little spice to your HTC Tattoo for about €11.99 ($18). They are also offering users a chance to design your own right from HTC’s website for €14.99 ($22) using your favorite picture or design. The covers replace both the front and back of the Tattoo giving your HTC Tattoo a complete makeover. Below are some of the most popular featured designs. For more information cruise on over to “Tattoo My HTC”. Read more…
