Tag: Android

  • World’s First Android Direct Connect Phone, The Sprint Motorola i1

    This morning Sprint announced its first Android Direct Connect phone, the Motorola i1. We’re not sure how many people still use Direct Connect anymore, but for those that want a smartphone that’s not a Blackberry, here’s your chance! It’ll be available on July 25th through telesales and web sales. It will be in stores on…

  • Want to buy a new Nexus One? Better Hurry.

    As was mentioned back in May, Google will stop selling Nexus One though its online store once the last shipment has sold. For all those keeping track, the last shipment has been delivered and now it’s only a matter of time. For any die hard Nexus One user that can’t live without one, you’ll still…

  • Exclusive: HTC Desire Now In Best Buy’s System / Updated w/ Possible Pricing

    An anonymous tipster has sent us this screenshot showing the HTC Desire is now showing up in the Telus Best Buy inventory system. The price hasn’t been set yet (thus showing up as $999). There’s also been no official announcement of a release date, but it should be later this month or August.

  • Lets go HUNT some Droid !

    Two days ago Verizon Wireless started a scavenger hunt to find the up and coming Droid X. Utilizing twitter as the place to find updates and clues for the next prize, they have hidden 21 brand new Droid X’s around the country. Giving clues and coordinates each day so the next Droid can be found. The…

  • At&t Samsung Captivate Arriving On July 18th

    We already knew a version of the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy was coming to every major US carrier this summer. Its already been announced as the Vibrant on T-Mobile and will be available on July 21st (now rumored to be the 15th). Now, At&t has officially announced their version, the Samsung Captivate, available July 18th.…

  • Sprint Samsung Intercept Becomes Official

    Today, Sprint announces its newest Android handset, the Samsung Intercept. It comes with a 3.2″ screen, slide-out keyboard, and a 3.2MP camera. There’s not much special about this little device, but its probably the replacement for the popular Samsung Moment. It will retail for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract (with…

  • Another Android 2.2 Froyo update for Nexus One – FRF91

    Another rumored Froyo update? According to multiple sources, the Nexus One is set to receive yet another official OTA Android 2.2 update. The new build will be FRF91. This update doesn’t provide any new features. Only some security updates and smaller changes. According to one XDA forum poster; “My guess would be that it’s probably…

  • Rumor: Android 3.0 Gingerbread Details

    Slashgear and Unwired View are reporting on some leaked details of Android 3.0, dubbed Gingerbread. Eldar Murtazin, of Mobile-review.com, gave out quite a few details in a Russian podcast. Read more…

  • Rumor: Verizon Wireless Launching LTE Nov. 15th

    With the recent rumor of the iPhone coming to Verizon in January, we have another one for you. This time, BGR has an anonymous tipster that says Verizon is set to launch LTE on November 15th in 25 markets and LTE-compatible handsets will go on sale Black Friday. The 25 markets will supposedly cover 100…

  • Froyo Officially Released For Nexus One Owners FRF85B

    Last week we reported on the rumored “official” Froyo update for the Nexus One, with a version of FRF83. Last night, Google officially announced the Froyo update, which they say will be gradually pushed to phones this week. People are reporting the update version is FRF85B and is about a 500Kb update from FRF83. Last…

  • Droid X Disassembled & More Android 2.2 News

    It was only a matter of time and we all knew it was coming. The Verizon Droid X has been fully disassembled by the people at DroidX.net. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to see the models of some of the chips without unsoldering the metal casings around them. There’s not much information here, but they provide…

  • Android Updates: Froyo Official On Nexus One & Minor Update Coming For Evo Users

    There are a few Android updates coming out over the next few days. First of all, the Google Nexus One is finally getting an official update to Froyo, with the official version being FRF83. There’s been two leaked builds over the last few weeks, FRF50 and FRF72, but this one is rumored to be official…

  • Samsung Galaxy S Pro Coming To Sprint w/ 4G and Keyboard!

    The thing holding a lot of people back when it came to the Evo was because of the lack of a hardware keyboard. Now we might have a game changer and a phone that could pull more Windows Mobile users over to the Android side. Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S Pro, fully branded with Sprint…

  • Verizon Droid X or Sprint Evo?

    With many of our users recently upgrading to the Sprint HTC Evo 4G, it looks like there’s going to be another heavy hitter in the Android market, this time for Verizon Wireless. Meet the Motorola Droid Xtreme, or Droid X for short. We’ve heard rumors about it before, but now there’s finally some decent images…

  • Sprint HTC Evo 4G First Impressions

    Well everyone, today is the big day lots of you have been waiting for. The Sprint HTC Evo 4G is finally available in stores! There’s been plenty happening in our Evo forums here, but we want your feedback! What has your experience been like with the Evo? Was ordering and purchasing smooth? Are you happy…