Motorola Delaying Rollout of Android 2.1 for CLIQ, CLIQ XT
Despite Motorola internal documents which pointed to Android 2.1 updates for CLIQ and CLIQ XT this summer, Motorola has indicated that there will be considerable delays beyond that date. Motorola representatives have confirmed that the update will be released “as soon as possible”, but indicated that the update would not be released this summer. The […]
Hacked Froyo Sans Wi-Fi for Droid Now Available
For those with a Motorola Droid, a new hacked Froyo ROM has been made available for installation, though it lacks Wi-Fi support. The install process is straightforward, if lengthy and the ROM itself is rooted. There are two options available for installation with one requiring an extra step and other major functionality is confirmed working.
Verizon Rolling Out Android 2.1 Update for Droid Eris
According to internal Verizon documentation released yesterday, the carrier has begun rolling out the long awaited Android 2.1 update for the HTC Droid Eris as of today via over the air update. The update adds pinch to zoom gesture support for the Gallery and Google Maps, support for voice to text, Leap thumbnail view with […]
Verizon Wireless Announces HTC Droid Incredible
Following up on the confirmation of specifications for the HTC Droid Incredible earlier this morning, Verizon has also confirmed pricing for the device at $299.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate via Visa debit card, bringing the total to $199.99. The pricing reflects the deeper than average subsidy Verizon is […]
Verizon Rolling Out Motorola Droid Android 2.1 Update Today
Verizon is beginning to stage and slowly roll out the long-awaited Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid. The update began rolling out at noon EDT for 1000 users, with another 9000 users receiving notifications tonight before midnight EDT ahead of a wider rollout on Thursday according to the internal memo found at the Read […]
CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]
Calling The 2010 Phone of The Year: Palm Pre Plus
We’re declaring the Palm Pre Plus as the 2010 Phone of The Year. First, we’re bumping up our timing of the award this year to be in-line with CTIA Wireless expo. Why? A couple of months ago, we started contacting every phone manufacturer with a simple offering; show us what you’ve got, and we’ll see […]
Verizon Motorola Droid Android 2.1 Update Rolling Out On Thursday
Verizon has formally posted the changelog and update instructions for its forthcoming Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid, its current flagship Android device ahead of the launch of the Nexus One. The update will feature the improved 3D Photo Gallery application, voice-to-text, news and weather widgets, pinch-to-zoom gesture support, improved pattern lock for the […]
Verizon Announces Staging of HTC Eris OTA Update, Manual Motorola DROID Update Available
Following up on the Motorola Droid OTA update rollout, Verizon has announced the staging and subsequent rollout of the expected general maintenance update for the HTC Droid Eris which began last night. The 1.16.605.1 update features fixes for SMS/MMS compatibility with other devices; improvements to on-screen mute and speakerphone keys quicker call end with two […]
Verizon Now Staging Droid/Eris Updates For Rollout
Verizon has begun uploading and staging the long-awaited Motorola Droid and HTC Eris firmware updates for rollout over the air in the next 48 hours according to reports received today. Preliminary confirmation suggests that the Droid update does indeed fix the autofocus bug found last month as well as improved battery life, audio quality and […]