T-Mobile G1 Update Contains Critical Exploit, Easy to Abuse
PhoneNews.com can confirm that the first full T-Mobile G1 update, RC29, has a major bug that could potentially render a device useless. The update causes all text entered onto the device, to be entered as a shell command. This is most easily resonated by typing reboot after powering on the device, followed by the return […]
Selected Wal-Mart Stores to Sell T-Mobile G1 on Wednesday (Updated)
The Dow Jones newswire is reporting that Wal-Mart will become the first national third-party retailer for the T-Mobile G1. The device will be primarily be sold in 550 selected Wal-Mart locations in areas with T-Mobile 3G coverage, with further sales expansion as coverage expands nationwide. Â The G1 was released to highly successful pre sales last […]
Five Common Myths About Linux and Android (Updated)
Yes, Android is a Linux phone. But, none of the apps are. Read more for a simple guide about how Android software works… and why it doesn’t work the way most believe.
T-Mobile G1 to Receive First OTA Update Thursday
Following up on the launch of the G1 online and the early shipping of pre-ordered devices, T-Mobile has confirmed that it will roll out the first OTA update for the G1 beginning tomorrow into the end of the month in a similar pattern to SideKick updates. This update will include enhancements and a bug fix […]
T-Mobile Puts G1 on their Online Store
The T-Mobile G1 is now available for purchase to new customers, via T-Mobile’s online store. The product page notes “extremely limited supplies” for new customers, but does list at the $179.99 new customer price. The phone will be available in retail stores tomorrow, for $179.99 with two-year agreement, and $399.99 without contract. However, as we […]
T-Mobile Launches 3G in Sacramento, California
T-Mobile tonight flipped the switch, and enabled 3G UMTS/HSPA coverage in the Sacramento Valley. PhoneNews.com confirmed this tonight with our T-Mobile G1 (previously reviewed). This completes T-Mobile’s proposed 3G launch coverage, of cities which will have 3G coverage ahead of the launch of the G1. While existing customers can pre-order a G1, T-Mobile has indicated […]
Review: T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) – The First Google Android Phone
A full review of the first Google Android phone. Is the T-Mobile G1 a paradigm shift in mobile computing? Read more to find out. Plus, a few things about Android that you won’t find in any other review…
Multiple T-Mobile G1 Android Reviews Leak Onto the Web
Multiple reviews of the final, production version of the T-Mobile G1 have leaked onto the web. The first was by former Engadget chief Ryan Block. And, the web site Android Community has posted a user review as well. Because PhoneNews.com is unable to review the T-Mobile G1 at this time, we will continue to feed […]
T-Mobile Announces G1
This morning at a special event, representatives from T-Mobile, Google, and the Open Handset Alliance held a special event in New York to unveil the long awaited first handset to run Android. The device features quadband GSM/quintuple band UMTS/HSDPA access, Wi-Fi radio, a built-in GPS tranceiver with compass, 3.17 inch touch screen display running at […]
Photos Emerge Of T-Mobile Branded HTC “Dream†G1
True photos of a T-Mobile branded HTC Dream have surfaced showing both close-up shots and size comparisons to other T-Mobile devices. The photos show a couple shots of the Android OS in action, as well as the slide-action to reveal the recessed QWERTY keyboard. This is likely the final device that will be introduced in […]