Samsung Leaks First Official US Cellular Acclaim Image
Samsung has leaked the first official image of the forthcoming Acclaim Android smart device slated for launch on US Cellular next month on its support page for the device. The device will launch after the carrier’s variant of the HTC Desire in July and will feature Android 1.6 along with at 3.5mm headphone jack, microSDHC […]
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.
Motorola Announces Flipout
Motorola has officially announced the Flipout Android device after months of leaks and speculation. The device is much like the Nokia Twist on Verizon Wireless with a swiveling hinge that conceals its keyboard. The Flipout will feature Android 2.1 along with a refined version of the MotoBLUR user interface that includes a new Battery Manager […]
Boost Motorola i1 to Be Best Buy Exclusive
The long awaited Motorola i1 iDEN Android smart device will be the first Boost Mobile Android device and the next Best Buy retail exclusive according to the image of the marketing poster. The device was previously announced by Motorola earlier this year after the first leaks of the device alluded to a release on Nextel […]
Dell Announces Streak Android MID
Following months of leaks, Dell has officially announced the forthcoming launch of its first Android-based MID in the Streak, being formerly known as the Mini 5. Dell has also taken it upon themselves to market the device not as a conventional smartphone, but as a fully fledged tablet. The tablet features a 5.0 inch capacitive […]
T-Mobile Launching Garminfone on June 2nd
According to leaked internal documentation T-Mobile will be launching the exclusive Garminfone navigation oriented Android smart device the same day as the myTouch 3G Slide on June 2nd. Pricing for new agreements and qualified upgrades is set at $199.99, while retail pricing is set at $449.99 from T-Mobile corporate stores and $599.99 from third-party dealers. […]
Google Quietly Rolling Out Froyo on Nexus One? (Updated)
According to various reports across Twitter (1,2,3) and another report, Google has begun rolling out the latest update to Android in Froyo not long after its official announcement this past week. Key features of Froyo include built-in support for Flash 10.1, a claimed 450% increase in device and system performance and built-in device tethering via […]
T-Mobile G1 Will Not Be Updated to Android 2.2
Google has confirmed that the first Android smartphone will not be updated to Android 2.2. The company has confirmed that the T-Mobile G1 does not have the enough RAM to run Android 2.2. The lead developer of the Android platform pushed hard to ensure all device manufacturers issued Android 2.1 upgrades for smartphones. Faced with […]
Did Froyo Kill the CDMA Nexus One Star?
Sources have reported to PhoneNews.com that both Sprint and Verizon had serious reservations about Nexus One’s future software updates, enough that both CDMA carriers may have rejected the devices on their own accord. One of the big differences about Nexus One is that Google controls the firmware for the device. It has been a key […]
Samsung Acclaim for US Cellular Surfaces
The first live image of the previously confirmed US Cellular Samsung Acclaim SCH-R880 has surfaced. Another image purporting to be the device taken from an internal slide deck last week has been confirmed to be another Samsung device slated for release on the carrier in an unspecified timeframe. The Acclaim is slated to be released […]