Verizon Launches Droid2 R2-D2 Edition
Verizon has launched the limited edition R2-D2 edition Droid 2 online and via select retail stores. The device is functionally identical to the Droid 2 with the exception of the bodyshell design molded to resemble the famous droid from the Star Wars film franchise along with custom media on the phone and a bundled custom […]
Radio Shack Launching T-Mobile G2 on Sunday October 3rd
Image courtesy of TMoNews Internal Radio Shack documentation has confirmed that the T-Mobile G2 will launch through the retailer this Sunday October 3rd for $149.99 after new 2 year agreement and $199.99 for qualified upgrades, FlexPay and additional line activations. The T-Mobile G2 features Qualcomm’s MSM7230 chipset codenamed Scorpion which is a variant of the […]
Virgin Mobile to Deliver Android 3G, Unlimited Everything for $25 with Google Voice, VoIP et al
Virgin Mobile has begun informing dealers that they will offer the Samsung Intercept, their first Android phone, for the same price points as their feature phones. The MVNO currently offers one smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 8350, for $10 higher per month than their standard feature phone price points. The Samsung Intercept has begun surfacing in […]
Live Images of Verizon HTC Merge Surface
The first live images of the unannounced Verizon HTC Merge Android smart device with global roaming capability have surfaced under the hardware code ADR6325. The Merge was first revealed via a recently leaked ROM update and preliminary specifications consist of a 3.8-inch screen, 512MB RAM/4GB internal Flash, Qualcomm 7630 Scorpion processor at 800MHz, sliding hardware […]
Alltel Launches Motorola Milestone
Following up on a previous report, Alltel has launched the Motorola Milestone (nee Droid) in select markets operated by the ATNI/AWCC conglomerate. The device features Android 2.1, EVDO Rev A, Wi-Fi radio, and is otherwise identical to the Verizon version. Pricing its set at $299.99 after new agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing […]
Google Pushing Out Incremental Nexus One Update
Google has begun to push out an update to the Nexus One in version 2.2.1 of the operating system. There is currently no changelog available, but the technical changes can be found below. Android version: 2.2.1 Baseband version: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.12_7 Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-27240-gbca5320 Android-build@apa26 #1 Build number: frg83 One issue found so far has been the […]
Verizon Rolling Out LG Ally Update
Verizon has begun to roll out a maintenance update for the LG Ally Android device with a number of fixes and improvements as detailed below. The update features preloaded City ID, Skype, My Verizon,and Corporate Directory applications, updated Backup Assistant application, enhanced ability to pair with multiple Bluetooth devices, improved camera performance, Microsoft® Exchange email […]
Sprint Rolls Out HTC Hero GPS and Dialer Fix Update
Following up, a new update for the HTC Hero is also being rolled out, this one fixing longstanding dialer sluggishness and GPS issues since the Android 2.1 update was rolled out for the device. Like the Moment update, the Hero update also began rolling out on the 22nd and pushes the software version to 2.31.651.7.
Samsung Moment Maintenance Update Being Rolled Out
Sprint has posted the changelog for the forthcoming Samsung Moment maintenance update, which pushes the software version to DI06. Key changes in the update include fixes for airplane mode, power cycle issues with the Skyfire browser, and adds a Select All option to Bulk Bluetooth contact push. The update began rolling out on the 22nd […]
Droid X Android 2.2 SMS Issues Discovered, Motorola Working On Fix
Following the rollout of the Droid X Android 2.2 update for Verizon customers, an SMS messaging issue has been discovered whereby the date/time settings in the software are affecting the order of messages received which currently affects all messaging clients regardless of first or third-party origin as well as intermittent notifications. Motorola has quickly responded […]