T-Mobile G2 Limited Pre-Order for Current Customers Now Available
T-Mobile has placed the forthcoming T-Mobile G2 Android smart device up for a limited pre-order for current customers ahead of its October 6th launch for $249.99 after a new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 rebate, bringing the total to $199.99. The G2 features Qualcomm’s MSM7230 chipset codenamed Scorpion which is a variant of […]
New One-Click Android Root Tool Now Available
A new one-click rooting tool has been made available for Android devices which is compatible with a large variety of devices. The application requires registration to the XDA-Developers community and also includes the option to “soft†root depending on device, which allows for a temporary root status on the device to complete certain tasks, some […]
Verizon Rolling Out Samsung Fascinate Update
Following up on the Droid X update, Verizon will also be rolling out an update to the Samsung Fascinate to address certain issues such as syncing between phone/email account sync, faster 3G /1xRTT handoffs, phone search while on a call, instant notification of Visual Voice Mail in the messaging bar, improved Exchange password alerts, faster […]
Virgin Mobile Confirms Samsung Intercept
Following up on a previous report this weekend confirming its future place in the lineup, Virgin Mobile has confirmed the forthcoming launch of the Samsung Intercept on the virtual operator via its Facebook page. The Intercept features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.0 inch capacitive touch display at 400×240 resolution, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder […]
AT&T Rolling Out Update for Samsung Captivate
AT&T has begun to roll out a small update for the Samsung Captivate which enables media scan improvements, improved voice calling, Exchange 2003 support, QuickOffice for Android editing for Office documents and messaging fixes. The update is rolling out in waves of 15,000 users until Friday. While the update is rolling out over the air, […]
Verizon Staging Droid X Android 2.2 Update Tomorrow at Noon (Updated)
Verizon Wireless internal documentation has confirmed that the long-awaited Adnroid 2.2 update for the Motorola Droid X will be staged for the device beginning at Noon EST tomorrow, September 22nd. Instead of the usual waves of OTA updates, Verizon will be staging the update on its servers, with customers being able to pull the update […]
Verizon LG Vortex Revealed
The first image of the unannounced Verizon LG Vortex has surfaced and is purported to be the CDMA version of the recently announced LG Optimus One midrange Android device. The Optimus One features Android 2.2, a 600MHz chipset, 3.2-inch 320 x 480 LCD capacitive touch display, Wi-Fi radio, A-GPS support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support […]
HTC Update for Unannounced Verizon Merge Leaks
An update for an unannounced HTC Android device codenamed Lexikon has leaked from China and has revealed the first official render of the forthcoming device with Verizon branding. The specifications for the device consist of a 3.8-inch screen, 512MB RAM/4GB internal Flash, Qualcomm 7630 Scorpion processor at 800MHz, sliding hardware QWERTY keyboard and a 5.0 […]
Unnamed Huawei Android Device Slated for Cricket in November
The first official image and confirmed information for an unnamed Android device has surfaced which is slated for release on regional flat-rate carrier Cricket in November according to the latest information. The device is currently in the hands of select representatives testing with Android 2.1 and slated to launch in November with 2.2 and a […]
Samsung Epic 4G Update Rolling Out, Enables Media Hub Support
Sprint has begun to rollout the latest update for the Samsung Epic 4G in version DI27, which enables access to the Samsung Media Hub service first introduced last evening during the manufacturer’s New York press event, but does not appear to address other issues.