Samsung Intercept, Unknown Kyocera Model Confirmed for Virgin Mobile
According to the internal staging site for Virgin Mobile’s handset lineup, the resurgent virtual operator will be launching an unknown Kyocera model and its own variant of the Samsung Intercept, which would make it the first Android device for the operator. The Samsung Intercept is currently being offered by Sprint as a mid-range offering below […]
Samsung: No GSM/CDMA Voice Calling in US Galaxy Tab
Samsung has confirmed that it has removed GSM/CDMA voice calling capability from the US version of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab. This is in contrast to the European GSM model which includes GSM voice calling functionality via Bluetooth headset or speakerphone, and may have been removed at the request of carriers so as to not […]
Radio Shack Offering T-Mobile Motorola Charm for Free
Radio Shack is currently offering the T-Mobile Motorola Charm for free online and in-store after new 2 year agreement with no additional rebates required. The follows the recent price cut of the device by T-Mobile from its $74.99 launch price to $49.99 after the same terms and $50 mail-in rebate. The Charm features a 2.8 […]
Samsung Announces Tab for US Carriers
During its dedicated media event in New York tonight, Samsung confirmed that its Android 2.2 powered Samsung Tab will be offered by all four major carriers (AT&T/T-Mobile/Sprint/Verizon) as well as offering another version for retail with Wi-Fi only. Also confirmed, no WiMax support on the Sprint version despite being rumored as included. The Tab currently […]
Adobe Confirms Exploit in Flash 10.1, Affects Android
Adobe has confirmed an exploit in the latest version of the Flash 10.1 runtime which has the potential for malicious code to take control of a machine or device with the software installed. The company has issued the following statement: “This vulnerability could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of […]
LG Announces Mid-Range Optimus Series with Android
This morning during a press event, LG formally announced and unveiled two new mid-range Android devices as part of its new Optimus line in the Optimus One and Optimus Chic. Both feature Android 2.2 and are underpinned by a 600MHz chipset, 3.2-inch 320 x 480 LCD capacitive touch displays, Wi-Fi radio, A-GPS support, Bluetooth with […]
Motorola Announces Defy for T-Mobile Holiday Launch
Today during the farewell season premiere of the Oprah Winfrey Show, T-Mobile and Motorola announced the forthcoming exclusive launch of the rugged Motorola Defy for T-Mobile slated for this holiday season. The Defy features an M810F bodyshell with a scratch resistant 3.7 inch capacitive WVGA resolution display. DLNA support, 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera with LED […]
T-Mobile and HTC Announce G2
T-Mobile and HTC have announced the forthcoming launch of the successor to the T-Mobile G1 in the G2. The phone will be available first for existing customers later this month. The G2 will feature the first implementation of Qualcomm’s MSM7230 chipset codenamed Scorpion which is a variant of the Snapdragon series clocked at 800MHz and […]
First Photos: Google Instant Search for Mobile
Click read more for the first photo gallery of Google Instant Search for Mobile, arriving later this Fall, as well as first impressions.
Huawei Announces Ideos Android Smartphone with Google Experience
This morning during IFA 2010, Chinese manufacturer Huawei has announced its latest Android device in the Ideos, touting its development with the search giant. In sharp contrast to the other major Android manufacturers, Huawei is launching the device with the complete Google Experience without any internally developed overlays, which normally delay major Android updates on […]