Motorola Cuts Upgrade Path to Leaked Droid X Android 2.2 Update Users
In a message posted on the official support forums, Motorola has warned users of the Droid X not to load leaked versions of the Android 2.2 update circulating around the mod community, at the risk of losing the capability of updating to the official build expected to be released this month: WARNING: Do NOT load […]
Verizon Samsung Fascinate Launching on September 9th, Best Buy Opens Reward Zone Pre-Orders
Image courtesy of AndroidCentral Internal Verizon documentation has confirmed that the last major version of the Samsung Galaxy S in the Samsung Fascinate will be shipping on September 6th to stores for a launch three days later on September 9th. The Fascinate will be the last major carrier version of the Samsung Galaxy S series […]
U.S. Cellular Launches HTC Desire
As expected after months of anticipation, U.S. Cellular has launched its second Android device in the CDMA version of the HTC Desire. The HTC Desire features an S-LCD display in lieu of its originally specified AMOLED display as well as the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running Android 2.1, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion […]
T-Mobile Launches Motorola Charm
As expected, T-Mobile has launched the Motorola Charm for $74.99 after new 2 year agreement, $120 instant discount and $75 mail-in rebate or $269.99 on Even More Plus with 20 payments of $13.50 per month. The Charm features a 2.8 inch capacitive touch display at QVGA resolution, Android 2.1 with MOTOBLUR, QWERTY keyboard and a […]
FCC Reveals Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 with AT&T 3G Support
The FCC has revealed the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Android-powered smart device with support for AT&T’s 3G network. Key specifications consist of a 3 inch 320×480 touch display, Android 1.6 with custom overlay, quadband GSM, tri-band HSPA, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo audio support, A-GPS support and FM radio. Sony Ericsson has not officially […]
Verizon Rolls Out Minor Droid 2 Update
Verizon has begun to stage a minor update to the Droid 2 designed to fix various issues and make slight improvements to device functionality. Of note are the following fixes: text and picture message scrolling are enabled, streamlined Visual Voice Mail setup, improved contact sync with Corporate Exchange categories and groups as well as a […]
Motorola Releases New Android Device Update Schedule
Motorola has released its latest Android update schedule for its current slate of devices. Of note is the confirmation that the recently discontinued Verizon Motorola Devour will not be officially updated to Android 2.1 after being placed under evaluation in June, while the CLIQ and XT sold on T-Mobile will be receiving updates to Android […]
Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Codes Discovered On Device, Unlock Available
The intrepid modders of XDA-Developers have discovered that the unlock codes for the European and recently released US GSM variants of Samsung Galaxy S are stored on the device itself, with a workflow now available for unlocking. Another result of the discovery centers on the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant, which has been confirmed to feature support […]
Review: HTC Aria (AT&T)
We had high hopes for the HTC Aria. And, HTC for a moment rewarded them. Alas, all good things must come to an end. Read more for the debrief.
Cricket to Launch Sanyo Zio on August 21st, Pre-Orders Available
Cricket has opened a product page for the Kyocera Zio M6000 Android smart device, now being sold under Sanyo branding. The Zio will also herald the debut of a new $55 all-inclusive service plan that includes unlimited voice, domestic/international messaging, data and all applicable taxes/fees. Technical specifications consist of tri-band CDMA EVDO Rev. A support […]