T-Mobile Announces G2 as First HSPA+ Device
T-Mobile has officially announced the HTC manufactured G2 as the first HSPA+ compatible smart device that will be launched on the carrier sometime next month according to previous information. In a humorous bit, T-Mobile has also decided to proclaim that its HSPA+ network overlay provides 4G speeds based on transfer speed, despite not being based […]
Android Éclair Beta Running on US Dell Streak
XDA-Developers is now featuring a workflow to install the beta version of Android 2.1 (Éclair) on the US version of the recently released Dell Streak Android smart device taken from the European O2 Éclair build. The current workflow works on US beta unlocked units and finalized AT&T units. Dell.com – Dell Streak
Samsung Galaxy S One-Click Root Tool Updated
The Samsung Galaxy S one click root tool which we previously reported on has now been updated to support the forthcoming Epic 4G and the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant. The tool allows for rooting and unrooting of devices by connecting the device via USB and following instructions via the command prompt on the device.
AT&T Launches Xperia X10
As expected, AT&T has launched the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android device. The X10 features a 1GHz Snapdragon processor running Android 1.6 while featuring Sony Ericsson’s Timescape and Mediascape applications for communication and media management. The X10 also features a 4.0 inch F-WVGA 480 x 854 resolution scratch resistant touch display, an 8.1 megapixel camera […]
Oracle Sues Google Over Java in Android
Oracle has filed suit against Google for what it claims are violations of select patents concerning the Java runtime. The software solutions developer recently completed the acquisition of Java developer Sun Microsystems earlier this year. The violations in question center on seven specific patents held by Oracle that it claims Google has violated along with […]
U.S. Cellular Confirms HTC Desire Launch on August 27th via Facebook
U.S. Cellular has confirmed August 27th as the launch date for the long awaited HTC Desire Android smart device, with retail locations receiving stock up to two days earlier. This follows months of hype building from the regional carrier and will launch nearly a month and half after the launch of the carrier’s first Android […]
Verizon Announces Motorola Droid 2, Pre-Order Wednesday
Verizon has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the successor to the 9 month old and now discontinued Motorola Droid in the Droid 2. The device will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow before its official launch on Thursday for $199.99 after rebate, with those eligible for an upgrade this year able to upgrade to […]
Motorola to Address DROID X Volume Issue with Update
Motorola will address multiple customer complaints centering on lack of notification volume on the DROID X by rolling out an update designed to increase the volume on notifications. As a stopgap, Motorola has also suggested the 10 loudest ringtones until the update is rolled out.
AT&T and Sony Ericsson Announce Xperia X10
AT&T and Sony Ericsson today have announced the forthcoming availability of the Xperia X10 Android smart device slated for Sunday August 15th. The X10 was first announced by Sony Ericsson in November of last year and approved by the FCC for AT&T in December. The X10 is underpinned by a 1GHz Snapdragon processor running Android 1.6 […]
One-Click Root App for HTC Droid Eris Now Available
A one-click rooting app for the HTC Droid Eris has been released. Unlike other rooting methods, the device data will remain intact with the addition of a rooted operating system. The application does feature a donation requirement, but instead of requesting donations for the development of the application, the application requests that donations be made […]