T-Mobile Rolling Out MyTouch 3G Slide Firmware Update
T-Mobile has begun to roll out a new update for the myTouch 3G Slide, which addresses various issues and adds enhancements such as improved battery life, sending MMS messages via WiFi and changes to the Genius Button and the Faves Gallery along with adding a voice command for the GPS functionality, text to speech for […]
Google Offers Nexus One as Android Developer Phone
Google has updated the Android Developer blog with news that it is now offering the Nexus One to registered developers via the developer dashboard for $529.99. This follows the discontinuation of the device for sale to consumers in the US and the end of Google’s direct sales program in July. All Nexus One ADP devices […]
T-Mobile Motorola Charm Listed by Best Buy
Best Buy has opened up a product page for the forthcoming T-Mobile Motorola Charm Android device. Best Buy has set non-contract pricing at $249.99, suggesting that it will be heavily subsidized by the retail chain, or even offered for free after new agreement. The Motorola Charm will be launched later this month by T-Mobile after […]
Droid Eris MR4 Creates New Bugs, Android 2.2 Still Stuck in Limbo (Updated)
PhoneNews.com has uncovered and documented new bugs in the wake of the fourth maintenance release for the Droid Eris. While discontinued, the device was launched on the same day as the Droid, continuing the drumbeat of questions as to if Droid Eris will be updated to Android 2.2. Update MR4 for the Droid Eris delivered […]
Sprint Rolling Out EVO 4G Update After Trial Run
Sprint has begun rolling out the official EVO 4G Android 2.2 update after Friday’s test run, which led to a warning by HTC about applying the update ahead of the official release. As expected, the update adds support for Flash 10.1 in the browser along with other key updates related to operating system performance and […]
AT&T Announces Barcode Scanner App for BlackBerry and Android
AT&T has announced the launch of a new branded barcode scanning application and companion barcode creation service in the AT&T Code Scanner, Create a Code service for consumers and Code Management Platform for businesses. The app will scan 2D (QR and datamatrix) and 1D (UPC and EAN) barcodes for more information on product stamped with […]
Samsung Captivate One-Click Root Now Available
A one-click root solution for the AT&T Samsung Captivate, the carrier’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S is now available. The software will begin the process for rooting, with the only input required being following the instructions when prompted on the device. The application will be further developed to allow for one-click unrooting. The application […]
HTC Cautions Against Installing Leaked Android 2.2 for EVO 4G
HTC has posted a tweet cautioning against upgrading the EVO 4G with a leaked Android 2.2 update: “Please be aware any update.zip floating around for EVO are not final and may cause problems. Official updates are coming OTA next week!” It appears that this may be similar to the Droid Eris MR3 leaks, which while […]
Samsung Intercept – Unboxing
Samsung’s Intercept is designed to rival iPhone 3GS at the $99 price point. Hit read more for to see us unbox the new, budget Android smartphone, and we’ll follow up with our first impressions shortly.
Android to Receive Server Side App License Authentication
The Android Developer blog has posted details on the ongoing changes to digital rights management for developers of Android applications distributed and sold through the Android Market. The changes involve a server side license authentication method being deployed meant to completely replace the current digital rights management method currently used to distribute paid applications. The […]