Sprint Releases Update for Samsung Moment, Adds Network Assisted GPS
Sprint has officially released the first firmware update for the Samsung Moment and includes network assisted aGPS support, application updates for third-party apps including Visual Voicemail, NFL, NASCAR and Sprint TV, changes to the Emergency Dial on lock screen and improvements to battery life. The update now includes a hard reset option in recovery mode […]
T-Mobile Confirm 3G Connectivity Issues on Nexus One
Not long after the launch of the long-awaited Nexus One Android device for use on T-Mobile, increasing numbers of complaints had started to surface regarding unstable 3G connections or no 3G connection on the first units shipped out to customers. For its part, T-Mobile has released the following statement: “Google and T-Mobile are investigating this […]
CES: Stupid Samsung Tricks
Samsung has done some odd marketing moves in the past, but these two take the cake. The first photo on the left depicts a quality rating system that makes Intel’s dumbed-down “brains” ratings blush. The second photo takes it even farther. An entire exhibit kiosk devoted to showing the Android Market, which is “Serviced by […]
Google Android Press Event Roundup
Google held their long-awaited Android Press Event at their campus in Mountain View earlier this morning, here are the important details regarding the announcement: Google confirms previously leaked hardware specifications with the caveat that applications can only be installed on flash memory for the time being. Custom engraving is available as an option on the […]
Verizon to Support Nexus One in Spring
Image courtesy of Gizmodo During the Android Press Event this morning, Google has confirmed that Verizon Wireless will indeed support a separate CDMA version of the Nexus One this Spring with Vodafone providing support in Europe. Before the launch of the Verizon Nexus One, Google will offer the Motorola Droid as its placeholder.
Nexus One Pricing Details Leak
Image courtesy of Gizmodo. Click for full-size. The first pricing details for the forthcoming Nexus One Android device by Google have surfaced. The device will be sold for $529.99 unlocked, discounting previous rumors and desires that the device would be subsidized by Google. T-Mobile will be offering a subsidy for the device down $179.99 with […]
Google to Sell Nexus One Directly to Consumers, Unveiling Nexus One on January 5th
Following up on a previous report, internal T-Mobile documentation has confirmed that Google will sell the forthcoming Nexus One Android device directly to consumers. Google, with support from T-Mobile, is scheduled to launch a new Android device in early January. The Google Android phone will be sold directly by Google via the Web. Support for […]
Nexus One Specifications Surface, Possibile Invite-Only Launch
Following up on preliminary specifications, the full list of final specifications for the forthcoming HTC Nexus One has surfaced. The device features Android 2.1, 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM reflecting its Snapdragon base, included 4GB microSDHC card with support for 32GB cards, 5.0 megapixel camera with mechanical autofocus and LED flash, HSPA 900 / 1700 […]
Google Nexus One on January 5th According to Reuters, Possible Pricing Revealed
Reuters has filed a report stating that the recently revealed and highly anticipated Nexus One Android device will be released on January 5th simultaneously via Google as an unlocked device and via T-Mobile with a 2 year agreement, citing its own sources. While pricing has not been confirmed, a rumor has surfaced claiming that pricing […]
FCC Confirms Nexus One with T-Mobile and AT&T 3G Support (Updated)
After the firestorm of information that dominated the weekend regarding the now highly-anticipated Nexus One from HTC/Google, the FCC has now opened up its documentation to further confirm certain details. Beginning with the most obvious, the device features quadband GSM/EDGE support with single-band HSPA support on the 1700 MHz band as well as a microSDHC […]