Droid Eris Heads for EOL, Froyo Update Not Guaranteed
While the HTC Hero remains on Sprint, Verizon appears to be moving quickly to clearance its counterpart, the Droid Eris. Multiple sources have confirmed that the Droid Eris is on the EOL (End Of Life) list, and will be sold out by the end of July. This leaves customers asking if the device will be […]
Sprint Hero, Moment Android Updates Once Again Delivered Over the Wire (Updated)
According to the most recent Sprint internal documentation, the forthcoming and long awaited Android 2.1 updates for the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment will be delivered over the wire via PC update tools instead of an over the air update, inline with previous updates. Sprint has decided against over the air updates since it considers […]
Sprint Hero Maintenance Release Update on April 9th
Information has surfaced via internal documentation regarding the Sprint Hero receiving a fix for Picture Mail issues on April 9th as part of a larger Maintenance Release. As Sprint has previously stated a second quarter 2010 timeframe for the long-awaited Android 2.1 update for its device lineup, it remains to be seen whether the fix […]
AT&T to Launch HTC Desire, Sprint to Launch HTC Legend as Hero 2
New preliminary information has surfaced regarding the launch of the HTC Hero 2, destined for Sprint and HTC Desire for AT&T.
HTC Releases Sprint Hero Kernel Source Code
HTC has released the kernel source for the Sprint Hero along with the source for the HTC Tattoo Android device. The kernel is being provided as a requisite of the GPL licensing agreement and is used by developers to better understand the underlying software and hardware in order to assist in developing applications.
HTC, Sprint Confirm Android 2.0 for Hero and Samsung Moment Early Next Year (Updated)
HTC has confirmed via their Twitter feed that the Sprint Hero will be receiving the long awaited Android 2.0 update known coloquially as Eclair early next year, which places it in the same timeframe as the recently announced update for the Verizon Droid Eris. Android 2.0 features many core improvements to the operating system such […]
Sprint Preparing Firmware Update for Hero
Following up, Sprint has confirmed that it is working on a firmware update for the Hero designed to address issues with daylight savings time correction and SMS issues present at the launch of the device. The update does not constitute an upgrade from the current Android 1.5-based build and there are still more fixes to […]
HTC Releases Hero Kernel Source for Developers (Updated)
HTC has just posted the kernel source code for the HTC Hero on its dedicated developer portal. This follows weeks of demands from open source developers regarding the availability of the source code from the manufacturer, as HTC originally stated that it was waiting on its own developers to provide the source before making it […]
Sprint Embraces Android on SRDO Data-Only Plans
SRDO, or Sprint Relay Data Only, has become popular amongst those looking for a post-SERO value plan. Led originally by PhoneNews.com’s coverage, the plan has been tacitly embraced by Sprint as a not-so under-the-table offering of a data-only plan for tech-savvy consumers. The $30 plan offers unlimited data, text messaging, and 5 GB of Phone […]
Sprint Announces HTC Hero for October 11th
Following up on the reveal of the Sprint Hero two days ago, Sprint has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the device, even undercutting the post agreement price of the Palm Pre in the process. The Sprint version of the Hero is functionally identical to the reference GSM version with the same 3.2-inch multitouch capacitive […]