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 […]
HTC Pushes Out EVO 4G Memory Card Storage Fix, Breaks Root
During the launch for the EVO 4G this morning, HTC quietly pushed out an OTA update for all EVO 4G devices that addresses last minute shipping bugs, chief among the was the inability to write to the memory card bundled into the device when purchased. Before the update, reports surfaced that users were not able […]
Radio Shack Locations Opening Early for EVO 4G Launch
1,600 Radio Shack locations will open at 6AM local time on Friday, June 4th for the long-awaited launch of the EVO 4G WiMax Android device from Sprint. To reward those customers that pre-ordered from the store, the company will be giving those customers an additional 15% discount on all accessories purchased with the device as […]
Verizon Droid Incredible Inventory Issues Pinned on AMOLED Display Shortage
Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam has explained the recent shortage of the HTC Droid Incredible as being tied to the decreasing availability and increasing popularity of AMOLED displays sourced from Samsung, who are also using the displays across its current device line up. In response, Samsung has ramped up production, with the carrier being able […]
T-Mobile Now Offering MyTouch 3G for Free After New Agreement Online
Ahead of the launch of the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Android smart device next month, T-Mobile has now begun offering the previous generation myTouch 3G model with the 3.5mm headphone jack for free after new 2 year agreement as a special on its online store. The myTouch 3G is also inline to receive the long […]
T-Mobile Pulls Latest HTC HD2 Software Update
Following up on the release of the latest HTC HD2 software update, T-Mobile has pulled the update for the time being, as customers reported various issues after installation. This follows the initial release of the update which forewarned that it would delete purchased games that were purchased from the pre-installed demo versions on the device, […]
T-Mobile G1 Will Not Be Updated to Android 2.2
Google has confirmed that the first Android smartphone will not be updated to Android 2.2. The company has confirmed that the T-Mobile G1 does not have the enough RAM to run Android 2.2. The lead developer of the Android platform pushed hard to ensure all device manufacturers issued Android 2.1 upgrades for smartphones. Faced with […]
T-Mobile Releases HD2 Firmware Update, Wipes Game Purchases
T-Mobile has released a new firmware update for the unexpectedly popular HTC HD2 that addresses device stability and performance improvements, while adding the MyAccount application for managing T-Mobile accounts directly from the device. Unfortunately, the update deletes full versions of games purchased from the previous demo versions of games on the device (Ferrari GT Evolution, […]
Editorial: Sprint is Overcharging for 4G Tethering
Sprint wants $29.99 to tether your phone over 4G. Considering 3G tethering is free, and Clearwire wants the same $30/month for no-contract 4G, things aren’t adding up here. Read more to see why Sprint is doing this, and why you shouldn’t buy into it for now.