Sprint Announces EVO 4G for $199.99 on June 4th (Updated)
Sprint has officially announced the HTC EVO 4G for June 4th for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebate. The device will also support live two way video chat, simultaneous 3G voice and 4G/Wi-Fi data access. Pricing for plans has been confirmed to consist of the current slate of Everything Data and Business Advantage […]
HTC Files ITC Patent Complaint Against Apple
HTC has formally responded to Apple’s earlier suit against the manufacturer by filing a formal complaint against Apple with the International Trade Commission, seeking the banning of importation and sales of all models of the iPhone, iPod and iPad, alleging that the devices themselves infringe on five patents owned by HTC. Apple has yet to […]
Google Scrubs Sprint Nexus One, Sprint Focused on EVO 4G
Following the cancellation of the Verizon Nexus One in favor of the Incredible, Sprint has followed suit and has decided to not to offer the Nexus One, instead focusing on the EVO 4G. Since the CDMA Nexus One was initially developed for Verizon Wireless, its cancellation late last month meant that the Sprint version was […]
Sprint Internal Documentation Confirms Paid 4G Hotspot Option, Device-Specific Plans
Sprint internal training documentation has confirmed that the 4G hotspot option announced for the Evo 4G earlier this year will require a plan code with an additional charge for usage and the creation of new service plans created specifically for the device owing to its dual-mode capability, potentially locking it out of current plans. Further […]
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 […]
HTC to Pay Microsoft Royalties on Android Due to Patents
Microsoft has announced that HTC has paid the software conglomerate an undisclosed sum to use the Android operating system and entered into a new licensing agreement, asserting wide-ranging software patents over the Linux base that powers the Google developed operating system and allowing the manufacturer to continue use of the operating system. Microsoft has previously […]
Report: HTC Pulls Out Of Palm Bid, Lenovo Sole Bidder Remaining
According to a report filed by Reuters citing a source close to talks, HTC has decided against making a bid for Palm after reviewing the manufacturer’s financial state. With this latest move, the only serious bidder for the company remaining is Lenovo, as Huawei also pulled out of bidding for the manufacturer earlier this month. […]
Verizon Wireless Announces HTC Droid Incredible
Following up on the confirmation of specifications for the HTC Droid Incredible earlier this morning, Verizon has also confirmed pricing for the device at $299.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate via Visa debit card, bringing the total to $199.99. The pricing reflects the deeper than average subsidy Verizon is […]
Verizon Confirms HTC Droid Incredible Specs
Verizon has officially confirmed specifications for the forthcoming and long-awaited HTC Droid Incredible Android smart device. The device will feature a 3.7 inch capacitive OLED touch display, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with 1GB RAM and 768MB ROM, 8GB of flash memory with additional microSDHC expansion slot, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and 8 […]
Report: Palm Putting Itself Up For Sale, HTC and Lenovo Show Interest
Citing unamed sources, Bloomberg is reporting that beleaguered smartphone platform developer and manufacturer Palm is retaining Goldman Sachs and Qatalyst Partners for a potential sale of the company and seeking bids, with HTC and China’s Lenovo Group showing interest in a purchase. An announcement regarding a sale of the company could come as soon as […]