According to DigiTimes, Foxconn – manufacturers of the Sony Ericsson Xperia series of phones – will be getting a nice bump in profits thanks to shipments of the X10, X10 Mini and X10 pro in the first half of the year. If that’s the case, you can assume that both the X10 Mini and X10 [...]

Good morning Phandroidians! Those of you holding a Droid may be delighted to hear that it looks like the update to 2.1 is right around the corner.  Verizon has posted update details on their website, and it looks like the roll-out is expected to begin tomorrow. Here’s the full list: Enhancements: – Pinch-to-zoom is now [...]

For what seems like the LONGEST time, the Nexus One has only been available as an unlocked device usable on T-Mobile or through contract with T-Mobile, with Verizon Wireless and Vodafone options “Coming Soon”. But some Android enthusiasts are reporting that they’re now seeing AT&T and Rogers as a purchase options – here is a [...]

Flurry, a company that has analytics tracking code on at least 1 app on 80% of iPhone and Android devices, has just released some incredibly interesting statistics. With that level of reach, the company is confident they can accurately estimate/report on unit sales of individual phone models. Want to see their estimate of Motorola Droid [...]

There are heaps and heaps of people who have considered developing for Android, or are trying to learn how to, but just haven’t known where to start. Tim Layton feels your pain, but realizing you have a problem is only his first step – he has also published a series of Android Development Tutorial Videos [...]

Yesterday we told you that the Spring Design Alex eReader could very well begin selling today – we were right. At some point today you’ll be able to purchase the eReader from the Alex store, although I’m still seeing a “we’re almost ready” message. If you order today you’re likely to get the device in [...]

Allow me to introduce you to Tim Bray, the brand new Developer Advocate for Google Android that left Sun Microsystems for the new role. He didn’t waste any time in throwing a few barrels of raw Kuwaiti oil onto the fire by attacking Apple’s iPhone with a loose-cannon lashing that even Joe Biden would envy: [...]

The rollout seems to be happening slowly, but Canadian Android customers are finally starting to see paid applications in Android Market. The frustration over paid apps absence started a long time ago, but yesterday members in the AF Rogers Forums reported the tide was turning. Different users with different carriers and different phones with different [...]

We’ve been busy doing some “behind the scenes” work. Minor tweaks, massive feature updates, reviewing applications for writers, resolving spamhaus issues… just lots of “stuff”. Most of it you’ll never notice but SOME of it you definitely will – all in good time. But the POINT is that while we’ve been busy on stuff you [...]

Untouched the HTC Legend is already considered one of the most beautiful mobile creations to date, but French carrier SFR wanted a little something special for their own legendary offering. Starting today online, and March 30th in retail stores, SFR customers will be able to purchase a version of the HTC Legend with Red accents: [...]

The carrier claims it isn’t them. HTC says it isn’t them. And now many people are pointing fingers at Google for popular applications like Layar, Skype, Twidroid and ZXing Barcode Scanner not appearing in Android Market. According to Tweakers.net, HTC support is suggesting Google has blocked the apps: HTC shows through a spokeswoman that this [...]

TMOtoday has published a trio of rumors today, stating that the Motorola CLIQ XT is arriving in stores, will start selling March 17th for $99, and will immediately be available as part of a Buy One Get One Free campaign at T-Mobile that they said would start today. Internal screenshot regarding price/date: Here is the [...]

The music industry began a huge transformation in the Napster-age and that story continues to unfold with the proliferation of mobile technology. The profitability of streaming music services is still questionable, especially considering the stance of record companies and leverage of industry leaders like Apple’s iTunes. But one company determined to become a dominant player [...]

Based on a report by CrowdScience, 90% of Android users plan on sticking with their current brand of phone while 32% of BlackBerry users said they would ditch their device for the Nexus One. If you added the Motorola Droid and other Android phones into that mix I wonder what the result would be. Oh [...]

My roomate just caved in and bought the HTC Droid Eris (you made it on Phandroid, Phil). He desperately needed a new phone, the Motorola Droid was a bit big for his tastes, and he couldn’t wait for the Nexus, Incredible or other latest/greatest device to finally reach Verizon Wireless. As we know, the time [...]

When you typically look at patent filings and infringement lawsuits its a lot of paperwork and suits, but in the case of Apple vs. HTC – which many believe equates to Apple vs. Google/Android – the battle is personal. In an amazingly interesting New York Times piece by Brad Stone and Miguel Helft, they completely [...]

Please excuse my transparent attempt to selfishly leverage Phandroid to ask Google a personal favor – Bring your Fiber-Optic Broadband Network to Baltimore! I could go on and on and on about why Baltimore is THE place for this, but the Baltimore government has actually appointed someone – CEO of Mind Over Machines, Tom Loveland [...]

At the Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010, Google CEO Eric Schmidt gave a 25-minute keynote topped with a 20-minute Q&A that was interesting to say the least. While his discussion didn’t reveal anything groundbreaking, he continues to push his view that the company’s outlook is mobile-centric and being the CEO… he should know. The Q&A [...]

The HTC Legend has been praised for its rock-solid and sexy unibody form factor in addition to its overall Android appeal. But if you’re in the UK and want the device, you’ll have to be a Vodafone customer. Tracy&Matt seem to have uncovered a graphic on the Vodafone website that says it all: I’m sure [...]

According to Digitimes (via Economic Daily News), HTC has begun shipping the CDMA-version of the Nexus One to Verizon Wireless. Furthermore, HTC will soon begin shipments of the Nexus One to Vodafone. These two partners were announced to be Nexus One carriers with the phone itself were announced, but rumors the carriers will sell them [...]