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June, 2010 Articles

Motorola Showing The Droid X Off, Too

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 20th, 2010

Verizon and Motorola have already started to get the hype wheels rolling on the launch of their newest “superphone” – the Motorola Droid X – and it’s being taken another small step forward before we expect it to be formally unveiled this Wednesday. On their website, you can register for updates (as is common with [...]

[Update: It's For a Specific SKU] Droid Incredible Added to Verizon’s Phaseout List?

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 20th, 2010

As if HTC Droid Incredible users didn’t already have enough problems (it took a very long time for them to get root, and some potential buyers aren’t even able to purchase the device due to shortages), another ugly cat just jumped out of the big red bag: The Droid Incredible may be sentenced to obsoletion soon. [...]

HTC Making Changes in EVO 4G Assembly, Planning Other Fixes

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 19th, 2010

Fans and owners of the HTC EVO 4G have been obsessing rather strongly over some of the shortcomings their device has presented over the past couple of weeks since it’s launched. For starters, the screen’s tendency (on some units) to lift up from the rest of the body has been a huge concern of those [...]

Arrival of Droid X Accessories Driving Temptations More Than Ever

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 19th, 2010

These leaks seem to be quite the routine, so it doesn’t surprise us that first word of accessories for the Motorola Droid X have already begun appearing in the wild.  While this isn’t a dock, a case, or anything as exciting as those, this screen protector should be enough to drive home the fact that [...]

HTC Acknowledges Sense Privacy Issues, Planning a Fix

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 19th, 2010

All you security freaks out there may not have been amused when you learned your web browser on your HTC Sense-enabled devices was storing screenshots of every site you visited. HTC’s just as concerned as you are, and they’ve offered some quick (and rudimentary) instructions on how to alleviate the problem when you’re planning on [...]

June 29th: Is Samsung Going to Show Off the Galaxy S or Something New?

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 19th, 2010

Even though the Samsung Galaxy S is officially out in some parts of the world, we thought their June 29th event in New York was going to cater to the device. It seems that may not be the case after all according to a follow up email Samsung’s sent to their original invitees. “Join Samsung [...]

Alaska’s GCI to Receive HTC Desire and Motorola Milestone

by Kevin Krause on June 18th, 2010

It was just revealed that the HTC Desire — the hottest Android phone in Europe at the moment — would be coming to the States on more regional carriers. It has been slated to hit US Cellular for a while now, Cellular South just announced the handset, and now we know at least one more carrier [...]

HTC Aria Out Early at AT&T Stores

by Kevin Krause on June 18th, 2010

If you are eager to get your hands on AT&T’s second attempt at an Android phone, the HTC Aria (arguably better than the Motorola Backflip but still equally gimped), you may not have to wait until its Sunday release date as some happy customers are leaving their local retailers with the phone in hand. Engadget [...]

Kobo Reader for Android Available Now

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

Kobo – one of the leading eBook platforms – has just released their Android app. Kobo will draw you in by their selection and the ability to move between a plethora of devices without fear of your content being tied down. Alongside the millions of titles they have in their own bookstore, they’ve partnered with [...]

Milestone XT720 Going to Germany, Too

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

Motorola’s got a boatload of love for Germany, lately. Yesterday, we saw their quirky Motorola FLIPOUT announced for German carriers O2 and Vodafone for 349 Euros, and it looks like the Milestone XT720 will be getting the same treatment. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but 540 euros off-contract looks to be a popular figure. We also [...]

A White HTC EVO 4G Headed to Best Buy?

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

If this shot of a Best Buy flier is correct, Best Buy will be offering a white HTC EVO 4G exclusively sometime soon. According to Phone Arena‘s – the outlet that originally leaked the flier – sources, July 11th would be the date you can put your money on to see it in stores. The [...]

Samsung Galaxy Q: A Blackberry Competitor With Android by Year’s End?

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

As much as some may loathe RIM and Blackberry, there’s no denying it’s still the platform of choice for the business world. Many strive to take the king down and provide enterprise-attractive alternatives (certain manufacturers who used to back Windows Mobile come to mind) and Samsung may be the next up to bat. According to [...]

Samsung Galaxy 3 May Have Been Priced, Sources Saying 365 Euros

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

According to Russian tech-site Mobile-Review, the Samsung Galaxy 3 may turn out to be a bit pricier than some might assume. If their sources are correct, the device will be launching for about 365 Euros (which is around $450 here in the states). We’d assume that the phone would be 299 Euros at the most [...]

Cincinnati Bell Blaze Gets Root

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

Just because the phone isn’t wildly popular or isn’t on a major carrier, that doesn’t mean a nice development community can’t stand behind it. Even if that development “community” consists of one person (with the help of a few supporters, of course), it has one and they care enough to go through the trouble of [...]

HTC Legend Being Sold for North America

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

Looks like options just continue to open up here in the states. If the USA-bound HTC Desire is too much phone for you, then you may want to opt for one of its smaller cousins – the HTC Legend – which is now being sold with AT&T’s 3G bands here in North America. This is [...]

Motorola Droid 2 Gets Seen, Talked About, Drooled Over

by Quentyn Kennemer on June 18th, 2010

For those that aren’t particularly satisfied (for whatever reason) with what the Motorola Droid X will be offering sometime soon, then you might want to take a look at the successor to Verizon’s most successful Android phone to date: the Motorola Droid 2. According to impressions by a Gizmodo reader who originally tipped them with [...]

WunderRadio Streams Its Way to the Android Market

by Kevin Krause on June 17th, 2010

As if you already didn’t have enough options when it comes to streaming audio on your Android, WunderRadio has jumped into the fray, bringing the popular streaming app  by Weather Underground over from the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile world. With WunderRadio you get access to over 50,000 radio stations ranging from AOL Radio to [...]

Rumored Samsung Android Media Player to Be Called Galaxy Touch?

by Kevin Krause on June 17th, 2010

Remember that could-be Android-based media player listed as a Samsung device? The Samsung YP-MB2 looked to be a mobile internet device with all the trappings of the Samsung Galaxy S, and it looks like that just might be the case. The device is now rumored to be coming to market as the Samsung Galaxy Touch, [...]

HTC Orders ROM Hackers to Cease and Desist

by Kevin Krause on June 17th, 2010

One of the more dedicated communities of Android users is the ROM developers, who often have phones rooted and running new software hacks even before the phones hit the streets (or shortly after). It has always been a part of Android and always will be as individuals strive to improve the overall functionality of what [...]

This Week In Clones: ANOTHER iPad Knock-Off Running Android

by Kevin Krause on June 17th, 2010

I suppose if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em…or at least that seems to be the attitude that went into Chinese manufacturer Sanxi’s latest tablet. Aside from looks that could fool you in a quick glance into thinking this was a true iPad (right down to the packaging), the tablet doesn’t have much going for [...]