HTC Cautions Against Installing Leaked Android 2.2 for EVO 4G
HTC has posted a tweet cautioning against upgrading the EVO 4G with a leaked Android 2.2 update: “Please be aware any update.zip floating around for EVO are not final and may cause problems. Official updates are coming OTA next week!” It appears that this may be similar to the Droid Eris MR3 leaks, which while [...]
Verizon Launches Samsung Intensity II with Infrared Camera
Verizon has launched the successor to the first Samsung Intensity in the the Intensity II. The phone now features an infrared function built into its 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder along with QVGA display, sliding QWERTY keyboard and microSDHC slot. Pricing is set at $49.99 after new two year agreement and $50 mail-in rebate, [...]
FCC Approves Samsung SCH-R900 LTE Smart Device for MetroPCS
The FCC has approved the first LTE smart device destined for MetroPCS. The SCH-R900 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 802.11b/g WiFi radio, dual-band 1700/1900 dual-mode LTE/EVDO support and microSDHC expansion slot. Samsung had previously announced the R900 earlier this year during CTIA as part of MetroPCS’ LTE announcement while the [...]
Samsung Intercept – Unboxing
Samsung’s Intercept is designed to rival iPhone 3GS at the $99 price point. Hit read more for to see us unbox the new, budget Android smartphone, and we’ll follow up with our first impressions shortly.
Dell Delays Streak Launch, Aero Launch Details Confirmed
Dell has delayed the launch of the Streak Android smart device from its initial late July release to an undetermined timeframe, based on its product page. This follows confirmation of pricing from a recently pulled blog post on Dell’s portal and confirmation of the delay via Twitter. Pricing is expected to be set at at [...]
Android to Receive Server Side App License Authentication
The Android Developer blog has posted details on the ongoing changes to digital rights management for developers of Android applications distributed and sold through the Android Market. The changes involve a server side license authentication method being deployed meant to completely replace the current digital rights management method currently used to distribute paid applications. The [...]
Motorola Announces Rambler and Bali for Boost Mobile
Motorola has announced two new forthcoming clamshells launching on Boost Mobile next month on the 11th in the Rambler and now available online and retailers in the Bali. The Rambler features a QWERTY keyboard with 1.3 megapixel camera, speakerphone, microSDHC expansion slot and Bluetooth with stereo audio support while the Bali has a nearly identical [...]
Best Buy to Offer WiMax under Connect Service in 2011
Clearwire has announced a new wholesale agreement with Best Buy whereby the electronics retailer will offer WiMax service under its recently launched Connect mobile broadband service in 2011. No immediate word was given regarding pricing or specific availability of hardware and service, as Clearwire currently covers 43 markets served by Best Buy. Best Buy launched [...]
Apple Skin 520 GSM Sleeve for iPod Touch
A Chinese company by the name of Yosion has developed a sleeve for the iPod Touch that is manufactured with an Infineon GSM radio and battery pack that enables it to function as a normal iPhone complete with microphone and SMS messaging, though it does not support data access. The sleeve features an 800mAh battery [...]
FCC Reveals ZTE Peel iPod Touch Sleeve from Sprint
The FCC has revealed a branded ZTE sleeve for the iPod Touch with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS radios that allows the device to act as an EV-DO enabled mobile broadband router for up to five devices. The prominent Sprint branding suggests that the carrier will launch the accessory in the near future. Neither Sprint nor [...]
