Archive for July 8th, 2010

MyPhone (www.MyPhone.pl) is about to release an Android device called the A230. The A230 is actually a re-branded YuhuaTel X2. SOME HISTORY The X2 is famous for being the first Dual-SIM device to support Android. It was re-branded and sold as General Mobile’s only Android device, the DSTL1....

A big congratulations goes out to Francis Choung who found the first certificate at Pier 66 in New York City. Don’t fear though, there are still 20 more phones in 20 more cities waiting to be found. Check back to this post for updates on winners. Don’t forget to follow @DroidLanding, maybe...

I like a good cup of coffee, but as I sit here in a very hot apartment, an icy beverage is much more preferable to a steaming cup of joe, even if said joe is free. But for those of you that like a coffee in the middle of a heat wave, a free cup is yours for the having. Just download the new Borders...

richardtrip has released an update to [ROM-FroYo] DeFroST 2.0 (08-07-2010 | FRF91 | Camcorder 800×480| ECHO FIXED| A2SD+).Now at version 2.0. Version 2.0a: Changed kernel in full rom (uvoc and uvonly version are ok) Version 2.0: Echo and white noise fixed Use the new radio Changed kernel (needed...

The polls are in! The latest comScore results are showing that Google is continuing to grow among the leaders in mobile operating systems. ComScore’s Mobile Market Share Report shows the Android OS capturing 13% of the smartphone subscribers. This report reflects the figures from March to May,...

Over at the Android Developer’s Blog, they have refreshed the Android 2.2 (a.k.a. Froyo SDK) to match the latest official Nexus One OTA update. The previous Android 2.2 SDK was released following the official announcement at Google I/O back in May. Head HERE to download the latest Android 2.2...

I was hooked on Swype ever since I first tried it and ever since then, I’ve been using it as my default keyboard. But there was something missing: the voice input button wasn’t there. Since the benefits of having Swype outweigh the voice input, I ignored it. With over 2,000 votes for voice...

According to @MotoMobile twitter account, the software updates are rolling out. Backflip users will notice enhancements to messaging, Bluetooth, camera and more. On the Motorola Support page, the updates are to be rolled out in two steps. Upon receipt of the notification message, select Download. After...

We learned yesterday of the HTC Desire passing through the FCC with North American 3G bands and we’ve also heard before that the HTC Desire was headed to Canada as the HTC Triumph on Telus. The original launch date set by Telus for the HTC Triumph was June 8th. As that date has come and gone,...

We recently heard about the Sony Xperia X10 receiving an update and although it is not the Eclair update everyone was hoping for, it’s still an update. Our tipster tells us that the the whole device has experienced an extreme speed boost throughout his device and that the update did not erase...

OpenFeint are expanding their gaming community from the iOS and heading to the Android platform, and coming with them are 9,200 developers who have launched thousands of titles in connection with OpenFeint. Some of the big names headed to the Android platform include Digital Chocolate and Glu mobile....

AT&T has just announced the price and availability of their version of the Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Captivate. This device will hit hands on July 18th for $199 on a new 2-yr contract after rebate. You will need a minimum $15 data plan. Specs for the Samsung Captivate include: Super AMOLED 4” touchscreen...

image source: Engadget The Samsung Galaxy Beam is the device with the Pico projector built-in and we were all curious where the device might head first. The device will be headed to Singapore’s Starhub for a July 17th launch. Specs for the Samsung Galaxy Beam include: 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED...

Yes, you heard that correctly, all you have to do is try on a pair of jeans at American Eagle and you’ll receive a free Android smartphone. “…every customer who tries on a pair of AE jeans receives a free smartphone after instant discount with a new two-year service plan, from July 21...

A new report from iSuppli indicates that the AMOLED shortage could take longer than expected. Currently Samsung and LG are the only manufacturers of the super AMOLED displays. There are some smaller Taiwanese companies capable of producing the same technology, but due to their small facilities, they...