Archive for August 27th, 2010

Do you want the Samsung Epic 4G? Well, you could get up early on August 31st and trek over to your local Sprint store whenever you have time. The alternative? Pre-order online via Amazon, get free 2-day shipping and save yourself $50 in the process. Still thinking about it? Have a look at the video...

For all of you on Orange that are waiting for Android 2.2 to hit your HTC Desire, you’re going to have to wait. Orange announced via Twitter that the Froyo update is being pushed back until mid-September. Almost immediately following this statement, they stated: ..“would like to point out the...

  Thanks to an anonymous tipster, BGR has just received these images of a device that resembles the HTC Evo, but with a more luxurious look. This device is said to be heading to Verizon and I must say, I’m extremely jealous. The tipster didn’t say if this was going to be a world phone,...

Members of the Android community have done it again by gaining root access on the unreleased Samsung Epic 4G. This device is not yet available to the public, but as you can see, some lucky folks who already have the device have already done it. Those of you who plan on rooting your Epic 4G on launch...

  Google is no longer hosting phone support for the Nexus One. As of today, if you dial the old tech support number (888) 486-3987, you will receive the news that HTC will be continuing support and then they provide the number (888) 216-4736. The Google Nexus One is now an official developer’s...

  As you can see in the image above, Google Voice will soon have widgets that can be placed on your homescreen. This version of Google Voice that I’m currently using is v0.4.1.19 which I have extracted out of the T-Mobile G2 system dump. As you can see, the Google Voice Settings widget gives...

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has just passed through the FCC and we’re learning now that this device could be sold “unlocked” for less than $300 before the carrier subsidizes the device. Judging by the previous Xperia X10 launch, this device could be headed to AT&T, but no official...

Hello all, I haven’t posted in a while but I’m back and will be presenting a series of Screen Casts with “how to’s” and tutorials regarding development on using the Google App Inventor. In Volume 1 I will be explaining how to install the Android SDK and set up an emulator...

richardtrip has released an update to DeFroST 3.1 (26-08-2010 |1305 Mhz|720P |AOSP+CyanogenMod|2.6.34 | A2SD+). The latest version is now 3.1. This release is supported on the following Device(s): - HTC Desire Version history: Version 3.1: Latest CyanogenMod fixes Fixed VPN problem Latest Rom Manager latest...

For those of you who were skeptical about all of the update drama surrounding the HTC Droid Incredible, you will be pleased to know that Verizon has stated via Twitter that the roll out of Android 2.2 will start today. As with any software update, you can expect the OTA roll out to continue for several...

It’s official folks! You can now purchase the HTC Desire via U.S. Cellular today! The Desire is currently available for $199 on a new 2yr. service agreement after a $70 mail-in rebate or if you’re looking for this device without a contract, expect to throw down $499.95 . The HTC Desire,...

It looks like most of you Motorola Milestone users in Latin America were not too happy with Motorola’s previous news that your device would not be seeing the Android 2.2 update. Well, you might want to know that Motorola has listened and is now taking another look at getting you that update. They...

I love it when an older device gets rooted, especially on a Friday. The Motorola BACKFLIP acquired root using the same method as the Motorola Droid 2. Since the Droid 2 root method derived from the Droid X’s root method, I think we have something here. Maybe this same method will work on all Motorola...

The Samsung Fascinate is the last Galaxy S device to come from the top four wireless networks in the U.S. This device resembles T-Mobile’s Samsung Vibrant, but includes a camera flash. The amazing Super AMOLED display compared to your HDTV will want to make you slap yourself and the 1GHz Hummingbird...

infinitybiff has released an update to ChromaticSlide v1.0.1 by Infinitybiff – 2.2-Themed- OC. The latest version is now v1.0.1. This release is supported on the following Device(s): - HTC Slide: T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide CHANGELOG v 1.0.1 ———————- *Fixed...