The spotlight for Android is certainly busy these days. After the Droid ad onslaught this past weekend, all eyes are on Verizon's Droid. But with the Motorola CLIQ now available, the CLIQ is jumping back into the mix. And that's not even mentioning the best Android phone currently on the market, the Sprint HTC Hero, being released just a week ago. So is there room for any more Android phones?
T-Mobile certainly thinks so. According to this leaked slide, the Samsung Behold II will be released on November 18th. The Samsung Behold II is going to pack a 3.2 inch AMOLED screen, 5-megapixel camera and comes running Samsung's own TouchWiz UI. TouchWiz is supposed to give easy access to frequently accessed applications and of course, offer widgets galore.
We weren't excited about the Behold II before but since the purported November 18th release date is less than a month away, we're a little more optimistic. With the CLIQ being a QWERTY-slider device and the Behold II being a touchscreen only phone, are these two devices the new T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G?
If you're interested in the Samsung Galaxy Lite I5700 aka the Spica, you'll be happy to know that it's went through the video treatment. Though the music choice in the video is a surprise, the video itself is worth a look if you're keen on learning about this Android device. It runs through the basic design and hardware of the Galaxy Lite and showcases our favorite OS, Android.
From the looks of it, the AMOLED screen looks vibrant and wonderful but the mere 100MB available for apps is very disappointing. We're still not sure if the Galaxy Lite is ever come to the states so if you are interested in this device, don't get your hopes up!
We've seen Android in so many different platforms already--smartphones, netbooks, MID's, set top boxes--that it's surprising we haven't seen it power an E-book Reader already. Luckily for those who still read, Spring Design has just announced their dual-screen, Android-powered 'Alex' E-book reader that houses two different displays (one with e-ink technology, the other a touchscreen LCD), comes with 3G and Wi-Fi for wireless downloading, and a whole lot of ambition.
We love the idea of having a dual-screen E-book reader since those screens offer completely different experiences, but we're unsure of the execution, it just looks a little convoluted, design-wise, in our eyes. But we're definitely going to keep an eye on Spring Design's 'Alex' E-book Reader because it's simply a great idea in a burgeoning market. Being powered by Android obviously helps.
If you're already a T-Mobile customer, you can pre-order the Motorola CLIQ right now. The Motorola Android handset packs a QWERTY slider keyboard and heavy social networking features in MOTOBLUR. If you're eligible for an upgrade, it'll cost you $199.99 with new 2 year contract, if you're interested in purchasing it off contract, the CLIQ will run for $449.99. Obviously your own pricing will depend on your contract status.
Details of the ship date aren't official but we're expecting the pre-orders to be fulfilled before the public launch of November 2nd. If you're interested in seeing how the CLIQ works, check out our video tour of the Motorola CLIQ and MOTOBLUR!
The quick bullet point highlights are that: it runs Android 2.0, is very thin for a QWERTY slider, is the fastest Android device available, has a wonderful screen and usable keyboard, and pretty much sets the standard for future Android phones. We're confident that the Verizon Droid is going to be a hit because it combines the best carrier (network-wise) with our favorite smartphone OS. Word on the street is that it makes the Motorola CLIQ look downright elementary (no surprsie). How can you deny that?
What do you guys think about the Verizon Motorola Droid? Excited? Nonplussed? Let us know in the comments!
Hit the jump to see more pictures of the Motorola Droid!
With the hype of the HTC Hero officially stolen by the new Android-focused, iPhone attacking Verizon commercials, we're wondering what HTC has in store for future Android phones. And we consider it wonderful timing to see a brand new, completely unknown HTC Android phone pop up. What could this HTC Android device be?
From what we can gather, the screen looks to be magnificent, the camera seems to be equipped with flash, the Android hardware buttons look touch-sensitive, and there's the omnipresent trackball. We're hoping this is the HTC Dragon, the Android device that packs a 1GHz processor (Snapdragon) and will likely re-define speediness in Android hardware.
What do you guys think? Is this the HTC Dragon? How do you like it?
Hit the jump to see the back of this mysterious HTC Android phone!
The glove are off. After attacking AT&T, Verizon just released a commercial attacking/mocking the iPhone as an 'iDon't' device that doesn't have a real keyboard, can't multitask, can't take 5-megapixel pictures, can't take pictures in the dark, can't customize, can't run widgets, and can't interchange batteries. And guess what? Everything that the 'iDon't' can't do, the Droid does.
No shots of the Droid (previously known as the Sholes) were actually shown in the commercial but there is no doubt that Verizon is betting big on their first Android device. We're absolutely certain that interest in the Droid will soon reach a fever pitch and come November, it's going to be one of the most anticipated devices of the year. Expect more commercials and ads about what the Droid does and what the 'iDon't' cant.
What do you guys think? Smart move by Verizon? If anything, 'iDon't' is catchy as heck.
Following up on the heels of their boot-up video of the Motorola Droid, BGR has just posted the first screenshots of Android 2.0 'Eclair'. And boy it's a doozy. This obviously isn't the final build of Android 2.0 but we're loving the new features it adds and the optimization (it's supposed to be fast) of 'Eclair'. New features will probably be added and things will change, but Android is clearly headed in the right direction--this is a much more modern UI.
Highlights of Android 2.0 features include:
Native Microsoft Exchange Support (hooray for business users!)
Integrated Facebook, Facebook friends syncs to your contacts
Improved Browser (double-tap to zoom, speeds similar to iPhone 3GS)
Updated Maps includes support for Layers
Unified E-Mail Inbox
New YouTube widget for superfast uploads
'Car Home' application that gives big and bright icons for features used while driving
A lot of voice control
Hit the jump to see more pictures and our commentary on Android 2.0 'Eclair'! It's a great first look to see where your favorite OS is headed! For the full gallery, head to BGR.
You’ve read our hardware review. You’ve read our take on the software and HTC Sense. Now it’s your turn. If you guys have any questions about the Sprint HTC Hero feel free to ask away in the comments! We’ll do our best to compile the questions over the weekend and answer them all in one easy-to-read article.
So if there’s anything you ever wanted to know about the HTC Hero, here’s your chance to find out.
What do you want to know about the Sprint HTC Hero?
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