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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
An update to Foursquare just came down the pike, and this one's a goody if you're anal about your check-ins. (Wonder which side of the fence we're about to be on?) You now have the ability to fix tho...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 16, 2010
I'm officially jealous. First Virgin Mobile Canada gets the HTC Legend, now parent company Bell flaunts this gorgous phone in my general direction. It's the same Legend we've been talking ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
So long as we have the HTC Aria, let's do some benchmark tests, shall we? The second Android phone from AT&T has a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor at 600MHz. And before you start screaming about ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
Logitech just confirmed a previous report from Engadget that its Google TV set-top box will be called the Logitech Revue. Still no word on pricing or when we'll see any of this launch (other...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
And just as soon as HTC announces that the HTC Desire is coming to the United States in August, regional carrier Cellular South puts out a release of its own saying that it's getting the Android ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 16, 2010
Resistive screen? Check. Outdated version of Android? Check. Familiar looking box and logo? Check. Yes, all the makings of a cheap knockoff are in there. Some people call them 'KIRFs' (Keeping I...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
We thought Google made a pretty good case for Google TV at its Google IO conference last month. But if you're still having trouble explaining it to that special someone in your life -- you know,...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
We've pretty much known the HTC Desire (see our hands-on) is coming to the United States ever since we first showed it to you on a Cellular South U.S. Cellular rebate form. But now HTC ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
Good news for those of you waiting patiently to get into the Swype keyboard beta program. Not only has the keyboard just gotten an update, they've opened the beta for a limited time. Says Swype: ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
At the same time as it announced the Xperia X8, Sony Ericsson revised its update schedule for the Xperia X10, X10 Mini Pro and X10 Mini (seen here from left). Previously slated to get Android 2.1 in t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
It's not really a big stretch to come up with, but TechCrunch chief Michael Arrington says he has "multiple sources close to Google" who tell him the stock Android user interface will get a ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 16, 2010
Remember that Altek camera that comes with a phone attached we showed you a week or so ago? It's back, with some nice action shots and even a video. Android 2.1 has been confirmed as the O...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 16, 2010
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 was officially announced today, bringing a mid-size, mid-spec Android phone to the Xperia line. The particulars:Android 1.6 (Donut) with Mediascape and Timecape user i...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 15, 2010
We showed off the new Android Market with the "update all" and "allow automatic updating" earlier, and we've been waiting for an app to come along to talk about this part. I ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
Welp, there it is. The Motorola Droid X. Not on a plane, not some blurrycam shot. It's 4.4 inches of Motorola goodness, and Engadget managed to score some time with it ahead of an expected launc...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 15, 2010
And another new phone falls to the genius of the Android hacking community. You'll recognize the names -- eugene373, Paul O'Brien, and Koushik Dutta. These guys used the fake OTA method ...
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by Dallin Hampton
Jun 15, 2010
Samsung today announced the i5500 Galaxy 5 will launch in July in Europe and Asia. The Galaxy 5 is a multimedia phone with an integrated social network tool, a touchscreen display and hopes to appeal ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
What's bigger than the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and larger than the X10 Mini? Meet the Xperia X8 -- a mid-size model previously known as the Shakira. No other real details just yet, though it appears ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
The HTC Aria from AT&T brings the Android big-time in a little package, with a 3.2-inch touchscreen at 320x480 pixels. And if you think this guy looks familiar, well, it should. It's a m...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
(AT&T Aria, left, and the Nexus One)Here we go again, folks. The HTC Aria -- AT&T's second and arguably best foray into Android -- is limited to only loading applications from the An...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
We don't suppose the Samsung Galaxy S will be a part of Saturday's "All phones free" promotion at T-Mobile (which is now official, by the way), but it's will on its way to the U.S. carrier,...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
If modding the Evo 4G to work with the Palm Touchstone isn't warranty-voiding enough for you, take a look at this. XDA member coolbho3000 has cranked his Evo's Snapdragon processor up to 1.267GH...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
Pico projectors were (or is it are?) supposed to be all the rage, allowing you to do video straight from your phone. Previously, though, you've needed some sort of external attachment. That changes w...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
U.K. carrier Vodafone today announced the launch of its Vodafone 360 Shop for Android, which is geared toward helping developers design standard widgets, widgets for Opera Mini and direct-to-carrier ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 15, 2010
There it is, folks. The Sprint Evo 4G rewired to work on the Palm Touchstone inductive charger. No more plugging in the phone to keep it juiced -- which with the Evo you tend to have to do a bunch. Al...
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by Adam Sawyer
Jun 14, 2010
Well folks, it’s time to break out the pom-poms and start the trash talking – the Android Cup has begun. This event, sponsored by Laptop Mag, brings all the older Android cla...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 14, 2010
So much for easing back into the work week, huh? We started off today with the announcement of the HTC Aria on AT&T. Followed that up by another Motorola Droid X sighting. You all got your k...
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by Jared DiPane
Jun 14, 2010
Tether, a company many of us are familiar with, announced today that they have finally released their Android beta to the public. For many this news is warmly welcomed, since the beta that was announc...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 14, 2010
Let me start by saying I have not seen, held, or fondled this unit in any way. And frankly, I have no desire to. But when this post popped up in the forums about a $117.30 Chinese monstros...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 14, 2010
The story goes like this: Sprint employee posts Evo 4G launch sales figures at XDA Developers. Sprint finds out. Post is killed. Employee is invited into a back room by a "forensic...
