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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 08, 2009
We're nearing the end of 2009, and that means top 10 lists galore. And here comes Time's top 10 gadgets of the year. And -- surprise, surprise -- the No. 1 pick isn't the iPhone 3GS. It's not the Nook...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Dec 08, 2009
The first thing I was told after being handed a Motorola Droid was: "Be careful with that battery cover. It loves to come off." And, sure enough, it does. The good news is that Bryan at The...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Dec 07, 2009
For those of you (and us, too) waiting on the Android 2.0.1 update for the Verizon Droid, the Boy Genius Report says it's tracked down the upgrade schedule. Some of you may be in for a treat tonight; ...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Dec 07, 2009
Looks like the Android 2.0.1 update is starting to roll out for the Verizon Droid, with word coming fast and furious from our fourms, BGR and Twitter. This one's mandatory, and you're going to want i...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 07, 2009
Hey, hey! Looks like the DROID Eris will be joining the cool kids soon enough. The DROID Eris is set to receive the Android 2.0 software update in early 2010 that'll bring the already compelling...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 04, 2009
Google just announced that they've updated the Android SDK to 2.0.1 and will update all Android 2.0 devices (just the DROID for now) to Android 2.0.1 by the end of the year. It's a minor update ...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 04, 2009
Though it isn't quite as beautiful as a complete 'buy one, get one free' deal, it's pretty darn close. Verizon has confirmed that from Friday, December 4th to Monday, December 7th, users who buy...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 03, 2009
Verizon is continuing its DROID ad onslaught with this latest spot that claims that the DROID is not a princess but a robot, "a phone that trades hairdo's for can do". It seems to us that Ve...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 03, 2009
BGR is hearing that Verizon might spur an Android phone buying frenzy with one of their infamous Buy One Get One Free promotions (aka BOGO). The Motorola DROID & HTC DROID Eris will both be ...
Article
by Casey Chan
Dec 01, 2009
If you want to wear your phone allegiance on your sleeve, it looks like you literally can. Verizon is reportedly sending out the shirt above to some customers who have purchased the DROID. We we...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 25, 2009
Um, wait what? According to statistics from YouGov's BrandIndex (who?), Motorola has just passed Apple in brand loyalty among men ages 18 and up. This coincides with the launch of the Motorola D...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 23, 2009
If you're a sucker for rare electronics, love prototype devices, or prefer silver trim over gold trim, it looks like you're in luck. A Motorola DROID Prototype has popped up on eBay and can be yours i...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 18, 2009
We're chalking up the DROID as a success and we're sure Motorola and Verizon are too. After reportedly selling 100,000 units in the first weekend, it looks like the DROID followed it up with rou...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 12, 2009
The mysterious V1 Vphone made by the even more mysterious Saygus just got a little less mysterious (which is a good thing, kind of). Saygus execs say that the V1 Vphone will be available to Ver...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 11, 2009
The Motorola DROID has all the makings of a success story. Analysts are estimating the total units moved in the first weekend to be over 100,000 since Verizon had 200,000 units in stock and...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 10, 2009
BGR has just independently confirmed what we already knew, that the GSM version of the Motorola DROID, the Motorola Milestone, will be available on Telus in Canada. BGR points to the vague timef...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 10, 2009
Continuing the ad onslaught of Verizon and the Motorola DROID, we have three new commercials that actually show the DROID in action, well, sort of. It still maintains the 'droid' theme so it's really...
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by Casey Chan
Nov 09, 2009
The Saygus Vphone V1 is slated for release as the third Android phone on Verizon. We know--who, what, and where is Saygus? Honestly, we wish we could tell you, we've never heard of the company until n...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 08, 2009
Droid Day has come and gone but there's still a lot of DROID news to catch up on, here's the latest:Wirefly Selling DROID for $129.99 & DROID Eris for $29.99We don't think you can find a bet...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 08, 2009
One of the features we were most looking forward in the DROID was the 5-megapixel autofocus camera. After having middling experiences with previous Android smartphone cameras, we were very hope...
Review
by Dieter Bohn
Nov 06, 2009
Sincerely, we like the understated looks of the Eris. Plain and simple isn't always plain, if you catch our drift. Plus: there are subtle white flecks on the matted-black, soft-touch paint here. Don'...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 06, 2009
We all know Google is as minimalist as they come when it comes to their homepage. Google.com rarely displays anything else other than the Search Bar and occasional artwork celebrating a holiday. So wh...
Review
by Dieter Bohn
Nov 06, 2009
Sure, most of the attention is going to the Motorola Droid (and deservedly so, we suppose), but HTC's little Droid Eris is a worthy phone in its own right -- especially at $99. If you're a widge...
Review
by Casey Chan
Nov 06, 2009
It's pretty amazing to think how far Android has come in just one year. Just 12 months ago we were getting all excited about the T-Mobile G1 and the promises that Android 1.0 held. Fast forward 365 d...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 06, 2009
November 6th, 2009. Droid Day. It's here. After seeing all the commercials, all the leaked pictures, and gathering al the information--you can finally go and get one yourself! The Motorola DROID...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 06, 2009
We've got some good news, some bad news and some really awful news. If you didn't know, the DROID Eris is also releasing today. Verizon just posted a tutorial video on the DROID Eris, which is basical...
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by Casey Chan
Nov 05, 2009
Verizon has officially made the DROID Eris, Verizon's version of the HTC Hero, well, official. Like previous reports, the DROID Eris will release on November 6th for the low, low price of $99 (a...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 05, 2009
If you're in or around the New York City area on Droid Day, you'll have the opportunity to be among the first group to own the Verizon Motorola DROID. We've just received a tip that tells us tha...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 05, 2009
The DROID Eris, Verizon's version of the HTC Hero, has been unboxed and looks generally ready to go for the November 6th launch. Why Verizon doesn't want to officially announce this device is be...
Article
by Casey Chan
Nov 04, 2009
We've got the Verizon Motorola DROID here at Android Central Headquarters (thanks Verizon!) and it's just as we imagined--beautiful, fast, bold, and striking. Verizon, Motorola, and Google reall...
