With Sprint launching their HTC EVO 4G today, we expected to see a rush of Android fans vying to put an EVO in their pockets, but it seems even Sprint was surprised by the onslaught of customers. We’re getting reports that Sprint’s mobile phone activation system took a nose dive as the carrier struggled to…
Archives for June 4, 2010
More pictures of the Motorola Xtreme surface, shows off 8-megapixel camera with HD video recording
What, only two days have gone by before we first laid eyes on the Motorola Xtreme Android phone? Well, now there are now two more pictures for your viewing pleasure. The latest pics show off the Xtreme’s front face and what could be a front-facing video-call camera next to the phone’s speaker. We now have…
Data Speed Showdown: Sprint 4G vs T-Mobile HSPA+
Sprint may be the only network using a 4G WiMax network in this country, but T-Mobile is catching up fast with the roll-out their HSPA+ network, which can reach “4G speeds.” But, just how close does T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network come to Sprint’s WiMAX network? Well, our friends at PhoneScoop have conducted some data speed tests…
Deal Alert: Sprint HTC EVO 4G for just $140!
So you just left your local Sprint Store, Best Buy, Radio Shack or Wal*Mart, with your Sprint HTC EVO 4G in hand, happy as can be, right? Well, what if we were to tell you that you could have got it for $140? Still happy? Well, that’s just what Wirefly is doing! In order to…
BlackBerry OS 6 Gets 16-Minute Video Walkthrough, With Fresh 9800 Pics
In addition to some of the nicest pictures we have seen of the BlackBerry Bold 9800 slider to date, we’ve got a lengthy review of the upcoming BlackBerry OS 6.0 on video. Your Chinese is probably about as rusty as mine, but everything seems pretty self-explanatory, and we probably don’t have to worry about this…
AT&T officially dry on iPhone 3G inventory – AT&T and Apple making way for iPhone 4G / HD
With the launch of the next-generation iPhone 4G / HD looming just over the horizon there’s no doubt that AT&T is preparing for the onslaught of new iPhone hopefuls gunning to be the first on their block with the new smartphone from Apple. In fact, a newly leaked AT&T internal memo confirms that the carrier…
HomePipe preempts Google, allows users to stream Music library over the air
During the Google I/O 2010 Conferences last month, Google demonstrated a future Android feature that would allow Android users to stream a home PC’s music library over the air to an Android smartphone. Well, it looks like Google should have added this feature to Froyo, as HomePipe has already come out with a similar solution.…
Robot Unicorn Attack Releases Its Majestic Beauty onto the iPhone
Robot Unicorns that collect butterfly fairies? Check. An easy to understand, but hard to master game mechanic? Check. A soundtrack that will raise eyebrows of patrons at the local coffee shop you frequent by its awesomeness? Check. Robot Unicorn Attack certainly has everything in place required to make an awesome game experience, and Adult Swim…
HTC EVO 4G Now Available on Sprint for $199.99
As expected, the much-lauded HTC EVO 4G is now available on Sprint for $199.99 on a two-year contract. With WiMAX connectivity, a monstrous 4.3″ touchscreen, Android 2.1 with HTC’s most excellent Sense user interface improvements, it’s hard to say no to the EVO 4G. Be sure to check out our HTC EVO 4G review for…
Huawei S7 Android tablet is alive and well with Android 2.1 OS upgrade
Remember back in March when we showed you the S7, Huawei’s first Android tablet? From what looked like just another ‘upcoming Android tablet‘ that migth or might not make it to market, it’s a relief to see this tablet out and about again. And, this time, it’s sporting some upgrades as well. The first time…