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The Verizon Droid Eris may actually have some life left in it. According to a leaked Verizon document, Droid Eris owners can expect an update, starting July 16th. Don’t expect Froyo, but expect some welcomed improvements. The update will include the following: Enhancements Improved audio: The audio controls on your device have been updated Enhanced…
One of the coolest new features about the Apple iPhone 4 is the ability to do two-way video calling. This feature, known as FaceTime, is the star of a series of new ads from the handset maker. The Apple iPhone 4 has a front-facing camera that can be used for FaceTime. One of the cool…
AT&T is sending some of it’s customers certificates that will allow them to get a free 3G MicroCell “femtocell” mini-cell tower for better reception in their home. It’s not clear what tricks you need to turn so you actually receive one of these free 3G MicroCell vouchers, but we do know that you need to…
In a pretty big milestone for the upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphone platform, the company has released the developer tools that should enable content creators to make apps. This build of the Windows Phone 7 developer tools is still in beta form but the software giant says it’s a near-final version. If other platforms…
If you’re itching to get a new Chrevrolet but don’t have time to mill around the showrooms, you’re in luck because the company has released an app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The Chrevrolet Showroom app allows users to view the lineup of cars and trucks. You’ll also be able to check out…
Designer Andrew Kim has cooked up this neat-looking concept phone, built for HTC. The hardware has a few surprises, like the chin of the phone flipping out to act as an integrated kickstand, hidden strereo speakers, and a UV light to kill germs on the display. What’s really eye-catching is the streamlined user interface that…
We’ve heard a lot about these so-called “superphones” like the Nexus One but Samsung’s Chief Strategy Officer Omar Khan wanted to provide a clear definition. Speaking at the MobileBeat 2010 conference, Khan unsurprisingly said Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S lineup hits all the check marks for this new category. These devices have a large display for…
One of the most frustrating hindrances of AT&T Android phones is that users are not allowed to download apps outside of the Android Market – the option to “side load” apps from third-party sources in the settings menu is missing from AT&T Android phones. Luckily, HTC just updated their HTC Sync software to allow the…
The Motorola Droid X is probably one of the best handsets you can buy when it’s launched later this week on Verizon. There have been rumors that the number of Droid X units available per store would be quite limited. Today those rumors are looking scary-true. Earlier this week, the Verizon warehouse looked to only…
If you’ve been waiting on Verizon to restock their HTC Droid Incredible inventory, you might have to wait a long time to get the slim and svelte Android superphone in your pocket – we’re expecting inventories to be restocked in the first half of August. But, if you’re willing to pick up the Incredible from…