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It’s only been a couple of days before the Skype application escaped the shackles of Verizon, and was released for all Android 2.1 phones, and now there’s a hack to enable 3G calling. Unlike the Verizon’s version, the application didn’t allow for 3G calling, but now it’s become a reality thanks to a hack. Some…
At CTIA SF 2010 Logitech announced their Revue, their Google TV set-top box that seamlessly gives you an experience like never before. But, just like with smartphones, there’s a catch. You’ll need to use a specific TV provider, and the price isn’t exactly negligible. In exchange for those compromises, you’ll get Google TV on your…
For those of you in need of another T-Mobile Android device in your life, you may want to direct your attention to LG, as they have just announced a new handset in their Optimus line, the Optimus T. The Optimus T will not be a powerhouse of a smartphone, but will be better suited for…
Remember the Motorola Ciena from a few days ago? Well the budget Android phone has gone official, and it’s as cheap as we thought it was without actually hearing a price on the thing. Or specs for that matter. We actually don’t know much about the Citrus, but we can expect this cheap phone to…
You may be used to see foreign currencies on certain applications you find in the Android Market, but wouldn’t it be nice to get the price of the application in your local currency before you dive in? Well, that’s exactly what Google has done for you now. Instead of going to XE.com, or going deeper…
All this time we thought that the T-Mobile Motorola Cliq XT had been long forgotten, and now the Motoblur toting handset is getting an OTA (over-the-air) update. Apparently, it’s a pretty decent one at that, but don’t expect it to be Android 2.1 just yet. The update for the XT come with the following features…
Notion Ink Adam UI artist-made mockup If the much-anticipated, possibly already vaporware-d Notion Ink Adam Android tablet, ever does truly surface at some point, you may have an array of color options to choose from. While news of the tablet has been hard to find, the Notion Ink blog has been more frequently updated. And,…
Hot on the heels of Radio Shack’s release of the T-Mobile G2, Costco has begun selling the new Android handset online. However, there’s a catch: the handset is only available for customers who qualify for an upgrade, so buying the device outright or using flex pay is not allowed. We initially though that Costco would…
Virgin Mobile users, now is the time to get your hands on the carrier’s very first Android device, the Samsung Intercept. The Intercept may not be the highest-powered phone in the world, but it’s certainly the best handset you can get on the no-contract carrier. Samsung gave its down-range Intercept a 3.2-inch display, a 3.2-megapixel…
Android 2.2, or Froyo, is definitely gaining market share as devices are finally getting their much-anticipated updates to the latest version of the Google mobile OS. As of the beginning of August, Froyo only accounted for 4.5% of all Android devices, with 2.1(Eclair) ruling the roost. Two months later, Froyo now is on 33.4% of…