The HTC Desire came out on U.S. Cellular last week, offering another opportunity for those who were sitting on the fence with the Nexus One. The Desire packs in a bit more RAM, a new kind of display, and the Sense custom user interface, but it’s otherwise just like the N1. Given Google’s experiment in…
First official pictures of the T-Mobile G2 leak
We were pretty sure what to expect from the upcoming T-Mobile G2 at this point. From a leaked ROM revealing a new Qualcomm CPU, to a handful of pictures that have leaked into the wild, we though we had this thing covered from end to end. That may not be true, as we don’t have…
T-Mobile HSPA+ 3G now covers over 100 million people
T-Mobile continues to expand its HSPA+ 3G network and this mobile data network now covers over 100 million people. The new markets with access to T-Mobile HPSA+ 3G networks include Boston, Mass.; Erie, Penn.; Fresno, Palm Springs and San Diego, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; Richmond, Va.; Spokane, Wash.; and Topeka, Kan. The speed of the roll…
Samsung Epic 4G now available from Sprint, and the EVO 4G, too!
Sprint has officially rolled out the highly anticipated Samsung Epic 4G and has kicked off this week in a big 4G way. Priced at $249.99 with a $100 mail-in rebate and two-year commitment, the Epic 4G is available now from Sprint’s online storefront. Folks that prefer purchasing in person can head down to their local…
New Google Voice and Voice Widget extracted from leaked G2 ROM
Leaked to the wild yesterday, the ROM for the upcoming T-Mobile G2 contains some exciting new components including a version of Google Voice that supports widgets. While most folks are still ooh-ing and ahh-ing over this upcoming HSPA+ handset, the Android dev community has been dissecting this leaked ROM to see what treasures they can…
Stable release of CyanogenMod-6 now available for download
No longer a release candidate, CyanogenMod-6 is now finalized and available for your downloading pleasure. Based upon stock Android 2.2, the is the first stable froyo release for the popular series of custom ROMs. CyanogenMod has gained traction amongst Android enthusiasts as it is free of bloated carrier and OEM customizations like MOTOBLUR and provides…
The Mobile Roundup – The ‘Leaks Everywhere’ edition
We needed to find a plumber this week because there were leaked phones all over the place – we saw spy shots of multiple Windows Phone 7 devices and Android handsets. If that wasn’t enough, we got some hands-on time with some cool new apps and hardware, Froyo is finally getting out there en masse…
Leaked T-Mobile G2 (HTC Vision) ROM reveals Google Voice widget, more Google apps
The T-Mobile G2 ROM (HTC Vision) that was leaked recently still has some legs to it, as now we have some screenshots of the homescreen, showing off a Google Voice widget and all manner of Google apps. Is that cool enough to get excited for the T-Mobile G2? You be the judge. As we found…
HTC EVO 4G Graces Sprint Online Stores Again Next Week
The elusive HTC EVO 4G is finally making its return to the Sprint online store next week. Trying to grab the Android smartphone, which managed to pick up the Android 2.2 or Froyo update during its mostly physical absence, has been like trying to catch Bigfoot. The EVO 4G has been sold out almost everywhere…
Mystery HTC device on its way to Verizon? Is this the Merge?
Another day, another HTC Android smartphone leak, in one form or another. This time around, we’ve got a live picture of a new Android smartphone that’s apparently headed to Verizon with a huge 4.3-inch display and kickstand, a la the Sprint HTC EVO 4G. The HTC-made device is sporting Sense, a kickstand (for watching video),…







