HTC Russia’s Twitter account let slip that the HD2 is the only device currently available that will get Windows Mobile 7. That’s sad news for those who were hoping for some backwards compatibility, but if WM7 is as underwhelming as 6.5, you probably won’t be missing much. The HD2 is a monster of a…
Nexus One documents leak, Google Phone pricing information gets real
The Nexus One hype machine got a major boost this morning on news that Google is planning to announce their Android phone on Jan. 5th. With hardware spy shots already in the wild, UI demos floating around, and specs largely confirmed, all that was missing was a price-point and rate plan information. This all-important piece…
GPhone: T-Mobile Acknowledges Android Device, Google to Sell Exclusively Online
We’ve seen plenty of the HTC Nexus One (A.K.A Passion), reported to be the One True Google Phone, but aside from T-Mobile’s involvement, we really didn’t know who would be offering what. Rumours swirled that Google be subsidizing the handset and offering it unlocked, but nothing substantial proved the fact. Today, T-Mobile has internally acknowledged…
HTC releases hotfix for HTC Touch Pro that resolves skipping during audio playback
In case you haven’t noticed (I’ve just found out from HTC), the HTC Touch Pro comes with somewhat annoying bug that is responsible for skipping parts of a song/podcast/whatever you’re listening during audio playback. Hence, as a responsible company, HTC has released a hotfix to tackle the issue. You can grab it [hotfix] from this…
The Nexus One’s Bluetooth-enabled dock spied at the FCC
The FCC has just published a tasty little morsel of information regarding the much hyped Google Phone, which we know as the “Nexus One.” According to FCC documents, the Nexus One works with some sort of Bluetooth-enabled cradle/dock. The dock apparently supports Bluetooth EDR for wireless data transfers at speeds up to 3Mbps. It’s not…
New HD2 ROM Shows HTC Sense in Landscape
A new ROM for T-Mobile’s HD2 showing off a spiffy new documents tab also rocks a landscape layout. Considering the mammoth 4.3” display, it’s best that the HD2 is versatile about how the real estate is used. The ROM, Manila 2.5 build 1922, was built for the Touch Pro 2 and has all of the…
Video: Espresso Sense UI caught in the wild
We’ve seen screenshots of a bit tweaked Sense UI, and now we have a video to proof HTC is preparing something special for its upcoming Espresso smartphone. We’re still waiting for something official, but it’s kinda sure thing CES (or maybe MEC) will provide us with more answers. In the meantime, here’s a snippet of…
Vodafone dropping HTC HD2 ahead of iPhone launch
Following directly on from the last piece I wrote on the iPhone launching on Vodafone UK on Jan 14, it would also appear that HTC are dropping the HD2 from their range before that date! According to our buddies over at Electricpig, Vodafone have confirmed they will not continue to stock the device: We’ve had…
HTC HD2 updated with Calendar View and card storage capacity info
In two instances, HTC has released updates for its powerful WinMo smartphone – HD2. Here’s what’s affected: Update for HTC HD2 Calendar View – this update expands the dynamic nature of the Calendar application. Whether your week starts on Monday or Sunday, allowing you to view appointments occurring tomorrow, next week, or even next month.…
T-Mobile’s Nexus One Available by Invite Only on January 5
We had heard that the upcoming HTC Android phone, the Nexus One (A.K.A. Passion), would be available January 5, but apparently that won’t be a full-blown retail presence. In fact, only those specifically invited will be able to pick one up. We’re not sure how these invites will be doled out, but developer partners…