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It may only have one device on one carrier in the U.S., but Apple has taken the lead in smartphone market share here. Android holds the lead in terms of smartphone OS market share in the U.S. with 44%, but that’s no surprise given its available on a number of handsets with nearly every carrier…
After rolling out the high-end G2 and myTouch 4G, T-Mobile unveiled its lineup of affordable Android handsets. These low-cost offerings will debut on November 3rd and will include the following handsets: T-Mobile Comet is an entry-level offering with a 528 MHz processor, 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.2 megapixel camera, and a black finish. Manufactured by Huawei,…
The Google Nexus One was an awesome phone, so when it was killed off we all hoped that there would be a Nexus Two. We caught a glimpse of the Nexus S by Samsung last week, and it was believed that it would be the Nexus Two. However, Samsung says the rumors just aren’t true.…
Sprint and Samsung are organizing a nice campaign to promote Samsung’s Media Hub offering. Under the deal, folks who purchase Epic 4G will get a $50 voucher to use it for renting select movies from Samsung’s service. Upon purchase, customers will receive a 10-digit promotion code for the $50 gift. The code will be valid…
Samsung keeps expanding the network of its carrier partners to sell the Galaxy Tab. Now we’ve found out that the Android-powered product is heading to India and Singapore. Those living in India will be able to grab Samsung’s tablet on November 10th for Rs. 38,000, which is about $826. In addition to the unlocked SIM…
Earlier this week, PayPal accidentally leaked information that suggested the online payment giant is planning to join the Android Market as an alternative payment method. The announcement was expected to take place last week at PayPal’s X-Innovate Conference but that conference came and went without an official announcement. A source close to Android Central claims…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is nigh and Amazon already has the T-Mobile version of the Android tablet up for pre-order. Although if you aren’t terribly familiar with the pricing scheme and how the Galaxy Tab will be distributed, you might be hit with some sticker shock. If you want to pre-order from Amazon now, it’s…
The DROID 2 Global is nearing its anticipated launch date and the pace of rumors is picking up. This world edition handset has been spotted in the wild, queued up for training by Verizon employees, included on a Verizon rebate form, and even unintentionally revealed by Motorola when the handset made a fleeting appearance on…
Samsung Galaxy Tab is an awesome device, but its price point makes it affordable to many. That’s not always the good thing as the super rich, and especially nouveau riche, may want something more exclusive, something mere mortals like you and me can’t have (or don’t need to have). Hence they approached CrystalRoc and Micro…
Ever wanted to keep track of all the text messages your girlfriend or boyfriend receives? How about your kids? In other words, have you ever wanted to spy on someone? There’s a new and controversial app available for Android smartphones that does just that. It’s called Secret SMS Replicator and it allows for secret surveillance…