We’ve almost missed this, but it’s important – hence we’re going with it, even if we’re late. Cellular South has recently made the Android 2.1 update available for its HTC Hero users. As you know, version 2.1 is much better than its predecessor, packing such things as Google Maps Navigation, pitch-to-zoom capability, support for Yahoo!…
Verizon pushing Motorola Droid X ads into your inbox
Even though the Motorola Droid X is still seemingly sold out, that’s certainly not stopping Verizon from trying to push you to buy one. Some people are reporting that Verizon has sent them emails pushing the new handset, and allowing early upgrades. Here’s the deal. Verizon wants you to buy one of the few sold…
Android, iPhone apps accessing sensitive data
The explosion of mobile apps on Apple iPhone and Google Android has generally been seen as a good thing but opening up our phones to these devices could lead to vulnerabilities and Lookout is trying to raise awareness of potential security threats. The company, which makes security and backup software for Android, BlackBerry and Windows…
Kyocera Zio coming to Cricket next month?
Cricket it set to launch the Kyocera ZIO as the pre-paid carrier’s (and manufacturer’s) first Android handset. While it’s no powerhouse, it still a great option for Cricket customers looking for a cheaper Android phone without a contract. If you don’t remember the Kyocera ZIO, we don’t blame you. Not only is it on the…
T-Mobile G1 reaches its end of life; The first Android phone is no more
The world’s first Android died today of old age, the T-Mobile G1, (aka HTC Dream) has sadly been put out to pasture by T-Mobile. Although it was only a few years old, the HTC-made T-Mobile G1 just didn’t have what it took to keep up with the likes of the Samsung Captivate and the Nexus…
Dell Streak Will Set You Back $299 on Contract with AT&T
The Dell Streak is one huge device, and it apparently comes with an equally large sticker price on AT&T. While we’re used to seeing smartphones for just $199, even the bigger Android devices like the HTC EVO 4G and Motorola Droid X, both with 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreens, the Streak may be the exception. After all,…
Motorola Droid X spotted with Android 2.2 (Froyo) in tow?
Even though the Motorola Droid X is slated to receive Android 2.2 (Froyo) sometime late this summer, we’re already seeing some Android devs getting Froyo on their X. That is, if the screenshot you see above is legit. While this could be a real-deal Froyo screenshot on a Droid X, we’re going to remain skeptical…
Motorola Droid X gets one-click root; Let the hack-fest begin
From thinking that the Motorola Droid X would commit suicide if you tried to hack it, hearing that eFuse is not as big of a deal than we previously thought, to getting root on the Motorola Android superphone shortly afterward, hacking the X just got a lot simpler – as in click-one-button simple. The Droid…
Android 2.2 hitting Droid, Droid X, Droid Incredible next week?
Take this one with a large grain of salt, but a tipster tells our friends at Android Spin that the long-awaited Android 2.2 software update will be hitting the Motorola Droid, Droid X and HTC Droid Incredible as soon as next week. That’s right folks, get ready for some Froyo. There’s no official word from…
Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G Gets a Fact Sheet
Sprint’s Galaxy S model, the Samsung Epic 4G, just got a full-blown spec sheet, giving us a credible list of features to expect. The broad strokes were already covered in the initial announcement, but there are plenty of smaller details in the graphic above that may sate your curiosity. Here’s the short version: Android 2.1…