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Verizon Wireless launches the plug-n-play Delphi connected car kit

By Robert Nelson
on 4 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless has recently begun offering a vehicle diagnostics tool. The item is from Delphi Automotive and is simply called Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi. Bland name aside, this little gadget does just what the name implies (and in some cases, a bit more). Those using the Vehicle Diagnostics tool in your car will be able to monitor, locate and even control their automobile.

T-Mobile Boosts HSPA+ 4G to 42Mbps Tomorrow, We Test Today

By Chris Burns
on 24 May, 2011

Today T-Mobile announces that their 4G network (aka HSPA+) will be boosted across 55 markets where the service is already available, this boost bringing up the theoretical download peak up to 42Mbps. This should also theoretically affect everyone holding a T-Mobile phone, but we shall see. For those Android users also carrying a notebook, they've decided to release a lovely T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 modem in several sassy colors including black, purple, and royal blue. *What you see below is a test we've run today to compare to tomorrow's roll-out.

Verizon to Host 4G LTE Event on December 1

By Chris Burns
on 30 Nov, 2010

This is the sort of meeting you go to and sit with your hands on your face and listen to the lovely Verizon representatives tell you all about their connectedness. In this event Verizon plans on detailing how it will roll out its high-speed network. It should be wild, as they're still promising a 38 major area coverage range with their LTE before the end of 2010.

T-Mobile’s Galaxy S Passes through the FCC

By David Junior
on 15 Jun, 2010

Although we’ve heard that the Galaxy S was headed to every major carrier in the US, it seems T-Mobile might be the first out the gate with their version. It has just passed through the FCC and it could (highly unlikely) make it way to Magenta in time for the free phone promotion this Saturday.

Acer CEO shows off 7-inch Android tablet

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

At a presentation in Beijing today, Acer’s CEO Gianfranco Lanci teased the audience with a 7-inch Android tablet. When asked about the device he kept all information tight lipped. But the device is said to be running Android and is very fast. It appears Acer has a few more Android devices in the works that is almost ready for prime time.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get UXP upgrade in Q4 2010

By David Junior
on 21 May, 2010

This is good news for all you X10 owners, Sony has just confirmed Android 2.1 for the X10 in Q4. Not only will it get Android 2.1 but it will also receive a few other enhancements. This device is one of the best multimedia Android devices. The X10 Mini and Pro may receive the update shortly after the original.

Meizu M9, Support HDMI 1.3

By David Junior
on 7 May, 2010

This is possibly the most anticipated phone to release in China this year. Some analyst is even calling it an iPhone 4G killer. The CEO of Meizu has confirmed this to be an Android 2.1 device. Now another goody was let out of the bag, this handset will include an output for HDMI 1.3. The processor is none other than the Samsung C110 which is powerful enough to decode full HD.

Commtiva Passes The FCC With T-Mobile 3G Bands

By David Junior
on 28 Apr, 2010

Another Android device will be hitting the market soon. This phone comes from a Chinese company named Commtiva. It will be sold through Cincinnati Bell which shares the same 3G bands as T-Mobile.

HP Compaq AirLife 100 specs revealed

By David Junior
on 21 Apr, 2010

This isn’t the first time that we have heard news about HP’s Compaq AirLife 100. This is an Android powered netbook that we have known about since MWC. It has finally passed through the FCC and now the full specs are now available.

Android-Based ICD Gemini is Most Feature-Complete Tablet Yet

By David Junior
on 6 Apr, 2010

The title is a statement made by our friends over at Engadget and I totally agree. This thing is a monster. If you wasted your money on an iPad, that that crap back and wait on this. Besides being Android, this thing is awesome in every way.