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Samsung Galaxy Beam: world’s first Android projector phone

By David Junior
on 15 Jun, 2010

Projector phones were supposed to be “the next big thing” in the evolution of cell phones. So far, that hasn’t been the case, there was a non-Android based projector phone released here in the US recently. Needless to say it didn’t do so well as far as sales goes. I personally haven’t seen one in the wild since it was released. Can Samsung break this technology into the mainstream with the Galaxy Beam?

Motorola i1 releasing June 20th

By David Junior
on 10 Jun, 2010

Boost Mobile has officially announced the Motorola i1. This Android powered handset will be available on June 2oth. Boost Mobile is a contract less prepaid wireless company, this will be the first Android handset on such a company.

LG Optimus Is Now Rooted

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

There hasn’t been much coverage on this device since it’s not available here in the US. It may never make it over here but in Europe (mainly France) this is a very popular handset. It has been rooted by none other than Paul aka Modaco.

Samsung introduces the Corby i5500 Android 2.1

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

Besides releasing the highly anticipate Galaxy S all across the world, Samsung has a few other Android devices in the making. They have just introduced the Corby i5500. This is a mid-range handset that runs Android 2.1 and will be available shortly in Europe.

Motorola XT502 Greco Headed to AT&T?

By David Junior
on 31 May, 2010

There has been many Android devices rumored to be heading to AT&T but so far not many have actually landed on the carrier yet. Here’s another device with AT&T compatible bands that could see light on the carrier very soon. The Motorola XT502 aka Greco has been spotted at the Bluetooth SIG with tri-band UMTS (850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz).

T-Mobile Garminfone Arrives June 9th for $199

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

T-Mobile has recently announced the arrival of the Garmifone powered by Android. This is the first Android device that will feature Garmin navigation. T-Mobile also has a contest on twitter where they will give out a few of these to the lucky winners.

Dell Streak Will Be Available For O2 UK on June 4th

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

Its official, the Dell Streak, formerly known as the Mini 5, will make its debut this June 4th on O2 in the UK. It will release sometime this summer here in the US, AT&T has long been rumored to be the carrier of this and many other Dell Android devices to come. O2 has a Dell Streak information page live now on their site.

Wikitude Drive Augmented Reality satnav beta starts today [Video]

By Chris Davies
on 20 May, 2010

Wikitude have announced the first beta of Wikitude Drive, an augmented reality PND app that overlays directions and prompts onto a live view of the road ahead. Available with both driving and walking directions, the beta is being launched to coincide with Google IO. The system is based on Navteq mapping data, and Wikitude reckon it's actually safer to use their live-view AR system than a regular sat-nav app. That's because, even when you're looking at the smartphone display, you're also seeing what's happening in the road. Alternatively there's a standard 3D map layout, and both modes get voice direction prompts. Wikitude will be making the Wikitude Drive beta available in the Android Market from 10am PST today, but it'll only be available for the first 2,000 people to download it. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/11870382[/vimeo]

Motorola Flipout or Ruth due in June?

By David Junior
on 14 May, 2010

This little square device has shown up again. This time it was leaked to an Italian site with the codename of RUTH. The actual name it will go by when it’s released there is the MB511. It is also scheduled for release in June.

LG Ally Details Galore And a Verizon Pre-Order Date

By David Junior
on 11 May, 2010

Some internal documents were leaked recently to the guys over at BGR. These documents contained all sorts of information on the upcoming LG Ally. We now know that it’s coming to Verizon and pre-orders will start this May 13th. This phone will also bring with it a few alterations to Android.