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MIPS Technologies launch Dalvik Turbo virtual machine for Android

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

A few months ago Myriad Group introduced a new way to speed up Android’s Dalvik Virtual Machine to drastically improve the speed of the system. Since then there hasn’t been much information on the progress of this project until now. This system works on the MIPS architecture and could potentially replace the Dalvik VM completely.

HTC EVO 4G Pass Through the FCC, WiMAX and all

By David Junior
on 7 May, 2010

The FCC filing for HTC model PC36100 is rumored to be none other than the HTC EVO 4G. This device passed through with 2500MHz band alongside the standard set of CDMA bands with EV-DO. So unless HTC has another 4G device headed to Sprint or Clearwire (which is possible), this has to be the EVO.

LG confirms Android-powered Ally for a May 20th release

By David Junior
on 3 May, 2010

LG has now officially confirmed the existence of its new Android-powered LG Ally handset. The release date is set for May 20th. Where it’s going to land is anyone’s guess. LG did not mention which carrier or carriers will support the device.

Motorola Shadow Passes Through WiFi Alliance

By David Junior
on 30 Apr, 2010

We haven’t heard any information about this phone in a long time. If you all remember this phone is rumored to be the Google branded Nexus Two. Recently a device from Motorola, the Motorola MB810, passed through the Wi-Fi Alliance. Apparently this device has the codename Shadow which will likely be changed by the time it’s released.

There Will Be No Verizon Nexus One (UPDATE: The Verizon Nexus One is Dead!!)

By David Junior
on 26 Apr, 2010

If you’ve been waiting for the Nexus One to finally hit Verizon’s network, you can stop and take Google’s advice and get an Incredible. I don’t know if this is just a temporary setback or if they are scrapping plans altogether to bring the Nexus to VZ network but looks like it will not be available anytime soon.

Gesture Search Now Available For 1.6

By David Junior
on 17 Mar, 2010

Google announced today that it has added support for all Android devices running 1.6 or higher. Initially, this was only available to phones that has 2.0 and up leaving only two Android’s capable of using this new feature.

Firstview HK Electronic Limited presents its SmartBook

By David Junior
on 8 Mar, 2010

Firstview HK Electronic Limited has presented a SmartBook that only cost $65 to make. It's called the Nike PC706V, it will has a 7-inch screen (800 × 480), a VIA 8505 ARM 9 clocked at 533Mhz with 128 MB of RAM, a 2GB capacity, WiFi, a USB drive and a 2100 mAh battery that should last 4 hours. It has Android 1.6 installed but this could potentially be upgraded to Android 2.1.

AT&T picking up HTC Desire, Sprint grabbing HTC Hero2

By David Junior
on 23 Feb, 2010

BGR just received word from an unnamed source at HTC that states the Desire will be headed to AT&T while the Legend will land on Sprint. They also told them that Google will be looking to sell an AT&T 3G-compatible Nexus One directly through their web store, but the unit for AT&T network will be the Sense UI Desire. But unlike the current Nexus being only available via Google's phone site, there will also be an option for AT&T customers to pick this puppy up in stores.