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Android 2.1 Moorestown powered by Intel

By David Junior
on 2 Jun, 2010

Intel had their new Atom processor on display at this year’s Computex, Engadget had a few representatives at the expo where they got some hands on time with multiple different Android devices. One of which is this handset powered by Intel first chip designed for Android. The prototype phone used in this demo was manufactured by a company called Aava.

Movistar unveils the Ivy, a low-cost Android 2.1 phone with Huawei

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

While most of us wait in anticipation for the 2.1 OTA, a low-end device emerges with it preinstalled. Movistar, in partnership with Huawei, has launched a low-cost Android-powered handset called the Ivy. The Movistar IVY comes with the usual Google apps and is expected to launch shortly in Europe. .

HTC selling HTC EVO 4G for $199.99, $299.99 and $549.99?

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

HTC has just opened an HTC EVO 4G order site. You can purchase you EVO directly from HTC and there are 3 different price rates to choose from. If you’re a new customer and would like to sign up for the lowest upfront cost, you can order the EVO with a new 2 year agreement for $199. If you’re a current customer and would like to extend your contract you can have it for $299. And the best offer out of the three is to buy it outright, for $549 this can be yours with no contract.

HTC EVO 4G Teardown

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

Maybe I’m a bit odd but I love seeing a good teardown of popular handsets. Especially when it’s caught on video and at the end it gets reassembled and it still boots up. Hate to be a biz kill but there’s no video for this one, it’s just a good ole teardown of the HTC EVO 4G.

Is The HTC EVO 4G Plagued With Storage Problems?

By David Junior
on 31 May, 2010

Over the past couple of days there have been numerous reports from various sources that says the HTC EVO 4G has a problem with the included 8GB SD card. The problem happens randomly and a reboot is a temporary remedy. For seemingly no reason at all the phone doesn’t recognize the card and therefore could stop the handset from functioning like it normally does.

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).

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible rooted, instructions will be released soon

By David Junior
on 31 May, 2010

Ahhh, the wonderful world of root where almost anything is possible, the Droid Incredible has recently been rooted. So far the instructions are not out yet but they should become available sometime soon. Hopefully by the end of the day all you Incredible users can root your device and mod away.

SlingPlayer for Android Demoed

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

A video demo of the upcoming Sling Player has recently surfaced. This peripheral for Android may has been highly anticipated since Android was introduced. Some people may want it more than most Android phones.

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.

Nexus One in Retail Stores?

By David Junior
on 25 May, 2010

That didn’t take long at all, the Nexus One is starting to show up at retail stores. The lack of hands on experience and seeing the device in person is a big part of the slow sales of the first “super phone”. Google stated that this device will show up in brick and mortar stores but none of thought it would happen this soon.