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Rumor: HTC Hero Due in October
According to a guy named Daniel (atomixpaintball) over at xda-developers, the HTC Hero is due October 11th. I work for a wireless developer firm and I have just received word from the US carrier (cannot disclose who yet) that the release date for the HTC …
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Ophone to Beat iPhone to China?
The Lenovo-built Ophone is rumored to be landing in China about 1 month before Apple’s iPhone does. With virtually the same launch time, this summer could really help forecast the future for the two operating systems. Just how much love does a half-eaten fruit get …
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Google’s Schmidt: “Quite Significant” Announcements Involving Several New Pieces of Hardware This Year (Update)
With the first quarter numbers coming in for Google, the natural tendency is to look at what might help improve things. It’s not like things are terrible, but they could always be better. The AP has an article up today which details the recent earnings …
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Android Around the World: Qype Launches Radar v2 Android in London
Qype, the London-based site for user-generated reviews of restaurants, hotels and more, is bringing its Radar app to Android handsets. This will allow users to post real time reactions and reviews. With over one million reviews now at their fingertips, Radar v2 allows users to …
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Samsung S8000 to Run Android, Play DivX, Knock Socks Off
More details have emerged on the first Samsung handset to run Android. A yet-to-be announced phone called the S8000 is being reported (translated) as the South Korean handset maker’s first entry. Look through the specs and you’ll see that this is not your typical Android …
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Dell, China Mobile Teaming up for Pair of Android Phones
The Dell rumor just won’t die. It looks like Dell might be working on some smart phones with Android, but not for release here in the states. According to a rumor/report posted at JLM Pacific Epoch, China Mobile and Dell plan to jointly release two …
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You Tell Us: What is the Best Hardware Configuration for Android?
All the recent talk about where Android is headed has us wondering… are mobile phones the best hardware configurations for the platform?
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Lenovo’s OPhone Pours Some iPhone on Top of Android (VIDEO)
Check out the video below to see what the OPhone looks like so far. You’ll notice it has the Android backbone that our T-Mobile G1 has, but with quite a bit of modification on top. Sure there’s that most obvious change in the iPhone-like tiles, …
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Google Keeps Your Secrets Safe on Your Android Phone
Google wants to make it possible for you to carry your most sensitive data with you without compromising its security. Released yesterday, Secrets for Android, allows users to securely store and manage vital information like passwords, credit card, and login information.
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Acer Working With Android Desktop Prototype
Earlier today at a press event, Acer dropped a little tidbit that perked up our ears - They have a prototype desktop with Android on it. We’ve heard of netbooks and MID’s running Android, but this might be the first desktop to be announced.
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T-Mobile 3G Rollout for ’09 Sneaks Out
What good is a phone that relies heavily on internet and data usage if most of their customer base is stuck with EDGE speeds? If T-Mobile want their G1 (and other Android handset) owners to get the most out of their phones, they’ll need to …
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NBA Digital Launches “Game Time”
The first major sports league to launch an official app comes from the NBA in the form of their Game Time application. Available immediately in the Android Market, the app promises scores, statistics, standings and schedules.
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Compal Communications Adds Name to List of Android Netbook Makers
The list of companies working with netbooks and Android seems to grow as fast as handset makers is. First it was Asus, followed last week by HP. Today, we can Compal Communications to the list. Based out of Taiwan, Compal provides monitors and digital media …
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T-Mobile to Launch Android Based Home Phones and Tablets
T-Mobile has big plans for Android and it goes well beyond using it for mobile phones. According to an article published in yesterday’s New York Times, the US carrier plans to offer a variety of devices that will use the operating system.
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Amico’s “Brava” is Yet Another Unknown Slab Phone
It’s hard not to use the word generic when it comes to handsets like the Amico “Brava” but that’s the first that springs to mind. We’ve never even heard of the company, and a cursory Google search yields nothing. That won’t stop them from releasing …
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