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Android News: Flash 10.1, Speech Translation, and Gingerbread

By Noah Kravitz - Today at 3:06 PM 1 comments

PhoneDog Media: What's happening on TiP, BBerryDog, and DroidDog

PhoneDog just can't cram every bit of analysis, in-depth coverage, and tip/trick/how-to goodness onto our home page. So we've built a few more home pages to hold it all. Whether it's Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone that makes you tick, we've got the...

By Aaron Baker - Today at 2:25 PM add a comment

Article

Google launches technical support number for Nexus One

After ordering the Nexus One for one of my personal accounts, I can safely say that the disconnect between T-Mobile and Google is astonishing (and when I say "astonishing," it's not a compliment).

By Aaron Baker - Today at 1:45 PM add a comment

Google

Buzz Buzz: Google launches Buzz for real-time mobile and desktop sharing

Google held a press event this morning to launch Google Buzz, their new system for real-time sharing of everything from Twitter-style conversations to photos and other media. Buzz will exist inside of Google's GMail interface, but the company also...

By Noah Kravitz - Today at 1:35 PM 1 comments

Android

Better iPad: Notion Ink Adam Tablet details sound nice

Notion Ink's Adam tablet computer is probably the most interesting product on my "when's it gonna launch?" radar. Though I'm currently more excited about iPad just because it actually has a price and ship date, Adam brings all kinds of specs, tech,...

By Noah Kravitz - Today at 1:24 PM 4 comments

Article

Google reduces Nexus One "equipment recovery fee" to $150

In an effort to quell user complaints about the company's high "equipment recovery fee" (in addition to T-Mobile's early termination fee, nonetheless), Google has dropped the fee from $350 to $150 for those that cancel their contracts in the first...

By Aaron Baker - Today at 12:45 PM 1 comments

Iphone Os

Spy Shot: Is this (part of) the next iPhone?

iPhone repair site iResQ has what they claim are parts from the upcoming fourth-generation Apple iPhone, due to be launched later this year. According to photos on the site, the new iPhone's front panel will be approximately 1/4" taller than the...

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 4:19 PM 26 comments

Android

2.1 on Droid: Multitouch but no 3D effects?

Chris from Engadget says he got word that Verizon is currently testing Android 2.1 "Eclair" on the Motorola Droid. The build mentioned is 2.1 version 1, the same version pushed out to Nexus One owners last week.

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 1:49 PM 13 comments

Iphone Os

Locked Up: iPhone OS 3.1.3 breaks T-Mobile unlocking

Any of you running your iPhones unlocked on T-Mobile should hold off on installing the newest iPhone OS update. Looks like iPhone 3.1.3 breaks TMo connectivity for iPhone 3GS and 3G models - apparently the first-gen iPhones aren't affected.

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 12:51 PM 8 comments

Android

That's Incredible: Verizon-bound HTC Android 2.1 phone leaked

Incredible is said to feature Android 2.1 and HTC Sense running on a Snapdragon-based platform backed by 256MB of RAM. The device will feature a 3.5" + WVGA touchscreen (AMOLED?), the oft-rumored optical mouse that HTC is said to switching to for...

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 11:28 AM 13 comments

Article

Checking In: Foursquare for BlackBerry reviewed

By Noah Kravitz - Yesterday at 1:06 AM 1 comments

Android

Devour Me: Megan Fox plus Masturbation equals Motorola Super Bowl Ad

By Noah Kravitz - Feb 7 9:20 PM 20 comments

Android

Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 1

When it comes to Sense, no matter what the underlying OS, the surface is lovely.

By John Walton - Feb 7 2:16 AM 22 comments

Windows...

Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 2

Which stellar HTC will take the cake in part 2? Watch and find out.

By John Walton - Feb 7 2:13 AM 13 comments

Android

Google ships 80,000 Nexus One devices in January

While the Motorola DROID and the Apple iPhone celebrated larger first month numbers (525,000 and 600,000, respectively), the announcement of 80,000 Nexus One devices (which translates into a steady 20,000 per week) is still a relatively strong...

By Aaron Baker - Feb 5 8:25 PM 25 comments

Android

Motorola Milestone coming to Telus on February 18th; will work on AT&T

According to Best Buy Canada, Telus (or at least Best Buy, on behalf of Telus) will be getting the Motorola Milestone. It's neat that Telus is getting the device, however given that they utilize the 850/1900 MHz bands for 3G, their version of the...

By Aaron Baker - Feb 5 7:20 PM 4 comments

Iphone Os

Smart Shopping: Whose smartphone plans are cheapest?

In general, what you'd expect is what you'll get: Sprint (and Boost) and T-Mobile are cheaper than AT&T and Verizon when it comes to talking, texting, and Web/Emailing from a smartphone. Now that's with respect to monthly voice and data fees, only -...

By Noah Kravitz - Feb 5 2:44 PM 29 comments

Article

Verizon Wireless wins 2010 J.D. Power award

Verizon Wireless has won the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Customer Care Performance Study.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 5 1:00 PM 19 comments

Android

This Week in DroidDog: 02/04/10

Motorola's got a slew of Androids in store, and Devour and myTouch slide are ready to go.

By John Walton - Feb 4 11:58 PM 2 comments

Video

Sanyo Incognito (Boost Mobile) - UnPaking

What's an unboxing when the phone comes in a FedEx Pak with no box? An UnPaking! Sanyo Incognito is like LG enV3 for Boost. But shinier!

By Noah Kravitz - Feb 4 6:50 PM 18 comments

Android

Samsung announces the SHW-M100S, complete with Android 2.1

Despite the fact that the device has no plans to venture to the United States (just yet, at least), it doesn't mean that the SHW-M100S should go unnoticed. With a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen, the device packs an 800 MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera...

By Aaron Baker - Feb 4 6:45 PM 7 comments

Article

Former T-Mobile customers: How to order a Nexus One

Yesterday, my interest in the Nexus One piqued to the point that I couldn't contain it any longer. I had to add it to my arsenal of wireless devices. Excited, I rushed to Google's ordering page, and that's where the trouble began.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 4 3:15 PM 29 comments

Android

Android-powered Motorola Zeppelin spotted in Brazil

Apparently, the device was shown to company employees last week, and it has been given the code name of "Zeppelin." Running Android 1.5 and MOTOBLUR, the size and general feel is said to be similar to the Motorola Backflip and Motorola CLIQ.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 4 1:00 PM 9 comments

Entertainment

Verizon makes use of "Big Red" nickname, launches spoof ad

Rarely do I find an advertising campaign that I'm as impressed with as Verizon's "Big Red" commercial. The play on words that they're using here is all too reminiscent of the Big Red chewing gum commercials, which premiered in the late 80's and...

By Aaron Baker - Feb 4 11:30 AM 16 comments

Article

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 rides off into the sunset

With the recent rumors circulating about the BlackBerry (Curve) 8910, it doesn't surprise me that the Curve 8900 has taken a graceful bow and left the T-Mobile retail scene.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 4 11:00 AM 7 comments

Android

Google Nexus One - Multitouch on Android

Google just issued a firmware update - Android 2.1-update1 - that brings pinch-to-zoom to the Nexus One. Noah checks it out.

By Noah Kravitz - Feb 3 9:19 PM 38 comments

Android

Motorola Devour spotted in the wild

Less than a day after the Motorola Devour was made official by Verizon Wireless, the device is already being handled in the wild.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 3 8:10 PM 11 comments

Article

LG Accolade, Clout en-route to Verizon?

Despite the deluge of smartphones that have hit the market in recent years, there's still a demand for basic phones. Verizon has quite the history with LG when it comes to clamshell devices, and if rumors are correct, the LG Accolade and Clout will...

By Aaron Baker - Feb 3 6:15 PM 2 comments

Android

The Weather Channel showcases Android app on TV

Sure, The Weather Channel could take the conventional route and advertise their applications through their website and announcements on TV, but they've opted for a different approach.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 3 5:50 PM 3 comments

Windows...

HTC Trophy spotted with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard

Sure, it looks a lot like the HTC Dash, but the Trophy has been outed. Scheduled to launch in May, the Windows-powered device offers a QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen in one body.

By Aaron Baker - Feb 3 3:40 PM 18 comments

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Cell phone blog, articles & news

Android News: Flash 10.1, Speech Translation, and Gingerbread

PhoneDog Media: What's happening on TiP, BBerryDog, and DroidDog

Google launches technical support number for Nexus One

Buzz Buzz: Google launches Buzz for real-time mobile and desktop sharing

Better iPad: Notion Ink Adam Tablet details sound nice

Google reduces Nexus One "equipment recovery fee" to $150

Spy Shot: Is this (part of) the next iPhone?

2.1 on Droid: Multitouch but no 3D effects?

Locked Up: iPhone OS 3.1.3 breaks T-Mobile unlocking

That's Incredible: Verizon-bound HTC Android 2.1 phone leaked

Checking In: Foursquare for BlackBerry reviewed

Devour Me: Megan Fox plus Masturbation equals Motorola Super Bowl Ad

Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 1

Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 2

Google ships 80,000 Nexus One devices in January

Motorola Milestone coming to Telus on February 18th; will work on AT&T

Smart Shopping: Whose smartphone plans are cheapest?

Verizon Wireless wins 2010 J.D. Power award

This Week in DroidDog: 02/04/10

Sanyo Incognito (Boost Mobile) - UnPaking

Samsung announces the SHW-M100S, complete with Android 2.1

Former T-Mobile customers: How to order a Nexus One

Android-powered Motorola Zeppelin spotted in Brazil

Verizon makes use of "Big Red" nickname, launches spoof ad

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 rides off into the sunset

Google Nexus One - Multitouch on Android

Motorola Devour spotted in the wild

LG Accolade, Clout en-route to Verizon?

The Weather Channel showcases Android app on TV

HTC Trophy spotted with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard

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