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HTC Amaze 4G Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android Aaron does a quick review of the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Amaze 4G. It's no comparison to Sense 4 which is available on the new HTC One series, but it's nice to see HTC supporting some of its older smartphones. It's rolling...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 104 92 Reactions

HTC posts Android 4.0 update timeline, expects to finish upgrades by August

Android Wondering when your HTC Android device is going to receive an update to Android 4.0? Then you'll be glad to hear that HTC has provided a timeline showing approximately when it expects each of its Ice Cream Sandwich-upgradable phones to be...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 18

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Ban on EVO 4G LTE lifted; Mulitple Nexus devices coming; No more unlimited data for Verizon & more!

Android Good news! The ban on the HTC EVO 4G LTE has been lifted! At the time of this recording, a ban was being imposed by US Customs that would not allow the EVO 4G LTE or the HTC One X into the US as defined by a ruling from the ITC regarding a...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 9

HTC Amaze 4G Android 4.0 update now available for download

Android Ready for some Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Amaze 4G owners? Last week, T-Mobile told us that the Amaze 4G's update to Android 4.0 would be released on May 21st, and now owners of the handset have begun reporting that the new software is indeed...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

HTC Sensation 4G Android 4.0 update available today, Amaze 4G update coming May 21st

Android Today's the day, HTC Sensation 4G owners. Just like we heard earlier this week, the Sensation 4G's Android 4.0 update will be made available starting today. Along with a bump to Ice Cream Sandwich, Sensation 4G owners can expect to receive...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

HTC Sensation 4G Android 4.0 update coming May 16th, Amaze 4G update due "in the coming weeks"

Android Earlier this month, T-Mobile said that the HTC Sensation 4G's Ice Cream Sandwich update would be arriving "very soon," and now the carrier has offered up a concrete date for the update's push. T-Mobile today updated the Sensation 4G's...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 13

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HTC provides an update on its Ice Cream Sandwich rollout progress

Android Several companies have been keeping us up to date on their Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans over the past few months, with HTC being one that checks in fairly frequently with new updates. Now HTC has provided some more information on where...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 79 49 Reactions

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Taylor's Top 5 Android phones (March 2012)

Android It has been a while since I've made a Top 5 list – since September of last year, to be exact – and a lot has changed. A ton of new devices are out and after two major electronics shows, there are quite a few on the horizon now. In other...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 31

HTC: First Ice Cream Sandwich updates will begin rolling out by the end of March

Android Late last year HTC shared a list of handsets that it said would be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in early 2012, and now that we're really getting into the new year, HTC has offered up some more details on its ICS plans. Over on...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 22

Updated T-Mobile document shows HTC Sensation 4G, myTouch devices no longer EOL

Android Remember that leaked T-Mobile document from a few days ago that claimed that a handful of devices, including the HTC Amaze 4G and Sensation 4G, were nearing end-of-life status? Well it seems as though things may have changed since then, as...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

HTC Amaze 4G, Sensation 4G and a few other T-Mobile handsets reportedly nearing end-of-life status

Android Looks like a handful of T-Mobile handsets are nearing the end of their run on store shelves. A new photo sent to our amigos at TmoNews has revealed that the HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Sensation 4G, LG DoublePlay, LG myTouch and LG myTouch Q have...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 19

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Is HTC finally beginning to get the picture?

Android In three short years, Android has managed to grow from an up and coming platform that many thought would never make a difference to the most popular mobile operating system in the world. That would not have been possible if it were not for...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 40

Motorola, T-Mobile explain their use of Carrier IQ software

Android Last week we saw several companies respond to Senator Al Franken's inquiries about their use of Carrier IQ, and today we can add two more to the list: Motorola and T-Mobile. First up, Motorola reported that it installs Carrier IQ's...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 0

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Aaron's Top 5 Android phones (December 2011)

Android It's the holiday season, and in the midst of all that eggnog and gingerbread, you may be in the market for a new Android phone. There are some great choices out there, but as with anything, there are a few that stand out above the rest. ...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 223 99 Reactions

HTC Droid Incredible 2, Amaze 4G each get a maintenance update

Android Earlier today the Motorola DROID Bionic was treated to a tasty software update, and now it seems that a pair of HTC-made handsets are getting some maintenance updates to call their own. First up, the HTC DROID Incredible 2 on Verizon. A...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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How Android manufacturers should offer custom interfaces

Android This past Friday, I speculated on what custom Android interfaces, made by none other than popular OEMs like HTC, Samsung and Motorola, would look like in Ice Cream Sandwich. Will they be as deeply nested as they currently are in Froyo and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 35

HTC names a handful of devices that will see an update to Ice Cream Sandwich

Android HTC was one of the first manufacturers to talk Ice Cream Sandwich updates after Google officially detailed the OS last month, but its statement wasn't much more than a "we're reviewing our options and will announce more information later...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 16

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How can Google expect developers to make decent Android tablet apps if they can't lead by example?

Android The battle between Android and iOS is one for the history books. In truth, it all boils down to preference and what works best for the individual. Most of the opinions thrown back and forth between the two sides are mostly petty and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 21

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Motorola Atrix 2 vs. HTC Amaze 4G Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron pits AT&T's Motorola Atrix 2 against T-Mobile's HTC Amaze 4G. There are benefits to both devices, but only one can take home the gold medal. Will it be the Amaze 4G with its faster processor, or the Atrix 2 with its killer price...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 12

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Motorola Atrix 2 vs. HTC Amaze 4G Dogfight Part 1

Android It's dogfight time yet again! Aaron puts the Motorola Atrix 2 and T-Mobile's HTC Amaze 4G to the test. They're both feature-rich phones, but one has to win the battle. Will it be the Amaze 4G with its awesome camera, or the Atrix 2 with...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 68 58 Reactions

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Android OEMs seriously need to focus on making fewer devices

Android No matter which carrier you use, when it comes to Android, there is no shortage of options. HTC, Motorola, LG and Samsung have spread their many devices across all major US carriers and they come at varying price points and in all...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 191 104 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S II vs. HTC Amaze 4G Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II into the ring against the HTC Amaze 4G. It's build quality and superior camera against larger display and bigger battery. Which phone will come out on the top?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 19

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Samsung Galaxy S II vs. HTC Amaze 4G Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron pits T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II against the HTC Amaze 4G. The Amaze 4G is a bit more expensive, but the build quality is much better and the camera is impressive. That said, the Galaxy S II's display is larger and it has a...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC Amaze 4G Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the HTC Amaze 4G, one of T-Mobile's newest Android smartphones. It's a nice device with a ton of features, but it has some hot competition both on T-Mobile and on competing carriers. Is it worth the buy, or should you hold...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 8

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HTC Amaze 4G Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the HTC Amaze 4G, one of T-Mobile's newest high-end Android smartphones. Can it hold its own in T-Mobile's lineup?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 9

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HTC Amaze 4G to T-Mobile

New Phones The HTC Amaze 4G arrived to T-Mobile Wednesday October 12, 2011 in a black or white model.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 1

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Has Samsung surpassed HTC to become the king of Android makers?

Android A lot has drastically changed within the Android camp over the past year. Even if we set aside all the improvements we've seen in display, processor and wireless technologies, phones aren't quite the same as they used to be. They're...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 71

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At what point will mobile display technology plateau?

Android Mobile display technology has come leaps and bounds over the last four years. Starting with the original iPhone, the finger-friendly capacitive touchscreen was introduced, which answered the woes of unwieldy styluses (styli?) and resistive...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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HTC Amaze 4G First Impressions

Android Take a look at the HTC Amaze 4G, T-Mobile's newest Android device that comes to the network on October 12th for $259.99 after rebate. It's the first Android device that's on par with the iPhone 4's aesthetics.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 67

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HTC Amaze 4G 1080p HD Video Sample

Android Aaron takes the HTC Amaze 4G's 1080p HD video camcorder for a spin in Charlotte. The sound quality was a bit choppy at times and background noise was noticeable, but the image quality was exceptional.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 17

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Rudy Belova

"Awesome Crazy fast speeds, uber cool screen, NFC"

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4.6

The reception on my Amaze 4g is well ahead of my Samsung Galaxy S 4g. Speeds are awesome with download speeds averaging around 17Mb/s here in Wilmington, NC. Upload varies from 2-3Mb/s. Even with no bars, with still a data connection i have no problem making calls and downloading crazy fast. My samsung galaxy switches to 2g or gprs crazy fast. Battery life isn't the best, but about the same as my HD2. Anybody who owned an HTC knows about their subpar battery life. I know that, and keep my... more...

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5 Design / Form Factor
4 Apps & Media Support

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HTC Amaze 4G Video Review Part 2

Aaron reviews the HTC Amaze 4G , one of T-Mobile's newest Android smartphones. The form factor and build quality are stunning for an Android device, though it costs a lofty $259.99 with a two-year agreement. Specifications include a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, 4.3-inch qHD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities, a front-facing shooter, 1,730 mAh battery, and Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0. It's a nice device with a ton of... more...