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Which Android phone has been your favorite so far?

Android Cell phones have been around for quite some time, and there have been a wide variety of models to fit almost every need imaginable. Smartphones have been around for a while now, too, but they’ve certainly become more prevalent over the...

May 17th by Evan Selleck 269 179 Reactions

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HTC says we don't use widgets and tries to make sense of it

Android In a post on HTC's Blog, Assistant Vice President of User Experience Drew Bamford elaborated on a few topics centered around the experience of HTC Sense. In its fifth official version, Sense 5 takes on the company's most "radical shift in...

Mar 2nd by Chase Bonar 76 44 Reactions

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Who has the best software keyboard?

Android Even if we all can’t get along quite yet, at least there are some interesting debates to still be had. After all, if we can’t argue about the little things, just as much as we can about the big things, what fun is there in being a fanboy,...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 51

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Why do you use Android?

Android In this next installment, I want to take the focus off of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, and turn your attention to Google’s offering: Android. The mobile platform came into existence for the general consumer after iOS, and it has...

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Does being able to modify Android make or break the platform?

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Which smartphone would you keep using permanently?

Lifestyle A few months ago, I brought up the sci-fi notion of phone manufacturers releasing phones like cars. Maybe a stock option, with no frills, vanilla software, and a baseline for hardware.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 77

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HTC's Sense UI needs a visual reboot

Android Before Android officially launched, Google was busy showcasing the new mobile operating system’s features. Multitasking, the ability to move widgets around your multiple home screens, and more multitasking.

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Are curved displays the future of our phones?

Lifestyle There’s no slowing down technology. And there doesn’t seem to be anyone slowing down the design aspect, either. While our phones are now rocking dual-core processors, our tablets are getting ready to rock quad-core processors, and our...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 15

European HTC Hero owners receiving Android 2.1 right now

Android It's been a long time coming, but Android Police is reporting that European HTC Hero owners are finally receiving the update to Android 2.1 over the air. The update is said to be coming in two parts: the first consisting of bug fixes and...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 2

HTC Hero and Sony Ericsson X10 series confirmed for Android 2.1

Android Sure, Android 2.2 may be rolling out to Nexus Ones as we speak, but in press statements by HTC and Sony, the Hero and the Xperia X10 series (including the X10, X10 Mini, and X10 Mini Pro), will soon be receiving the update to Android 2.1.

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 2

GSM HTC Hero finally receives Android 2.1 update

Android The list of Android devices running a version of the OS above 2.0 is growing steadily and now the GSM HTC Hero can be added to that list. HTC Taiwan announced that the Hero would be receiving the update starting today and it has indeed...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 3

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Android 2.1 coming to UK Hero devices in June

Android The good news? Google this morning announced the availability of Google Maps Navigation in the UK. The bad news? The update requires Android 1.6 or higher, meaning that Hero users in the country are unable to take advantage of the...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 5

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HTC Hero NAM edition offers support for AT&T 3G

Android There's no denying it - the Hero is a popular device. Sporting Sense UI and an attractive body (depending on your personal preference), it's a popular device in the Android circle.

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 8

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Buyers' Guide: Which (An)Droid is Right for Me - Pt 1

Android Want to know which Android phone to buy? The PhoneDog Editors chime in on every Android device currently on the US market. And a few rumored to be coming soon.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 13

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Text messaging outages plague HTC Hero?

Android Billed as one of the best Android devices to date, it appears that the HTC Hero may be experiencing a few text messaging issues. Reported by several on the Sprint Community forums, the troubles range from occasional text messaging...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 9

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HTC Video #2: You

Android HTC launched their first mainstream ad campaign. Here's video ad #2, "You."

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 3

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HTC Video #1: You Are Different From You

Android HTC launched their first mainstream ad campaign. Here's video ad #1, "You are different from you."

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 8

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Palm Pre vs HTC Hero, Pt 3: Web, Apps, and Wrap-Up

Android A preview of the happy dilemma facing Sprint customers this Winter? Could be. Noah pits the Palm Pre vs the HTC Hero in the final chapter of this PhoneDog Dogfight!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 22

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Sprint HTC Hero to be presold at Best Buy starting September 13th?

Android Though the rumors have varied slightly from source to source, it's been pretty much confirmed for the past few months that the HTC Hero was coming to Sprint. Thanks to a Best Buy internal computer screenshot BGR obtained earlier in the...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 15

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Palm Pre vs HTC Hero, Pt 2: Contacts and Messaging

Android A preview of the happy dilemma facing Sprint customers this Winter? Could be. Noah pits the Palm Pre vs the HTC Hero in part two of the latest PhoneDog Dogfight!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 12

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Palm Pre vs HTC Hero: Dogfight, Part 1

Android A preview of the happy dilemma facing Sprint customers this Winter? Could be. Noah pits the Palm Pre vs the HTC Hero in part one of the latest PhoneDog Dogfight!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 36

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Update: New HTC ROM takes Hero "to the Next Level"

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 18

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Come Together: iPhone, Meet Sense UI

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 16

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The Hero has been rooted

Android It was only a matter of time, right?

from 2009 by John Walton 30

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RUMOR! Hero on T-Mo USA? (Debunked)

Android Two days after I order the myTouch, this pops up. That sentence could explain the hush.

from 2009 by John Walton 17

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iPhone 3GS vs HTC Hero - Dogfight, Pt 3

Android The final installment of the epic battle: iPhone vs HTC Hero, iPhone OS vs Android, Apple vs Google ... Whose cuisine will reign supreme? Noah gives his opinion, anyway.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 43

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iPhone 3GS vs HTC Hero - Dogfight, Pt 2

Android The mighty iPhone faces some stiff competition from the best Android phone yet, the HTC Hero. Is HTC's new "Sense UI" enough to take iPhone down? Dogfight! with Noah from PhoneDog.com.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 19

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Sprint Leak: HTC Hero, Samsung Q Android phones on 10/11?

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 24

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iPhone 3GS vs HTC Hero - Dogfight, Pt 1

Android The mighty iPhone faces some stiff competition from the best Android phone yet, the HTC Hero. Is HTC's new "Sense UI" enough to take iPhone down? Dogfight! with Noah from PhoneDog.com.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 35

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Hands-On: Weekend with a Hero - HTC Hero, that is

Android Yeah, sure, you're waiting on T-Mobile's myTouch 3G (with Google!) to hit retail outlets, but you're really curious about how the other half is living. And you know darn well that in the age of InterWebs and Blogospheres, one opinion is...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 21

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John's HTC Hero review

Overview What's good: Killer virtual keyboard; Sense UI is inviting and full of wow; gorgeous 3.2", 320 X 480 display with oleophobic coating; design is sophisticated but makes a statement; 3.5mm headphone jack; 5MP cam; Teflon on select colors; Hero represents a new day for Android. What's bad: You need to go without the Sense extras for a snappy experience; my browsing experience on EDGE was very slow (issue for running on unsupported carriers); video camera isn't even worth using;... more...