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Price Check: Droid with 1yr, 2yr or no contract

Mobile Content Today posted an interesting breakdown today. Writer Todd Ogasawara ponders, not whether to get the Moto DROID, but how to get it: At the discount price (with two-year contract), partial discount (for a one-year contract) or full price...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 5 9:39 PM 11 comments

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First Impressions: Motorola Droid (Verizon)

The Droid by Motorola is arguably Verizon's largest launch in recent memory. Huge ad campaigns (some of which are getting them into legal hot water), early retail store openings, and more, the smartphone is Verizon's flagship for the rest of the...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 5 9:05 PM 13 comments

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Verizon HTC Droid Eris (Hero) - Hands-On

Noah gets some time with Droid Eris, Verizon's version of the HTC Hero, which goes on sale Nov. 6. Android 1.5, HTC Sense UI, and multitouch.

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 5 5:06 PM 17 comments

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Verizon Wireless launches in-depth Droid Eris video

On the heels of tomorrow's Droid Day at Verizon Wireless, the carrier has launched a YouTube video walkthrough of the HTC Droid Eris. Yes, people will inevitably learn the device as they grow accustomed to it, but I like the fact that Verizon is...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 5 12:15 PM 13 comments

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It’s official: DROID Eris launches Nov 6 for $99

Looks like tomorrow’s launch of Big Red’s DROID initiative isn’t tied to just one phone. Like the gossip mill predicted, HTC and Verizon are letting the DROID Eris loose the same day, giving customers a choice of Android handsets at two difference...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 5 11:17 AM 5 comments

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Verizon and HTC announce Droid Eris

After countless rumblings, rumors, leaked pictures, and reviews, Verizon Wireless and HTC have finally made the Droid Eris official. Sporting a 3.2-inch HVGA display, Qualcomm 528 MHz processor, 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM, EVDO Rev. A, Wi-Fi...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 5 11:15 AM 4 comments

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iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 1

iCan't but DroidDoes? Let's find out. PhoneDog DogFight Part 1: iPhone vs Moto Droid.

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 4 10:09 PM 58 comments

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Leaked pics of DROID Eris

None of the following pics, leaked courtesy of one of BoyGenius Report’s “connects,” shows the DROID Eris actually powered on, so take these as unofficial unboxing photos. Even so, it’s a good look at the form factor some of you will be holding...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 4 5:54 PM 17 comments

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T-Mobile to offer carrier billing in the Android Market

In a keynote today at Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco, T-Mobile Chief Technology Office Cole Brodman reaffirmed the carrier's commitment to the Android platform, noting that the company plans to offer an official T-Mobile channel within the...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 4 4:40 PM 4 comments

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Confirmed: Verizon to open doors at 7 AM Friday for Droid launch

Though it's not 6 AM as originally rumored, Verizon Wireless corporate stores will be opening between 7 and 8 AM on Friday to handle the expected increase in traffic as a result of the Motorola Droid launch. As a recap, the Droid will be the first...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 3 8:00 PM 6 comments

Android In-Depth Reviews

HTC Hero CDMA

Overview What's good: same beautiful display found on G1 and myTouch; optimized version of HTC's Sense improves performance over earlier version; possibly the best virtual keyboard design currently available (though it will require more powerful...

By John Walton - Oct 16 10:33 AM 23 comments

HTC myTouch 3G White

The Sapphire has finally made it's way to the States. Is it worth the wait? What's good: *extremely* customizable - both inside and out, sleek design, excellent touch screen, the "with Google" brand means that it's open and ready for modification. ...

By John Walton - Aug 19 10:50 AM 35 comments

HTC Hero

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;...

By John Walton - Jul 27 11:55 AM 43 comments

HTC G1

What’s Good: Android experience is excellent; Web browser is amongst best available on cell phones; Great touchscreen; Touchscreen plus trackball plus QWERTY board provides multiple input options; Notifications bar is handy; Great GMail & Google...

By Noah Kravitz - Oct 16, 08 12:00 AM 48 comments

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Droid vs HD2

With all your powers grant me a miracle... The decision to buy comes down to the beasts _ 'Droid' or "The" HD2. OK so one is windows & one is android regardless I know windows & the OS for the HD2 is fast is the Droid a bigger...

By cscoot03 - Oct 28 9:20 PM add a comment

Droid Does

FInally some official marketing for Motorola's Droid for Verizon.

http://droiddoes.com

By sulleleven - Oct 17 10:10 PM add a comment

Verizon Android Touch Pro 2

I have been on the phone off and on all day with Verizon trying to get someone (anyone) to tell me when the Touch Pro 2 would be back in stock. No one seemed to know. I finally talked to someone who was willing to help me out. I...

By questionablesanity - Oct 12 6:49 PM add a comment

question about the new android phones.

I use a Mac at home and plan on buying one of the many different new android phones coming out soon. (probably the Hero) I would like to know if these phones will be compatible with a Mac. thanks

Joe W

By jcweed - Oct 11 8:49 AM add a comment

Verizon Android Phone

Verizon is introducing a new phone. Its called the HTC Desire. its similar to the click but not exact.

By jaejae886 - Oct 6 6:20 PM add a comment

NOAH!!!!! John!!!!!! Adriana!!!!should i wait or what

help me please im looking for an android phone i really want to go to sprint but not to happy with the hero not having a camera flash!!! sorry i should start off by telling you what im having trouble with ..ok i want an android phone with flash lite...

By capone1239 - Oct 4 10:23 PM add a comment

Android Dev Phone 1 or T-mobile G1

Hi, I'm living in Norway and want the Android Dev Phone 1 or T-mobile G1 badly! But google dosn't send the phone to Norway. And I want off course the phone to be unlocked. Annyone who knows how i can get it or can send it to me? Please answere

By oskargp - Oct 4 10:27 AM add a comment

What exactly is an android phone?

My contract ran up today and i'm thinking of purchasing the HTC Touch Pro 2 but I am also hearing alot of hype about these upcoming android phones on the verizon network. What exactly is an adroid phone? If it sounds decent I may just purchase one....

By Dibble51 - Sep 30 8:28 PM add a comment

Android/Cell Phone Dictionary

I love learning about cell phones but is there a place where I can find what all these abreviations mean. Like SDK, GMA, EVDO for example. Also, a website on Android terminology would be great. Thanks for all...

By seatlewf - Sep 28 10:21 PM add a comment

Help Finding Android software developer.

We are looking to create an Android App for Globally changing fonts style colour and size including importing ttf fonts. Themes and Skins

Paul amberlodge.rm12@aol.com

By Amberlodge1 - Sep 24 6:28 PM add a comment

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