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Samsung Behold II: Quick first impressions

Last night, Samsung and T-mo unveiled the Samsung Behold II with a launch date of November 18 and price tag of $229.99 (with two-year contract). Sammie’s second Android handset (and the maker’s first for Tmo, the Behold II sports the TouchWiz 2.0...

By Adriana Lee - Nov 13 2:38 PM 8 comments

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iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

iDon't but DroidDoes? Let's find out. PhoneDog DogFight Part 3: iPhone vs Moto Droid.

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 13 12:19 PM 71 comments

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Dell Mini 3i gets official; headed to China and Brazil

It's been rumored, rumored, and rumored a little bit more, but the Dell Mini 3i is now official for China Mobile and Brazil's Claro. The much anticipated Android smartphone will be offered in a 3G flavor for Claro in Brazil, while China Mobile will...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 13 10:30 AM 2 comments

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Live from NYC: T-Mobile Samsung Behold II drops Nov 18 for $229

Adriana is live at the Samsung/T-Mobile joint press conference in New York City. She just texted me to say that the phone has officially been announced as available November 18 for $229 on contract. This contradicts widespread reports of a $199...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 12 5:58 PM 7 comments

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Though DroidDoes 100,000 units, DroidDoesn't beat iPhone

While DroidDoes bash the iPhone, DroidDoesn't come close to the weekend sales numbers of the popular smartphone. At least that's the estimate coming from Broadpoint AmTech analyst Mark McKechnie. According to his math, Verizon Wireless had...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 10 6:20 PM 27 comments

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Software updates coming next month for Droid and Droid Eris?

Despite the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris being on the sales floor for just under a week, it appears that Verizon is preparing a software update for each. The OTA revision, which is rumored to hit on December 11th, is said to correct a...

By Aaron Baker - Nov 10 2:50 PM 13 comments

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Buyers' Guide: Which (An)Droid is Right for Me, Pt 2

Verizon jumped into the Android game with both feet last Friday, selling the much hyped Motorola Droid and its more-than-capable little Sis, the HTC Droid Eris in stores across the nation. With the US' number one wireless carrier now selling phones...

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 9 3:39 PM 9 comments

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

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 9 3:01 PM 17 comments

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Motorola Droid: What about my media?

If you just bought a Droid and it's your first Android device, you're probably still busy getting used to the interface, setting up all of your email accounts, calendars, and the like, and possibly looking for replacements for all those Apple App...

By John Walton - Nov 7 8:44 PM 23 comments

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iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 2

iDon't but DroidDoes? Let's find out. PhoneDog DogFight Part 2: iPhone vs Moto Droid

By Noah Kravitz - Nov 6 4:31 PM 77 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 28 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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Motorola Android T9

Ok does the motorola android have t9. The specs say that it does but if so, how do you activate it? Im hearing that you can get an app for it but I want a soid one that is going to work just like a regular phone, I mean I can deal with a full...

By tkilts315 - Nov 11 1:17 AM add a comment

Droid Shortcomings

I was really excited about the possibility of getting the new Droid. Now maybe not so much. There are 2 things that apparently the Droid cannot do, and without them I'm stuck. 1) From everything I've read, you cannot use your bluetooth...

By lamiller44 - Nov 9 3:56 AM add a comment

A little advice for new/potential android users

I would like to congratulate you on your new foray into the android world. I hope that you are enjoying your new handset and that it brings you a lot of enjoyment. To those who are thinking about getting an android device, I'd like to offer up this...

By ogreen32 - Nov 8 11:54 AM add a comment

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

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Re: Re: HTC Hero, CDMA (Sprint)

gr8 idea id love to see tht

By normy1632 - Today at 8:07 PM add a comment

Re: Re: HTC Video #1: You Are Different From You

ok i agree that the hero should have android 2.0 but texting is fine on the phone i have the hero keyboards are for blackberrys and sidekicks lol i used the moto droid and i hated the keys on it but what would be good is if they took the touch pro 2...

By sands60 - Today at 5:10 PM add a comment

Re: Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

just a suggest a keyboard upgrade. It makes the sarcasm more obvious.

By Smilesandwaves - Today at 4:05 PM add a comment

Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

First of all I love my iPhone. With that said, my friend recently bought the droid and I love that phone as well. Noah delivered this review quite well. It's really a personal choice between the two phones. Plus where i live AT&T just sucks.

By adrianduh - Today at 2:54 PM add a comment

Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

I should have known better. Noah, please stop doing DogFights with any iPhone. You will never get over your love for it, it's obvious. Thus, PLEASE do something like the Droid vs. New WinMo phone, or various Android phones. Just understand that it's...

By EcceHomo999 - Today at 1:12 PM add a comment

Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

Wake up sheeple! Can't you see the iphone is basically the "blue pill" of our time? It gives you the illusion of a smartphone or pocket computer but it's really not since it's a closed system. Just like the matrix movie where it doesn't give you...

By riopato - Today at 6:28 AM add a comment

Re: Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

Wrong! iphone is far from being the best phone. It is the most successful phone out there though. But we are currently living in a society who want style over substance. God forbid we actually learn how to use a phone that's more complicated (and...

By riopato - Today at 6:09 AM add a comment

Re: Re: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid: DogFight, Pt 3

Just because Apple was the first to come out with the iphone doesn't make it the best phone. One thing that Apple does well is take chances with new tech such as the iphone interface. If cars were originally manufactured with automatic transmission...

By riopato - Today at 5:16 AM add a comment

Re: Motorola CLIQ (T-Mobile) - Review, Pt 1

it reminds me of the g1

By lovephonesforever - Today at 2:59 AM add a comment

Re: Re: Verizon HTC Droid Eris (Hero) - Hands-On

im with rogers too.. and i returned the magic after 2 days.. totally shitty.. besides rogers sux at getting new phone.. now that telus and bell are GSM.. im sure well finally get better HTC phones in Canada.. :)

By fbhamji - Today at 1:53 AM add a comment

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