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HTC Hero running Android 2.2 previewed on video

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  HTC Hero users are still waiting for the official Android 2.1 update but this modder has already installed the SDK image of Froyo to HTC’s chin-bearing device. It’s a brief one minute video and reveals some issues like the irresponsive touchscreen and non working of Wi-Fi. These issues will apparently be ironed out before […]

LG Windows Phone 7 gets handled for a photoshoot

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  LG Panther’s existence is not surprising for anyone who’s been tracking Windows Phone 7 phones development for a while. In fact, it was the first device pictured running Windows Phone 7 and now it has landed in hands of UK journos who’ve been snapping this nearly-finished prototype. ElectricPig who got their hands on the […]

LG Imprint messaging phone comes to MetroPCS

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  MetroPCS today launched LG’s vertical sliding messaging phone in the United States. The LG Imprint sports a sliding physical QWERTY keyboard to allow easy typing of SMSes and emails. The phone’s feature set includes threaded messaging support, 1.3MP camera, speakerphone, built-in image editor, micro USB port, Bluetooth, music player and MetroNavigator for voice-guided turn-by-turn […]

Sprint releases Android 2.1 update for HTC Hero

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  While HTC’s original Hero is still awaiting its official Android 2.1 update, Sprint has let loose the latest Android build for the chinless version. The Éclair update brings number of features like improvement in the Sense UI, enhanced corporate email support and minor bug fixes. Sprint Hero users can download the update from here […]

Samsung Champ cheap touchscreen phone coming in June

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  Corby and Star phones offer touchscreen interface at an affordable price but if that is still outta your budget, Samsung has announced more affordable Champ (S3300). Champ will be priced lower than Samsung’s current cheap Corby range and will sport a small 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen display, TouchWiz Lite UI, Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, […]

HTC wants to replace Tattoo with Wildfire

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  It seems HTC just announced their entry-level Android device that will take the helm from Tattoo. Dubbed as Wildfire, the phone takes some design inspiration from Legend and Desire and runs the latest Android 2.1 OS on its 528MHz CPU. Other features include a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display, Sense UI with Friend Stream, an […]

Google to stop online sales of Nexus One

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  Nexus One is one of the advanced Android phones you can buy but the decision to sell online only deprived potential consumers of a hands-on experience. Now Google have announced to retract their decision and shut off the online store. As and when Google expands its retail availability through existing channels, the online store […]

HTC Evo 4G arriving on June 4 for $199.99

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  Sprint has put a date and the price to world’s first 4G-enabled Android device. The 4G radio toting powerhouse will be available in stores starting from June 4 for a decent $199.99 with a mail-in rebate and two year contract. In addition to boasting faster cellular connectivity than 3G, the Evo 4G features a […]