Hannspree joins the Android tablet game

The pace at which Android tablets are being announced (as opposed to launched) is dizzying, and picking out which renders and prototypes will actually make it to virtual shelves or brick-and-mortar shops is largely a matter of luck. So, while Hanspree’s Android tablet is absolutely delicious on paper and PDF, I’m going to reserve my [...]

Samsung Mobile event, 9/16

Word is coming in today that Samsung is sending out invites to a special mobile event planned for the 16th of September. Exactly what will be discussed at said event is still a mystery. Considering that the Fascinate is due out by the 9th, and that’s the only known high-end Sammy headed State-side, we are [...]

T-Mobile G2 official renders

While we have all seen our fair share of the upcoming T-Mobile G2 (inside and out), nothing does a device justice like a some official render goodness. The guys from over at CellPhoneSignal claim that’s exactly what they have:

Take that gorgeous keyboard, that sleek profile, and those stark colors… throw in a new Qualcomm MSM7×30 [...]

DROIDLanding: R2D2 edition

The fine folks from Verizon and @DroidLanding are at it again everyone, and this time, your very own astromech droid is on the line. Today the DroidLanding Twitter account tweeted out for the first time since July 26th with the hashtag #AttackPatternAlpha, and this corresponding link. To quote the account:
“The Droid R2-D2 schematics are scattered [...]

Google and Huawei working side-by-side on new device

Shortly before January 5th, 2010, when the internet first heard whispers that Google would be putting out a device bearing their name, everyone already knew the manufacturer: HTC. Sometime after that, it was rumored that the next device to be launched with Google branding would be manufactured by Motorola. Fast forward several months to now. [...]

ViewSonic ViewPad 7

ViewSonic put out a press release today about a new Android tablet they plan on showing off at IFA. At first glance, the ViewPad 7 seems like every other Android tablet leak and press release you’ve seen in the last couple weeks: Android 2.2, back/front facing camera, 7″ screen, 3G data capability, Bluetooth. Then it [...]

Epic 4G hits the streets

I’m curious about how many of you were out there (or are out there right now) for Sprint’s 8:00 opening on the Epic 4G launch day. Stores across the country have or will open early, selling the QWERTY-packin’ WiMAX version of Samsung’s Galaxy S for $249.99 after contract and rebate, and we want to know [...]

Google’s Eric Schmidt to close IFA with keynote

IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show, announced today that Google’s Chairman of the Board and Cheif Executive Officer, Eric Schmidt, will deliver the closing keynote for the conference at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, September 7 in Berlin, Germany.

Considering that Samsung’s Tab will be announced at the beginning of the conference, [...]

Samsung Tab definitely headed for Verizon

We learned yesterday that Samsung was quite likely working on different variants of their Samsung Galaxy Tab for at least two different carriers in the States, and thanks to a new photoleak of Verizon’s internal system over at BGR, we can say for sure that the tablet is definitely headed for Big Red.

Yesterday’s image indicated [...]

Motorola Charm rooted

Thanks to the bright minds over at XDA Developers, and a select brave few, it’s now been confirmed that the Motorola Charm can be rooted via Universal Androot. If I’m not mistaken, NAND isn’t unlocked during the process, so reverting back to stock is as easy as pie. Of course that also means no custom [...]

XPERIA X10 update before end of September

The update to finally get the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 onto Android 2.1 is long long overdue. Froyo, 2.2, has officially made it’s way to several devices now. The next iteration of Android, Gingerbread, has already been rumored to drop as soon as this fall. Meanwhile, the XPERIA X10, Sony Ericsson’s pride and joy, is [...]

Carlos Graves’ Top 10 Apps

I have been getting asked to make this video for a while, so here it is – my top 10 apps that generally just get me through the day. Now, these are not my all time top 10 favorite apps, but they are my top 10 most commonly used.

1. Seesmic for Android
2. chompSMS
3. ROM [...]

Motorola: There’s no turning from DROID X Froyo leak

In a recent DROID X related post by a Motorola Support Forums moderator, several “things to know” have gone live today including some pretty interesting news regarding those of you applying that leaked 2.2 upgrade that hit the web a little over a week ago.
“There is currently no upgrade path from that load to [...]