DROID 2 rooted

It may not be a one-tap affair as of yet, but the DROID 2 has been rooted and you can get your hack on by following this thread at xda-developers (at your own risk, of course). You need to have the Android SDK and Motorola drivers installed. After that, just fire up ADB, enter the [...]

Bizarre bug plagues Galaxy S devices

I’ve seen plenty of seemingly random device resets, in diverse situations and with a variety of phones. Sometimes it happens while launching an app, others, manipulating the camera software is enough to induce a spontaneous reboot. I can think of more than one occasion where looking at a device from the wrong angle – or [...]

Motorola Quench XT5 details

Word of Moto’s quench has been bouncing around the web for a while, but we haven’t had much to go on in terms of specs and design, until now. Cell Passion has posted what looks to be an official diagram photo and some details specs. The slab will ship with Android 2.1 and a 3.2″ [...]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 info, courtesy, FCC

We’ve posted plenty of coverage regarding Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X10 line of phones, but we haven’t seen much by way of X8 news. Well, the FCC posted the full X8 manual, along with the quick start docs, over at their site yesterday. If you’re obsessed with SE’s XPERIA line and need the details, head on [...]

Google’s response to hacking of their app protection

Google announced their new app licensing system on July 27th. Less than a month later, on August 23rd, the system had been hacked and instructions on circumventing the security were posted online.

As attention-grabbing as the announcement was, “Check it out: Google’s new DRM easily hacked!!!” Tim Bray reminds us – via the Android Developers Blog [...]

Gameloft’s Try & Buy for Android: how to

Some people were a little upset to learn that Gameloft was releasing Android games but only making them available in their own web store – aside from Asphalt HD, which sells for $4.99 in the Market. I can’t think of any other category of app (hi quality 3D games) that might be more tempting [...]

PSA: Captivate a penny at Amazon

Attention all future and current AT&T customers. Are you looking to purchase/upgrade to a new device? Does the world’s finest Android, from the Galaxy S Series of devices, spark your interest? How about for one penny? Then look no further. Seriously though, if you have been looking for a great time to obtain the Captivate, [...]

HTC PC10100 makes it’s way through the FCC

Judging from the time frame, prototype, and possible production model leaks as of late, it’s pretty safe to say the T-Mobile G2, or HTC PC10100, has just passed trough the FCC. While we aren’t 100% positive that this isn’t the myTouch HD / Glacier / Schubert / Mozart… We do know the device is T-Mobile [...]

DROID 2 update

Verizon has just announced a minor software bump for the DROID 2 today that features quite a few improvements that should make a noticeable difference in your day-to-day experience. The software, version.2.2.20.A955.Verizon.en.US/BP: BP_C_01.09.05P, is said to be rolling out now via OTA update and will include the following:
- Streamlined setup of Visual Voice Mail
- Improved [...]

Dell Aero available now

It may not be available on AT&T’s website quite yet, but the Dell Aero has gone live through Dell directly. And seriously, it’s about time. Maybe when the Aero was first discovered, it appeared relevant, maybe. Now though, it’s a serious lackluster device in a world of jaw dropping super-phones. The Aero features just about [...]

Motorola Charm preview

Thinking about picking the Motorola Charm tomorrow from T-Mobile, but need to see more first? Fear not, Wirefly has you covered. The Motorola Charm features MOTOBLUR 2.1 with a 2.8″ display (resolution of 320×280), 3.0MP AF camera, full front facing QWERTY keyboard, and Motorola’s Backtrack Navigation pad. According to TmoNews, the device will also come [...]

Samsung tab teaser video

Hot on the heels of arguably the best Tab photos to date, comes this teaser video from Samsung. After watching the video, I must say… I want one. Badly. The way they tease the 7″, front facing camera, 1GHz ARM11, augmented reality, Froyo touting monster could make even the loudest of Samsung flamers hush their [...]

More Samsung Tab photos

More leaked photos of the Samsung Tab have made their way onto the interwebs today thanks to foreign tech site ifanr.com, and no, these weren’t taken on a train. Not only do we have some new photos, but some new first impressions as well. As you can see from the pictures below, the Tab is [...]