While Verizon and Motorola are expected to officially announce the gigantic Droid X on June 23rd, Engadget managed to get some early hands-on time with the phone. The 4.4-inch Droid X is expected to directly compete with Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G (see our review here), a phone that’s already quite large in comparison to other phones. The …
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Leaked Motorola Droid 2 Images Show Revamped Keyboard
Droid-Life.com has managed to get its hands on what appear to be leaked images of a new Verizon-based Motorola Droid handset. It looks pretty similar to the current Motorola Droid except for the keyboard, which seems to make better use of the available space by getting rid of the big gold D pad.
Under the hood, we’ll apparently find …
Verizon: “No Plans to Carry the iPhone in the Immediate Future”
There you have it, folks. Verizon Wireless spokesperson John Johnson (his first name is like his last name!) was asked the following by Beet.tv:
“Verizon and the iPhone, what is happening, if anything? What is the status?”
To which Johnson jokingly responded, “No one ever asks that question,” and then went on to say, “No …
AT&T Extends iPhone Exclusivity, Verizon Shut Out, Says Analyst
Sorry to dash your hopes, Verizon customers, but you probably won’t be getting the iPhone this year. Why? Well, according to Brian Marshall, an analyst at BroadPoint AmTech, AT&T finagled a new deal (only for six extra months) with Apple by cutting data plans for in half to lock in the iPad. But Marshall doesn’t necessarily have the …
Google Nexus One Dropped From Verizon Lineup
It seems that Google’s own flagship Android phone, the Nexus One, won’t be coming to Verizon after all. The ordering page used to list the handset as “coming soon” to Verizon, although today shoppers are greeted with a message attempting to persuade them to purchase the soon-to-be-available DROID Incredible instead.
It’s …
BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G Officially Outed
The annual BlackBerry hoopla known as WES kicks off today in Orlando and with it comes two new hardware announcements. Say hello to the Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G.
The Pearl 3G has actually been lurking around since Q4 of 2009 and it’s about as exciting as you’d expect. The revamped hardware falls in line with the general aesthetic …
A Practical Guide To Android [Update]
When Google’s mobile operating system Android launched in 2008 you could only get one device and it remained that way for some time. That’s definitely not the case in 2010 with all major US carriers snatching up Android devices left and right. Here’s a rather lengthy but concise guide on every Android device that’s currently available or …
HTC Incredible Review: Flavor of the Month
It wasn’t that long ago when your choice of Android-based devices was limited to two or three models. Nowadays each carrier has at least two (AT&T: 2, T-Mobile: 6, Sprint: 3, Verizon: 5). And HTC is leading the charge with the likes of the Nexus One, Hero, Evo and now, the Droid Incredible for Verizon. I’ve had one for the last few …
Verizon Wireless To Get HTC Incredible On April 29
Leaks have been rampant for the HTC Incredible over the last 24 hours but we now have some concrete evidence about the latest Android-powered device from one of Palm’s potential suitors. Verizon Wireless will begin offering the Droid Incredible starting April 29 for $200. Wait. Droid Incredible. That’s the name? Okay…
Incredible …
Microsoft’s Project Pink Unveiled As Kin, Coming To Verizon This May
Microsoft’s acquisition of Danger in February of 2008 renewed interest in the languishing mobile operating system formerly known as Windows Mobile. Many enthusiasts (aka fanboys) and pundits alike speculated and pontificated about Microsoft’s plans for the tiny Bay Area company behind the successful Hiptop OS/device aka Sidekick. But …
Two Minute Video: How Cheap is Your Cell? Techland Compares Plans
Shopping for a cell phone service plan presents a dizzying array of options, add-ons, and pricing structures. Here’s a look at several plans from the four major cell carriers. We’ll take a look at the cheapest personal voice plan, cheapest personal voice and texting plan, cheapest personal everything plan, and a couple of family …
Verizon Getting the iPhone This Fall? [Update: Specs]
I hate to do it but I have to.
The WSJ is reporting that Verizon will land the iPhone this coming fall with production set to ramp up on the CDMA version in September from Pegatron. Oh, and a new iPhone is slated to launch in June or July for AT&T. The former bit of news is important because the WSJ doesn’t just publish any ole …