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Google delays Android phones in China

Android

Google delays Android phones in China

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As Google threatens to quit operating in China due to the country’s censorship policy, the search giant delayed an event Wednesday to introduce two new Android phones for China Unicom. The search compa…

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Rogers branded HTC Magic also pulled due to 911 calling issues

Android Phones

Rogers branded HTC Magic also pulled due to 911 calling issues

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We recently saw the news that Rogers was temporarily pulling the HTC Dream due to issues calling 911. Well, it seems that the Dream was not the only affected handset, and the Magic has also fallen into that same ca…

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T-Mobile to roll-out a 3.5mm equipped myTouch 3G on February 10

Android Phones

T-Mobile to roll-out a 3.5mm equipped myTouch 3G on February 10

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According to the Boy Genius Report, T-Mobile is planning to begin offering a “slightly refreshed myTouch 3G.” The bad news is that according to the limited details, this will indeed be a slight ch…

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Having 3G issues with your Nexus One? There may be a simple fix

Android Phones

Having 3G issues with your Nexus One? There may be a simple fix

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Not owning a Nexus One myself I cannot verify this personally, but I have heard from several people that there are certain issues surrounding the 3G connectivity. Thankfully though, there seems to be a fix, and…

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Motorola’s Motoroi Coming To U.S. In March

Android Phones

Motorola’s Motoroi Coming To U.S. In March

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It looks like the Droid will soon be replaced as Motorola’s best Android phone because the feature-rich Motoroi is expected to hit the U.S. market in March. The handset is essentially a keyboard-less Dr…

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Review: TwonkyMedia Server Mobile

Android App Reviews

Review: TwonkyMedia Server Mobile

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Announced at this year’s CES, TwonkyMedia Server Mobile allows you to stream media from your Android phone to any UPnP or DLNA capable device on your network. This could include your computer, XBox, or P…

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Follow Up: I reset my HTC Hero and started over, here are my results

Android Phones

Follow Up: I reset my HTC Hero and started over, here are my results

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A few weeks back you may remember that I was complaining how my HTC Hero was sluggish and not offering the best battery life. Given that I choose to do a factory reset and start over. I was also asked by several peopl…

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Video: Astri dual-mode Android based eBook reader and tablet

Android Devices

Video: Astri dual-mode Android based eBook reader and tablet

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While CES is finally feeling like it is long over, it seems there are still some goodies being shown off. At least that is the case with this latest video which features the Astri, a dual-mode eBook reader that run…

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Ninjas and Nexus One make for the best unboxing video yet

Android Phones

Ninjas and Nexus One make for the best unboxing video yet

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Most people will tell you that phone unboxing videos have become rather boring. Aside from a select group of people, no one says anything to warrant 3 minutes of showing us something as simple as what comes in the…

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Verizon Droid Eris, Google Voice and the “Network Busy” error message

Android Apps

Verizon Droid Eris, Google Voice and the “Network Busy” error message

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I will clarify that I am not sure how wide spread this problem is, but it happened to me and also to another Droid Eris user that I am friends with. Given that I will assume that it may be happening to other Droid Eris u…

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Verizon FiOS Mobile app now available for Android

Android Apps

Verizon FiOS Mobile app now available for Android

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FiOS users take note, you now have another option for managing your DVR and this option comes in the form on an Android app. The app is simply called FiOS Mobile and will allow users to do things like remotely sched…

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LG GW620 announced for Virgin Mobile and T-Mobile in the UK

Android Phones

LG GW620 announced for Virgin Mobile and T-Mobile in the UK

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In a handset that looks old and outdated compared to some of the more recent Android handsets that we have seen come available, LG has released the OS 1.5 running GW620 in the UK. The handset, which is going by the n…

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Rogers pulls HTC Dream due to necessary 911 software fix

Android Phones

Rogers pulls HTC Dream due to necessary 911 software fix

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It seems that Rogers has (temporarily) stopped the sales of the HTC Dream due to issues with 911 calling. Current Dream owners were said to have been contacted by way of a text message directly from Rogers, but ju…

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Google Discounts Nexus One For T-Mobile Customers

Android

Google Discounts Nexus One For T-Mobile Customers

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Google is trying to make things right with existing T-Mobile USA customers by cutting the upgrade price for the Nexus One “superphone.” Previously, T-Mobile USA customers could get the handset…

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Verizon Lowers Unlimited Plan Prices

Carriers

Verizon Lowers Unlimited Plan Prices

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Good news for the gabbers with a Droid or Droid Eris because Verizon Wireless said Friday it would be lowering the cost of many of its plans. Beginning Jan. 18, customers can sign up for an unlimited talk plan for a…

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