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Rogers pulls HTC Dream due to necessary 911 software fix

18. January 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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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 just in case you are curious or missed that message, the text read; “URGENT 911 Calls: Please disable [...]

Rumor: T-Mobile to update the G1 with Android 2.0, or 2.1

27. December 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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I should begin this post by making it extra clear that this is just a rumor, and a rumor that does not seem to have much basis. And now that we have that out of the way, if we can believe this latest rumor train, then it looks like T-Mobile G1 owners are going to [...]

HTC Click Android phone played with on video

21. August 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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HTC Click Android phone played with on video

What’s so budget about the HTC Click to make HTC’s upcoming device an “entry-level” Android phone? Take a look at this video, apparently shot in an Asian restaurant judging by the language and noise in the background, and you’ll see not much on the surface. It’s still running the Android operating system, comes with standard [...]

T-Mobile G1 ready to get a new, lower price — $149.99

4. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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In what sounds like a logical move, especially considering T-Mobile is planning to roll out their second Android handset in “early summer” it looks like the G1 will be getting a price cut. As of this coming Friday (June 5, 2009) T-Mobile will be lowering the price on the G1 from $179.99 down to $149.99. Initially [...]

T-Mobile G1 v.2 Bigfoot surfaces in a larger image

9. May 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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A few days back we saw the leaked roadmap that highlighted some of the new Android goodies that we have to look forward to, one of which was the G1 v.2 Bigfoot. At the time, the roadmap offered just a small image that made it difficult to really appreciate. Now, the Boy Genius Report has [...]

Wal-Mart now offering the T-Mobile G1 for $98.88

7. May 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Wal-Mart has recently joined the likes of Amazon and has begun offering the T-Mobile G1 at a nice discounted price. Effective immediately, Wal-Mart customers will be able to grab a G1 for just $98.88, which is about a buck more than Amazon. Of course, in order to get that price you will need to sign [...]

T-Mobile G1 moves up, now fifth overall in US smartphone sales

4. May 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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The T-Mobile G1 is moving on up in terms of smartphone sales here in the US. According to the most recent Smartphone Market Update report from the NPD Group, the G1 is now sitting in the number five slot. RIM BlackBerry Curve (all 83XX models) Apple iPhone 3G (all models) RIM BlackBerry Storm RIM BlackBerry Pearl (all models, [...]

G1 sales for T-Mobile UK to reach 100,000 in six months

30. April 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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It was just recently that we saw the announcement from T-Mobile USA and how they have reached the 1 million mark with the G1, and now it looks like T-Mobile UK has some good news — they are closing in on the 100,000 mark. According to Richard Warmsley, Head of Internet and Entertainment, T-Mobile; “Sales of [...]

T-Mobile has sold 1 million G1’s

23. April 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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The recent Q1 financial announcement from T-Mobile ultimately did not offer up the best of news, however there was one nice bit that was included. That news was that T-Mobile has officially sold one million G1’s. Sure, one million may not be as large a number when it is compared to some other phones, but keep [...]

HTC Dream for sale in Italy

22. March 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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Google Android is now available in Italy courtesy of TIM selling the HTC Dream. For the low price of free with contract, or €429 for prepaid customers, Italians can own the first phone sporting Google’s mobile operating system. I’m sure plenty of people stateside would love to get a G1 for free or through [...]