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Is the Droid Eris being replaced by the HTC Incredible?

According to BerryScoop, who claim to have received word from a “trusted source,” the Droid Eris is about to be replaced. It seems that the Droid Eris will be EOL’d (end-of-life) on April 1, 2010. Now normally I would recommend any would be purchasers in holding off a few weeks before making a purchase, but [...]

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Android 2.1 with Sense UI leaks out for the Droid, Droid Eris

Those using either the Motorola Droid or the HTC Droid Eris can go ahead and upgrade to Android 2.1 if they want. Of course there is a big catch that comes along with that statement. This is an unofficial upgrade path which is coming courtesy of leaked ROM’s. Still, for those that cannot wait any [...]

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AppManager: simple Android app backup and restoration

So, we went on the lookout for an app backup solution in the Market and came across AppManager. AppManager is free and allows the user to backup a single app or all apps installed at one time to SD. It also allows you the options to launch, uninstall, or search the market for the application again.

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A few deals on Droids; get an Eris for free and a DROID for $49.99

It seems to me that if you are looking for a deal on a wireless phone and are willing to sign a new agreement you should be looking away from the carriers and checking third parties such as Wirefly, Best Buy or Amazon. In this particular post I want to point out some nice prices [...]

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Some Droid Eris users report getting Android 2.1 as an OTA update

Though the details are still partly unknown on this, it looks like at least some Droid Eris users are/have been receiving Android 2.1 as an OTA update. Of course, we are still trying to figure out what happened and how this update is being rolled out, but at the same time this post is serving [...]

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Verizon Wireless brings back the BOGO offer on the DROID and DROID Eris

Once again, the buy-one-get-one offers have returned on Android handsets at Verizon Wireless. Effective immediately those interested will be able to purchase either a Motorola DROID or an HTC DROID Eris and get a second for free. The one nice part with this latest BOGO offering is that you are able to get a DROID [...]

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Android Apps Alert 14: Better get yourself a Droid or Nexus One edition

There’s a large contingent of people who refuse to part with their beloved G1’s. Whether its because they’re holding out for a particular phone or don’t want to change carriers, these folks are content to stick with a first generation device. However, it may be time to rethink your upgrade plans. An increasing number of apps [...]

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Motorola Droid gets multitouch in maps (with video)

It looks like the gloves are off between Apple and Google, as the search giant has brought multitouch to the Motorola Droid via Google Maps 3.4. As you can see in the embedded video below, it’s easy to zoom and expand using pinching motions. It’s quick, responsive, and much needed. I can’t wait for Google [...]

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HTC has released the Droid Eris source code

HTC has recently announced that they have released the source code for the Droid Eris. This news comes as a mixed blessing though — for some its great news and for some it will go unnoticed. Those that will be happy are developers and those who like to customize their Android handsets with custom ROM’s. That [...]

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AT&T makes fun of Droid in new ad

Oh boy. The latest awful Luke Wilson AT&T commercial (embedded below) is taking more shots at Verizon’s network, but it also takes direct shots at the Motorola Droid. The commercial takes place in a restaurant, and Richie Tenenbaum has replaced the patrons’ AT&T phones with Verizon ones. This causes them to riot, of course, because [...]

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