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T-Mobile UK confirms HTC Hero is coming, will be dubbed the G2 Touch

We already knew that the HTC Hero was not going to be available with T-Mobile here in the US, however T-Mobile UK is another story. It seems that they will be releasing the handset and it will be dubbed the T-Mobile G2 Touch. Of course, aside from the name, which while better than the myTouch 3G [...]

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Android coming to Canada on Rogers

Canadians no longer need to rely on unlocked smartphones to get their Android fix. Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has announced that it will bring both the HTC Dream and Magic (Sapphire) to the Great White North beginning in June. After months of not having a viable option other than purchasing an unlocked Dream, cell phone [...]

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Leaked T-Mobile roadmap highlights more Android goodness

Yet another leak that is rumored to be coming from T-Mobile, of course, this one shows off some interesting goodies. Lets just say that I hope this is the real deal. To begin with, the G1 is shown as getting close to seeing a price cut, it looks like we can soon expect to pay $149. [...]

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HTC Magic pre-order goes live with Vodafone

As expected, Vodafone has begun taking pre-orders for the HTC Magic. The good news here is that those who pre-order the Magic should have it in hand by May 5. Additionally, and perhaps a little more exciting is that it is available for free. Of course, in order to get it for free you will [...]

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HTC Magic available for preorder April 17

Europeans interested in the HTC Magic can begin preordering the device in two weeks. Vodafone will begin taking preorders for the second Android phone from HTC, which officially hits streets on May 1. It seems that talk of the Magic being delayed until next month have proved to be true. Preordering the phone beginning April 17 [...]

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Latest HTC Magic rumor is suggesting a May release in Denmark

This latest bit is being placed firmly in the rumor bin, however some recent reports are suggesting that the HTC Magic will soon be available in Denmark. According to a story on mobil.nu, “reliable sources” have stated that the HTC Magic will be available in Denmark beginning as early as this May. Sounds like great news [...]

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HTC Magic/Sapphire cleared by FCC

Confirming what we all suspected, the HTC Magic (Sapphire) has been spotted with T-Mobile branding and approved by the FCC. The second HTC Android phone cleared the hurdles of the FCC approval process, which all but confirms that the Magic/Sapphire is indeed hopping over the Atlantic to American consumers very soon. According to FCC filings, the [...]

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Android circular zoom, video recording spotted

Two new Android features in the HTC Magic/G2/HTC Sapphire/often-rebranded-or-nicknamed-based-on-carrier-phone has been spotted in France. In a video profile and interview conducted by CNET France, Android fans got their first glimpse at a circular zoom function and video recording. Circular zooming is brought up when the screen is tapped twice. Rotating the onscreen wheel left or right [...]

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China Mobile branded HTC Magic gets pictured

China Mobile appears to be preparing to work on another Android based handset, we have already seen the Lenovo, and now this latest will be alot more familiar looking to most people. It is a China Mobile branded HTC Magic (HTC G2). As of now the launch of the Magic has not been made official, [...]

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Rumor: Cupcake and G2 update

A T-Mobile USA rep has dismissed the latest round of Android Cupcake speculation. When questioned by BetaNews about recent reports concerning a firmware update in April, T-Mobile USA spokesperson Erica Gordon said that the Cupcake update is an unconfirmed rumor. Though Gordon noted that she cannot speak for other divisions of T-Mobile, she said there [...]

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