June 2010 Archives

Jun

HTC EVO 4G Battery-saving, Root-killing OTA Update Re-Released, This Time With The Bricking Feature Turned Off

Posted by Nate Kimmey in EVO 4G (Supersonic), News, Sprint

Though yesterday’s OTA update for the HTC EVO ended abruptly when it was reported that some EVOs were being bricked, it seems that it is now being rolled out once more. The update is a little larger than yesterday’s (30MB vs 23MB), but it seems nothing else has been changed (with the exception of phones not being bricked.)

Just like those who successfully received the update yesterday, users receiving the update today are reporting better battery lives, improved Exchange Active Sync, and, more noticeably, much improved Wi-Fi signal strength. Of course, it still does not fix the 30 fps ...

Jun

Verizon Gets Serious About 4G: 25 Markets Scheduled To Begin Rollout November 15th, Phones To Follow Shortly Thereafter

Posted by David Ruddock in AT&T, Carriers, News, Sprint, T-Mobile, Tips, Verizon Wireless

An unnamed source at Boy Genius Report today provided a tip that Verizon is planning to begin its 4G LTE network rollout in 25 markets on November 15th, 2010. Some interesting details emerged from the tip - most of them good. To summarize:

4G LTE data plans will be tiered by data caps, but will not add a premium to your bill. Presumably this means the caps will be combined 3G/4G usage (you listening, Sprint/EVO/$10?).
The 25 markets scheduled for coverage will encompass over 100 million potential subscribers.
A “slew” of 4G phones will be released on Black Friday, November

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Jun

Cisco (Yes, That Cisco) Announces Cius 7” Android Tablet, UPDATE: Now With Video Goodness

Posted by David Ruddock in News

Cisco announced earlier today that they are in the process of developing an Android-powered tablet, dubbed Cius, for the business market.

Cisco was careful to assert the tablet’s role as a tool for professional users, rather than a media-oriented consumer device. Clearly Cisco is attempting to get to the office before the iPad gains traction in this sector, and by the looks of the Cius, they may succeed. The mock-up of the device, shown below, is fairly interesting. It sports a 7” screen around a large bevel with a sizable external speaker (presumably for conferencing purposes). The standard Android hardware ...

Jun

Samsung Galaxy S Series Launch Event Today At 6PM EST, Tune In For Our On-Site Live Coverage

Update: We're Live! Samsung Galaxy S Series Launch Event Today At 6:30PM EST In NY, Tune In For Our On-Site Live Coverage

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Captivate, Epic 4G, Galaxy S, News, Samsung, Vibrant

The Samsung launch event will open doors today around 6PM EST and start at 6:30PM EST. One of AndroidPolice reporters will be there, covering it live.

Update 6:20PM EST: Our reporter Andrew is in line, waiting to get seated. Everything is running behind.

Note: If you see a link to the event below, click on the post title above to go to the individual post page - the live coverage widget should be there.

<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=2d6908740d" class="external" rel="nofollow">Samsung Launch Event</a>

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Jun

Newest Android 2.2 Froyo For Droid Allows Update From Rooted Eclair 2.1 Droids, Older Froyo Builds

Posted by David Ruddock in Droid (Sholes), Froyo 2.2, Mods

MyDroidWorld founder p3droid is reporting that he has obtained an official Google update of Android 2.2 dubbed FRF84B. The version proximity to the Nexus One’s official Froyo update (FRF85B) is certainly uncanny. Based on the large file size, it appears to be a full ROM. Unfortunately, no official Google link for the client is available, only p3droid’s rooted (read: now technically unofficial) version. The update comes with superuser permissions for root only apps, as well. It is available for download below.

Certainly, someone has obtained a potential Droid Froyo release candidate from Google, that much seems safe to assume. The ...

Jun

Samsung Moment II To Be Called Intercept – Coming To Sprint July 11

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in News, Samsung, Sprint

Last Updated: July 2nd, 2010

Word over at Boy Genius Report is that the Samsung Moment II will be known as the Samsung Intercept. Technical details are a little scarce right now, but we do know:

Android 2.1 (Eclair)
3.2” display (I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s AMOLED, ‘cause Samsung)
4 row, slide-out keyboard
Wi-Fi (would guess 802.11n)
GPS
2 Color Choices – Pink or Dark Gray

Given that Samsung doesn’t seem to be in much of a hurry to get their phones hotted-up via FroYo, I doubt they’ll update to Android 2.2 before launch. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it come shortly after ...

Jun

“Several” 2010 HTC Models Getting Android 2.2 FroYo – Including Desire, Legend, and Wildfire

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in Desire (Bravo/BravoC), Froyo 2.2, HTC, Legend, News, Wildfire (Buzz)

It’s official: word from HTC is that “several” HTC phones released in 2010 – including the Desire, Legend, and Wildfire – will be getting Android 2.2 (FroYo) “beginning in Q3.” Considering that July is days away, that timetable isn’t too bad, all things considered.

The FroYo update has been the most publicized and anticipated update yet. As I’ve pointed out before, the Android universe is expanding at an unbelievable pace. Android 2.2 is a substantial update which brings some pretty awesome improvements.

[Source: Recombu]

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Jun

EPIC iPhone 4 VS HTC EVO 4G Parody Video [Warning: Foul Language - But So, So Good] #Apple #Fail

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in EVO 4G (Supersonic), HTC, Videos

I resisted watching it for a long time after seeing it at the top of Reddit but @Eugene_373's tweet finally forced me to:

And now I can't not post it, because it is truly epic (I know, the word is overused but watch it first).

Without further ado, allow me to present to you iPhone 4 VS HTC EVO 4G (warning: blabla, cursing, blabla - don't watch it too loud at work).

If you can't see the video, click the post title to go to the individual post page - it will be there.

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Jun

Google Confirms Immediate Android 2.2 Froyo OTA Rollout To Nexus One Devices Worldwide, Download The Full Update Inside

Posted by David Ruddock in Android OS, Froyo 2.2, Nexus One (Passion)

Last Updated: May 11th, 2011

Google has officially confirmed it: Android 2.2 is now available for the Nexus One, and will be pushed to devices starting today. The press release below from Google:

Monday, June 28, 2010
New Android 2.2 Software Update for Nexus One phones
Starting today, Nexus One users will begin to receive the Android 2.2 (codenamed Froyo) over-the-air software update on their phones. This update provides some great new features including support for making your handset a portable hotspot and support for Adobe Flash within the browser. For a complete list of everything we’ve included in Android 2.2, please see the Android

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Jun

The Promised EVO 4G OTA v1.47.651.1 Is Here - Not Froyo

[Updated: Sprint Pulls The OTA Due To Bricked Phones]. The Promised EVO 4G OTA Update v1.47.651.1 Is Here - Not Froyo, Details Inside

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in EVO 4G (Supersonic), HTC, News, Sprint

Update #1 11:11AM 6/28/10: Sprint published the official announcement, though only listing the original 3 update points from 4 days ago. Go to the thread and voice your concerns to them if you've bricked your EVO with this update.

Update #2: 6:00PM 6/28/10: Sprint pulled the update because of numerous reports of bricking legitimate unrooted phones. More info as soon as it's available.

If you guys remember, 4 days ago a BGR connection at Sprint leaked information regarding an OTA update for the EVO 4G scheduled to arrive on June 28th and fixing the following issues: