Sony Ericsson's Android-Based Xperia X3 Will Debut this Week

By Ed Hardy | 10/31/2009

A "teaser" video gives the world a sneak peak at one of the smartphones Sony Ericsson is going to unveil on Nov. 3. The device shown matches the leaked images of the Xperia X3, the very high-end model that will be this company's first running Google's Android OS.

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Pricing for the Samsung Behold II Leaks out

By Ed Hardy | 10/30/2009

T-Mobile USA is expected to release the Samsung Behold II around the middle of next month. The price for this Android-powered model with an OLED display hasn't been announced yet, but an unconfirmed report has revealed what it will be.

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Verizon's Droid Eris May Sell for Under $100

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2009

Verizon is going to release its first Android-powered smartphone, the Motorola Droid, early next month, and it's apparently going to have a companion, which will reportedly be a less expensive model dubbed the HTC Droid Eris.

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There Will Be No Android Version of the HTC HD2

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2009

There have been requests for an Android version of the HTC HD2, but HTC's CEO says this high-end smartphone is going to be Windows Mobile only, in hopes of driving up excitement in Microsoft's operating system.

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Best Buy Will Make the Motorola Droid Easier To Purchase than Verizon Does

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2009

When Verizon Wireless introduces the Motorola Droid next month, many people will likely pass by their nearest Verizon store on their way to a Best Buy location, as this retailer will make getting this hot new Android device easier by not requiring a mail-in rebate.

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HTC Hero Getting an Android 2.0 Upgrade

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2009

Google officially unveiled Android 2.0 earlier this week, and Verizon has already announced a model that will use it -- the Motorola Droid. Not to be left out, HTC has promised an OS upgrade for the HTC Hero.

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Verizon Droid: It's Official

By Ed Hardy | 10/28/2009

Today is the official unveiling of Verizon's first Android-based smartphone. The Motorola Droid, scheduled for release next week, will be packed with high-end features, like a WVGA+ touchscreen, hardware keyboard, mobile broadband, Wi-Fi, and much more. UPDATED

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Google Maps Mobile May Become a Full-Fledged Navigation App

By Ed Hardy | 10/28/2009

Google offers free mapping software for a wide variety of smartphones. If a rumor is correct, this is going to be turned into a full-fledged navigation app, with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions. UPDATED

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Sony Ericsson's Android-Based Xperia X3 May Launch Early Next Month

By Ed Hardy | 10/28/2009

Sony Ericsson has put a "teaser" page on its website promising a big announcement on November 3. This could be the day it's going to formally unveil the Xperia X3, this company's first smartphone running Google's Android OS.

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Google Makes Android 2.0 Official

By Ed Hardy | 10/27/2009

Android 2.0, the next version of Google's operating system for smartphones, has been officially unveiled. This will include a number of enhancements, most notably support for synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange.

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First Two Droid Smartphones May Debut on Nov. 6

By Ed Hardy | 10/27/2009

Verizon reportedly plans to release its first two Android-powered smartphones early in November. The Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris will give customers a choice between a high-end model with a built-in keyboard, and a mid-range one without.

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Verizon Accidentally Leaks the Droid's Specifications

By Ed Hardy | 10/23/2009

Verizon doesn't plan to unveil the Droid until next week, but this carrier has given the world an in-depth sneak peek: it briefly put the official pages describing this Android-based smartphone on its website, revealing all the details.

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