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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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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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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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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Verizon Will Officially Unveil the Droid in One Week

By Ed Hardy | 10/22/2009

Those eager to know more about the hotly-anticipated Motorola Droid have to wait less than a week, as Verizon plans to take the wraps off it at an event next Thursday. However, this isn't expected to be the launch of this device, which will be Verizon's first smartphone running Google's Android OS.

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The Dell Streak Will Have Android 2.0, Very Large Screen

By Ed Hardy | 10/21/2009

New details have emerged on Dell's upcoming Mobile Internet Device, the Streak. This will be a small portable computer -- possibly coming to AT&T -- with a variety of wireless access options and a focus on accessing the Web and e-mail.

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Details on Verizon's Second Android Phone Leak Out

By Ed Hardy | 10/21/2009

Verizon is running TV ads for the Motorola Droid, its first Android smartphone, but this wireless carrier hasn't yet begun to talk about it second model running Google's OS. Nevertheless, a great deal of information on this upcoming smartphone has already leaked out.

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AT&T's First Android Phone May Be the HTC Hero

By Ed Hardy | 10/20/2009

At this point, AT&T is the only U.S. wireless carrier who has yet to even announce a phone running Google's Android OS. This may remain true until next year, when this company will reportedly introduce a version of the HTC Hero.

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Samsung Behold II Is Still a Month Away from a T-Mobile Launch

By Ed Hardy | 10/20/2009

T-Mobile USA announced the Samsung Behold II early this month, but the debut is still weeks away. According to leaked information, this Android-based smartphone will launch in mid-November.

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