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HTC Prepping an Android Smartphone with 1 GHz Processor, Large Screen
PUBLISHED: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Evidence is mounting that HTC will soon release a new Android-based phone with a large touchscreen and a fast processor. According to unconfirmed reports, this model is headed for Verizon and will sport a wide array of high-end features.

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Mysterious Firmware Update Released for Sprint's HTC Hero
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Sprint and HTC have released a system software update for the HTC Hero. However, they have done so without revealing any of the changes that are included.
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HTC Considering Making a Netbook
PUBLISHED: 11/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The chief executive for HTC says his company is considering offering a netbook, if it can come up with a design that's unique enough to stand out from the competition. HTC's first ultra-small laptop was not a success, though.
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Motorola Droid May Soon Get a System Software Update
PUBLISHED: 11/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Verizon Wireless and Motorola are reportedly working on an update for the system software on the Motorola Droid that will fix a number of small bugs. A similar software update for the HTC Droid Eris is also coming soon.
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Verizon Has Launched the Droid and Droid Eris
PUBLISHED: 11/6/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The wait is over: Verizon Wireless is now offering the Motorola Droid, the new flagship of Google's Android OS. It also just put the HTC Droid Eris on sale, a less expensive model running the same operating system.
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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.
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HTC HD2 Uber Smartphone Definitely Coming to the U.S. Next Year
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The HTC HD2 is launching in Europe this week, but Americans won't be left out for long -- HTC promised today this very high-end smartphone will be released in the U.S. early next year by a major wireless carrier.
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HTC HD2 Global Debut Coming Next Week
PUBLISHED: 11/3/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
One of the most anticipated smartphones of the season is close to release. The HTC HD2 is going to be introduced by T-Mobile UK, apparently making it the first carrier in the world to offer this very high-end Windows phone.
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Most Popular Smartphones of October
PUBLISHED: 11/2/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones and other mobile devices that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks.
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Verizon's Droid Eris May Sell for Under $100
PUBLISHED: 10/29/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
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
PUBLISHED: 10/29/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
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
PUBLISHED: 10/29/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
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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Google Makes Android 2.0 Official
PUBLISHED: 10/27/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
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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