Today’s average forum goer at the Android Forums has something new to chatter about today. Going straght down to the juicy details: there’s about half a gig of RAM, 320MB of that is usable, 8 megapixel camera, a Snapdragon that’s downclocked to 768Mhz (but the new Sense Ui is still said to be “blazing fast”), and measures exactly 117.5 x 58.5 x 11.9mm, meaning that’s it’s just a bit narrower, shorter, and thicker than the Nexus One.
The back still looks like it’s keeping the contoured curves along with the Verizon branding. Interestingly, the entire shell on the inside is colored red, much like the HD Mini’s yellow. So far we dig it’s coming out sometimes in April or May. More photos are at the “More” of the post.
As soon as the words WiMax, 4.3-inch screen, and Android (among other things) come together, you know something good is going to happen. That’s the HTC Supersonic, and that’s why this post is here. Above is a video that will surely be taken down soon enough, so watch it while you can.
Oh, and take a look at our Supersonic coverage here. You’re welcome.
The HTC HD2 was taking its red carpet debut last night. Despite the doomed fate of Windows Mobile 6.5, the Sense UI looks magnificent on the gigantic 4.3-inch WVGA display, complimented by the Blockbuster movie app which allow users to download movies straight to their phone. And of course there’s the almost possible update to Windows Phone 7 series that the HD2 could make, but that’s not looking good right now. There isn’t a confirmed and official release date, somewhere around March 24th for $199 on contract/$449 off contract seems very realistic. One more shot after the break with the HD2 in T-Mobile branding; a series of shots are at the source link.
Yes you must. Why would you want to stick with Android 1.5 on your Sense UI beast? According to numerous sources, Sense UI works great, and has the new touches that its friends the Desire and Legend have; the leak is courtesy from the always-working xda-developers. Of course, you could risk destroying your phone and your data, but anything for some Android 2.1 goodness, right? Right? OK maybe not, but the Sprint Hero ROM has been leaked as well. There’s another good excuse. Check out the source links on how to get started, but be careful ‘kay?
What you’re looking at above is believed to be an authentic shot of the upcoming Palm Pre-like Blackberry slider that I mentioned not too long ago. According to BBLeaks, this slider is the real deal, and they’re getting more pictures and video as we speak. And you know what? I was excited at the idea of a slider Blackberry, but from the looks of that thing up there, that is probably one of the ugliest phones to date. That would be my opinion and sense of disappointment in RIM if it was in fact real. In fact, for the first time I’m hoping that a really good leak is fake.
And I think it’s 100% legit. Gulp. UPDATE: Kevin at CrackBerry doesn’t think the same way I do, and thinks that the above handset is simply another prototype that is scrapped, meaning that it shares the same fate as the Magnum. But no blog is really sure, so we’ll just have to wait on this one.
Look! Windows Mobile and the HTC HD2 on T-Mobile! Okay, you know that already, but would you really want to buy an awesome phone, but with a doomed operating system? Just asking. According to TmoNews the HTC HD2 will be priced at $199 on a 2-year contract or $449 without a contract. The $199 pricing for the HD2 will probably require you to get a shiny new data plan. Otherwise, the Nokia Nuron is $69.99 after rebate, and $179.99 without a commitment. And lastly the Motorola CLIQ XT, arguably the most questionable of all of Motorola’s handsets (in my opinion because of its looks), will retail for $129 with a 2-year contract and $329 contract free on T-Mobile. So what do you think? Will any of you jump in for say, the CLIQ XT or the HD2?
Look, a touchscreen laptop from Dell! Okay, that’s not big news, but it’s news nonetheless. The Studio Touch 1558 seems to pack in a Core i5 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium OS and 320GB hard disk for a $999 starting price. The Dell Studio Touch 1749 also made an appearance and has a MSRP of $1049, but there’s very little to no details on these 2 new lappies, so we’ll leave it at that until there’s a press release or something like that.
What you’re looking at above is what Boy Genius calls the upcoming Blackberry slider. There’s no confirmation if this is real, so get your tin foil hats on. Moving along, this QWERTY slider wouldn’t slide out horizontally like many of HTC’s phones and the Motorola Droid, but would slide out vertically, exactly like Palm’s Pre. There’s no word if it would be exactly like the Magnum/Dakota prototypes which had a touchscreen and a keyboard, meaning that it might get the keyboard but no touchscreen, but we believe it will have a fully capacitive touchscreen. Otherwise here are the specs that are rumored for this device:
It will run Blackberry OS 6.0.
It will “100 percent support 802.11n Wi-Fi”.
The resolution, unfortunately, has not increased, and will stay at 360×480.
It will have a Bold-like keyboard and slides out like the Pre.
And lastly, it won’t be a Verizon exclusive — instead it’s a GSM/HSPA device.
But besides the question if this actually exists, the more important question is: Would you actually buy a Palm Pre-like Blackberry with a new OS (hopefully with a better browser), that uses GSM, and looks like a Photoshop of a Bold and Storm 9520 getting fused? In my opinion: Maybe.
None of us have forgotten about the HTC Incredible (mostly), a 1Ghz Snapdragon-powered Android 2.1 with Sense UI smartphone. As seen in its last leak, the Incredible will be on Big Red’s network, and the guys and gals at BerryScoop have snatched a screenshot of Incredible in Verizon’s system. Usually when a handset is “in the system” an official launch comes soon after. The first SKU, ARD6300DU is for the launch kit which is sent to stores for display units and promotional reasons, while the second SKU is actually for the Incredible. One thing mentioned by the tipster is that the Nexus One is not yet indexed by Verizon, so it may not come as soon as we think.
If eight Android phones are not enough for Motorola’s execs, then maybe 11 are good enough? Three unknown devices passed through the FCC last week with FCC IDs IHDP56KZ1 and IHDP56KZ2. The KZ1 model comes with quad band GSM and 3G support for T-Mobile, along with Bluetooth 2.1. The second model, the KZ2, comes with quad band GSM and 3G support for AT&T. Both phones include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1, and seem to be the same smartphone, likely running Android, but on different networks. As for the third, it support CDMA EVDO and Bluetooth via IHDT56LC1, with the model number WX404. Otherwise there’s not much to go by, and these 3 handsets are probably a few of 20 that Motorola plans to release this year, if you remember (or more precisely, if you read LaptopMemo). Either way, here are the FCC IDs, which a couple of have been pulled down, unusually enough. Now onto more searching….
Today’s average forum goer at the Android Forums has something new to chatter about today. Going straght down to the juicy details: there’s about half a gig of RAM, 320MB of that is usable, 8 megapixel camera, a Snapdragon that’s downclocked to 768Mhz (but the new Sense Ui is still said to be “blazing fast”), and measures exactly 117.5 x 58.5 x 11.9mm, meaning that’s it’s just a bit narrower, shorter, and thicker than the Nexus One.
If eight Android phones are not enough for Motorola’s execs, then maybe 11 are good enough? Three unknown devices passed through the FCC last week with FCC IDs IHDP56KZ1 and IHDP56KZ2. The KZ1 model comes with quad band GSM and 3G support for T-Mobile, along with Bluetooth 2.1. The second model, the KZ2, comes with quad band GSM and 3G support for AT&T. Both phones include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1, and seem to be the same smartphone, likely running Android, but on different networks. As for the third, it support CDMA EVDO and Bluetooth via IHDT56LC1, with the model number WX404. Otherwise there’s not much to go by, and these 3 handsets are probably a few of 20 that Motorola plans to release this year, if you remember (or more precisely, if you read LaptopMemo). Either way, here are the FCC IDs, which a couple of have been pulled down, unusually enough. Now onto more searching….
