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Samsung Fascinate CONFIRMED for September 9th release on Verizon

by Stefan Etienne on 06. Sep, 2010 in Android, Handsets, Samsung, Verizon

So the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (I made it longer on purpose, I know that) is now confirmed for a release on the premier United States phone carrier, Verizon Wireless. For $199.99 on a 2-year agreement (and a prepaid version also available, much like the DROIDs), the Fascinate will hand you a 1GHzh Hummingbird processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED, Android2.1 with Touchwiz 3.0 interface, and a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash; something both the Captivate (AT&T), and Vibrant (T-Mobile) are both missing.

And with that, Samsung will have completed its U.S invasion of Galaxy S phones. Now to get down to reviewing one, eh?

Source: PhoneDog

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HTC dual-mode CDMA/GSM Android slider sported in Verizon colors at the FCC

by Stefan Etienne on 05. Sep, 2010 in Android, HTC, Handsets, Leaks, Verizon

What have we here? The new king of Droids, actually. This report is coming to you at 12:21 AM Eastern time, so bear with me here. Essentially what’s going on is that the Android slider that made an EVO 4G look small is back, this time being tested by the FCC. The possible specs of the HTC PD42100 (it hasn’t gotten a “proper” codename) are CDMA 2000 and GSM 850 plus Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n WiFi at 2.4GHz frequencies. And then a 1.2GHz processor or 4-inch display with removable battery. This thing is a monster, and I can’t wait to try it out for myself.

I mean, LaptopMemo, the site, the readers; my audience. Of course.

Source: FCC

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DROID 2 R2-D2 Dock Found, But It’s No X-Wing

by Stefan Etienne on 03. Sep, 2010 in Android, Awesome, Handsets, Motorola, Verizon

Recently Verizon has had a puzzle game you can play. It requires vast knowledge of the Star Wars trilogy and some free time. Basically, if you’re the first person to find and figure out the puzzle, you get a R2-D2 special edition DROID 2. In the meantime, yesterday’s winner David H. found some press pics of the Droid 2′s R2-D2 dock, which doesn’t look like an X-Wing, has no missiles, cockpit, grappling hooks, etc. (you get the idea).

But it’s still awesome looking.

Source: Phandroid, Verizon

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Verizon Wireless Gets Funky By Going Prepaid With All New Androids

by Stefan Etienne on 02. Sep, 2010 in Android, Blackberry, Breaking, HTC, Handsets, Motorola, Verizon

So Verizon Wireless has done something very interesting and very new (in their case). By offering a prepaid plan on all of their new smartphones, Droid Incredible, Droid 2, Droid 1, and Droid X included, customers will be flocking in on Spetember 28th when sales begin. An unlimited 3G data plan will run you at about $30, and a voice plan on top of that should probably end up at paying $60-70 a month for a brand new spanking smartphone, without a 2-year agreement.

And to honor this post, I will be striding into a Verizon store on the 28th to go ahead a buy myself a Droid X, Incredible, Droid 2, or just get all three.

Source: PRNewsWire, BGR

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Unknown, unseen HTC EVO-like Verizon handset found by BG & Friends

by Stefan Etienne on 27. Aug, 2010 in Android, HTC, Handsets, Rumors, Verizon

So what did Boy Genius & Friends do today? Well in this case, some tasty tipster leaked out these shots which display in crystal-clear quality the HTC handset that is very much EVO 4G-like, but instead headed to Verizon. An 8 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, front-facing camera, Sense UI, and has a built-in kickstand. Whatever it might be called, I’ll want this as a review unit in my office. Expect a report of some sort on this handset between the end of this week, and early next week. I am planning something interesting here y’know?

Source: BGR

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HTC DROID Incredible getting FroYo ‘at the end of the month’, says my sources

by Stefan Etienne on 15. Aug, 2010 in Android, Exclusive, HTC, Handsets, Verizon

While a lot of you may have heard of Mashable’s story regarding Android 2.2 frozen yogurt coming to the Droid Incredible on August 18th, I’ve recently spoken to a very experienced Verizon ninja who has yet to fail me, and says the it will begin rolling out “at the end of “the month. It will bring Flash 10.1 ,720p HD video recording, a boatload of other improvments, and of course, the gloating aspect where you can say “My Droid has Froyo! on it”.

[Thanks, Joe!]

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Motorola DROID 2 First Impressions

by Stefan Etienne on 13. Aug, 2010 in Android, Featured, Handsets, Motorola, Verizon

So the Motorola DROID was the slab of rock that turned into a beautiful scuplture, forever stamping Android into the realm of successful smartphones, forever .This time, Motorola has challenged itself, and released the DROID 2. And honestly, it’s set on the right path:

The overall rounded body gives better contour and feel.
The speed offered by the new 1 GHz processor is easily recognizable.
The MOTOBLUR UI seen on the DROID X with Android 2.2 is very cool.
The slide-out QWERTY has the same feel as on the Droid 1 — except a trillion times more practical and better.
It still remains uber-geek, and uber-cool, even for those new to technology.

According to the Verizon rep (who is now an official ninja for LaptopMemo now) besides some VZW secrets I’ll share with all of you later this week, the DROID 2 has been selling. As he said “people are buying it a lot”. Of course that’s not including my favorite thing – numbers, but he’s a Verizon ninja, so let’s take his word for it. Check out the gallery below for shots of the DROID 2!

Motorola DROID 2 Gallery

Editor’s note: I must say this: Drooooiiid.

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Motorola DROID 2 Finds Hands-On At Android Community Site

by Stefan Etienne on 11. Aug, 2010 in Android, Handsets, Leaks, Motorola, Verizon

DROID-Life is the name. It’s run by Kellex (me and him have had our share of conversations regarding, of course, Android in particular). Apparently, he’s a lucky sap, and he’s posted a YouTube video of the DROID 2 in action. In other words, his grimy paws got to touch the DROID 2. How I envy this fellow. Video after the break.

Source: Droid-Life
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DROID 2 Accessories Show Up At BestBuy Stores

by Stefan Etienne on 06. Aug, 2010 in Android, Handsets, Motorola, Verizon

It’d be so much better if we could talk about the release of this handset with a press release rather than writing post after post like this. You’re getting on our nerves, DROID 2.

A ton more of photos like these are at the source link, BTW.

Source: Droid-Life

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Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo Hands-On (video, pics!)

by Stefan Etienne on 03. Aug, 2010 in Android, Awesome, Breaking, Did You Know?, Handsets, Motorola, Verizon

The Motorola Droid, a great handset (but will get its silicon heart kicked by the upcoming DROID 2) has one of its wildest dreams come true (or in other words, for its owners). Android 2.2 Froyo has made its way for those who know how to manually update an Android phone, which actually is a simple and harmless process. AndroidandMe gives a quick tutorial on how to get it done (note: you won’t need anything except your DROID, the update files, and some simple computer pwnage skillz).

Android 2.2 Froyo on Motorola Droid Gallery (pardon me for the sucky lighting)

Back to Android 2.2 on the Motorola Droid changes:

It’s much more responsive than Android 2.1 was, with UI improvements all around.
Orientation switching is supported on the right, a la iPhone 4, as is the usual left.
Adobe’s Flash 10.1 is present, available as an optional plug-in from the Android Market
Better multitouch, update-all in the Android Market, USB tethering, and a apps menu much like the 3D cube one found in the Nexus One, except it’s not as 3D as the Nexus One’s.
You can move apps to the SD card (!)
There’s also a more refined “currently running” apps screen (the one where you do multitasking), which now supports up to eight apps, making it 2 more than previous Android releases.

So all in all, this update is well worth and, and if you’re a Motorola Droid user (warning: NOT a Milestone owner, the overseas version of the Verizon DROID), then fell at ease to ditch your stale Eclair, and grab yourself some frozen yogurt (i.e Android 2.2).

Video after the break of the first boot is processing, but once it’s live, I’ll post it. Update: video is up!

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