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26 Malware Apps Removed from Android Marketplace

This past weekend, 26 applications were removed for housing harmful code called Droid Dream Lite. An estimated 30,000-120,000 Android device users were infected by the Droid Dream Lite variant. The malicious software first affected Android users in March as Droid Dream. The developers created the malware by taking existing apps and modifying them to send details […]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to be available via Best Buy starting June 8th

It’s not the cool, geeky edition that was doled out recently at the Google I/O, but still geeky enough to be a decent tablet from Samsung.  The company has now announced that the 10.1-inch version of its popular Galaxy Tab will be available exclusively through Best Buy store on Union

Android Powered Sharp Phone Leaks

Images of a new Android powered Sharp phone were leaked by Unwired View, resembling an uncanny likeness to the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G. Rumored to be the new T-Mobile Sidekick handset, the slide up screen and keyboard bare striking similarites to the already popular device. The leaked Sharp phone is speculated to have

T-Mobile picks up Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart

T-Mobile today announced two additions to its current Android lineup – the Exhibit 4G and the Gravity Smart – both built by Samsung.  While the Exhibit 4G stands tall with a 1GHz processor, 21Mbps 4G network support, 5-megapixel lens and its 3.7 inch Super AMOLED screen, the Gravity Smart leans

HTC ChaCha Specifications

A phone you want us to add to this list? Notice an error on a spec page? Use this form to tell us.   HTC Chacha Specifications User Ratings: [ratings] Network – GSM/CDMA: GSM Carrier: AT&T 2G Technology (Frequencies): GSM (850/900/1800/1900mhz) 3G Technology (Frequencies): HSDPA (900/2100mhz) 4G Technology (Frequencies): N/A Size

HTC Salsa Specifications

A phone you want us to add to this list? Notice an error on a spec page? Use this form to tell us. HTC Salsa Specifications User Ratings: [ratings] Network – GSM/CDMA: GSM Carrier: AT&T 2G Technology (Frequencies): GSM (850/900/1800/1900mhz) 3G Technology (Frequencies): HSDPA (900/2100mhz) 4G Technology (Frequencies): N/A Size –

Gingerbread update for the HTC Evo 4G on June 6th

Late last month, Sprint had mistakenly put the HTC Evo 4G on sale with Android 2.3 on its online store, but as it turned out, Froyo was still the OS onboard.  The carrier is now looking to rectifying this error by updating the Evo 4G for real, if an Engadget

Samsung Infuse 4G Specifications

A phone you want us to add to this list? Notice an error on a spec page? Use this form to tell us. Samsung Infuse Specifications User Ratings: [ratings] Network – GSM/CDMA: GSM Carrier: AT&T 2G Technology (Frequencies): GSM (850/900/1800/1900mhz) 3G Technology (Frequencies): HSDPA (850/1900/2100mhz) 4G Technology (Frequencies): HSPA+ Size –

Motorola Leaked Images of XOOM 2, Slimline SmartPhone, and Watch Phone Dubbed Tracey XL

For a brief period of time yesterday evening, Motorola tested a new web design which went live unintentionally. Before Motorola could remove the test layout, images were grabbed of six unnamed devices presumed to be released sometime this summer. Pocketnow.com was responsible for snagging the elusive screen shots. The leaked images included Motorola’s

Silent App Uninstaller for Android App Addicts

If you are an Android user and like many you probably have endless amounts of applications installed. Unfortunately space usually becomes an obstacle and eventually you will need to start deleting some apps. While we can’t help you decide which apps will get the ax to make room for new ones,

Apple iWork available now for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Apple’s revolutionary iWork applications including, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages are now available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. With Apple’s Multi-Touch in mind the productivity applications have been completely restructured and notably improved. Keynote, Numbers, and Pages allow users to create vibrant documents, spreadsheets, and presentations directly from their device.

Android Powered Pantech Crossover Added to AT&T Lineup

AT&T announced yesterday the first Pantech Crossover Smartphone in the US would indeed be added to their Android Lineup on June 5. The Pantech Crossover benefits include a 3.1 inch touch screen, a full slide out keyboard, 3 megapixel digital camera with camcorder, 600 MHz processor,  and the AllSport GPS app.

Acer W4 with Windows Phone Mango spotted

Microsoft’s mobile OS savior, the Windows Phone Mango, was spotted running on an Acer phone at Computex Trade Show in Taipei recently.  Specwise, the Acer W4 is identical to the current crop of Android/WP7 devices with a 1GHz processor, 3.6-inch 800×460 WVGA display, 5MP autofocus camera, and 8GB of internal

LG Genesis to join US Cellular’s lineup on June 9

Like the HTC Merge that is joining the US Cellular ranks today, the LG Genesis is also a QWERTY-toting smartphone, but with a twist.  The device features two touchscreen displays – a 3.5-incher on the outside with the internal display measuring 3.2 inches, both capable of 480×800 pixel resolution.  What