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Android 3.0 Gingerbread, A Few Crumbs of Info Show Up in a Podcast

Android 3.0, aka Gingerbread, has been mentioned here and there ever since Android 2.2 (Froyo) was announced, but not too much is known about what it brings to the table. Well, according to a Russian writer for the Unwired Review, a podcast in Russian with Eldar Murtazin, from Mobile-Review.com, on […]

USA Dell Streak Coming with AT&T AND T-Mobile 3G Versions?

Well, according to the FCC and Dell’s CEO, that’s the case. Dell CEO announced in May that “this [phone] will be available starting next month, first with our partner 02 Telefonica [sic] in Europe, then later this summer with our pretty good partner here in the United States, AT&T”. So

Samsung Spreads the Galaxy S Love, All Major Carriers Getting a Version

Samsung is pushing their latest Android powerhouse, the Samsung Galaxy S. It first was announced for T-Mobile as the Samsung Vibrant, then on AT&T as the Samsung Captivate, Verizon’s version will be the Samsung Fascinate, US Cellular is getting one (although we aren’t sure of the name yet), and Sprint

Apple’s New iPhone 4 Anti-Jailbreaking/Unlocking Security Feature?

So apparently an Apple employee calling himself Alpha, decided to share with the world some of the things that Apple is doing with the new iPhone 4. We’re not talking about new features for the user, but new roadblocks for jailbreakers and unlockers. Here’s the quote itself: As far as

Rumor: HTC Vision, Dual-Core Processor Android Device

So according to TMoNews, Scotty Brown (a writer for AndroidGuys) spilled during the Androidguys podcast about a conversation he had with an HTC rep at an event. Apparently the rep confessed to a device supposedly heading to T-Mobile USA (doesn’t necessarily mean exclusively by the way) at the end of

Android 2.2 Update for Droid, Droid X, and Sprint Evo

So if you have any of those 3 devices, here’s the rumors surrounding when you will get the Android 2.2 update (officially that is, as you know you can root your phone now to get it…). According to a “reliable source” at DroidForums.net, Android 2.2 will be coming to the

How To: Unlock the iPhone 3G/3GS/4 on iOS 4

I. Before You Begin 1. This will work on the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 on iOS 4 (aka iPhone OS 4). 2. This will work on all basebands up to 5.13.04 (check your baseband by going to Settings > General > About and looking for Modem Firmware).

How To: Jailbreak the iPhone 3G on iOS 4

I. Before You Begin 1. This is only for the iPhone 3G on iOS 4 (aka iPhone OS 4). NOT iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS! 2. This will work on all basebands up to 5.13.04 (check your baseband by going to Settings > General > About and looking for Modem

Android 2.2 (Froyo) Source Code Available for Download

This doesn’t mean much to the end consumer (at least for now), but it is good news. So what does that mean? Well, it means that manufacturers can now download the source code from Google and get to work on Froyo releases for their devices. What else does it mean?

New Android 2.2 / Froyo Build for Nexus One (FRF72)

  Someone over at XDA leaked a new build of the Froyo update for Nexus Ones. This build is called FRF72 as opposed to the FRF50 that was first leaked for Nexus Ones a while ago. So if you have an unrooted Nexus One, you can download this update and

Motorola Droid X Features, Specs, and Release Date

So Engadget got to play with a Droid X for a bit and found out a few new things about it. Here’s a quick summary of all the new features, specs, and release information there is out right now. Headed to Verizon (exclusively most likely) It is slightly longer and

How To: Unroot the HTC Evo

I. Before You Begin 1. The only reason to unroot a phone is if you have to send it back in for warranty purposes. Otherwise just try loading a different ROM instead… II. Get Back to Out of Box State 1. Download HTC Sync (if you don’t already have it)

How To: Load a Custom ROM on the HTC Evo (OLD METHOD)

THIS PROCEDURE IS OBSOLETE, PLEASE HEAD TO OUR EVO HOW TOS AND USE A NEW ONE. I. Before You Begin 1. This will wipe all of your data so at least sync your contacts with Google before you begin. II. Setup ADB 1. Do our How To Setup ADB procedure