Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Months after Gingerbread's arrival, HTC Sense remains fussy, users can't get no satisfaction]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/#commentsMany HTC Sense users have experienced less than ideal conditions ever since their upgrade to Gingerbread. In an issue that's likely tied to the operating system's new memory management techniques, we've seen the launcher sporadically restart upon return to the home screen, and in rarer cases, cause Sense to revert entirely to its factory settings. While the glitch is hardly new, it's rather well documented and the longstanding nature demands a proper (and expedient) update from HTC. Until that moment comes, we've included a few tips to help affected users get through the day.

First, the most straightforward solution involves using an alternate launcher, such as ADW, Go or LauncherPro. If you want to keep Sense and its goodies, you can try to keep widget use to a minimum, but if you're willing to gain root access, the command "echo ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 >/data/local.prop" has also proven successful at holding Sense in memory. Of course, dropping Sense entirely and replacing it with an AOSP ROM is another solution. Regardless of which route you choose, we hope you'll sound off in the comments and join us in the call for an update.

Months after Gingerbread's arrival, HTC Sense remains fussy, users can't get no satisfaction originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3bugbugsdroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2evo 3devo 4gevo shift 4gEvo3dEvo4gEvoShift4ggingerbreadhtchtc senseHtcSenseincredibleincredible 2Incredible2launchermobilepostminisensationsensation 4gSensation4gsensesmartphonesmartphonesWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of September 5, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-5-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Verizon was spitting out new refreshes left and right this week, as we saw Gingerbread begin to roll out as OTA downloads on the Motorola Droid 3, HTC Droid Incredible, and -- get this -- even the Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2 edition. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
  • Interestingly enough, Android 2.3 for the Droid 2 Global was already getting pushed out, but was pulled just a couple days later after a Microsoft Exchange encryption issue was discovered. We've been told the updates will resume "soon." [via Droid-Life]
  • Finally, Verizon also pushed out one other software upgrade -- this time on its 4510L LTE MiFi. (Thanks, Matt)
  • HTC continues to expand its bootloader unlock tool to more phones, region by region. This week the company enabled support for the EVO 3D in Canada and Europe. [via Phandroid]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The Motorola Droid 3 and Droid X both now have access to an SBF -- System Boot File -- to act as a safeguard for anyone who manages to brick their phones. [via Droid-Life (1) and (2)]
  • Recently we heard about the Honeycomb ROM for the HTC Flyer getting leaked by MoDaCo, but no screenshots were available at the time. This week, however, someone successfully grabbed a few images to share with the world (shown in the above image). The ROM appears to run on Android 3.2 with HTC Sense 1.1 for tablets as the featured UI. [via AndroidBugle -- thanks, Dennis]
  • Let's talk a little more about leaked Sense ROMs. We've already seen Sense 3.5 working on the Desire HD, and now we have another device to add to the list: the EVO 4G. [via XDA]
  • The first kernel for unlocked bootloaders on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now waiting for your download, so head over to the link for instructions. [via XDA]
  • If you've been waiting and hoping for CyanogenMod 7 on your HTC Sensation or EVO 3D so you can shed the Sense UI, that time may be very close at hand. According to a member of the CyanogenMod team, an early alpha build for both devices may be available by the end of this weekend, so keep an eye out. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • Two new unofficial ROMs -- one for Windows Phone Mango and another for NoDo --are now available for the Samsung Omnia 7. The Mango ROM improves the device's radio, camera drivers and motion sensors, in addition to a few other enhancements. [via WPCentral]
Refreshes already covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The HTC EVO 3D is now ready for a maintenance fix called 2.08.651.2, which offers some nice improvements like allowing more Sprint bloatware to be uninstallable by the user, contact transfer via bluetooth, fixes for the lock screen occasionally freezing, and GPS enhancements. This update is available through a manual install. [via SprintFeed]
  • Speaking of the HTC EVO 3D, the bootloader unlock tool is now ready for your enjoyment on the company's fancy new dev site.
  • Android 2.3.4 is finally rolling out on T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G, and all users should receive the OTA update by the end of September at the latest. Aside from the standard 2.3.4 enhancements, Sensation 4G owners can also expect better battery life, additional software stability, extra touchscreen responsiveness, and improved "device reboots." Curiously, the refresh also promises better screen and photo resolution. All in all, this is the kind of firmware boost we love to see. (Thanks, Anonymous) [via TmoNews]
  • If you're using a Samsung Fascinate 3G on Telus, you'll be interested to know that you may now have Gingerbread bestowed upon your device. It'll involve a manual install using Samsung Kies, so go to the website to get all the instructions. [via MobileSyrup]
  • The five people enjoying their Motorola Flipside can finally be treated to Android 2.2. Yes, that's Froyo. Go here to get the update manually. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Some Motorola Droid X users complained about bugs after its bump up to Gingerbread, which should be resolved by installing version 4.5.602. It's a simple maintenance fix that throws in a couple additional enhancements at the same time. [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC Droid Incredible is inching closer to getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4, according to the support page Verizon recently set up on its site. [via Droid-Life]
  • In time for today's launch, Samsung has released the source code for the Conquer 4G. Devs, head here to download it -- you'll know what to do after that. [via Android Police]
  • For everyone who chooses to get the Conquer 4G, it's supposedly set to receive a device security enhancement today as well, according to some leaked screenshots. [via SprintFeed]
Unofficial Android updates/custom ROMs/misc hackery
  • This was fast -- the same bug fix update for the Droid X that we mentioned above has already been rooted. Go to the via for the full details on how to get it. As always, diving into these types of processes are more advanced, and you should follow the instructions to the letter. [via Droid-Life]
  • The MIUI custom ROM is starting to gain a lot of momentum in the Android community, and if you're interested in checking it out on your device without going through the hassle of installing the full version (let alone rooting your phone or buying a MIUI-supported phone), an XDA developer has created a clone of the MIUI launcher and has made an APK available for your downloading pleasure. The via has a large screenshot gallery to check out. [via AddictiveTips]
  • We've seen a lot of leaked Gingerbread ROMs surface for the HTC Thunderbolt, but this time an "official" update has made its ways to the Android dev world. It's been told that this is not yet the final build, so it's bound to get even better with time. Still, the impatient users may want to get this as soon as possible. [via RootzWiki and AndroidCentral]
  • Another build of Gingerbread, EH06, has leaked for the Samsung Epic 4G. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC EVO 4G update to Android 2.3 can now be rooted, courtesy of Revolutionary. [via AndroidCentral]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 15, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: At the request of Donn Koh, the design images that originally accompanied this post have been removed, and a note about his employment at One&Co during the design of these phones added. Sadly, the original posting is now password-protected, keeping the design process behind some of our favorite handsets under lock and key.

Update 2: Per Donn Koh's request, we listed One&Co as the source for this post and removed the content pertaining his comments on the design process. You can check out a bit about the HTC Case Study via the source link below.

T-Mobile myTouch 4G designer Donn Koh unveils the process, how he brings the heat originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidDonn KohDonnKohevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcmytouchmytouch 4gMytouch4gsprintsprint evo 4gSprintEvo4gt-mobilet-mobile mytouch4gT-mobileMytouch4gWed, 10 Aug 2011 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus Android app is now playing on Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/#comments Last month Hulu Plus finally arrived on Android however support was unfortunately limited to just six devices, but tonight the official blog has announced the count has reached double digits. Four HTC phones are on the list -- the Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2 -- bringing the total to ten models supported, featuring a mix of first and second gen Snapdragon chips clocked at varying speeds. Given shared architecture with some phones already on the list it's not clear why these had to wait, but Senior Product Manager Lonn Lee is quick to point out that the streaming video site isn't done yet. Even as it's on the auction block, there's at least some chance to pick up disgruntled Netflix subscribers and adding a few underserved handsets is as good a way as any to reach out.

Hulu Plus Android app is now playing on Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC EVO 3D gets Netflix under the table courtesy of EVO 4G's APK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appAndroidAppapkappevo 3devo 4gEvo3dEvo4ghtchtc evo 3dHtcEvo3dnetflixnetflix appNetflixAppstreamingstreaming videoStreamingVideoThu, 30 Jun 2011 03:42:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G+ official, but is it destined for Sprint?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/is-this-the-htc-evo-4g-aka-kingdom/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/is-this-the-htc-evo-4g-aka-kingdom/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/is-this-the-htc-evo-4g-aka-kingdom/#comments Well, what do we have here? Hard to say for sure, but it looks like this just might be the rumored Kingdom (or more likely its doublemint twin, the Rider, which showed up in stills this morning) that recently visited the FCC -- basically a CDMA and WiMAX-capable Sensation. Considering that the leaked video is titled "HTC EVO 4G+ preview," and that the handset pictured is cosmetically identical to the EVO 3D except for the camera pod, we're inclined to believe that this might just be destined for Sprint -- although that WiBRO setting means this particular unit is meant for the Korean market. The twin 5 megapixel cameras have been replaced with a single 8 megapixel shooter housed in a similar sized pod, and the 2D / 3D mode slider next to the shutter key now switches between photos and video. Let's just hope we're not dealing with a discarded prototype or an Asia-only model, and that the phone's guts are just as juicy and delicious as its 3D sibling -- complete with qHD display and dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor.

Update: And just like that, it's official! HTC has just thrown down an official landing page for the EVO 4G+, and according to it, it's a phone that's "everything you can imagine." Bold. Thanks, Christian!

[Thanks, Edwin]

HTC EVO 4G+ official, but is it destined for Sprint? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right on schedule, Sprint made Gingerbread available to any and all EVO 4G owners willing to check for the update manually (and if you're a fan of this site, we suspect you are). As a PSA, you won't just be getting Android 2.3, but also Gmail and SMS fixes, and a tweak for the phone's power management software. We've been getting a flood of tips from delighted readers in various markets who report the upgrade went smoothly. Can't be bothered to check for updates? You'll likely get a prompt to download it on Monday. So, Froyo, good night and good luck, and to everyone else, happy Friday!

Update: Many of you are reporting that the update rendered Netflix unusable. The company just tweeted that it's aware of the incompatibility and is "investigating" the issue. No word on a fix just yet.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Happy EVO 4G owners get Gingerbread update, right on schedule (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android updateAndroid2.3AndroidUpdateEvoevo 4gEvo4ggingerbreadmanual updateManualUpdateOS updateOsUpdatesprintupdateupgradeFri, 03 Jun 2011 14:17:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G getting Gingerbread on June 6th (or Friday if you're impatient)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/#comments Well, this was inevitable. After Sprint's website snafu outing its Android 2.3 intentions for the EVO 4G, we've received evidence that points to June 6th as its release date. Better yet, if you're willing to manually check for its availability, you might even find a happy surprise this Friday. In addition to Gingerbread, users will find SMS and Gmail fixes, along with a tweak to the phone's power management software. Hopefully you've got WiMAX, because this update is coming over-the-air. Should everything go according to plan, users will have less than a week to say goodbye to Froyo. It's a trusty companion for sure, but that spicy aroma is quite enticing. Hit the break for some corroborating clues.

[Thanks, Tone Bone]

Update: It's official -- Sprint is now confirming the Android 2.3 release for June 6th (and Friday). Follow the source for the announcement.

Continue reading EVO 4G getting Gingerbread on June 6th (or Friday if you're impatient)

EVO 4G getting Gingerbread on June 6th (or Friday if you're impatient) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3batteryevoevo 4gEvo4ggingerbreadGmailgooglehtcleakleakedleaksotarumorsmssoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesprintupdateupdatesupgradeupgradesWed, 01 Jun 2011 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint teams up with Motorola for June 9 event, finally launching a Tegra 2 device?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/sprint-teams-up-with-motorola-for-june-9-event-finally-launchin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/sprint-teams-up-with-motorola-for-june-9-event-finally-launchin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/sprint-teams-up-with-motorola-for-june-9-event-finally-launchin/#comments Sprint and Motorola have a little special something up their sleeves, and are rolling them up to show off their latest "collaborations" at a press luncheon on June 9th. Since big bosses CEO Dan Hesse and Sanjay Jha will be in attendance, and the event will be held during Apple's WWDC, we have a feeling this is going to be something big. Whatever this project is, it's been kept under the radar very well -- until now. We're hearing buzz about a Tegra 2-powered device planned for a launch next month; different reports have come out over the last few days claiming Sprint will finally take a turn sporting a Tegra 2 Android -- the yin to the EVO 3D's yang, we suppose -- sometime next month.

The device may be called the Motorola Photon 4G, a name that first appeared in a WiFi certification form (seen after the break) a month ago. According to the rumors, Sprint was ready to launch its own version of the Atrix 4G back in March, but stalled the phone's release in order to make a few design changes. Some of these changes supposedly include a 4.3-inch display, Gingerbread pre-installed, and a look that closely resembles the EVO 4G (it would even come with a kickstand). The Photon 4G is a probability for the event, but note that the invite mentions "collaborations," implying there will be more than one product to showcase. This could mean a Xoom with WiMAX is just about ready for primetime -- or perhaps it's something else magical and unexpected. No matter what's hiding in Hesse's pocket on June 9th, we'll be there to tell you all about it.

Continue reading Sprint teams up with Motorola for June 9 event, finally launching a Tegra 2 device?

Sprint teams up with Motorola for June 9 event, finally launching a Tegra 2 device? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4Gandroidappledan hesseDanHessedual coredual-coreDualCoreeventevo 4GEvo4ggooglehtcinvitemobilemotorolarumorssanjay jhaSanjayJhasprinttegra 2Tegra2WiMAXwwdcxoomWed, 25 May 2011 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint HTC EVO 4G now shipping with Gingerbread? (Update: mistakenly posted)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sprint-htc-evo-4g-now-shipping-with-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sprint-htc-evo-4g-now-shipping-with-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sprint-htc-evo-4g-now-shipping-with-gingerbread/#comments
Lookie here, everyone -- we just pointed our browsers over to Sprint's official online store and if our eyes aren't deceiving us, the HTC EVO 4G is now shipping with Gingerbread. This is definitely news to us, as we have made some calls out to the brick-and-mortar retail stores with no indication that the carrier's top-selling phone is currently loaded with anything besides Android 2.2. It's difficult for us to fathom this being a simple typo, considering it's mentioned in four separate places, with one of them triumphantly declaring "now with Android 2.3." We're still waiting to get official confirmation from Sprint, and we'll have an update on their response for you as soon as we get our hands on it. In the meantime, take a look at the source link for yourself.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: We received word from Sprint that the inclusion of Gingerbread was an unfortunate mistake, and that it plans to upgrade the EVO 4G as soon as it can.

Continue reading Sprint HTC EVO 4G now shipping with Gingerbread? (Update: mistakenly posted)

Sprint HTC EVO 4G now shipping with Gingerbread? (Update: mistakenly posted) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3evoevo 4gEvo4ggingerbreadgooglehtcleaksrumorsprintupdateMon, 23 May 2011 14:07:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T bringing red HTC Inspire 4G to Radio Shack, purple Evo Shift to follow?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/#comments Why, yes, that is a red HTC Inspire 4G you're looking at. A friendly tipster provided us with these dummy unit images, adding that AT&T is planning to launch the jazzy model at Radio Shack. No word yet on when that'll actually happen, nor do we know how much they'll cost when it does. Our same source claims that a purple Evo Shift is also making its way to the Shack, so you know where to go to get your flashy phone fix this summer.


[Thanks, Dave]

AT&T bringing red HTC Inspire 4G to Radio Shack, purple Evo Shift to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gATTcolorEvoevo 4gevo shift 4gEvo4gEvoShift4ghtchtc evo 4gHTC EVO Shift 4Ghtc inspire 4gHtcEvo4gHtcEvoShift4gHtcInspire4gimageinspireinspire 4gInspire4gpurple evo shiftPurpleEvoShiftRadio ShackRadioShackredred inspire 4gRedInspire4grumortipsTue, 17 May 2011 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/#comments Naturally, one of the first things you need to do when you get your hands on an EVO 3D, of course, is pit it in brutal battle with its progenitor, the original EVO 4G -- a phone that was introduced at this exact same event a year ago. As we'd mentioned in our hands-on, we immediately noticed that the EVO 3D didn't feel particularly heavy or bulky in the hand; in fact, we would've guessed that it was a bit lighter than the 4G. Well, turns out they're almost exactly the same weight -- holding the two one right after the other, we couldn't detect a difference.

As for dimensions, the 4G is actually wider -- the 3D's quite a bit more manageable when you're holding it, especially if you don't have giant paws -- and they're right around the same thickness. Pretty amazing that HTC was able to pack this much additional heat into a phone one year after the first model without adding any bulk, isn't it? Science!

Gallery: HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight!

HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evoevo 3devo 4gEvo3dEvo4ggooglesprintTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA['Hummer' handsets now account for 24 percent of US smartphone sales, prove Steve Jobs wrong]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/#comments Remember when Steve Jobs had a dig at Apple's mobile competition and proclaimed that "no one" would buy their Hummer-like 4-inch-plus smartphones? Well, going by the latest NPD data, that group of "no ones" among US smartphone consumers is now a meaty 24 percent. Separating handsets into screen categories of 3.4 inches and below, 3.5 to 3.9 inches, and those above 4 inches, the stat mavens discovered that the midrange is holding steady, but smaller-screened devices are starting to lose out to their jumbo-sized brethren. No prizes for guessing that Android-powered devices were behind that big sales increase, with the HTC EVO 4G and Motorola Droid X leading the way, followed by Samsung's multivariate Galaxy S range. Now, care to tell us more about our mobile future, Steve?

[Thanks, Skylar]

Disclaimer: NPD's Ross Rubin is a contributor to Engadget.

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'Hummer' handsets now account for 24 percent of US smartphone sales, prove Steve Jobs wrong originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20104-inchdatadroid xDroidXevo 4gEvo4gfiguresgalaxy sGalaxyShtc evo 4gHtcEvo4ghummerlargemobile phone trackMobilePhoneTrackmotorola droid xMotorolaDroidXnpdnumbersq4researchsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySsizesmartphonesstatisticsstatssteve jobsSteveJobsTue, 22 Mar 2011 09:37:00 EST<![CDATA[HDMwIn adds full HDMI mirroring to your (rooted) EVO 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hdmwin-adds-full-hdmi-mirroring-to-your-rooted-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hdmwin-adds-full-hdmi-mirroring-to-your-rooted-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hdmwin-adds-full-hdmi-mirroring-to-your-rooted-evo-4g/#comments As fantastic a phone as the EVO 4G has proven itself to be, it's got a weak spot: out of the box, its HDMI-out capability only works for video playback -- you can't view stills or play games, which are pretty obvious applications for a phone plugged into a big screen. Well, as usual, the Android hacking community has come to the rescue: meet TeamWin's HDMwIn tool, which adds full HDMI mirroring -- anything you see on your phone, you can see on your boob tube. The hack requires both root and a custom kernel to function correctly; CyanogenMod veterans will feel right at home, but hacking newbies and the faint of heart might want to enlist a more experienced buddy to get this action going. And, of course, it's all at your own risk -- but playing Super Mario World on a 42-inch display without an SNES in sight is worth the trouble, isn't it?

[Thanks, Ian]

Continue reading HDMwIn adds full HDMI mirroring to your (rooted) EVO 4G

HDMwIn adds full HDMI mirroring to your (rooted) EVO 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehackhdmihdmwinhtcmobilerootsprintteamwinWed, 16 Mar 2011 18:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Holy reverse KIRF Batman! Meizu M9 ROM ported to HTC EVO 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/15/holy-reverse-kirf-batman-meizu-m9-rom-ported-to-htc-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/15/holy-reverse-kirf-batman-meizu-m9-rom-ported-to-htc-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/15/holy-reverse-kirf-batman-meizu-m9-rom-ported-to-htc-evo-4g/#comments Some industrious hackers have created a port of the Meizu M9 ROM for the HTC EVO 4G, bringing a little KIRF flavor to Sprint's favorite jumbo phone. The port is still in the developmental stages, but most of the M9 functionality appears to already be working, with only the port from GSM to CDMA and tweaks to screen resolution left to do. After a little spit-shine to make sure the build is stable, EVO owners can finally see what the Meizu M9 fuss is all about without having to actually buy one. Of course, why you'd actually want to do this to your perfectly functional Android phone is a question that may never truly find a legitimate answer.

Holy reverse KIRF Batman! Meizu M9 ROM ported to HTC EVO 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading HTC Evo's battery deflects a bullet, earns 'Life Saver' badge (video)

HTC Evo's battery deflects a bullet, earns 'Life Saver' badge (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterybulletevoevo 4gEvo4gflukefortunehtchtc evohtc evo 4gHtcEvoHtcEvo4glife saverLifeSaverluckyvideoSat, 08 Jan 2011 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[CyanogenMod now supports WiMAX on EVO 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/cyanogenmod-now-supports-wimax-on-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/cyanogenmod-now-supports-wimax-on-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/cyanogenmod-now-supports-wimax-on-evo-4g/#comments Do you own an EVO 4G? Do you like CyanogenMod? Do you want to live on the bleeding edge? Well, it's your lucky day. After weeks of hard work, those crazy hackers over at #TeamWin have just served up the first public release of the CyanogenMod WiMAX Alpha, bringing the sweet nectar of Sprint 4G to the custom ROM universe. Of course, the usual caveats apply: it's an alpha, there are some bugs, and controlling the 4G radio still requires some magic incantations -- but it might be a small price to pay to enjoy tasty custom ROM goodness on your EVO.

CyanogenMod now supports WiMAX on EVO 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidcustom ROMCustomRomevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcmobilesprintwimaxxda-developersxda-developers forumXda-developersForumFri, 07 Jan 2011 13:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Swype for Android gets lightweight build with less language support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/swype-for-android-gets-lightweight-build-with-less-language-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/swype-for-android-gets-lightweight-build-with-less-language-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/swype-for-android-gets-lightweight-build-with-less-language-supp/#comments Don't need Chinese pinyin support? Well, Swype has a little treat for you: a new version available from the company's beta installer on your handset reduces the size of the final installed package by a whopping 75 percent, down from 10MB to 2.5MB, simply by dropping support for languages other than English and Spanish -- and for a platform where the app storage issue still isn't fully resolved, every megabyte counts. On a related note, Swype has posted a note for EVO 4G owners stymied by Sprint's recent inclusion of the keyboard in ROM: if you were already running the beta, you just need to uninstall it, reboot your phone, and let the official version take over.

Swype for Android gets lightweight build with less language support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtckeyboardmobilesprintswypevirtual keyboardVirtualKeyboardTue, 21 Dec 2010 15:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/#comments Hey, EVO admirer: got a crappy phone you wouldn't mind seeing disappear? You might want to consider bringing it down to Radio Shack, where a new promo running through Christmas will net you a shiny new EVO 4G for $99 on contract if you bring in "any working handset," which should presumably include that dirt-encrusted StarTAC that's stuck in that no-man's land between "usable" and "collectible." From an article over on TmoNews, looks like they're also hawking you're choice of a myTouch 4G or G2 or $79.99 on contract if T-Mobile's more to your liking than Sprint (or if you don't have WiMAX coverage in your neck of the woods). Even better, any new activation will apparently get you a free Bluetooth headset, so you'll walk out of the store with a shiny new smartphone and a reason to keep it off your greasy face. Score!

Update: Did we say you needed a trade-in? You may be able to keep that StarTAC in the display case if you buy online, as we're seeing the same magical $99 price for an EVO 4G at Radio Shack's website. It comes with a Plantronics Explorer 240 and free shipping, too. Find it at our more coverage link.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbluetoothevoevo 4gEvo4gg2googleheadsethtcmobilemytouch 4gMytouch4gradio shackRadioShacksprintt-mobileSun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 and Nexus One get some Gingerbread crumbs (update: EVO, Droid and Desire, too)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/#commentsWith Gingerbread freely distributed to the open-source masses, it probably won't surprise you to hear there already a custom ROM for Google's darling Nexus One. But what if we told you Android 2.3 is now available for the HTC HD2 as well? That's right, the Windows Mobile 6.5 powerhouse can now snap off a sugary piece of the same Android code, and from what we hear in the XDA-developers forums, it works pretty decently, too. Like the Samsung Galaxy S we saw getting the green tie treatment this morning, the HTC HD2 and Nexus One don't exactly have stable, fully functional builds, but as long as you know what you're doing and don't need petty luxuries like cameras, GPS receivers and official Google apps, you'll probably be just fine. Find files and a modicum of instruction at our source links below.

Update: While these cookies are half-baked, unconfirmed and potentially dangerous to those not well versed in the art of Android hackery, we're hearing that the HTC EVO 4G, original Motorola Droid and HTC Desire are now sporting early Gingerbread ROMs too. It seems the source code is relatively easy to compile for other phones, so with any luck there'll be a compatible build for your device soon.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC HD2 and Nexus One get some Gingerbread crumbs (update: EVO, Droid and Desire, too) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3Android 2.3android 2.3 gingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3GingerbreadaospDesireDroidEVOEVO 4GEvo4ggingerbreadhackhacksHD2HTC DesireHTC EVO 4GHTC HD2HtcDesireHtcEvo4gHtcHd2modmodsmotorola droidMotorolaDroidNexus OneNexusOneportportedSat, 18 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Yahoo! Messenger and ooVoo Mobile do video chat on Android, but only for a lucky few]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/yahoo-messenger-and-oovoo-mobile-do-video-chat-on-android-but/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/yahoo-messenger-and-oovoo-mobile-do-video-chat-on-android-but/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/yahoo-messenger-and-oovoo-mobile-do-video-chat-on-android-but/#commentsYahoo! Messenger and ooVoo Mobile do video chat on Android, but only for a lucky few Two video chats enter the ring, only one comes out. In this corner it's ooVoo Mobile, a portable version of the (somewhat) popular desktop video chat application that will let up to six users simultaneously swap bitrate over 3G, 4G, or WiFi -- but only if you have an HTC Evo or Samsung Epic. In the other corner it's Yahoo! Messenger, with version 1.3 adding video calls and similarly limited device support, though this time it's the myTouch 4G and the Evo getting the nod. So, Android owners, which of these is going to reign supreme? Or, are you going to tap out and stay cozy with Qik? Hit the Android Market now and place your bets.

Update: We're told that Paltalk has also recently released an Android app to the Marketplace, giving you yet another way to say "hey."

Continue reading Yahoo! Messenger and ooVoo Mobile do video chat on Android, but only for a lucky few

Yahoo! Messenger and ooVoo Mobile do video chat on Android, but only for a lucky few originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidepicevoevo 4gEvo4ghtcmytouchmytouch 4gMytouch4goovoooovoo mobileOovooMobilesamsungvideo chatVideoChatyahoo messengerYahooMessengerFri, 17 Dec 2010 09:14:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G gets new firmware update: lots of app refreshes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/evo-4g-gets-new-firmware-update-lots-of-app-refreshes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/evo-4g-gets-new-firmware-update-lots-of-app-refreshes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/evo-4g-gets-new-firmware-update-lots-of-app-refreshes/#commentsNo, for goodness' sake, it's not Gingerbread! Okay, now that we've gotten past that, Sprint just cut loose a new EVO 4G update that bundles updated versions of Telenav, visual voicemail, Sprint Zone, and Sprint TV, along with a sprinkling of crapware in the form of a new game trial. You've also got Blockbuster and Kindle apps on board, a new Scan Now widget that seems to assist with locating a 4G signal, and -- this is pretty awesome -- the addition of Swype, which means you'll no longer need to install the off-ROM Swype beta. Want the goods? Check in your phone's settings -- if it's not there now, you should see it shortly.

EVO 4G gets new firmware update: lots of app refreshes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2Evoevo 4gEvo4gfirmwarehtcmobilesoftwaresprintupdateupgradeWed, 15 Dec 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Gingerbread ROMs start cooking for HTC EVO 4G et al; keyboard ported for rooted Androids]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/gingerbread-roms-start-cooking-for-galaxy-s-evo-4g-et-al-keyb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/gingerbread-roms-start-cooking-for-galaxy-s-evo-4g-et-al-keyb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/gingerbread-roms-start-cooking-for-galaxy-s-evo-4g-et-al-keyb/#comments You can have your doubts about when your phone maker will finally get around to delivering an Android 2.3 update (March if you're with HTC, June if Samsung, 2017 if you're unfortunate enough to own a Sony Ericsson), but the smartphone dev community doesn't work that slowly. The guys who build custom ROMs just for the sheer pride of it have already begun work on delivering Gingerbread to owners of HTC's EVO 4G, Droid Eris, and Wildfire. It's all in the very nascent stages and warnings abound that you should only install these ROMs if you intend to contribute to the development process, but it does give us hope for a consumable new OS in the not so distant future. One thing that does look ready to be gobbled up, however, is Gingerbread's new software keyboard -- you'll find the download and installation instructions at the Droid-Life link below, just remember to bring your rooted Android phone along.

[Thanks, Jacob]

Gingerbread ROMs start cooking for HTC EVO 4G et al; keyboard ported for rooted Androids originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3android osAndroid2.3AndroidOscodingcommunitycustom romCustomRomdevelopersdevsdroid erisDroidErisevo 4gEvo4ggingerbreadhackinghtchtc evo 4gHtcEvo4gromromsrootrootedwildfirexdaxda-developersTue, 07 Dec 2010 02:50:00 EST<![CDATA[The Engadget Show - 015: Sprint's Fared Adib, Google TV creator Salahuddin Choudhary, Galaxy Tab, Nook Color, and more!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/the-engadget-show-015-sprints-fared-adib-google-tv-creator/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/the-engadget-show-015-sprints-fared-adib-google-tv-creator/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/the-engadget-show-015-sprints-fared-adib-google-tv-creator/#comments Get ready humans, because we have an all new, amazing Engadget Show fresh out of the box. First up, Josh and Paul sit down with Sprint product chief Fared Adib to talk about the birth of the EVO 4G, what exactly defines "4G," where Sprint sees itself in relation to Verizon and AT&T, and why skinning Android devices might be a necessary evil. Next, Nilay goes hands on with the fully-automated house of the future at the Savant Experience Center in an exclusive new Engadget Show segment, then joins Josh on stage for a in-depth chat with Salahuddin Choudhary, a Google TV product manager who helped create Google TV in his 20-percent time. Then, Paul, Nilay, and Josh discuss all things tablets in a raucous roundtable featuring the iPad, Galaxy Tab, and Nook Color. To round it all out, exileFaker rocks the house with some killer chiptunes music with visuals by HN_i_C. What are you waiting for? Watch it now! Hit up the video stream after the break or download the show in HD below!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
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The Engadget Show - 015: Sprint's Fared Adib, Google TV creator Salahuddin Choudhary, Galaxy Tab, Nook Color, and more! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Barnes and Noble NookBarnesAndNobleNookengadget showengadgetshowengadgetshowcastEvoevo 4gEvo4gexilefakerfared adibFaredAdibgalaxy tabGalaxyTabgooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhn_i_chtc evohtc evo 4gHtcEvoHtcEvo4girobotiRobot RoombaIrobotRoombanook colorNookColorpalm pre 2PalmPre2pre 2Pre2SalahuddinChoudharySamsung Galaxy TabSamsungGalaxyTabsprintsprint evo 4gSprintEvo4gthe engadget showtheengadgetshowvideoMon, 22 Nov 2010 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA[White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/white-htc-evo-4g-leaves-the-best-buy-nest-migrates-to-sprint-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/white-htc-evo-4g-leaves-the-best-buy-nest-migrates-to-sprint-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/white-htc-evo-4g-leaves-the-best-buy-nest-migrates-to-sprint-st/#comments Once a Best Buy exclusive, the white version of HTC's still-badass EVO 4G is finally making its way into actual Sprint retail locations, the carrier's website, and other third party stores for the same $199 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate as usual. Gives us a good opportunity to levy the same complaint we'd levied before -- that the front of the phone should be white, not just the back -- but hey, at least passers-by will know you're stylin' when you've got it held to your face.

White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcsprintwhiteMon, 15 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G owners having data issues this week?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/evo-4g-owners-having-data-issues-this-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/evo-4g-owners-having-data-issues-this-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/evo-4g-owners-having-data-issues-this-week/#comments We aren't able to reproduce this problem ourselves, but a bunch of EVO owners seem to be reporting this week that their handsets have started acting like fools while trying to browse the web, possibly related specifically to Google-branded sites. What's everyone out there seeing? Has your EVO 4G been downgraded by a G or two?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

EVO 4G owners having data issues this week? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbrowserbrowsingdataevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcissuemobileproblemsprintTue, 09 Nov 2010 18:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's Stage UI headed to Streak, also unofficially works on EVO 4G (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/#comments The first time the words "Stage UI" passed our lips, they were in relation to the Dell Thunder leak, but now we're hearing that Dell's custom Android user interface will actually appear alongside Android 2.2 when the update finally arrives on the five-inch Streak. We've just learned that's going to happen this winter in Japan when the Streak launches on SoftBank at the very least, as both are advertised for early December there, but we expect we'll see the updated OS even sooner in the US and Europe for obvious reasons. What's more, an unofficial build of Froyo that leaked out for the Streak last month has since been found to have Stage UI on board. StreakSmart's got a video of a custom ROM running a series of Dell-specific widgets on the Streak, and sister site Good and Evo managed to trick the very same software to run on a rooted HTC EVO 4G. You can see examples of both on video after the break, but here's the basic idea behind the UI -- giant panes of contacts, apps and shortcuts that fill an entire screen each, but leave your app drawer accessible at a swipe. If you're feeling daring, you can try the ROM for yourself at our more coverage link. Just be careful flashing that new baseband, eh?

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Dell's Stage UI headed to Streak, also unofficially works on EVO 4G (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidandroid 2.2Android2.2custom romCustomRomDellDell Stage UIDell StreakDellStageUiDellStreakEVO 4GEvo4gFroyoHTC EVO 4GHtcEvo4gleakleakedleaksROMStage UIStageUiStreakUIunofficialvideoSat, 06 Nov 2010 19:04:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G HDMI dock finally shows up at Sprint stores, will come home with you for $40]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/evo-4g-hdmi-dock-finally-shows-up-at-sprint-stores-will-come-ho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/evo-4g-hdmi-dock-finally-shows-up-at-sprint-stores-will-come-ho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/evo-4g-hdmi-dock-finally-shows-up-at-sprint-stores-will-come-ho/#comments It's been five long months since we last heard about the HTC EVO 4G's HDMI dock, but it now looks to have finally made its way out to Sprint stores. Good and EVO managed to pick one up for $39.99 from their local purveyor of Now Network products and they've had a little hands-on action with the peripheral. Noteworthy notes include an extremely glossy finish on the docking station along with a predictable incompatibility with any cases or extended batteries that expand the bottom portion of the EVO's case. A six-foot HDMI cable is bundled in the box, so all you really need to do is dust off that credit card and go be the best consumer that you can be.

EVO 4G HDMI dock finally shows up at Sprint stores, will come home with you for $40 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryavailabilitydockdocking stationDockingStationevoevo 4gEvo4ghdmihdmi dockHdmiDockhtchtc evohtc evo 4gHtcEvoHtcEvo4gofficialperipheralsprintTue, 02 Nov 2010 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire HD vs. EVO 4G... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/htc-desire-hd-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/htc-desire-hd-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/htc-desire-hd-vs-evo-4g-fight/#comments By now you've probably read our Desire HD review and you've seen how HTC's latest Android flagship stacks up against its Windows Phone 7 sibling, the HD7. But how does it fare against the original Android giant, Sprint's EVO 4G? The devices share common displays (4.3-inch WVGA) and cameras (8 megapixel with dual LED flash) -- but they use different radios (HSPA+ versus CDMA / WiMAX) and processors (first-generation Snapdragon in the EVO, second-gen in the Desire). In fact, the two phones actually have very different personalities when you consider the Desire HD's aluminum unibody case and the EVO 4G's HDMI output and kickstand. Take a look at these mighty beasts side-by-side in our gallery -- along with a video after the break!

Note: In the video we mention that the Desire HD features a front facing camera. This is incorrect.

Gallery: HTC Desire HD vs. EVO 4G... fight!

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HTC Desire HD vs. EVO 4G... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddesire hdDesireHdevo 4gEvo4ghtcvideoSat, 30 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charger (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/#comments This isn't your father's Powermat. The company whose name is synonymous with induction charging has undergone a makeover of sorts, reducing the bulk of its egregious logo in addition to the custom battery covers it makes for select devices. The $59.99 mat and receiver door (or $39.99 for the receiver only) for the notoriously power hungy EVO 4G is a good example of where Powermat's aftermarket induction charging tech can melt away into the design without affecting the overall aesthetic. In fact, if it wasn't for that logo and charging connector on the case to the right we'd swear that was a stock EVO 4G handset. See it unboxed and put to task in the video after the break.

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EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charger (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, ain't this exciting! If you own an iPhone 4 or EVO 4G, it looks like the tyranny of the charging cable is soon to be a distant memory. That's right: one of our moles at Best Buy has photographic evidence of new wireless charging systems, cases, and Powermats for both of the aforementioned handsets. Didn't know we had moles, did you? We also analyze 'chatter' and sniff out KIRFs. In fact, we're basically a full-blown Gadget Intelligence Agency -- SMERSH woulda been proud of us.

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iPhone 4, EVO 4G Powermats arrive at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebest buyBestBuycaseevo 4gEvo4ghtciphoneiphone 4Iphone4powermatwireless chargingWirelessChargingFri, 15 Oct 2010 16:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Hand-crank flashlight +soldering + Ben Heck = man-powered HTC EVO 4G charger]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/hand-crank-flashlight-soldering-ben-heck-man-powered-htc-ev/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/hand-crank-flashlight-soldering-ben-heck-man-powered-htc-ev/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/hand-crank-flashlight-soldering-ben-heck-man-powered-htc-ev/#commentsHand-crank flashlight + microUSB cable + soldering + Ben Heck = man-powered HTC EVO 4G charger Batteries die, and when your phone has a WiMAX antenna plus dual cameras and a gigantic screen, well, those batteries tend to meet their maker sooner than later. Enter hacker extraordinaire Ben Heck with a simple and cheap solution: a hand-powered charger. Ben took an inexpensive flashlight with a crank on it, disassembled it, and ran the leads from the internal motor to his HTC EVO 4G. The exciting (or at least excited) video below is proof that it works, but we're wondering which would die first: the 4G's battery, or your arm after cranking on this thing for an hour or two.

Continue reading Hand-crank flashlight +soldering + Ben Heck = man-powered HTC EVO 4G charger

Hand-crank flashlight +soldering + Ben Heck = man-powered HTC EVO 4G charger originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben heckben heckendornBenHeckBenHeckendorncellphone chargerCellphoneChargerchargercrankcrank flashlightCrankFlashlightdiyevo 4gEvo4gflashlighthackharbor freightHarborFreighthtcvideoTue, 05 Oct 2010 10:59:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G and Droid Incredible vie for title of best Android hotspot in informal test]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/#commentsWireless tethering is rapidly becoming a desirable option in top-tier smartphones, but which device delivers the best? Laptop Magazine swore to find out, pitting six Android favorites (two HTC, two Motorola and two Samsung) against one another in a brutal data-sucking showdown in New York City. Unsurprisingly, the HTC EVO 4G came out on top, averaging 5.09 Mbit / sec downloads and a 3.65 second page load time when 4G connectivity was present, but intriguingly enough it's the freshly-upgraded Droid Incredible that pulled the best speeds on 3G. Lest you think Motorola was trounced in this little competition, the Droid 2 actually delivered websites the fastest at 4.425 seconds on average -- besting the Samsung Epic 4G on 4G -- and Droid X owners can find consolation in the fact their handset is really good at loading ESPN for some reason. Sadly, the study failed to include the most important item for comparison across the board: a dedicated MiFi or aircard.

EVO 4G and Droid Incredible vie for title of best Android hotspot in informal test originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G3G hotspot3gHotspot4GdroidDroid 2droid incredibleDroid XDroid2DroidIncredibleDroidXEpic 4GEpic4gEVO 4GEvo4ghotspotHTChtc droid incredibleHTC EVO 4GHtcDroidIncredibleHtcEvo4gmobile hotspotMobileHotspotMotorolaMotorola Droid 2Motorola Droid XMotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroidXportable hotspotPortableHotspotSamsungSamsung Epic 4GSamsungEpic4gMon, 27 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: EVO 4G update removes framerate cap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/confirmed-evo-4g-update-removes-framerate-cap/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/confirmed-evo-4g-update-removes-framerate-cap/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/confirmed-evo-4g-update-removes-framerate-cap/#comments You hoped, you opined, you might have even prayed -- and as it turns out, you win. As many of you have suspected, the latest firmware update to Sprint / HTC's EVO 4G does, in fact, let us break past the former 30 frames per second barrier. You know, the one HTC said couldn't be crossed with software updates alone. At least, it did for our handheld, as you can see above. Good news for everyone bothered by this (now seemingly) artificial limit -- now back to your regularly-scheduled WiMAX enjoyment.

Confirmed: EVO 4G update removes framerate cap originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>30 fps30Fps4gevoevo 4gEvo4gfirmwarefpsframe rateFrameRateframes per secondFramesPerSecondhtcsprintupdateFri, 24 Sep 2010 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire HD ROM ported to Droid Incredible, Desire (update: EVO 4G too)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/htc-desire-hd-rom-ported-to-droid-incredible-desire/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/htc-desire-hd-rom-ported-to-droid-incredible-desire/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/htc-desire-hd-rom-ported-to-droid-incredible-desire/#comments You've already seen it ported to the HTC HD2, and it looks like the recently-leaked HTC Desire HD ROM has now also made its way to two more likely candidates for a port: the Droid Incredible and original Desire. As you might expect, there are a few issues that you'll likely want to consider before diving right in -- there's no camera support yet on either phone, for instance -- but it does look like it otherwise reasonably stable for a beta, and it does bring some of the boot speed improvements seen on the Desire HD itself. Head on past the break for a quick video, and hit up the source links below for all the necessary details.

Update: We're getting word that even the HTC EVO 4G's in on the speedy-booting game now, with a Desire HD ROM as well as an original Desire build from MIUI. They're apparently still half-baked like the other two, missing camera support, WiFi and 4G as well, but if you've been looking for an opportunity to tweak, hit up link number three below.

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HTC Desire HD ROM ported to Droid Incredible, Desire (update: EVO 4G too) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint outs EVO 4G and Hero updates, EVO framerate cap might be solved originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidevoevo 4gEvo4gfirmwaregoogleherohtcotasprintupdateupgradeWed, 22 Sep 2010 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Cyanogen Mod 6 -- the one with Froyo -- hits target list of devices, first stable release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/#comments If 6.0.0 RC1 just wasn't cutting it for ya, CyanogenMod-6.0 has released what's being touted as the "first stable release based on Android 2.2" and has hit the target number of supported devices, which by our quick count includes EVO 4G, Slide, Nexus One, Dream / Magic, Aria, and Droid -- and we might be missing a few.. You know the drill; if you need a bit of Froyo in your mobile life.

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Cyanogen Mod 6 -- the one with Froyo -- hits target list of devices, first stable release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So you've a shiny new Sprint EVO 4G -- upgraded with the Froyo 2.2 update, of course -- and it keeps rattling around your car as you drive. What are you to do? Well, If you've been waiting for the official car dock -- aptly named the Car Upgrade Kit for EVO 4G -- from Sprint, fear not, for it has now landed. For a hefty $59.99 you get the dock that'll attach to your vehicle's window with suction or with the included adhesive pad, to your dash. Of course, nothing's perfect and judging from some posts we've seen, the dock does have its failings: the camera is covered by the plastic, the SD card isn't mountable while in the dock so listening to your stored tunes won't happen -- if you want to plug it into your head unit, for example -- and maybe the biggest foible, no charging cable is included. Of course with the plethora of car docks available on eBay you may want to shop around a bit, and heck, for that $59 you may well be able to pick up one for yourself and everybody else on your street.

HTC EVO 4G car dock lands at Sprint stores originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>car kitCar Upgrade Kit for EVO 4GCarKitCarUpgradeKitForEvo4gevo 4Gevo car kitEvo4gEvoCarKitmobileWed, 25 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G suffering occasional micro-USB port issues?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/htc-evo-4g-suffering-occasional-micro-usb-port-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/htc-evo-4g-suffering-occasional-micro-usb-port-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/htc-evo-4g-suffering-occasional-micro-usb-port-issues/#comments A quick glance of forums about the interwebs suggests that the EVO 4G has another potential defect that seems to be affecting a notable (though probably still very, very small) number of devices: problems with the micro-USB port, an issue that bit Nokia not long ago on the N900. The main symptom here seems to be that the phone will no longer charge or charges intermittently -- and considering that your phone amounts to little more than a paperweight if it's not properly juiced, we'd say it's a big issue for affected folks. People returning their devices to Sprint have apparently have mixed luck getting reps to agree that the phone should be replaced, but for what it's worth, we've just heard back from an HTC spokesperson who -- in addition to emphasizing that the number of affected units seems to be small -- says that the problem will be covered under the one-year warranty as long as "it is determined that the issue was not caused by customer misuse." Anyone out there seeing this?

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HTC EVO 4G suffering occasional micro-USB port issues? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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