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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!

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Refresh Roundup: week of January 16, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android 2l.3android 4.0Android2.3Android2l.3Android4.0ariabootloadercarrier iqCarrierIqchachadroid bionicDroidBionicfirmware updateFirmwareUpdateg2galaxy noteGalaxyNotegingerbreadgooglehtchtc desire hdhtc desire zhtc evo 4ghtc evo design 4ghtc g2htc incrediblehtc statusHtcDesireHdHtcDesireZHtcEvo4gHtcEvoDesign4gHtcG2HtcIncredibleHtcStatusice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsincrediblemeegomeego 1.2Meego1.2minipostmotorolamotorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidBionicnokianokia n9nokia n950NokiaN9NokiaN950pr1.2refreshrefresh rounduprefreshesRefreshRounduprrsamsungsamsung epic 4gsamsung epic 4g touchsamsung galaxy noteSamsungEpic4gSamsungEpic4gTouchSamsungGalaxyNotesoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesprintstatust-mobileunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderupdateverizonSun, 22 Jan 2012 17:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Arnova 7b G2 makes its way through the FCC, we play the name game]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/archos-arnova-7b-g2-makes-its-way-through-the-fcc-we-play-the-n/#comments We just saw Archos' Arnova 7 G2 make its debut in Hong Kong, and now a tablet carrying a strikingly similar appellative is popping up at the FCC. It might carry a familiar moniker, but the Arnova 7b G2 doesn't share the same skin as its recently outed cousin. Unlike the textured body we saw in Hong Kong, this guy's backside is a total fingerprint magnet, just like its predecessor, which we caught (official) wind of just two months ago. So what's up with this G2 confusion, anyway? Unfortunately, we'll just have to wait and see, as that's all she wrote for this dig through the FCC.

Archos Arnova 7b G2 makes its way through the FCC, we play the name game originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile wants YOU... to help them figure out your phone's recent battery life troubles. If you own a G2, there's a slight possibility you've noticed your prized mobile possession hasn't been up to snuff over the last week or so. Is it feeling overworked? It's got a lot of stress bogging it down? Or maybe it's just downright depressed? Sadly, the carrier doesn't have the fuzziest idea of what's going on either, so it's turning to the best resource it has: its customers. If your G2 is lucky enough to be in this "small group" of affected users, you've been given the green light to share your feedback. Though this is happening (coincidentally) at the same time as the phone's monumental update to Gingerbread, it turns out a healthy portion of sufferers haven't actually made the jump up yet. So head on over to offer your two cents -- if one person can make a difference, several hundred should definitely do the trick.

T-Mobile working to solve G2 battery life concerns, needs your help originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2android 2.3Android2.2Android2.3batterybattery lifeBatteryLifebug fixbug fixesBugFixBugFixescrowdsourcingfeedbackfirmwarefroyoG2gingerbreadHTCHTC G2HtcG2mobilesoftwaresurveyt mobileT-moT-mobileT-mobile G2T-mobileG2TMobileupdateFri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets its turn for Gingerbread, OTA rolling out now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/#comments The T-Mobile G2x was the attention-hoarder this week by getting Gingerbread, but where's the love for its older brother? After all, the G2 seemed to be left for dead as HTC's promise of a Q2 refresh was broken with nary a peep from the manufacturer. No need to feel nervous any longer, folks, as Android 2.3 is now rolling out as an OTA download. In addition to Gingerbread, the listed update will include WiFi improvements, SMS and email notification enhancements, Google Books, and a few cosmetic UI changes. The rollout process will run its course over the coming weeks, so you'll need to exercise just a wee bit more patience here. At least the G2 isn't falling into the depths of obsolescence yet; but for future reference, T-Mobile, please text us when you're running a bit late.

T-Mobile G2 gets its turn for Gingerbread, OTA rolling out now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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We'd had some indication that the T-Mobile G2 was nearing end of life status, and it looks like that inevitable milestone has already come to pass. According to TmoNews, the HTC-built device was officially discontinued by T-Mobile on June 6th, no doubt in an effort to make a bit a bit of room in the carrier's QWERTY slider lineup for the likes of the MyTouch 4G Slide. Of course, existing G2 users do still have some good news to look forward to -- namely, a Gingerbread upgrade that should breath a bit of new life into their crazy-hinged handset.

T-Mobile G2 quietly discontinued, Z-Hinge's future remains unclear originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd like to think that good phones -- like soldiers -- don't die, they just fade away, solemn and proud, with a faint tear rolling down the cameraside cheek. This appears to be the case for T-Mobile's G2, which seems content to quietly disappear as younger and fresher handsets are prepped to take its place in the near future. It's no longer anywhere to be found on the carrier's site, and a leaked document (shown above) has surfaced that mentions the phone's inevitable demise. If the G2 is truly nearing EOL status, we suspect T-Mobile is ditching it to make room for newer QWERTY Android phones like the MyTouch 4G Slide. Regardless, if you have any inkling to get the G2 before it completes the path to obscurity, now would be an ideal time to lace up the running shoes.

T-Mobile G2 not long for this world, per leaked document originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Gallery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 ups the interchangeable lens ante with fancy new touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p16 megapixels16MegapixelsavchdcameradigicamdigicamsG2G3interchangeable lensInterchangeableLensLumix G Micro SystemLumix G2Lumix G3LumixG2LumixG3LumixGMicroSystemmicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsPanasonicPanasonic G2Panasonic G3Panasonic LumixPanasonicG2PanasonicG3PanasonicLumixrefreshrefreshesThu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leaked, expected to launch tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g3-leaked-expected-to-launch-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g3-leaked-expected-to-launch-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g3-leaked-expected-to-launch-tomorrow/#comments Panasonic is rumored to be launching the Lumix DMC-G3 tomorrow, the update to its Micro Four Thirds G2. According to 43 Rumors, the new cam will be 25 percent smaller than its predecessor, and will include a 15.8 megapixel sensor and a 3-inch articulating LCD. Overall, the camera appears to have a very similar form factor to the G2, but scraps the left dial, presumably shifting those controls to the touch-enabled display. The site lists the launch rumor at its highest accuracy level (think DHS threat levels, but for camera rumors), so they're pretty sure we'll have all the details come tomorrow morning.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leaked, expected to launch tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC says Gingerbread coming to T-Mobile's G2, exactly when remains a mystery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: the HTC keyboard slider family originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile bumps myTouch 4G, G2 prices to $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Genovation G2 aims to be the greenest thing you can drive, will be made from renewable and recycled parts

Genovation G2 aims to be the greenest thing you can drive, will be made from renewable and recycled parts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Dani S]

Update: This pricing is only valid between now and January 20th, so if you want in, better do it soon.

T-Mobile G2 free on contract for a limited time, Android buyers have never had it so good originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidbargaincheaperg2pricepricingqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidert-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaTue, 18 Jan 2011 01:36:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Media Link DLNA streamer review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/htc-media-link-dlna-streamer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/htc-media-link-dlna-streamer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/htc-media-link-dlna-streamer-review/#comments Apple's AirPlay might be getting all the attention lately but it's hardly the first solution for wirelessly streaming media to the television. Far from it. In 2003, the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) formed with its first set of interoperable products hitting the market in 2004. Since then, the alliance has certified thousands of products supported by more than 245 member companies, 29 of whom are listed as "promoter members" including such heavyweights as Sony, Nokia, Samsung, Toshiba, Verizon, AT&T Lab, LG, Qualcomm, Cisco, Microsoft, Panasonic, Intel, HP, and Motorola. Pretty much everyone but Apple. Recently, HTC joined the DLNA ranks with the introduction of two smartphones -- the Desire Z and Desire HD -- and a tiny media streamer known as the HTC Media Link, HTC's first attempt to gain a foothold in the living room. Over the last week we've been testing the Desire Z (a Eurofied T-Mobile G2) with the Media Link, lazily streaming video, music, and images around the house using a myriad of sources and controllers from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and Western Digital. How did it perform? Click through to find out.

Gallery: HTC Media Link

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HTC Media Link DLNA streamer review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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How would you change the T-Mobile G2? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile drops the G2 to $50 on contract, really wants you to buy one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.24gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2discountfroyog2htcpricepricingqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersaleslidert-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaMon, 13 Dec 2010 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire Z review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/htc-desire-z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/htc-desire-z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/htc-desire-z-review/#comments HTC's come a long way since its first ever portrait QWERTY slider phone Blue Angel (O2 xda IIs, Vodafone v1620, Sprint PPC6600, etc.) circa 2004, the legacy of which is carried by the TyTN, Touch Pro, G1, myTouch 3G Slide, and many more sliders albeit in landscape form. The cumulative phone-building expertise leads us to the Desire Z, which is probably better known as the European alter ego of the T-Mobile G2 (which we've already reviewed). The difference? As far as hardware goes, the two Androids are practically identical twins; but for software, the AWS-free Desire Z comes tattooed with HTC's Sense UI, and packs a handful of extra goodies. So will this phone trump its American cousin? Read on to find out.

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HTC Desire Z review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2cellphonedesire zDesireZdlnafeaturedfeaturesfroyog2htchtc sensehtc sense uiHtcSensehtcsense.comHtcSenseUimobilemobile phoneMobilePhonephoneqwertyreviewsenseslidersmartphonet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic and Pentax pack a pair of pickled firmware updates, DMC-G2 gets 3D, K-5 better bursting]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-and-pentax-pack-a-pair-of-pickled-firmware-updates-dm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-and-pentax-pack-a-pair-of-pickled-firmware-updates-dm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-and-pentax-pack-a-pair-of-pickled-firmware-updates-dm/#commentsPanasonic and Pentax pack a pair of pickled firmware updates, DMC-G2 gets 3D, K-5 better bursting Well, lookie here, a couple of little firmware files have wandered into our midst. Panasonic gets credit for the most interesting with its 1.11 update for the DMC-G2, offering a "performance enhancement," an improved AE lock that holds even when using the touch shutter, and support for the new H-FT012 lens we recently played with -- the one that adds a third dimension to your otherwise 2D shooter. Pentax, meanwhile, has a 1.01 update for its K-5 that will let you capture 20 RAW images in a burst, which a lot more than the eight it can grab currently. Then there's "improved stability for general performance such as exposure range on HyP mode," which sounds awful nice too. Both are available now, so mosey those SD cards on over and click on through.

Panasonic and Pentax pack a pair of pickled firmware updates, DMC-G2 gets 3D, K-5 better bursting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image via EZGrill]

T-Mobile G2 overclocked to 1.9GHz, in danger of going critical originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2googlehtcmobileoverclockt-mobilevisionMon, 15 Nov 2010 23:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Phone 7 beats iPhone 4 and Android ... in a grilling contest (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/windows-phone-7-beats-iphone-4-and-android-in-a-grilling-con/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/windows-phone-7-beats-iphone-4-and-android-in-a-grilling-con/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/windows-phone-7-beats-iphone-4-and-android-in-a-grilling-con/#comments Let's face it, it's a question the world's been dying to know the answer to: which of the T-Mobile G2, HTC Surround and iPhone 4 will withstand a (literal) grilling the longest? Well, just in time for a mildly singed breakfast today, we have the answer. As you might have surmised from the title, HTC's WP7-equipped Surround showed the most endurance, though in the end it too cashed out its Earthly credits and moved on to that great scrapyard in the sky. Video of its final moments awaits after the break.

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Windows Phone 7 beats iPhone 4 and Android ... in a grilling contest (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidburnburnedburningcomparisoncontestdestroyeddestructionEZ GrillEzGrillfung2grillgrillinghead-to-headhtc surroundHtcSurroundiphoneiphone 4Iphone4parodyquirkysurroundt-mobile g2T-mobileG2toasttoastyvideowindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:41:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets a permanent, honest-to-goodness root]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/#commentsYou can slow 'em down, HTC... but you can't stop 'em. That's the message that xda-developers is sending loud and clear today on news that the T-Mobile G2 has graduated from a temporary root solution to a permanent one, despite HTC's attempt to lock it down tight in hardware. Interestingly, the solution involves starting with the already-tried-and-true temporary root and applying a few additional steps; as always, you want to be careful with these sorts of things, but we've no doubt there are thousands of G2 owners out there who've already beaten us to the punch. Let us know how it goes, won't you?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile G2 gets a permanent, honest-to-goodness root originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2 WiFi calling and tethering update begins rolling out today? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There still isn't much in the way of actual details or pictures, but 4/3 Rumors is reporting that it's heard from sources who say the Panasonic GF2 Micro Four Thirds camera (successor to the GF1) will be announced as soon as next week. What's more, those same sources say that the camera will be the smallest mirrorless camera to date, and that it will use the Panasonic G2 12-megapixel sensor. That rumor is further backed up by a new listing for a GF2 at the Korean Radio Research Agency, although that unfortunately doesn't provide any details beyond the name. You might not want to ditch your GF1 just yet, though -- while camera will supposedly be announced next week, it apparently won't actually be released until sometime early next year.

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Panasonic GF2 rumored to be announced this week, released early 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brandon]

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T-Mobile G2 overclocked to 1.4GHz, starts blitzing benchmarks (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile won't confirm the G2 OTA update, says it's working to deliver WiFi calling and tethering 'in the future' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2hotspotinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmobile hotspotMobileHotspotota updateOtaUpdatet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2tetheringupdatewifi callingWifiCallingWed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/#comments It almost sounds too good to be true, but apparently some G2s are getting an official (if stealthy) OTA update from T-Mobile that adds the inexplicably withheld Android 2.2 native internet tethering back into the phone, along with the UMA WiFi calling T-Mobile plans to offer on all of its forthcoming Android handsets. What's not to love? Well, so far our G2 hasn't been offered the update, which is, like, totally unfair. Also, if you've been messing around with a "soft root" on your G2, you'll probably want to hold off for now. Still, if this is legit and meant for the masses it's a pretty major score for current and prospective G2 owners: WiFi calling is basically a beautiful dream short of a desirable handset, and of course tethering is becoming a requirement in this Android-age.

T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2g2hotspotinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmobile hotspotMobileHotspototaota updateOtaUpdatet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2tetheringumawifi callingWifiCallingTue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/#comments It's been a long road to the T-Mobile G2 (and this review). Just two years ago, Android made its entrance into the smartphone market with the G1, a partnership with the fourth-place carrier, and a lot of promises about keeping things open. Since then we've seen the likes of the Droid family, Google's Nexus One, and the powerhouses that are the Samsung Galaxy S line -- to name a few. Yes, the Android landscape has become more than just a little crowded. But of those many, there are few who leap beyond what we've come to expect from the Google-backed enterprise into the realm of the top tier. For all the Android devices you can purchase, only a few rise above the noise. At a glance, the G2 looks like one of those handsets -- designed and manufactured by HTC (and known as the Desire Z in Europe), outfitted with a (nearly) stock build of Android 2.2, and equipped with T-Mobile's new HSPA+, which the carrier claims can offer network speeds nearly equivalent to 4G. So is the G2 the sum of its parts -- the pure Android experience you've been waiting for -- or does it fall short of the hype? Find out below in the full Engadget review!

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T-Mobile G2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: And now T-Mobile confirms our worst fears. If you're looking to root, you best look elsewhere. Here's the full statement from the carrier: "As pioneers in Android-powered mobile devices, T-Mobile and HTC strive to support innovation. The T-Mobile G2 is a powerful and highly customizable Android-powered smartphone, which customers can personalize and make their own, from the look of their home screen to adding their favorite applications and more. The HTC software implementation on the G2 stores some components in read-only memory as a security measure to prevent key operating system software from becoming corrupted and rendering the device inoperable. There is a small subset of highly technical users who may want to modify and re-engineer their devices at the code level, known as "rooting," but a side effect of HTC's security measure is that these modifications are temporary and cannot be saved to permanent memory. As a result the original code is restored."

T-Mobile G2 said to have 'hardware rootkit' that restricts modifications (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile no longer accepting G2 pre-orders due to 'overwhelming demand' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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West of the Rockies? Want a T-Mobile G2 before (practically) anyone else? You may be able to grab your HSPA+ handset right now. We had it on good authority that T-Mobile corporate decided to match Radio Shack and release the G2 three days early, but we got a pleasant surprise when we called to verify that fact -- several stores in California, Oregon and Washington state said we could buy one today if we wanted, and even those who didn't said they'd have it tomorrow if we could bear the wait. Of course, it's less than two hours to closing on the west coast and we can't guarantee the handsets are there -- so give them a call yourself -- and be sure to buckle up if you plan to rush out. It also couldn't hurt to read our full preview, of course, and if you grab one please do let us know how your hinges hold up.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile G2 on sale right now originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desire zDesireZG2HTC Desire ZHTC G2HtcDesireZHtcG2now availableNowAvailableon saleon sale nowonsaleOnSaleNowT-MobileT-Mobile G2T-mobileG2TmobileSat, 02 Oct 2010 20:39:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets rooted, believe it or not]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-gets-rooted-believe-it-or-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-gets-rooted-believe-it-or-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-gets-rooted-believe-it-or-not/#comments Who would've thought that a new Android device -- much less an HTC -- would get rooted? Quickly, no less? Okay, so this isn't the first piece of somewhat-obvious news we've had to report today, but it's newsworthy nonetheless: instructions are now online for obtaining root on your shiny new G2, albeit temporarily. It seems that the current hack vanishes into thin air once you reboot... but you know how this goes: we're certain that we're just days (if not hours, or minutes) away from a permanent solution. In the meantime, you know, just don't reboot.

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T-Mobile G2 gets rooted, believe it or not originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2googlehackhtcmobilerootsuperuserFri, 01 Oct 2010 19:28:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 trouble roundup: loose hinges, missing storage?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/#comments You know the drill -- new handset, new problems. It's pretty much inevitable that sporadic reports of bugs and hardware problems are going to start popping up by day two of any major phone launch, and sure enough, complaints are starting to circulate on two biggies for the G2. First off, some of the phones are shipping with loose hinges; the most obvious symptom is that holding it upside down causes the screen to hang down, but perhaps more annoyingly, holding it at some angles causes the screen to snap shut if it's open -- still not a huge deal since most humans don't use their phones upside down, but it seems like they could've tightened up a few springs to prevent this from happening.

Secondly -- and more strangely -- at least some G2s in the field appear to have half the promised storage space of 4GB, clocking in at a total of 2GB, which just happens to be the amount promised on the phone's Desire Z doppelganger. We're not sure how that kind of mix-up happens... but if it's legit, T-Mobile's got to take back the units or offer really big microSD cards to affected customers, if you ask us. More on this as it develops -- and let us know your experiences so far in comments.

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T-Mobile G2 trouble roundup: loose hinges, missing storage? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: T-Mobile G2 unboxing

T-Mobile G2 gets an early unboxing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget Podcast 214 - 09.30.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapple tvAppleTvg2hulu plusHuluPluspodcastrokuroku xdsRokuXdstmobileThu, 30 Sep 2010 17:45:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 214Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller01:30:54podcasts<![CDATA[RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/#comments If you were proactive enough to pre-order a T-Mobile G2, there's a better-than-average chance that your shiny new smartphone is already en route to your abode. For those who slept in, it looks as if RadioShack will be the go-to place if you're looking to snag one early from the retail universe. According to the badly formatted flyer pictured above, The Shack will be the first B&M location to stock the US version of the HTC Desire Z, and it'll be hawking 'em for $149.99 on a two-year postpaid contract starting October 3rd. Got that penciled into your little black book? Good.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Continue reading RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd

RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2htcleakleakedon saleOnSaleradio shackradioshacksmartphonet-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaThu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 now shipping to some pre-orderers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/#comments You can't grab one of these bad boys from your local store just yet -- you'll have to wait until early October for that -- but some current T-Mobile customers who'd pre-ordered the G2 (including our own Myriam Joire) are reporting that their devices have shipped. That means we'll probably see at least a few of these showing up in excited forum threads tomorrow, and a whole phalanx of 'em by week's end. Get those QWERTY thumbs oiled and warmed up, folks.

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T-Mobile G2 now shipping to some pre-orderers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2googlehtcpre orderpre-orderPreOrderqwertyslidert-mobileWed, 29 Sep 2010 17:27:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/#comments Well, well, well... would you look at what we found lounging around Best Buy's NYC holiday event! Yes, indeed, it's the T-Mobile G2 (the US version of the HTC Desire Z if you happen to think it looks familiar). After months of leaks and blurry shots we finally got to check out T-Mobile and HTC's G1 replacement, and it's got everything we've been waiting for -- a 3.7-inch display, Android 2.2, 4GB of internal memory, an 800MHz Snapdragon processor and a 5 megapixel cam with a flash. Oh, what's it like to use? That answer, dear friends, is after the break along with a hands-on video.

Gallery: T-Mobile G2 preview / hands-on

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T-Mobile G2 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our tipster's $250 levy is before the standard $50 mail-in rebate, making for the predictable $200 price when all's said and done.

Continue reading T-Mobile G2 pre-orders go live for current customers, available to all on October 6

T-Mobile G2 pre-orders go live for current customers, available to all on October 6 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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