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CTIA 2012 is wrapping up and we thought we'd spend a few minutes reminiscing about some of the more interesting devices we had a chance to see for the first time or that were launched here. Unfortunately for us -- and thereby for you, too -- the show lacked the bite we've seen at previous events, in fact it barely registered a nibble. We did catch up with five products we'd like to highlight so follow on after the break for our recap.

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CTIA 2012: a look back at our favorite devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ATTbarcodectia 2012ctia wireless 2012Ctia2012ctiawireless 2012Ctiawireless2012Disco2DroidDroid IncredibleDroidIncrediblee booke booksE Inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersEInkFocusFocus 2Focus2GeodeHTC DroidHTC Droid IncredibleHTC Droid Incredible 4G LTEHtcDroidHtcDroidIncredibleHtcDroidIncredible4gLteHuaweiHuawei MediaPad 10HuaweiMediapad10iCacheImageSupertoothIncredibleLTEMediaPadmobilepostcrossround upround-upRoundUpSamsungSamsung Focus 2SamsungFocus2Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Unknown HTC phone running ICS pops up, looks Incredible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/#comments What's this we have here? Well, clearly it's an HTC phone, but it looks different to what we've seen before. If the pictures are to be believed, we're looking at an Android 4.0 device with HTC's Sense 4.0 on top. There's LTE on board, and what looks like Verizon's splash-screen, meaning there's every reason to believe this is destined for the US. The rest of the specs suggest it's packing a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor, backed up by 1GB of RAM, Beats Audio and an 8-megapixel shooter. Given that the Rezound already purrs along on a 1.5GHz chip and that embossed backing looks oh-so familiar, it doesn't seem out of line to wager this is the next-gen Incredible with a bump in clock speed. What also catches our eye is the inclusion of hardware buttons, leaving open the possibility that this might just be a prototype after all. We're too not hopeful we'll learn much more before MWC, but we'll keep our eyes on the trail all the same.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 4.0Android4.0beatsbeats audioBeatsAudiodroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehandsethtchtc prototypehtc senseHtcPrototypeHtcSenseICSincredibleLTEmobilepostcrossprototypesnapdragonverizonFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:00 EST<![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.

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We have an inside joke among the Engadget staff: one of these days, we say, we'll publish IRL: The Luddite Edition. It's not that we go home to bunny-ear TVs and VCRs, though for a group of journalists trained to calculate pixels per Super AMOLED inch, we're awfully set in our ways. That, and there's nothing like brainstorming IRL ideas to make a grizzled tech editor feel a little nostalgic. That's the place Darren was in when he dug up his PPC-6700 from '06 -- and Lydia, too, who thinks about ditching Nike+, but won't. As for Billy, he's not wistful; just biding his time until he can replace his Incredible with something he really wants. So how good is good enough for a bunch of tech writers? Meet us past the break to find out.

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IRL: Nike+, UTStarcom PPC-6700 and the Droid Incredible originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htchtc droid incredible 2htc incredible 2HtcDroidIncredible2HtcIncredible2incredible 2Incredible2mobilepostminired droid incredible 2red incredible 2RedDroidIncredible2RedIncredible2smartphoneverizonSat, 19 Nov 2011 03:08:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible 2?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/#comments It's borderline crazy to think that we posed this very question about the original Droid Incredible in June of 2010, yet here we are again. Same question, different day, and (mostly) different phone. Verizon Wireless has been pumping out Android devices like it's its job -- and really, it sort of is -- and HTC's DI2 is certainly one of the more polarizing options. Loaded with Sense and plenty of VZW "extras," we're anxious to see if the things that bothered us also bothered you. Is the screen size adequate? Are you still better off with Sense than without? Would you change the form factor or software in any way for the inevitable third iteration? Holler in comments below -- we're all ears.

How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2how would you changeHowWouldYouChangehtchtc senseHtcSenseHWYCincrediblemobilepostcrosssenseverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSun, 25 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 29, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/#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
  • The biggest update we saw this week was a widespread push of Android 2.3.3 to the Motorola Droid 2. This one is done OTA, so simply go into your settings menu and check for updates to see if it's there. (thanks to everyone who sent this in)
  • While we saw a rollout of Android 2.3 to a select few LG Optimus Ones in June, we're hearing reports that the update's now getting pushed out again to a few more regions. This refresh must be done manually through LG's updater tool, so you'll definitely want to check to see if your phone is one of the lucky recipients. [via PocketNow]
  • US Cellular took to its Facebook Page to let customers know it's working on revamping the Samsung Mesmerize to Gingerbread at some point, though no official date or timeframe was given aside from "as soon as possible." [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC announced the arrival of Android 2.3 for the Thunderbolt and Droid Incredible this month, via its Facebook page. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • In fact, some users have already reported getting Gingerbread for the Incredible, and we suspect the rollout will be complete no later than the end of the month, to fulfill the company's promise. [via Phandroid]
  • Gingerbread is in the plans for the Motorola Milestone 2, and according to the company the refresh will begin rolling out in early Q4. [via MyDailyGadget]
  • The Samsung LC11 LTE mobile hotspot is getting a new build, EF07, that appears to improve its handling of multiple devices and congested WiFi locations. It also adds security patches and new protocols. [via Verizon]
  • An update for the Droid 3 was apparently available to soak testers and leaked online, but was pulled from Motorola servers shortly thereafter. It appears to add video chat support in GTalk and adds a new radio that's supposed to save battery life. The via link still has the update available for anyone interested. [via Droid-Life]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The root method used on most Motorola Android devices has been employed to root the Droid Bionic before it's even been released. [via Droid-Life]
  • LG has released the kernel source for its Gingerbread build of the Optimus S. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Dev site expanded its support for the bootloader unlock tool this week, now encompassing all versions of the Sensation -- including T-Mobile's. [via AndroidCentral]
Other platforms
  • SPB Shell 3.0 is now available for Symbian^3 devices. It brings a fresh 3D-style UI to the OS, and can be yours for $15. [via IntoMobile]
Updates already covered this week

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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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Best Buy is clearing shelf space for the new kid in town: the white HTC Droid Incredible 2. Starting August 21st, fans will be able to cop the pearly white phone for $149.99 with a two-year Verizon plan. Like the original, this version comes with Android 2.2, a 4-inch WVGA touch screen, 8.0 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera and WiFi mobile hotspot support -- all with a snazzy new paint job.

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White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Droid Incredible 2 lightens up with new silver wardrobe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jimmy]

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) starts rolling out to Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3droiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2firmwaregingerbreadgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtcmobile osMobileOsrolloutsmartphonesoftware updateSoftwareUpdateverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 12 Jul 2011 00:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible 2 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/#comments It wasn't that long ago that we were jonesing for a Nexus One on Verizon. What HTC gave us instead was the Droid Incredible, with the same 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and gorgeous 3.7-inch AMOLED display -- not to mention a better camera (8 megapixel vs. five), 8GB of built-in flash storage, an optical trackpad, HTC's Sense UI on top of Eclair, and a dash of funky industrial design. The Incredible was an impressive phone with a lovely camera, marred only by questionable battery life and lack of supply, forcing HTC to build a Super LCD-equipped model to satisfy demand. Judging by the popularity of the Incredible, it came as no surprise that following HTC's announcement at MWC, the Incredible S eventually became Verizon's Droid Incredible 2. With a 4-inch Super LCD display, global CDMA / GSM radio, front-facing camera, updated internals (including 768 MB of RAM), trick capacitive buttons, and a Froyo-flavored serving of Sense, the Incredible 2 seems like a worthy successor to last year's Incredible. Does it live up to our expectations or is it just another fish in the crowded sea of Android? Does it significantly improve upon the original formula or is it merely a refresh? Hit the break for our review.

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Droid Incredible 2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Todd W.]

Droid Incredible meets its future with leaked Gingerbread ROM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Alex]

Continue reading Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy

Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 06:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Shane]

Continue reading Verizon officially announces HTC Droid Incredible 2: available April 28th for $200

Verizon officially announces HTC Droid Incredible 2: available April 28th for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading HTC Incredible 2 prepares for imminent launch, Casio's Commando provides backup

HTC Incredible 2 prepares for imminent launch, Casio's Commando provides backup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leaked docs suggest Verizon Droid Incredible 2 will be a world phone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We first saw this demonstrated a few days ago but weren't entirely convinced of its legitimacy. But now, after exchanging a few e-mails with Michael Gough, who discovered the exploit, and Ian Robertson, who wrote the app, we're convinced. They're actually working with US-CERT on this issue so that appropriate measures will be taken but, in the short-term, if you have a system like this and it's sitting out there, IP open to the internet and being caressed by every passing breeze, you might want to think about pulling that in behind your firewall. Lots more info at both source links below, though you can see it working for yourself right here in a video after the break, running on an HTC Incredible.

Continue reading Caribou Android app opens doors over the internet, needs neither permission nor keys (video)

Caribou Android app opens doors over the internet, needs neither permission nor keys (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cardkeydroid incredibleDroidIncredibleexploithackhtcian robertsonIanRobertsonincredibleMichael GoughMichaelGoughnfcrfidsecurityvideoThu, 17 Mar 2011 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 shows up in Verizon's system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/#comments Well, look what we've got here! Seeing that HTC just introduced the Incredible S -- a world phone only available in the UK -- it was only a matter of time before the phone hit the stateside. A trusted tipster just hit us with screen shots of Verizon's internals containing a device dubbed HTC ADR6350. The other screenshot below has a listing for the HTC63503 with a description of "INCRD2." Putting two and two together, we'd say with great confidence that the Incredible 2 is coming to Verizon in the near future -- and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with that "buttonless" shot we saw a while back. Stay tuned as we try and dig up more details... and in the meantime, peep the second screenshot after the break!

Continue reading HTC Droid Incredible 2 shows up in Verizon's system

HTC Droid Incredible 2 shows up in Verizon's system originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cell phoneCellPhonedroid incredibleDroidIncredibleexclusivehtchtc droid incredible 2htc incredible 2HtcDroidIncredible2HtcIncredible2incredibleincredible 2incredible sIncredible2incrediblesssmartphoneverizonSat, 26 Feb 2011 05:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon drops Samsung Fascinate, Droid Incredible, Droid R2-D2 to $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/verizon-drops-samsung-fascinate-droid-incredible-droid-r2-d2-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/verizon-drops-samsung-fascinate-droid-incredible-droid-r2-d2-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/verizon-drops-samsung-fascinate-droid-incredible-droid-r2-d2-t/#comments You can call it a Valentine's sale or a pre-iPhone 4 blow out, but any way you slice it there's some pretty good deals on Android phones available from Verizon right now. That includes the Samsung Fascinate and Continuum, as well as the HTC Droid Incredible and Motorola Droid R2-D2, which are all now available for just $100 on the usual two-year contract (the Fascinate deal is apparently today-only). Unfortunately, the sale doesn't include the Droid X, Droid Pro or Droid 2 Global, but Verizon is promising some additional one-day only sales during its "ten days of sweet deals" from now until February 10th, so folks interested in one of those might not be out of luck just yet.

Verizon drops Samsung Fascinate, Droid Incredible, Droid R2-D2 to $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Stuart]

Continue reading Droid Incredible takes a stable bite out of Gingerbread (video)

Droid Incredible takes a stable bite out of Gingerbread (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3android 2.3android osAndroid2.3AndroidOsdroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegingerbreadhtcosportverizonvideowedodroidxda-developersTue, 21 Dec 2010 02:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/best-buy-mobile-will-offer-free-smartphones-mostly-android-eve/#comments Holiday spirit over in Best Buy land must mean "getting rid of old stock by discounting it." The Droid Incredible and Xperia X10 are among the handsets to be featured in the big retailer's December mobile sale, which will involve offering up four free phones each day (one for each carrier) at a price of $0 upfront and subject to the usual two-year agreement. LG's Optimus T and Optimus S will also get their moment in the spotlight this month, though the discount there isn't exactly massive when you consider that the S started life costing $50 on contract. Speaking of S-branded Android phones, wasn't it Best Buy that first leaked out the next Nexus? Now that'd be a holiday offer worth talking about.

Continue reading Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December

Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's Droid lineup available at Amazon for a penny per handset with no activation fee originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As expected, Droid Incredible users are now starting to receive an over the air update that packs a number of fixes and additions. The biggest of those additions, of course, is the V CAST Apps store, which will let you purchase apps and bill them straight to your Verizon account. Otherwise, you can expect to get an updated Slacker application, a Flash update with some security improvements, some Visual Voice Mail fixes, and the ability to email attachments larger than 5MB. Look for the update to hit your device within the next few days if it hasn't already.

Droid Incredible update starts rolling out, packs fixes and V CAST Apps originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapp storeAppStoredroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblesoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdatevcastvcast appsVcastAppsverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 11 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible getting V CAST Apps next week, whether you like it or not]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/droid-incredible-getting-v-cast-apps-next-week-whether-you-like/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/droid-incredible-getting-v-cast-apps-next-week-whether-you-like/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/droid-incredible-getting-v-cast-apps-next-week-whether-you-like/#commentsVerizon has just announced that its lovely HTC Droid Incredible will be getting a fresh software update pushed over-the-air starting next week, and among the "software enhancements" will be the automatic installation of the carrier's V CAST Apps app store. Since this doesn't mean the Android Market is going away, we suppose it's not the end of the world -- and Verizon is quick to note that V CAST Apps supports carrier billing -- but the benefit of having two app stores on a phone is still anyone's guess. Here's Verizon's full statement:
"Verizon Wireless will begin pushing a software update to the DROID Incredible next week. The update includes software enhancements that will pre-install V CAST Apps on the phone. We said earlier this year that we'd be expanding V CAST Apps to the Android platform, and the DROID Incredible is the first Android phone with the store. Developers continue to submit apps, and as a reminder, V CAST Apps allows carrier billing, so customers who purchase applications through our store will see those charges on their monthly bill. For more information about the update customers can go to www.verizonwireless.com/droidincrediblesupport."

Droid Incredible getting V CAST Apps next week, whether you like it or not originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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SLCD-equipped Droid Incredible filtering into retail originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbest buyBestBuydroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglehtcmobileslcdverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 21 Sep 2010 21:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon gearing up for Android V Cast App store?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/#commentsWe're guessing Verizon has been pretty happy with the results of its V Cast App store for BlackBerry, as it looks like the carrier's now accepting submissions in the Android category for software that'll propagate its eventual marketplace on that mobile platform. According to a purported letter obtained by Android and Me, Big Red has been sending out letters to developers extolling the virtues of using its store in lieu of Google's: no testing fee, 14-day turnaround, carrier billing (with the promise of an eventual subscription billing option), 70 / 30 split favoring the developer, etc. Froyo is the flavor of choice, and the only version of Android that'll be supported from the onset -- so that includes both flagship Droids, Droid Incredible, and Droid X. Verizon's Developer Community Conference is the end of this month (21st and 22nd, to be exact), and we imagine the skinny will be gotten by then.

[Thanks, Ryan]

Verizon gearing up for Android V Cast App store? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"We haven't announced any moves towards changing the Incredible display from AMOLED to SLCD."
Yeah, a textbook denial. Oh, and if you're wondering whether to rush or retard your impending Incredible purchase, have a look at our Desire head-to-head here. Decisions, decisions...

HTC Droid Incredible nearing switch from AMOLED to SLCD? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, patlex]

Red and white official Droid Incredible backs shipping for $25 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Droid Incredible update to Froyo rolling out far and wide, manual install available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2droid incredibleDroidIncrediblefroyogooglehtcmobileupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 31 Aug 2010 20:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon confirms Android 2.2 update for Droid Incredible hits today]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/verizon-confirms-android-2-2-update-for-droid-incredible-hits-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/verizon-confirms-android-2-2-update-for-droid-incredible-hits-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/verizon-confirms-android-2-2-update-for-droid-incredible-hits-to/#comments Just as we thought, HTC's Droid Incredible for Verizon is getting boosted from Android 2.1 to 2.2 today, which should make plenty of owners (and plenty of non-owners who've been unable to find any stock for the past couple months) happy as a clam. Major features include pre-installed Flash 10.1, 720p video recording, mobile hotspot support as first introduced for Verizon on the Droid X, and naturally, all the other standard greatness you've come to expect with Froyo. We imagine this update will take a couple weeks to roll out to everyone, so show some patience, Droid Incredible owners -- or, you know, do like we do and search frantically for an update.zip to get posted somewhere.

[Thanks, Ryan]

Verizon confirms Android 2.2 update for Droid Incredible hits today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsBreakingNewsdroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblefroyogooglehtcupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 27 Aug 2010 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[The revolving door: Froyo for Droid Incredible coming tomorrow, Froyo for EVO 4G gets rooted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/the-revolving-door-froyo-for-droid-incredible-leaks-as-froyo-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/the-revolving-door-froyo-for-droid-incredible-leaks-as-froyo-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/the-revolving-door-froyo-for-droid-incredible-leaks-as-froyo-fo/#comments The rich landscape of Android versioning just got a bit richer, with word of an official Froyo update for the Droid Incredible being launched tomorrow (based on the screencap pictured above), while the EVO 4G's recent Froyo software just got rooted. If you're crazily impatient, an Android 2.2 ROM for the Incredible just leaked out into the wild, and can be installed with a bit of work, but from the official-looking-ness of this leak from Droid Life, a painless official update is not far off. Meanwhile, in Sprint land, the xda-devs have a rather complicated, rather scary method posted for rooting 2.2 on the EVO 4G -- you'll have to ask yourself how much that freedom is worth to you, or just wait for the inevitably easier methods to come along and hold your hand.

The revolving door: Froyo for Droid Incredible coming tomorrow, Froyo for EVO 4G gets rooted originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2androidandroid 2.2Android2.2droiddroid incredibleDroidIncredibleevofroyogooglehtchtc evohtc evo 4ghtc senseHtcEvoHtcEvo4gHtcSenseincredibleleakromrootsensesprintverizonThu, 26 Aug 2010 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible finally returns to stock, not a moment too soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/htc-droid-incredible-finally-returns-to-stock-not-a-moment-too/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/htc-droid-incredible-finally-returns-to-stock-not-a-moment-too/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/htc-droid-incredible-finally-returns-to-stock-not-a-moment-too/#comments If the rumors of an August 18th Android 2.2 update prove true, we'd say Verizon Wireless couldn't have picked a better time to get HTC's Droid Incredible back in stock. 'Course, we suspect you'll think differently if you've been waiting for your backorder to clear over the past few weeks, but we digress. As of this moment in time, the handset -- which has been tough to get thanks to AMOLED shortages -- is in stock and shipping as early as today, with an unchanged $199.99-on-contract price tag. Better hurry if you're looking to buy -- who knows when those panels will hit yet another production snag.

HTC Droid Incredible finally returns to stock, not a moment too soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid Incredible getting a spoonful of Froyo on August 18th? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android 2.2 FroyoAndroid2.2Android2.2FroyoDroidDroid IncredibleDroidIncredibleFroyoHTChtc droid incredibleHtcDroidIncredibleOTAOTA updateOtaUpdatesoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdateVerizonVZWSat, 14 Aug 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Froyo code for HTC EVO 4G, Droid Incredible goes open source]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/#comments You know the drill: if you're rolling custom firmwares for your Android-powered devices, you've got to release the GPL portions of those binaries for all of our prying eyes to see. It's a drill HTC is well-acquainted with at this point, and once again, they've come swooping in with a couple that should pique the particular interest of the North American hacking community: kernel source for the Android 2.2 releases for Verizon's Droid Incredible and Sprint's EVO 4G. Of course, finding a frickin' Droid Incredible is another matter altogether... but hey, at least when you do, you'll have the source for it. Half the battle, right?

Froyo code for HTC EVO 4G, Droid Incredible goes open source originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Shane]

Android 2.2 upgrade for Droid X may already be trickling out, other Droids shortly? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2droiddroid incredibledroid xDroidIncredibleDroidXfroyohtcmotomotorolaupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 28 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible now getting big OTA update with 720p recording?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/droid-incredible-now-getting-big-ota-update-with-720p-recording/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/droid-incredible-now-getting-big-ota-update-with-720p-recording/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/droid-incredible-now-getting-big-ota-update-with-720p-recording/#comments That rumored software update for HTC's Droid Incredible is apparently now hitting some devices, and it's a doozy -- it's impressive enough, in fact, that it darn near gives you a new phone (short of Froyo, anyway). The headline features are the addition of Verizon's mobile hotspot app (for which you'll pay $20 a month for 2GB in order to use) and 720p video recording, a feature that's becoming virtually standard on top-tier smartphones this year -- including Sprint's EVO 4G, which essentially shares the Droid Incredible's camera hardware. You'll also get the Skype app integrated and some other Verizon-related software goodies plus a sweet new boot animation, so overall, you're definitely going to want to accept this update once you're phone notifies you that it's available. Don't be afraid -- remember, it's the evil Droid eye that you really need to fear.

Droid Incredible now getting big OTA update with 720p recording? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pandroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglehtcmobileotaover the airOverTheAirupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideo recordingVideoRecordingvzwFri, 16 Jul 2010 18:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple and HTC lead charge as smartphone market looks set to grow and grow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-and-htc-lead-charge-as-smartphone-market-looks-set-to-grow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-and-htc-lead-charge-as-smartphone-market-looks-set-to-grow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-and-htc-lead-charge-as-smartphone-market-looks-set-to-grow/#comments A recent survey of 4,028 US consumers by ChangeWave has thrown up a number of illuminating statistics, which you might consider as predictable as they are informative. The chief takeaway is that people are keen on buying smartphones like never before, with 16% of respondents saying that they'll be taking the plunge within the next 90 days, which marks the biggest increase in the survey's history. Secondly, and crucially for vendor loyalists, Apple and HTC seem to be the biggest beneficiaries (or are they the stimulants?) of this interest, with both improving their share by over 50 percent between March and June of this year. RIM and Motorola have taken a tumble in that same timespan, while Palm has sadly failed to register even a single percentage point. We can definitely see the Droid X and BlackBerry 6 remedying things for the big boys, but Palm's route out of ignominy seems a little less straightforward. You'll find a chart of customer satisfaction -- dominated by Apple in imperious fashion -- after the break, and the full breakdown at the source link.

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Apple and HTC lead charge as smartphone market looks set to grow and grow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it looks like Droid Incredible owners might soon be rewarded with more than a $25 gift card -- Droid Life is reporting that the phone is set to get an OTA update that will add some of the most oft-requested features. That includes mobile hotspot functionality, 720p video recording and, last but not least, the familiar Droid red eye boot animation that's been curiously absent. No word on a rollout date just yet, but Droid Life's tipster has provided some pics, and a video of that boot sequence (check it out after the break).

[Thanks, Dustin]

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Droid Incredible OTA update said to be bringing mobile hotspot, 720p recording originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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