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[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we're tapping away on our smartphones -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


Now more than ever, collegiate studies require a wide variety of devices to help you get that prized "A." The thirst for knowledge you so desperately seek can strike at any time, and you're not always going to have that desktop or laptop nearby to find the answer to a burning question. Perhaps you just need to hurl birds at pigs for a while to blow off your stress. Whatever the case, you'll need something to help you study, store (and edit) all of your important term papers, keep you in touch with classmates or family, and everything in-between. What better way to get all of that than with a smartphone? We've picked nine respectable candidates that can help you through your upcoming semester -- three for each budget level. Oh, and while you're looking, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 lucky readers, and you can be one of them by simply leaving a comment below! So, which phones are most likely to help you get smart? Head past the break to find out.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidattb2sback to schoolback to school 2011BackToSchoolBackToSchool2011droid chargeDroidChargefocusfroyog2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadhspa+htchtc mergehtc mytouchhtc mytouch 4g slideHtcMergeHtcMytouchHtcMytouch4gSlidelglg optimus 2xlg optimus oneLgOptimus2xLgOptimusOnelistltemergemotorolamotorola triumphMotorolaTriumphmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSlidenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4goptimus 2xOptimus2xsamsungsamsung droid chargesamsung focussamsung galaxy s iisamsung nexus ssamsung nexus s 4gSamsungDroidChargeSamsungFocusSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsmartphonessprintt mot mobilet-mobilet-mobile g2xt-mobile mytouch 4g slideT-mobileG2xT-mobileMytouch4gSlideTMoTMobileus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilevzwwimaxwindows phoneWindowsPhoneMon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 15, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/#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 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]

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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[Verizon pushes latest Thunderbolt update: solves reboot issues, kills free mobile hotspot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/verizon-pushes-latest-thunderbolt-update-solves-reboot-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/verizon-pushes-latest-thunderbolt-update-solves-reboot-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/verizon-pushes-latest-thunderbolt-update-solves-reboot-issues/#comments Don't act like Verizon didn't warn you: for Thunderbolt owners who see an available software update pop up on their phone this evening, they'll be placed squarely between a rock and a towering boulder. Why? On one hand, the Froyo OTA update promises to nix random reboots, improve data connectivity and fix the Bluetooth Discovery Mode pop-up windows. On the other, it adds a helping of bloatware (V CAST Music, V CAST Videos and My Verizon) while also killing the lust-worthy free mobile hotspot feature. Not like the carrier ever said it'd be any different come early July, but it's certainly a case of picking your poison here. If your T-bolt seems to be humming along just fine, we'd probably avoid the urge to update to the latest build. If it's rebooting as we speak, well... good luck pulling that trigger.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Verizon pushes latest Thunderbolt update: solves reboot issues, kills free mobile hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2cdmafixfroyogingerbreadgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtchtc thunderboltHtcThunderboltLTEmobile hotspotMobileHotspotsoftwarethunderboltupdateverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessSat, 09 Jul 2011 02:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Telstra will scrap Sense UI to make room for Gingerbread on the HTC Desire]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/telstra-will-scrap-sense-ui-to-make-room-for-gingerbread-on-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/telstra-will-scrap-sense-ui-to-make-room-for-gingerbread-on-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/telstra-will-scrap-sense-ui-to-make-room-for-gingerbread-on-the/#comments What's this we spy in the dusty depths of a Telstra software update page? A little sentence that displays some crowd-pleasing logic in bringing Android 2.3 to the hoary old Desire. HTC originally told us the handset had insufficient memory to run Gingerbread, and so would be excluded from the update. Then it did a 180-flip and said the Desire would be getting Gingerbread after all, but with the sacrifice of some memory-hogging apps. But now Aussie Telstra has opted for arguably the smartest alternative: prepare a special update that kicks HTC's Sense UI out of the pub instead, freeing up plenty of room for Gingerbread while also pleasing punters who like to drink their Android neat. If it can work Down Under in August, other operators around the world ought to be able to make it work too. And if they don't, there's always the option of a spicy home-brewed beverage instead.

[Thanks, Alejandro]

Telstra will scrap Sense UI to make room for Gingerbread on the HTC Desire originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3DesireFroyoFroyo 2.2Froyo2.2GingerbreadHTCHTC DesireHTC SenseHtcDesireHtcSenseOTAOTA updateOtaUpdateSenseSense UISenseUiTelstraUIupdateFri, 24 Jun 2011 07:38:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC pulls a 180, now says Gingerbread is coming to Desire (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/htc-pulls-a-180-now-says-gingerbreads-coming-to-desire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/htc-pulls-a-180-now-says-gingerbreads-coming-to-desire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/htc-pulls-a-180-now-says-gingerbreads-coming-to-desire/#comments So, here's the tally: as of June 14th, there's just "not enough memory" in the Desire for Gingerbread to run properly. As of the 15th, however, there is. We won't pretend to understand what changed so drastically in the past 24 hours, but what is clear is that the aforesaid handset maker is listening to its most demanding of users. While it's safe to assume that the Average Joe (or Jane) wouldn't be able to recognize the difference between Android 2.2 and 2.3, folks clamoring for the update seem to have coerced the company to make things work. In other words, it looks like the update is back on... now it's just a matter of making it run well. Kudos HTC, and godspeed.

Update: Turns out that HTC's engineers will "cut select apps" to enable the Gingerbread update.

[Thanks, Frederik]

HTC pulls a 180, now says Gingerbread is coming to Desire (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Merge now shipping from US Cellular, LG Genesis arriving June 9th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 23:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If we could bet on phone launches the same way we put money down on horse races or slot machines, we'd lose our shirts on the HTC Merge. Like a ghost, this elusive Android smartphone has an innate ability to pop up from out of nowhere and disappear just as quickly. Over the last few months we've seen this repeated multiple times on both Verizon's and US Cellular's ends -- until yesterday, that is, when the latter finally ended its part of the charade by announcing a launch date. Taking on Facebook, the regional carrier officially committed the Merge to a May 31st launch, selling for $250 with contract before $100 rebate. Oddly, the date won't matter much since store reps have the go-ahead to sell it as soon as it's in stock (according to the screenshot below), and the Facebook post reveals that shipments should begin arriving as early as today. If you've been wanting a Merge and are up to the task, we invite you -- nay, we challenge you -- to go to your local store this morning and see if your rep got the memo.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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HTC Merge makes an official landing at US Cellular May 31 for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2cellularfacebookfroyogooglehtchtc mergehtc senseHtcMergeHtcSensemergemobileofficialsensesense uiSenseUius cellus cellularUsCellUsCellularverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 26 May 2011 01:50:00 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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If there's a T-Mobile myTouch 4G in your pocket, grab a fork and sit down for a Gingerbread sampling. Even though it's not quite fully baked, the folks at 911Sniper have released a development version which hints at what's to come. Most notably, users will appreciate a new Quick Settings tab that's accessible from the pull-down notification area, providing an easy way to control which of the phone's radios are active. While many report getting along just fine with this build, others are experiencing problems with WiFi and overall stability. You'll find the recipe for this dessert by following the source link, and we have a video of it coming our of the oven after the break.

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Android 2.3.3 leaks for G2x and myTouch 4G, gives us a taste of T-Mobile's Gingerbread future (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 While we wait for the HTC Merge to maybe (or quite possibly) launch on Verizon, the phone's rolling out fast and furious on smaller carriers. Alltel's already selling it, Cellular South said it plans to, and now it seems US Cellular is gearing up to launch it on Friday. If you take a gander at that screen grab an anonymous tipster sent in, it's clear the carrier is putting the finishing touches on its plan to unveil the device in its retail stores. Just to refresh your memories, the Merge is a world phone with a slide-out keyboard, 3.8-inch touchscreen, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera running Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI layered on top. Still no word on whether US Cellular will match its competitors' sweet $125 price or bundle Amazon's App Store, but we're optimistic on both counts.

Update: A US Cellular rep wrote in to clarify that the carrier will launch the Merge "later this spring," not this Friday. So there you have it!

HTC Merge launching on US Cellular on April 29th? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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INQ Cloud Touch Facebook phone graces store shelves in UK, wallets smile originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android froyoAndroid2.2AndroidFroyocarphone warehouseCarphoneWarehousecellphonecloud touchcloudtouchfacebookfacebook phoneFacebookPhonefroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtcinqmobilenow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalephonereleasesmartphoneukMon, 11 Apr 2011 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 struts its stuff in leaked press shots? (Updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/htc-droid-incredible-2-struts-its-stuff-in-leaked-press-shots/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/htc-droid-incredible-2-struts-its-stuff-in-leaked-press-shots/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/htc-droid-incredible-2-struts-its-stuff-in-leaked-press-shots/#comments If you had any doubts about HTC's Incredible S making it to our shores, they're probably dissipating as we speak -- not only has the phone obtained Verizon's shiny red checkmark, it's now got the robotic eye of Sauron staring at us with ferocious intensity. PocketNow obtained these pictures of the likely Droid Incredible 2 without naming so much as an anonymous source, and we wouldn't be surprised if it's Verizon's way of reminding us that the handset is rapidly on its way to market. You'll find two more pictures at our source link.

Update: Android Central got hold of some new shots of the actual phone itself, which shows off its model number ADR6350 and firmware 2.2.1. Thanks, Bla1ze.

HTC Droid Incredible 2 struts its stuff in leaked press shots? (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Dear Canada, today's your lucky day! The HTC Incredible S we just reviewed is now available from Bell for $100 on contract (that's for three years, folks) or $500 unsubsidized, complete with its magical and revolutionary auto-rotating buttons. Not only can you be proud to be Canadian, but you can be the first in North America to enjoy this, well... incredible GSM handset -- at least until Verizon's CDMA cousin, the Incredible 2, joins the party. As a reminder, the Incredible S packs a 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display, the latest 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 768MB RAM, 14.4Mbps HSPA+ support, a front-facing camera, and an 8 megapixel autofocus main camera with dual-LED flash and 720p video capture, all topped with a dash of Froyo. An 8GB microSD card is included, and the Gingerbread update is on its way. So go ahead and hit the source link if you dare.

[Thanks, Spencer]

HTC Incredible S hits Bell for $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gingerbread may not be a very likely option, but T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide users can now get a dessert of another sort (albeit a slightly stale one), as the phone has finally received an update to Android 2.2 (a.k.a. Froyo). Unfortunately, there's apparently no over-the-air update planned, and the software required for the installation is Windows-only, so anyone with a Mac looking to upgrade will have to find a PC-using friend willing to help them out. If you're all set to go, however, you can download the update from HTC at the source link below.

[Thanks, Frenchy]

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets PC-assisted Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2froyohtcmytouchmytouch 3gmytouch 3g slideMytouch3gMytouch3gSlidet-mobileMon, 04 Apr 2011 02:27:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge coming to Alltel, preloaded with Amazon Appstore on Cellular South]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/htc-merge-coming-to-alltel-pre-loaded-with-amazon-appstore-on-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/htc-merge-coming-to-alltel-pre-loaded-with-amazon-appstore-on-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/htc-merge-coming-to-alltel-pre-loaded-with-amazon-appstore-on-c/#comments The elusive HTC Merge has been on our radar since last fall, and while it's been officially announced, played with, and FCC approved, carrier availability has been all but a mystery -- until now that is. Alltel is presently taking pre-orders for the Merge with a price of $125 on contract (after $50 mail-in rebate) and a ship date of April 5th. Meanwhile, Cellular South is launching the Merge "next month" for an undisclosed price, but will offer the handset pre-loaded with the Amazon Appstore for Android -- a world first. Strangely, there's still no indication when (or even if) the device will emerge on Verizon. Just a quick recap: the Merge is a global smartphone (dual-mode CDMA / GSM) with a slide-out keyboard, 3.8-inch touchscreen, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera, running Android 2.2 with Sense UI. Hit the source link below for Alltel's pre-order page, and jump past the break for Cellular South's press release.

[Thanks, Chase M.]

Continue reading HTC Merge coming to Alltel, preloaded with Amazon Appstore on Cellular South

HTC Merge coming to Alltel, preloaded with Amazon Appstore on Cellular South originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet spotted -- on Sprint's website, where else? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d smartphone3dSmartphone4.3-inch4g4g tablet4gTablet7-inchandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evo 3devo view 4gEvo3dEvoView4gfroyohtchtc evo 3dhtc senseHtcEvo3dHtcSenseleakprematuresensespottedsprintsprint evo 3dSprintEvo3dtabletwimaxTue, 22 Mar 2011 03:05:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Incredible S review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/#comments The Incredible S is a beguiling little beast. Looking at its name, familiar rump, and mostly run of the Android mill specs, you'd think it little more than an incremental update. And yet, pick it up and play with it for even the briefest of instances and you'll realize that it's somehow a lot more than that. Seemingly slight changes to the screen, in moving from 3.7 to 4 inches and from an imperfect AMOLED panel to a crisp and clear Super LCD, have earned our eyes' approbation, while an upgraded Snapdragon under the hood, equipped with Adreno 205 graphics, infuses it with a fresh breath of firepower for those demanding HD videos and increasingly sophisticated Android games. Notably, the chip combo inside the Incredible S is the same as that contained within Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play, foretelling perhaps of a PlayStation Certified future for this handset. But that's the future -- right now, there's a big juicy review for you to dig into, so skip past the break to get started.

Gallery: HTC Incredible S review

Continue reading HTC Incredible S review

HTC Incredible S review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz4-inch720p768mb8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 205Adreno205androidandroid 2.2Android2.2buttonlessdlnafront-facing cameraFront-facingCamerafroyohtchtc incredible shtc senseHtcIncredibleSHtcSenseincredibleincredible sIncredibleSLED flashLedFlashMSM8255Qualcommqualcomm msm8255QualcommMsm8255reviews-lcdsensesnapdragonsuper lcdSuperLcdvideowvgaMon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 smiles pretty for the camera, shows off its fresh VZW tat]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/12/htc-droid-incredible-2-smiles-pretty-for-the-camera-shows-off-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/12/htc-droid-incredible-2-smiles-pretty-for-the-camera-shows-off-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/12/htc-droid-incredible-2-smiles-pretty-for-the-camera-shows-off-i/#commentsHTC Droid Incredible 2 smiles pretty for the camera with Verizon branding It hit Verizon's system a few weeks ago and now it's hitting a white corner for some pictures, showing VZW branding no less. It's the US-spec version of the Incredible S, said to be running Android 2.2 but word is that Gingerbread will be on-tap before it ships. The rest of the specs on this four-inch slab line up with what we've learned before, meaning the only question now is the all-important when.

HTC Droid Incredible 2 smiles pretty for the camera, shows off its fresh VZW tat originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Tom]

HTC Aria for AT&T gets official Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2ariaattfroyogooglehtcmobileupdateupgradeSun, 27 Feb 2011 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge official, coming to 'multiple' US carriers this spring]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/htc-merge-official-coming-to-multiple-us-carriers-this-spring/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/htc-merge-official-coming-to-multiple-us-carriers-this-spring/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/htc-merge-official-coming-to-multiple-us-carriers-this-spring/#comments Boy, we've had so many leaked materials relating to the HTC Merge that we kind of assumed the handset was official by now. Never mind, HTC is taking care of that little oversight now, admittedly much later than we expected the phone to show up, by announcing that the Merge will arrive on multiple US carriers in the spring. It brings Android 2.2, skinned with HTC's Sense UI, a 3.8-in touchscreen plus that slide-out keyboard, and a 5 megaixel autofocus camera with 720p video recording. Not bad, now let's see how those carriers decide to price this mid-range contender.

Continue reading HTC Merge official, coming to 'multiple' US carriers this spring

HTC Merge official, coming to 'multiple' US carriers this spring originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This morning HTC announced its 7-inch Flyer tablet, and unlike the hoards of Android tablets we've seen in the last couple of months, it's got something that frankly reminds us a bit of Microsoft's original tablet push... a stylus! The Flyer doesn't come with just any old capacitive stylus, however -- HTC has worked with N-Trig, the company that has made digitizers for convertible PCs like the Dell Latitude XT, to implement a much more accurate writing or doodling experience. And well, it basically makes it unlike any other Android tablet on the market right now. We spent some time with N-Trig and the Flyer today, focusing quite a bit on the new stylus and "Scribe" software, as HTC calls it -- hit the break for some details on both the software and hardware and a short video of how that pen actually works when put to the screen.

Gallery: HTC screen, stylus, and Scribe hands-on

Continue reading A closer look at the HTC Flyer's screen, stylus, and Scribe

A closer look at the HTC Flyer's screen, stylus, and Scribe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Sam]

HTC's flagship Android spotted again with 2.2.1 OS and unibody design originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2.1androidandroid 2.2.1Android2.2.1cellphonefroyohtcleakmobile phoneMobilePhonephoneprototypesagasmartphonetaiwanunibodySat, 05 Feb 2011 18:23:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC 7 Pro and Gratia get anglicized, heading to the UK in February]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/htc-7-pro-and-gratia-get-anglicized-heading-to-the-uk-in-februa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/htc-7-pro-and-gratia-get-anglicized-heading-to-the-uk-in-februa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/htc-7-pro-and-gratia-get-anglicized-heading-to-the-uk-in-februa/#comments Oh, there's no need to act like you're surprised, fellow Brits. As promised, HTC's going to dish out its latest budget Froyo Android and flagship WP7 slider to the UK next month. Just a quick recap: the "pearl white" Gratia -- which is the international version of the Aria -- sports a humble 600MHz processor, along with a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 LCD and a 5 megapixel camera with VGA camcorder. As for the 7 Pro, it packs the bog standard WP7 specs (1GHz Snapdragon, 8GB storage, and 5 megapixel camera with 720p recording), as well as a slide-and-tilt 3.6-inch 800 x 480 display that reveals a landscape QWERTY keyboard underneath -- the tilting part still a first for WP7. Sadly, it doesn't look like any carriers have picked up either handset yet, nor has HTC shed light on their standalone costs, but hey, patience is priceless.

Continue reading HTC 7 Pro and Gratia get anglicized, heading to the UK in February

HTC 7 Pro and Gratia get anglicized, heading to the UK in February originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 pro7Proandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2cellphonefroyogratiahtchtc 7 prohtc gratiaHtc7ProHtcGratiamobile phoneMobilePhonephoneqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidersmartphoneukwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/verizon-wireless-and-htc-most-eager-to-provide-android-2-2-updat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/verizon-wireless-and-htc-most-eager-to-provide-android-2-2-updat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/verizon-wireless-and-htc-most-eager-to-provide-android-2-2-updat/#comments Look, if you buy a carrier-branded Android handset, you should know good and well that you may never see the first Android update. It ain't easy to hear, but as mama always said, the truth ain't always painless. That said, there's still some research you should do before picking a phone and carrier, and ComputerWorld has seemingly done just that for you. The methodology is all explained down in the source link, but the long and short of it is this: in the last half of 2010, Verizon upgraded 33 percent of its sub-2.2 phones to Froyo, while Sprint updated just 28.6 percent of its stable and T-Mobile blessed only 12.5 percent of its phones with the new digs. AT&T bashers should take note, as Ma Bell didn't update a single one of its nine Android phones during the June-December 2010 time period. Yeah, ouch. Over on the handset side, we've got HTC gifting half of its devices with Froyo, while Motorola comes in second with 15.4 percent and Samsung third with 11.1 percent. No matter how you slice it, it's a depressing study to look at, and it probably makes your decision to skip over a Nexus One seem all the more idiotic in retrospect. But hey, at least there's the Nexus S to console you... if you're willing to sign up with T-Mob, that is.

Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Hop on past the break for the Thunderbolt specs, courtesy of our friend Peyton (and HTC).

Continue reading HTC Thunderbolt and LG Revolution official on Verizon (updated)

HTC Thunderbolt and LG Revolution official on Verizon (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.3-inch4g8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011dlnafroyohtchtc sensehtc thunderboltHtcSenseHtcThunderboltlglg revolutionLgRevolutionlterevolutionsensesuper lcdSuperLcdthunderboltverizonThu, 06 Jan 2011 16:21:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Wildfire gets official Froyo update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/htc-wildfire-gets-official-froyo-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/htc-wildfire-gets-official-froyo-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/htc-wildfire-gets-official-froyo-update/#comments Happy holidays, Wildfire owners -- here's your gift! Seems HTC has started pushing over-the-air Android 2.2 updates to its low-end Wildfire on networks around the globe in the past few days, giving you a final build number of 2.22.405.1 by the time everything is said and done. All the usual Froyo features apply, presumably -- but as far as we know, the software won't magically upgrade your display from QVGA to HVGA. Now, wouldn't that be a Christmas miracle?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Wildfire gets official Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2froyohtcmobileupdateupgradewildfireThu, 23 Dec 2010 19:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria gets Android 2.2 update... but not on AT&T yet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/#comments We know this isn't exactly the news you wanted to hear, AT&T customers, but it's comforting to know that the diminutive Aria has been upgraded to Froyo somewhere, isn't it? HTC's support page for Southeast Asia now reports availability of an over-the-air update to build 2.37.708.5 for the phone, which brings it up to Android 2.2 -- topped off with Sense, of course -- presumably along with all the normal benefits of Froyo like tethering, improved enterprise support, and some serious performance boosts. It's unclear when this update will take a flight across the Pacific to AT&T's version -- but if nothing else, it's good to know that HTC's officially gotten the Aria working with something newer than Eclair. Remember, the glass is half full.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Aria gets Android 2.2 update... but not on AT&T yet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:05:00 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.

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HTC Legend finally updates to Android 2.2 in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Android Market update brings long-awaited 'Related' tab, similar app suggestions originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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T-Mobile myTouch 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2froyogooglehspahspa+htcmsm8255mytouchmytouch 4gMytouch4gqualcommreviewsnapdragont-mobilet-mobile mytouch 4gT-mobileMytouch4gvideoFri, 05 Nov 2010 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire HD review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/htc-desire-hd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/htc-desire-hd-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/htc-desire-hd-review/#comments Did you know that the word "jumbo" originated from the name of an African elephant famed for being the largest of his kind? HTC will be well familiar with that tag having already rattled off the HD2, EVO 4G, and HD7 in a smartphone-dwarfing 4.3-inch form factor. And while that may not be the largest screen you can have your Android confectionery on today, it's arguably the upper limit of what we might consider a pocketable device. The HTC Desire HD follows, and seeks to improve upon, its laudable predecessors with an aluminum unibody construction, WVGA (800 x 480) display, 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash plus 720p video, and a modern 1GHz CPU. That hardware is put at the service of Android's latest Froyo offering, complemented with an updated Sense that includes a web interface for controlling and discovering your phone remotely. It's a rich spec sheet, that much is unquestionable, but you're not just here for tenuous wildlife-related metaphors, you want to know if the whole is equal to, or perhaps even more than, the sum of its parts. Join us after the break for a deeper look at the Desire HD.

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HTC Desire HD review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz2.24.3-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixeladrenoadreno 205Adreno205aluminumaluminum unibodyAluminumUnibodyandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2clouddesire hdDesireHdfroyohtchtc desire hdhtc locationshtc senseHtcDesireHdHtcLocationsHtcSensehtcsense.comlocationsMSM8255qsd8255reviewscorpionsenseunibodyvideowvgaWed, 27 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD7 vs. Desire HD: battle of the 4.3-inchers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-hd7-versus-desire-hd-battle-of-the-4-3-inchers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-hd7-versus-desire-hd-battle-of-the-4-3-inchers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-hd7-versus-desire-hd-battle-of-the-4-3-inchers/#comments Come October 21, European smartphone buyers will be faced with the enviable choice of having to pick between two 4.3-inch handsets from HTC bearing the latest and greatest OS from their respective camps. The HD7 will be one of the flag-bearing Windows Phone 7 devices, whereas the Desire HD -- which is already sneaking out into retail in some small quantities -- offers the finest Froyo dessert Google has yet cooked up, replete with some extra sprinkles of Sense-ible enhancements. We'll have full reviews of both in the coming days, but for now, we thought we'd whet your appetite with a tour round their oversized bodies, both in pictorial form below and on video, right after the break.

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HTC HD7 vs. Desire HD: battle of the 4.3-inchers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.3-inchandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2comparisondimensionsfaceofffroyohd7head-to-headhtchtc desire hdhtc hd7HtcDesireHdHtcHd7sizesize comparisonSizeComparisonvideowindows phone 7WindowsPhone7Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:19:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Gratia is an Aria by another name, coming to Europe in November]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/#comments It seems like launching a battalion of new handsets over the past month wasn't enough for HTC, so today the company's rolling out yet another option for European mobile phone buyers. Americans will already be familiar with the Gratia from their experience with AT&T's Aria, which looks to have made a more or less straight transition to the Old World markets. It now comes with Android 2.2 as its OS, while retaining its HTC Sense top-level skin (notably without the new "new" Sense additions present in the Desire HD and Desire Z), and is available in a pair of fresh new hues that include the deep green above and a lustrous white number after the break. Black is also an option for the more conservative among you. Look out for the Gratia on your local Euro retailer's cheap and cheerful shelves from next month.

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HTC Gratia is an Aria by another name, coming to Europe in November originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2announcedariablackcheapcolorcolor optionsColorOptionscolorscompacteuropefroyogratiagreenhtchtc ariahtc gratiaHtcAriaHtcGratialaunchlow-endmobileofficialukwhiteMon, 18 Oct 2010 06:29:00 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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HTC outs black Legend and white Desire to keep you busy for the time being originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2blackcolordesireeuropefroyohtchtc desirehtc legendHtcDesireHtcLegendlegendmobileslcdwhiteMon, 04 Oct 2010 07:54:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile myTouch announced: Android 2.2, video calling, and HSPA+]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/t-mobile-mytouch-announced-android-2-2-video-calling-and-hspa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/t-mobile-mytouch-announced-android-2-2-video-calling-and-hspa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/t-mobile-mytouch-announced-android-2-2-video-calling-and-hspa/#comments Looking a bit like a myTouch 3G Slide sans slide, the newly-announced myTouch -- yes, just "myTouch" -- is the latest addition to the consumer-centric side of T-Mobile's Android lineup, featuring a 3.8-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel primary camera with 720p capture, and a next-gen MSM8255 Snapdragon core running at 1GHz. Notice how we said "primary camera"? Yep, it's true: the myTouch features a second, front-facing cam as well, becoming just the second phone from T-Mobile (and one of the first in the States, of course) to offer video calling. Looks like it'll be supported over both WiFi and 3G using Qik and Yahoo Messenger, so you'll be able to see the beautiful faces of your EVO-sporting friends from afar. Like the G2, it's got full support for T-Mobile's up-and-coming HSPA+ network along with 802.11n and Android 2.2 out of the box. We don't have pricing or a launch date yet, but we're told it'll be available "in time for the holidays" in your choice of four scintillating colors: white, black, plum, and red. Follow the break for the full press release.

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T-Mobile myTouch announced: Android 2.2, video calling, and HSPA+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsBreakingNewsfroyogooglehtcmytoucht-mobileMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge / Lexicon prototype previewed, 800MHz processor produces sweet scores (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/htc-merge-lexicon-prototype-finds-an-early-review-800mhz-proc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/htc-merge-lexicon-prototype-finds-an-early-review-800mhz-proc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/htc-merge-lexicon-prototype-finds-an-early-review-800mhz-proc/#comments Here's a little something to make your weekend fly by -- Android Central scored a hands-on look at Verizon's dual-mode CDMA / GSM worldphone, the HTC Merge (or is that Lexikon?) and it's looking like one hell of a handset. Though the prototype's Android 2.2 build is saddled with HTC Sense and Bing for search, the hardware's reportedly superb, with a "clicky and responsive and very well spaced" slide-out QWERTY keyboard with no Desire Z hinge nonsense, and a weighty, solid feel. There's also a 5 megapixel shooter that does 720p video, a likely 2GB of on-board storage and 512MB of RAM, not to mention an 800MHz processor that'll surely help derail the megahertz myth with superb benchmark scores. See it pull a 1,500 in Quadrant after the break, and start dropping those nickels into your piggy bank.

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HTC Merge / Lexicon prototype previewed, 800MHz processor produces sweet scores (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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