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This handset didn't surprise anyone when it was officially announced at CTIA Wireless 2012, but we're still happy to spend time with the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon Wireless regardless. After catching enough glimpses of the smartphone over the past few months, we already had a good idea of what to expect: Big Red's latest LTE device will have Ice Cream Sandwich dressed in Sense 4, a 4-inch Super LCD qHD panel, a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 (Krait), 1,700mAh user-removable battery, microSD support and an 8MP BSI camera with a 28mm f/2.2 lens.

If you're familiar with either the OG HTC Droid Incredible or its sequel, you'll instantly recognize the trusty hump on the back of the third iteration -- Verizon and HTC haven't strayed too far from the design formula here. Aside from the Sense 4 firmware hiding inside the phone, the Incredible 4G LTE has little in common with its cousins, the One X and One S. Frankly, we're still left pondering if the carrier will come out with a version of its own, since we've seen the other three national powers get a high-profile device from the Taiwanese manufacturer.

We had a very similar feeling when holding the new Incredible, one easily related to how we felt with its predecessors. It's quite light, and it actually feels thinner than it really is. All in all, the phone is very comfortable to hold, and from our few minutes of using it, it seemed to be rather smooth. Naturally, as we expected, Verizon reps warned us that it's running on preliminary firmware at the moment, so we don't take a lot of stock in its performance, good or bad. All in all, it's exactly how we thought it would be -- a refreshed version of the Incredible 2, with a much better processor and a few other notable bumps in specs. Head below to check out a few images of Verizon's newest darling.

Update: Our hands-on video is now live after the break.

Gallery: HTC Incredible 4G LTE hands-on

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon hands-on at CTIA 2012 (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gctiactia 2012ctia wireless 2012Ctia2012CtiaWireless2012droid incredible 4g lteDroidIncredible4gLtehands-onhtchtc droid incredible 4g lteHtcDroidIncredible4gLteincredibleltemobilepostcrossverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzwMon, 07 May 2012 20:59:00 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.

Unknown HTC phone running ICS pops up, looks Incredible originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of January 16, 2012

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

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

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3bugbugsdroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2evo 3devo 4gevo shift 4gEvo3dEvo4gEvoShift4ggingerbreadhtchtc senseHtcSenseincredibleincredible 2Incredible2launchermobilepostminisensationsensation 4gSensation4gsensesmartphonesmartphonesWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:52:00 EST<![CDATA[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.

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Official Android updates
  • Acer took to its Facebook page in Malaysia to announce that the Honeycomb 3.2 OTA update for the Iconia Tab A500 has been delayed until August 25. [via Phandroid]
  • The LG G-Slate is starting to receive Honeycomb 3.1. [via AndroidCentral]
  • We've also heard the HTC Flyer's on the receiving end of a 2.3.4 bump in Germany. [via HTC Inside (translated)]
  • Motorola's announced that Honeycomb 3.1 has arrived on the Xoom in Europe, after several months of waiting. [via ITProPortal]
  • Tomorrow, Sprint's pushing out a maintenance fix known as RD.00.02 for the Motorola Titanium. From a leaked screenshot, the main "enhancement" is correcting a bug that kept users from dialing from a meeting on the Exchange calendar. [via SprintFeed]
  • Android 2.3.4 is making its way to unbranded HTC Sensation units in Europe this week as an OTA update, and will likely spread to carrier-branded devices over the next couple weeks. [via Phandroid]
  • Both Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada are rolling out Gingerbread to its Galaxy S Vibrant. The download is available to any of its users by accessing Samsung Kies. [via MobileSyrup]
  • HTC began pushing Gingerbread to the Inspire 4G on Monday. If you still haven't received your update OTA yet, instructions can be found on how to do it manually via its website. [Thanks, Brian]
  • Are you an HTC Desire owner that's been eagerly awaiting Gingerbread? It's here now, but the manufacturer isn't going to push it out OTA -- rather, you'll need to do it on your own, so head to the via for a video tutorial on how to do it step-by-step. [via PocketNow]
  • T-Mobile has announced that its OTA Gingerbread rollout for the G2x is now officially over. If you missed your opportunity, you may still download it using the LG updater tool. [via TmoNews]
  • This is definitely a rumor, but an HTC support rep apparently emailed a concerned Incredible user to assure them that Gingerbread was still indeed in the plans for the year-old device. No timeframe was given, however. [via Phandroid]
  • AT&T took to its Twitter account to state that the Infuse 4G is on track to receive Gingerbread sometime this month. [via AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc. hackery
  • We heard last week that the Motorola Photon 4G had been rooted, but it required the use of the phone's fancy (and expensive) HD dock. This obstacle has since been removed, and you can root your brand new phone without it. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the Photon 4G, a System Boot File (SBF) is now available for the device. The SBF is a backup that comes in handy if something goes awry and your phone ends up getting bricked. By using the SBF, your phone will be restored back to its original factory defaults. [via SprintFeed]
  • A dev preview of CyanogenMod 7 for the HTC Sensation 4G is now being shown at a YouTube near you.
  • Did someone say CyanogenMod 7? Well, this week also witnessed a user updating their Motorola Triumph to Android 2.3.5, but almost nothing works properly on it; since the kernel source hasn't been released for it yet, the update isn't quite up to par. CM7 is also said to be coming to the Motorola Atrix 4G and LG Optimus 3D soon as well. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • The tools used to flash Windows Phone Mango's RTM version has been leaked, and you can find instructions on how to get it on this XDA thread. Remember that you do this at your own risk. [via WMPowerUser]
  • A few rumors circulated the web this week that Mango would be released on September 1. WP7's own Joe Belfiore was the one responsible for shooting down that rumor via Twitter. [via WMPowerUser]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 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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Official Android Updates:
  • Remember the Gingerbread update that's rolling out to the T-Mobile myTouch 4G? If waiting for the OTA download doesn't mesh with your level of patience (or lack thereof), you'll be able to head to a corporate-owned retail store starting August 5th to receive the update manually. [via T-Mobile]
  • The Kyocera Echo's rollout of Gingerbread may be starting tomorrow and getting pushed out to customers over a four-day period. The new refresh also adds Swype 3.0 and security enhancements. [via SprintFeed]
  • Gingerbread is also currently heading to Verizon's Motorola Droid X2. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Sony Ericsson announced that users of the Xperia X10 won't be left off of the Android 2.3 bandwagon either -- it's been confirmed that global and carrier-unlocked versions are receiving the update, though it's up to specific carriers to decide if they want to push the update out as well. [via MobileBurn]
  • Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 is the recipient of a minor software update that aims to improve server connection for email and contacts. The OTA download can be yours by going into settings and having the phone check for updates. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The original HTC Desire's getting its turn for Android 2.3, but the OTA update is currently going out to unbranded devices only. [via HTC Desire Portal]
  • Users have been reporting an issue with their Samsung Fascinates receiving incoming calls after the latest update, and the latest update, called ED05, will be pushed to phones over the next few days to help resolve that concern, while fixing a couple SMS bugs as well. [via Droid-Life]

Unofficial updates, custom ROMs, and misc. hackery:
  • A new leaked Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G, EG22, can be had now. The leak bumps the device up to Android 2.3.4. [via PPC Geeks Forum]
  • The Motorola Triumph hasn't even been out for ten days, but it already has ClockworkMod Recovery. [via AndroidForums]
  • Peter Alfonso's released Android 2.3.5 as a custom download for the original Droid. Follow the via link for instructions on how to download and install it. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Revolutionary S-OFF tool has now been released as an early developer preview. The tool will give you full access to download and install custom ROMs for several devices, including the HTC EVO 3D and Sensation. [via AndroidCentral]

Other Platforms:
  • T-Mobile pushed out a firmware update to the HTC HD7 this week, though no change log was provided. If you didn't receive a notification on your phone informing you of the update, connect it to your Zune Desktop and check for updates. [via WPCentral]
  • The Dell Venue Pro's also on the receiving end of a firmware refresh, which brings with it a load of various bug fixes. [via Twitter]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Droid Incredible 2 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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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcasioCasio gzone commandoCasioGzoneCommandocell phoneCellPhonecommandodroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglegzonegzone commandoGzoneCommandohtchtc droid incredible 2htc incredible 2HtcDroidIncredible2HtcIncredible2incredibleincredible 2incredible sIncredible2IncredibleSleakleaksmobilerelease daterelease datesReleaseDateReleaseDatesruggedssmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 25 Apr 2011 07:17:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC gives Italy's Incredible S a generous portion of Gingerbread]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/htc-gives-italys-incredible-s-a-generous-portion-of-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/htc-gives-italys-incredible-s-a-generous-portion-of-gingerbread/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/htc-gives-italys-incredible-s-a-generous-portion-of-gingerbread/#comments In February we were told the Incredible S would be updated to Gingerbread by the end of Q2 2011, and HTC has the first batch out of the oven well ahead of the deadline. Rather than having to wait until June for the refresh to get pushed out, Italian owners of the flagship device are already on the receiving end of an over-the-air update bumping them up to Android 2.3.3. Call it a hunch, but we suspect this is a foreboding that the build will witness a global launch much sooner than any of us had planned. If the above picture isn't legit enough, hop down to the video after the break.

[Thanks, VidoArdes]

Continue reading HTC gives Italy's Incredible S a generous portion of Gingerbread

HTC gives Italy's Incredible S a generous portion of Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:45:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htcincredibleincredible 2Incredible2leakverizonverzionMon, 11 Apr 2011 15:03:00 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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HTC locks down Incredible S against custom ROMs too, starts a fight with its best friends originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andircbootloadercustom romcustom romsCustomRomCustomRomshackhackinghtchtc incredible shtc vivoHtcIncredibleSHtcVivoincredibleincredible sIncredibleSlockedromromssignedVivoThu, 24 Mar 2011 03:29:00 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.

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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 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android 2.3Android2.2Android2.3expire-images:2011-4-11froyogingerbreadhtcincredibleincredible 2incredible sIncredible2IncredibleSsmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 12 Mar 2011 17:36:00 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.

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Continue reading HTC Incredible S auto-rotating buttons explained? (video)

HTC Incredible S auto-rotating buttons explained? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, by now you've likely seen most if not all of HTC's monstrous MWC 2011 launch (HTC Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S), but we'd be remiss in our duties if we didn't complete the video tours. Sadly the HTC Salsa and ChaCha weren't ready to play just yet -- the software isn't quite ready for primetime -- so they had to remain behind a safe layer of glass. We did, however, get a quick overview of each of the S devices mentioned above and have some pretty galleries of them, too. So enjoy the show.

Gallery: HTC Incredible S first hands-on


Gallery: HTC Desire S first hands-on


Gallery: HTC Wildfire S first hands-on

Continue reading HTC Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S video hands-on

HTC Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S video hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading HTC Desire HD ROM ported to Droid Incredible, Desire (update: EVO 4G too)

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

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"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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoleddisplaydroidDroid IncredibleDroidIncredibleHTCHTC Droid IncredibleHtcDroidIncredibleincrediblelcdpanelS-lcdscreensuper lcdSuperLcdTue, 14 Sep 2010 18:26:00 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[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcodedroid incredibleDroidIncredibleevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcincrediblemobileopen sourceOpenSourcesourcesource codeSourceCodesprintverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 13 Aug 2010 04:37:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechangewavechangewave researchChangewaveResearchcomparisondatadroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblefigureshtcincredibleiphone 4Iphone4motorolanumbersresearchrimsmartphonesmartphonesstatisticsstatssurveyThu, 15 Jul 2010 05:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible saves browser screenshots to internal memory, turns into a privacy nightmare?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/droid-incredible-saves-browser-screenshots-to-secret-hiding-plac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/droid-incredible-saves-browser-screenshots-to-secret-hiding-plac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/droid-incredible-saves-browser-screenshots-to-secret-hiding-plac/#comments June must be the month when privacy issues leave their hibernation and return to trouble our fragile minds. First we had Flash going loco, then AT&T's airwaves exploded with iPad users' email addresses, iPhone 4 pre-orders started sending people to the wrong account, and now this. Boy Genius Report has come across a rather worrying "feature" of the HTC Sense bookmarking widget on the Incredible, which takes sporadic screenshots of your browsing sessions. That wouldn't be so bothersome in itself, but try to remove said pictures, and you find where the problem lies. Ending the browsing session, deleting your history, and even a full reset to factory settings failed to eviscerate the indiscreet imagery. You have to manually discover their location and delete them by hand. Considering the high likelihood of Incredibles being sold and resold for years to come, this could turn the phone into a little cache of treasure for the proactive identity thief. And since it's a Sense issue, it might be affecting other HTC handsets as well. Wunderbar.

Droid Incredible saves browser screenshots to internal memory, turns into a privacy nightmare? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browserdata protectiondata securityDataProtectionDataSecuritydroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehtchtc senseHtcSenseincrediblepersonalprivacyprivacy issuePrivacyIssueprivatescreenshotssecuritysenseThu, 17 Jun 2010 03:22:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G and Droid Incredible suffering from unresponsive screen issues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-suffering-from-unresponsive-scre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-suffering-from-unresponsive-scre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-suffering-from-unresponsive-scre/#comments Uh oh: on top of reports that the EVO 4G suffers screen-detachment issues, we're also starting to hear that the touchscreen sensor is inconsistent, particularly when the phone isn't grounded. We've seen more than one report and video purporting to show the EVO's touchscreen failing to smoothly register touches when the phone isn't being handheld (and thus grounded). We haven't been able to reproduce the issues ourselves, but trust us when we say we've heard from enough unhappy EVO owners to believe that the problem is real. What's more, there's also an older video showing the same problem on three different Droid Incredibles, which obviously shares strong family ties to the EVO. We've pinged HTC, we'll let you know what we hear -- for now, get your sad faces on and watch the videos after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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HTC EVO 4G and Droid Incredible suffering from unresponsive screen issues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugbugsdroiddroid incredibleDroidIncredibleevoevo 4gEvo4ggroundedhtcincredibleissuesproblemproblemsscreensprinttouchscreentouchscreen issuestouchscreen sensitivityTouchscreenIssuesTouchscreenSensitivityverizonvideoMon, 14 Jun 2010 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible/#comments Yeah, we called it the best Android device in America during our review back in April, and even today it's somewhat difficult to track down, but that's not to suggest that HTC's Droid Incredible is free of flaws. The Sense-enabled smartphone is the current flagship in VZW's stable, and while the EVO 4G may offer faster connections (in select locales) and a larger display, the Droid Incredible still has its fair share of proponents. This space, however, is where we all take a deep breath, a step back and quick sip of a strong drink. After that, we'd invite you to hit up comments below and tell us how you'd tweak this here smartphone if you suddenly found your way into HTC's headquarters. Would you have stretched the display a centimeter or two? Changed the hardware design somewhat? Made it available with a GSM radio? The options are pretty limitless, so head on down and publish your $0.02. Seriously, what are you waiting for?

How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcdmadroidDroid IncredibleDroidIncrediblefeaturesgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehtchtc Droid IncredibleHtcDroidIncrediblehwycincrediblesmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessSat, 12 Jun 2010 00:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible gets rooted at long last]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/droid-incredible-gets-rooted-at-long-last/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/droid-incredible-gets-rooted-at-long-last/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/droid-incredible-gets-rooted-at-long-last/#comments The Incredible wait is finally at an end -- HTC's finest handset on Verizon had proven quite the tough nut to crack, but at long last it has succumbed to the efforts of some industrious root-hungry coders. You should be mindful that progress is still at a very early stage, and hacking your own Incredible is said to be both "very hard" and "not very repeatable." The important thing though, is that it's happened, and we're now probably only a few days removed from a user-friendly patch that lets us truly do whatever we might want with that handsome device. They say roots are an important part of a balanced diet, and this one should go very nicely with a bit of Froyo, don't you think?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Droid Incredible gets rooted at long last originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOsdroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehtcincrediblerootrootedunrevokedverizonvzwThu, 10 Jun 2010 06:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible torn down to its constituent elements, reassembled in a flash (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/droid-incredible-torn-down-to-its-constituent-elements-reassemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/droid-incredible-torn-down-to-its-constituent-elements-reassemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/droid-incredible-torn-down-to-its-constituent-elements-reassemb/#comments Now here's an innovative concept -- instead of doing separate videos for an unboxing and a disassembly of the Droid Incredible, why not combine them into one? And while you're at it, turn that into a stop-motion animation and include well timed sound effects for comedic relief. Make sure to include intimate closeups of the Incredible's spectacularly red innards, then finish off with a sped-up reconstruction and reboot of the handsome Nexus One killer. Got all that? Good, now drop the video after the break and let the people enjoy it.

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Droid Incredible torn down to its constituent elements, reassembled in a flash (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 05:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid Incredible's mysterious OTA update actually fixes Exchange bug originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We're being told there are far more Duke and Tar Heel fans per capita in the Triangle area of NC than in the Triad, which is where this issue seems to be centered, meaning it's really the Demon Deacons who should be concerned.

[Thanks, Ben]

HTC Incredible suffering random reboots for Tar Heel fans and Duke devotees? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 May 2010 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: So, a friendly tipster pointed out to us that on Verizon's website, it actually still lists the Droid Incredible as available for pre-order. To quote: "Due to high demand, this device will ship by 5/4."

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HTC Droid Incredible arrives as promised (Update: not yet!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcellphonesdroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehtcincrediblelaunchverizonThu, 29 Apr 2010 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: Droid Incredible's multitouch support is better than the Nexus One's]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/confirmed-droid-incredibles-multitouch-support-is-better-than/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/confirmed-droid-incredibles-multitouch-support-is-better-than/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/confirmed-droid-incredibles-multitouch-support-is-better-than/#comments You might recall that fascinating video a while back showing the Nexus One's touch sensor getting all discombobulated when the tester's multitouch fingerwork started to get a little too fancy, and now, Android Central has confirmed that Verizon's Droid Incredible doesn't suffer the same fate -- but why is that, exactly? Android and Me is reporting that the Droid Incredible and EVO 4G both employ an Atmel maXTouch sensor with unlimited touch support -- a relatively new product launched in late '09 -- whereas the Nexus One is using Synaptics' older ClearPad 2000, which was designed to top out with simple two-finger gestures like pinch zoom. The upshot? Complicated multitouch games might end up being less playable (or downright unusable) on the Nexus One, but the silver lining is that HTC's gone ahead and rolled out better components for its latest round of devices that should prevent this from being a problem going forward. Follow the break for Android Central's video of the Droid Incredible multitouching circles around the Nexus One -- figuratively speaking, of course.

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Confirmed: Droid Incredible's multitouch support is better than the Nexus One's originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Aaron]

Continue reading Droid Incredible arrives early for a few lucky, smug pre-orderers

Droid Incredible arrives early for a few lucky, smug pre-orderers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid incredibleDroidIncredibleearlyearly shippingEarlyShippinghtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincrediblepre-ordererspre-orderssosmarmyunboxingverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideoWed, 21 Apr 2010 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/droid-incredible-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/droid-incredible-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/droid-incredible-review/#comments At this point, the HTC Incredible should seem like pretty familiar territory to our readers. We first caught wind of the device in a ROM leak back in December of 2009, and shortly thereafter saw lots of little snippets on the phone that made it clear it was headed our way. Of course, it's a potent combination that's been put together here -- an HTC-made, Verizon-locked device sporting a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 8GB of internal storage, 748MB of ROM, a microSD slot (with support for up to 32GB cards), an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and autofocus, 480 x 800 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, and most importantly, Android 2.1 with HTC's Sense UI on-board. The combo of America's largest (and some say best) 3G network with a super-fast, Sense-equipped Android phone is a match made in nerd heaven. We've seen a near-exact device in the HTC Desire -- basically the Incredible for the European market -- and the internals and screen technology are almost identical to the Nexus One, but the Incredible has a personality that's all its own. So is this the next killer device on the US market? Or have we heard this tune before? Read on for the answers you seek!

Gallery: Droid Incredible hands-on

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Droid Incredible review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1droiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincredibleIncredible HulkIncredibleHulkreviewsensesense uiSenseUivideoMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's Droid Incredible pre-order page is live, delivery on April 29th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/verizons-droid-incredible-pre-order-page-is-live-delivery-on-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/verizons-droid-incredible-pre-order-page-is-live-delivery-on-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/verizons-droid-incredible-pre-order-page-is-live-delivery-on-a/#comments Hey -- there it is! The Droid Incredible can be yours right now! Well, you can pre-order it on Verizon's site, anyway, and they're listing April 29th as the delivery date. The phone is $199 on contract, so if you can't wait to get ahold of this 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED, 1GHz Snapdragon-boasting beauty, well, hit up the source link.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Verizon's Droid Incredible pre-order page is live, delivery on April 29th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroidhtcincredibleverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible officially official for Verizon, April 29 for $200 (updated with a live shot!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/htc-droid-incredible-officially-official-for-verizon-april-29-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/htc-droid-incredible-officially-official-for-verizon-april-29-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/htc-droid-incredible-officially-official-for-verizon-april-29-f/#comments Though some information leaked out of Verizon's pipes yesterday, HTC just got really real with the Droid Incredible at the 99% Conference in New York today. Specs are pretty much what we expected: Android 2.1 with Sense, an 8 megapixel cam, 1GHz Snapdragon (not the underclocked core we'd heard rumored before, thankfully), WiFi, and a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display. Basically, this unit is a Sense-ified HTC Nexus One with an up-spec'd camera and a penchant for Verizon's airwaves -- and for a whole lotta Android users, that's exactly what the doctor ordered. It hits on April 29 for $199.99 on contract after a $100 mail-in rebate -- but in the mean time, you'll be able to pre-order starting on the 19th. Full PR after the break.

Update: We've also got a live shot of the device after the break. Thanks, Bryan!

Update 2: Verizon's own Incredible site is now live -- have fun over there! Thanks, Artem!

Update 3: We've confirmed that the phone will be up for pre-sale at Best Buy starting on the 18th, and per usual, this route will ensure you get the handset for $199.99 sans any mail-in rebate hassles.

Continue reading HTC Droid Incredible officially official for Verizon, April 29 for $200 (updated with a live shot!)

HTC Droid Incredible officially official for Verizon, April 29 for $200 (updated with a live shot!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewsdroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglehtcincredibleverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 15 Apr 2010 12:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible specs confirmed on Verizon site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/droid-incredible-specs-confirmed-on-verizon-site/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/droid-incredible-specs-confirmed-on-verizon-site/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/droid-incredible-specs-confirmed-on-verizon-site/#comments Yes, good people of Engadgetland, we finally have an official spec sheet for the eagerly awaited Incredible handset. A 3.7-inch OLED touchscreen leads the way, with an 800 x 480 resolution, which will offer the full Google Experience on Android version 2.1. That sounds remarkably like a refashioned Nexus One to us, even down to the 1GHz Snapdragon chip inside, but where the Droid Incredible differs is in its inclusion of Sense UI (à la the Desire) and an 8 megapixel autofocusing camera. We're also seeing GPS and 8GB of integrated memory -- expandable to 24GB via MicroSD cards -- on this list, which can be found in its entirety at the source link below. Not long to wait now.

[Thanks, Henry]

Droid Incredible specs confirmed on Verizon site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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