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Some call it diversity, some call it fragmentation. However you slice it, there's a lot of Android devices out there. OpenSignalMaps has tracked a staggering 3,997 unique phones, tablets and other Google-powered gadgets, and has put them into a chart weighted by popularity. Not surprisingly, it's powerhouses like Samsung's Galaxy S II and HTC's Desire line that dictate the platform, while that Concorde Tab you bought in Hungary sadly doesn't have much traction. The normally signal mapping-oriented crew is careful to warn that the actual variety might be less: there's 1,363 one-timers in the group, and some of those may be custom ROMs and the endless carrier-specific variants that OEMs are sometimes eager to make. There's even more to look at through the source, including Android 2.3's continuing dominance and the mind-boggling number of Android screen resolutions, so click ahead for an even fuller picture.

Visualized: Android's device diversity cut up into 3,997 little pieces originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cellphonecellphoneschartchartsconcorde tabConcordeTabcustomcustom ROMCustomRomdesirediversityfragmentationgalaxygalaxy s 2galaxy s iiGalaxyS2GalaxySIigooglegraphgraphshtcHTC DesireHtcDesiremobilepostminiromsamsungsmartphonesmartphonestablettablet pctablet pcsTabletPcTabletPcstabletsvisualizedWed, 16 May 2012 17:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Game over: Telstra won't be Gingerbreading the HTC Desire after all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/game-over-telstra-wont-be-gingerbreading-the-htc-desire-after/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/game-over-telstra-wont-be-gingerbreading-the-htc-desire-after/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/game-over-telstra-wont-be-gingerbreading-the-htc-desire-after/#comments If you're on Australia's Telstra network and you're still clinging to hope of an OTA Gingerbread update for your beloved HTC Desire, then now it's officially time to let go. For a while it looked like Telstra might opt for a smart workaround to the old handset's lack of memory, but now the operator's update page makes it clear that it has fallen in line with the wider HTC stance: Android 2.3 just isn't viable on this device, unless you're prepared to go off-piste with the developer build or an unofficial ROM.

[Thanks, Jack]

Game over: Telstra won't be Gingerbreading the HTC Desire after all originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cancelledgingerbreadHTCHTC desireHtcDesiremobilepostminiotatelstraupdateMon, 19 Sep 2011 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/#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
  • 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d4ga500aceracer a500acer iconia tabacer iconia tab a500AcerA500AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA500androidandroid 2.3.4android 3.1android 3.2android updatesAndroid2.3.4Android3.1Android3.2AndroidUpdatesattbellbell canadaBellCanadacm7cyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7Cyanogenmod7desirefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesg slateg2xgalaxy sGalaxySgingerbreadGSlatehoneycombhoneycomb 3.1honeycomb 3.2Honeycomb3.1Honeycomb3.2hspahspa+htchtc desirehtc incrediblehtc inspire 4ghtc sensation 4gHtcDesireHtcIncredibleHtcInspire4gHtcSensation4giconiaiconia tab a500IconiaTabA500incredibleinfuseinfuse 4gInfuse4ginspireinspire 4gInspire4gkiesleakleakedleakslglg g slatelg g-slatelg g2xlg optimus 3dlg updater toolLgG-slateLgG2xLgGSlateLgOptimus3dLgUpdaterToolmangomango rtmMangoRtmmanual updateManualUpdatemobilemotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola photon 4gmotorola xoomMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaPhoton4gMotorolaXoomoptimus 3dOptimus3dotaota updateOtaUpdatephotonphoton 4gPhoton4grefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprounduprrrtmsamsungsamsung galaxy s vibrantsamsung infusesamsung infuse 4gsamsung kiesSamsungGalaxySVibrantSamsungInfuseSamsungInfuse4gSamsungKiessensationsensation 4gSensation4gsoftwaresoftware updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatessprintt-mot-mobilet-mobile g-slatet-mobile g2xT-mobileG-slateT-mobileG2xtmovibrantvirginvirgin mobilevirgin mobile canadaVirginMobileVirginMobileCanadawimaxwp7wp7.5xoomxoom ukXoomUkSun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 1, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-1-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Verizon and Motorola have finally begun rolling out the Gingerbread update for the Motorola Droid X2. [via PCMag]
  • Sticking with Verizon, the LG Revolution is in the process of receiving maintenance update VS910ZV6, which consists of a few new features and bug fixes. This is not a major refresh. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Desire Z has been updated to Gingerbread in the UK. As of now, only those devices without carrier branding are seeing the OTA show up. [via PocketNow]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play, Neo, and Arc should soon be added to the CyanogenMod repository. Once approved, we'll likely see nightlies appear in the near future. [via PocketNow]
  • Did somebody say Xperia Play? Yes, we did. It looks like the phone's finally been rooted, and the bootloader's been cracked. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Motorola Photon 4G came out last Sunday, but XDA was able to root it within a couple days. [via SprintFeed]
  • XDA's also the provider of a Froyo update to the Samsung Continuum. [via XDA]
  • Along with an official update for the Droid X2, an SBF is now available for download. [via Droid-Life]
Other platforms
  • The Dark Forces Team has released tools to enable custom ROMs to be used on your first-gen Windows Phone device. Currently, the supported phones are: the HTC Mozart, HTC Surround, HTC Trophy (excluding Verizon's version), and the HTC 7 Pro (excluding the HTC Arrive). [via Windows Phone Hacker]
  • Shortly after this, the HTC HD7 also got its first custom ROM courtesy of XDA. The downloadable package consists of a ChevronWP7 unlock, a Mango Beta 2 update, and the ROM. Head over to XDA to grab it. [via Windows Phone Daily]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 1, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everybody who sent this in]

HTC Desire Gingerbread update available, excludes US and comes with long list of caveats originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3developerGingerbreadGoogleGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidHTCHTC DesireHtcDesireROMupdateMon, 01 Aug 2011 06:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/#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:
  • 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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  • The LG Optimus 3D appears poised and ready to get Gingerbread in October. [via TheInquirer]
  • Another device in the family, the LG Optimus One, is now being updated to Android 2.3.3 in the UK, though we haven't heard if the update has been deployed elsewhere at this point. [thanks, Aaron]
  • CyanogenMod 7 nightlies are ready to go for the Samsung Galaxy S II. Download at your own risk, as these updates are early releases and may contain bugs. [via PhoneArena]
  • The Motorola Droid X2 is about to undergo soak testing for a "future update." No official word on if this is Gingerbread, though it's highly speculative that minor updates wouldn't go through this type of testing. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the X2, it's also received its first custom ROM -- despite the bootloader still being locked -- and XDA has managed to put 2nd-init support on it as well. [via AndroidCentral and Droid-Life]
  • A new HTC Desire HD update, 2.50.405.2, is reportedly rolling out to unbranded versions in Europe that includes a fix for WiFi issues prevalent on the device. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Updates to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930, 7.0.0.261, were leaked. [via n4bb]
  • In what could be the most bizarre update rollout ever, the T-Mobile myTouch 4G is now starting a limited pilot, and will continue until "the end of the year." [via TmoNews]
  • The Dell Streak 7 now has an unofficial update to Android 3.2 Honeycomb available. [via Netbook News]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 18, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • HTC alerted users of the Desire Z that the handset's Gingerbread update is due in "the coming weeks." The update will likely be sent out in phases, but everyone should have it by the end of the month. [via AndroidCentral]
  • A leaked screenshot indicates Bell may issue Gingerbread updates to several phones in its lineup this summer: Samsung Galaxy Tab and Vibrant, HTC Incredible 2 and Desire Z, and Motorola Atrix 4G. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • A custom ROM update has become available for the original Motorola Droid, allowing users to enjoy Gingerbread. However, as this is an unofficial ROM, install at your own risk and be sure to follow all of the directions precisely. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • File this one under unconfirmed, but the next version of CyanogenMod is rumored to offer a dual-boot setup. This would give you the option of two different operating systems when you boot up your device. [via Ultralinx]
  • The Motorola Atrix 4G is about to undergo soak testing for its Gingerbread update, which likely means the full release is just around the corner. [via DroidMatters]
  • Developer Coolbho3k has overclocked the HTC EVO 3D and Sensation 4G to 1.7GHz stable, without a kernel source or S-Off. [via Phandroid]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 11, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadandroid updatesAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAndroidUpdatesatrix 4gAtrix4gcustom ROMCustomRomgingerbreadhtchtc desirehtc desire zhtc evo 3dhtc sensation 4gHtcDesireHtcDesireZHtcEvo3dHtcSensation4gleakmobilemotorolamotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrix4goverclockoverclockedrefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprootingrootsRRrumorrumorsupdatesMon, 18 Jul 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire Z Gingerbread update rolls out in the land of the Bratwurst]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/htc-desire-z-gingerbread-update-rolls-out-in-the-land-of-the-bra/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/htc-desire-z-gingerbread-update-rolls-out-in-the-land-of-the-bra/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/htc-desire-z-gingerbread-update-rolls-out-in-the-land-of-the-bra/#comments The HTC Desire family used to be close-knit, but then the Gingerbread update came along and gave preferential treatment to the Desire HD. Harmony may soon be restored though, because a number of Desire Z owners in Germany (and at least one in Hungary) have just received their OTA Android 2.3.3 updates, and the rest of Europe shouldn't be too far behind. At some point, the original Desire will also be allowed back at the Gingerbread table after all manner of divisive head-games -- possibly as soon as August in some regions. We're going to re-stock our fridge and put the oven on in anticipation.

[Thanks, Lukas and Zsolt]

HTC Desire Z Gingerbread update rolls out in the land of the Bratwurst originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3DesireDesire ZDesireZGingerbreadGoogleHTCHTC DesireHTC Desire ZHtcDesireHtcDesireZOTAOTA updateOtaUpdateupdateFri, 15 Jul 2011 09:23:00 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.

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What happens when you take a great phone and throw a handful of red plastic and metal at it? Why, an exclusive red Vodafone Desire S, that's what. Pocket-lint had an opportunity to fondle the new iteration, and, not surprisingly, concluded that new tint aside nothing else -- unlike the ChaCha which has seen a 200Mhz speed boost since launch -- has changed. What's not immediately apparent from the photo above is that HTC has taken a two-tone approach here with the metal housing getting one color and the plastic bits and pieces a much darker red. But color aside, this Desire S is the twin of the handset we've already seen launched and had the pleasure of reviewing. So if you dig pics of shiny phones flipped this way and that -- and come on now, we know you do -- follow the read link for the goods.

Vodafone's vermilion veneered HTC Desire S gets a hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desiredesire sDesireShtchtc desirehtc desire sHtcDesireHtcDesireSmobilered desirered desire sRedDesireRedDesireSvodafoneThu, 16 Jun 2011 14:59:00 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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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Desire tries to catch Gingerbread, can't keep up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Arduino, magnet wire, and Android combine to create poor man's NFC (video)

Arduino, magnet wire, and Android combine to create poor man's NFC (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Desire S gets a candy apple makeover exclusively at Vodafone UK originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desiredesire sDesireSenglandexclusivehtcHTC Desirehtc desire sHtcDesireHtcDesireSmobileredsmartphonesmartphonesukunibodyunited kingdomUnitedKingdomVodafonevodafone ukVodafoneUkWed, 25 May 2011 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire gets unsanctioned build of Android 2.3.3 courtesy of 911Sniper]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/htc-desire-gets-unsanctioned-build-of-android-2-3-3-courtesy-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/htc-desire-gets-unsanctioned-build-of-android-2-3-3-courtesy-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/htc-desire-gets-unsanctioned-build-of-android-2-3-3-courtesy-of/#comments When we last checked in with HTC's Desire, an upgrade from Android 2.2 to 2.3 had been announced for release in late May or June. While Gingerbread hasn't officially rolled out for this Nexus One kin, the crew at 911Sniper recently leaked the Desire's upcoming European / Asian ROM, complete with Android 2.3.3 and Sense 2.1. Many daring enthusiasts have already taken the plunge, reporting mixed results with flashing their device. it's worth noting, however, that when installed properly, user reports are quite positive. As always, please know what you're doing before you dive down this rabbit hole -- we hope to see you on the other side.

[Thanks, Omar]

HTC Desire gets unsanctioned build of Android 2.3.3 courtesy of 911Sniper originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>911sniperandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3desirefirmwaregingerbreadhtchtc desirehtc senseHtcDesireHtcSenseleakmobileoperating systemOperatingSystemossensesoftwareupdateThu, 21 Apr 2011 03:17:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire solves dodecahedron Rubik's Cube, will blow your mind (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/htc-desire-solves-dodecahedron-rubiks-cube-will-blow-your-mind/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/htc-desire-solves-dodecahedron-rubiks-cube-will-blow-your-mind/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/htc-desire-solves-dodecahedron-rubiks-cube-will-blow-your-mind/#comments If this image doesn't have you completely dumbfounded, scroll down and watch the video. Sufficiently awestruck? Good. Now, for a little background on exactly how someone got a pile of Legos and a smartphone to solve the devil's puzzle Megaminx. The aptly titled Megaminxer enlists the Mindstorms NXT kit to do the dirty work and an HTC Desire, running a custom Android app, as the brains of the operation. Said app uses the phone's camera to take individual images of each of the puzzle's 12 faces, then processes the information and sends a signal via Bluetooth to the NXT controller, which in turn goes to town. Unfortunately, there's no explaining how they got the Android to dance like that, but, really, why ruin the magic?

[Thanks, Stuart]

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HTC Desire solves dodecahedron Rubik's Cube, will blow your mind (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Johannes]

HTC Incredible S, Desire HD, Desire Z and original Desire will all be eating Gingerbread by the end of June originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3desiredesire hddesire zDesireHdDesireZfirmwaregingerbreadhtchtc desirehtc senseHtcDesireHtcSenseincredible sIncredibleSoperating systemOperatingSystemossensesoftwareupdateupdatesupgradeSun, 27 Feb 2011 08:57:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire 2 picture leaked, also shows up in Vodafone's inventory]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/htc-desire-2-picture-leaked-also-shows-up-in-vodafones-invento/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/htc-desire-2-picture-leaked-also-shows-up-in-vodafones-invento/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/htc-desire-2-picture-leaked-also-shows-up-in-vodafones-invento/#comments Over the weekend, a surreptitious new photo of the new HTC Desire 2 hit the world wide web, and in addition to the image, the new handset has found its way into Vodafone Germany's inventory system (along with several other goodies) -- meaning that the second coming of the Desire is likely imminent. Word on the street is that it has a Super AMOLED screen of unknown resolution and runs Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread). Examination of the spy shot reveals that HTC swapped out the tactile buttons of the original Desire for the capacitive variety, added a front facing camera, and made it slightly smaller than its predecessor. It seems that HTC has failed on the 'quietly' part of its slogan, but at least it looks like the company didn't botch the 'brilliant' bit as well. Stay tuned to find out -- Mobile World Congress gets going in under a week, you know.

[Thanks, William and Robert]

HTC Desire 2 picture leaked, also shows up in Vodafone's inventory originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.1Android2.3Android2.3.1desiredesire 2Desire2gingerbreadhtchtc desirehtc desire 2HtcDesireHtcDesire2leakleakedsmartphonesmartphonessuper amoledSuperAmoledVodafoneSun, 06 Feb 2011 13:49:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 and Nexus One get some Gingerbread crumbs (update: EVO, Droid and Desire, too)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/htc-hd2-and-nexus-one-get-some-gingerbread-crumbs/#commentsWith Gingerbread freely distributed to the open-source masses, it probably won't surprise you to hear there already a custom ROM for Google's darling Nexus One. But what if we told you Android 2.3 is now available for the HTC HD2 as well? That's right, the Windows Mobile 6.5 powerhouse can now snap off a sugary piece of the same Android code, and from what we hear in the XDA-developers forums, it works pretty decently, too. Like the Samsung Galaxy S we saw getting the green tie treatment this morning, the HTC HD2 and Nexus One don't exactly have stable, fully functional builds, but as long as you know what you're doing and don't need petty luxuries like cameras, GPS receivers and official Google apps, you'll probably be just fine. Find files and a modicum of instruction at our source links below.

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

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3Android 2.3android 2.3 gingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3GingerbreadaospDesireDroidEVOEVO 4GEvo4ggingerbreadhackhacksHD2HTC DesireHTC EVO 4GHTC HD2HtcDesireHtcEvo4gHtcHd2modmodsmotorola droidMotorolaDroidNexus OneNexusOneportportedSat, 18 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[GameString demos its streaming, custom World of Warcraft UI by raiding on an HTC Desire (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/gamestring-demos-its-streaming-custom-world-of-warcraft-ui-by-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/gamestring-demos-its-streaming-custom-world-of-warcraft-ui-by-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/gamestring-demos-its-streaming-custom-world-of-warcraft-ui-by-r/#comments We're still not ready to apply the label "Gaming 3.0" here (or to anything, for that matter), but despite its boasts, GameString's making a compelling case for cloud-based play time. We've already seen the company bring World of Warcraft to Google TV, but now the company's showcasing its take on a challenge we've seen a few times before -- streaming a playable version of WoW to a mobile phone. (Gotta get 'em out of the house somehow.) The trick here is a streamlined UI overlay that makes for a every touch-friendly experience; there's translucent "thumbstick" spots and larger buttons for spells. The setup in question here is its Adrenalin Host Server from approximately 80 kilometers away (geographically) and an HTC Desire running over a home network that's 2Mbps down / 2Mbps up. And while there's some notable lag and parts of the interface that's still too tiny to really use, it's still an Alpha build that seems functional for all but the most intense of moments. See it for yourself after the break.

Continue reading GameString demos its streaming, custom World of Warcraft UI by raiding on an HTC Desire (video)

GameString demos its streaming, custom World of Warcraft UI by raiding on an HTC Desire (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activision blizzardActivisionBlizzardadrenalinealphablizzardcloudcloud computingcloud gamingCloudComputingCloudGamingdesiregame stringGameStringgamestring adrenalineGamestringAdrenalinehtchtc desireHtcDesirevideoworld of warcraftWorldOfWarcraftwowThu, 02 Dec 2010 13:31:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC outs black Legend and white Desire to keep you busy for the time being]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/htc-outs-black-legend-and-white-desire-to-keep-you-busy-for-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/htc-outs-black-legend-and-white-desire-to-keep-you-busy-for-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/htc-outs-black-legend-and-white-desire-to-keep-you-busy-for-the/#comments It's almost a given that HTC may have a little announcement for us next Monday, but chances are you'd like to let Windows Phone 7 settle in for a bit while you cling on to your trusty green bot. Assuming neither the Desire HD nor the troublesome Desire Z / G2 tickled your fancy, you now have two more options for consideration: a "phantom black" Legend and a "brilliant white" Desire (as seen a few weeks ago). Patrons in Europe should be seeing these new handsets starting this month, but here's a caveat: we're told that rather than going 100 percent SLCD for the Desire, it's actually a mix of both SLCD and AMOLED, so be sure to double-check with your store before handing over your hard-earned euros.

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

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

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desiredesire hddesire hd romDesireHdDesireHdRomEVOEVO 4GEvo4ghtchtc desirehtc droid incrediblehtc evohtc evo 4ghtc incredibleHtcDesireHtcDroidIncredibleHtcEvoHtcEvo4gHtcIncredibleincredibleportromvideoThu, 23 Sep 2010 16:14:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire official Froyo rollout commences on T-Mobile UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/htc-desire-official-froyo-rollout-commences-on-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/htc-desire-official-froyo-rollout-commences-on-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/htc-desire-official-froyo-rollout-commences-on-t-mobile-uk/#comments We knew it was coming to European carriers, and it's already hit unlocked phones, but if your HTC Desire is bound and chained to T-Mobile UK, you'll be getting a feature-filled Android 2.2 update any day now. The official T-Mobile UK forums announced the news, which has been corroborated by a number of tipsters who say they've already received the download, but if yours doesn't appear, never fear, the frozen yogurt is just being dished out in small, slow-churned batches like usual. "The 2.2 firmware update (FroYo) will be available from today and will be sent over the air (OTA) direct to your phone over the coming weeks" is the official word, for those of you who prefer direct quotes.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Desire official Froyo rollout commences on T-Mobile UK originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android OSAndroid2.2AndroidOsFroyoHTCHTC DesireHtcDesiremobileOTAsoftwareSoftware UpdateSoftwareUpdateT-Mobile UKT-mobileUkupdateSat, 18 Sep 2010 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Spot the difference: HTC Desire's SLCD versus AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/spot-the-difference-htc-desires-slcd-versus-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/spot-the-difference-htc-desires-slcd-versus-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/spot-the-difference-htc-desires-slcd-versus-amoled/#comments Digg If you'll recall, a little while back HTC waved its white flag amid AMOLED shortages and made the jump to the readily-available SLCD for its Desire and Nexus One handsets. As a quick recap, here's what CEO Peter Chou said about the swap:
"The SLCD displays provide consumers with a comparable visual experience to HTC's current 3.7 inch displays with some additional benefits including battery performance."
So, just how "comparable" is the SLCD? To find out, we picked up both flavors of the Desire to perform some comparison tests. Let's start off with the picture quality: what caught our attention straight away was how much sharper SLCD is, but alas, AMOLED is still in the lead for vibrancy and brightness. We dug a little deeper and learned that this has to do with the different pixel arrangements on the two types of panels -- unlike traditional TFT LCD panels, AMOLED's PenTile RGBG (red, green, blue, green, etc.) filter matrix utilizes just two subpixels per pixel instead of three in the same amount of space, thus allowing greater transmittance due to the larger red and blue subpixels. But obviously, the downside is that the pictures aren't as sharp as the denser-packed SLCD. Read on for more!

Gallery: Spot the difference: HTC Desire's SLCD versus AMOLED

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Spot the difference: HTC Desire's SLCD versus AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledandroidcellphonedesiredisplayDisplay technologyDisplayTechnologyhtchtc desireHtcDesirelcdmobile phoneMobilePhonenexus oneNexusOneNouvoyancePenTilephoneRGBGscreenscreen technologyScreenTechnologyslcdsmartphonesuper lcdSuperLcdvideoMon, 13 Sep 2010 20:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Official: HTC rolling out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/official-htc-rolling-out-android-2-2-and-720p-video-capture-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/official-htc-rolling-out-android-2-2-and-720p-video-capture-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/official-htc-rolling-out-android-2-2-and-720p-video-capture-to/#comments We've just heard directly from HTC regarding that hotly anticipated upgrade to Android 2.2: it's happening this weekend for lucky Euroland owners of the Desire. Provided your Sense-laden 3.7-incher is not carrier-locked, you should be receiving your serving of Froyo by the end of the week, together with a new 720p video mode and iTunes sync for your music. HTC is also throwing in its App Share widget that it first introduced with the Wildfire, along with its smart Caller ID feature. Very nice, though it's quite a shame that operator-specific versions of the update are still stuck in testing and are expected "in several weeks' time." Ah well, guess that'll teach us to buy our gear unlocked.

Update: Owners of unlocked Desires around Europe (and for that matter, the world) have informed us that OTA Froyo is being dished out in earnest. Enjoy!

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Official: HTC rolling out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720p720p video720pVideoandroidandroid 2.2android osAndroid2.2AndroidOsapp shareAppSharebreaking newsBreakingNewsdesirefroyohd videoHdVideohtchtc desirehtc syncHtcDesireHtcSyncitunessenseupdateupgradeFri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC beginning Froyo rollout tomorrow? Maybe, maybe not]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/htc-beginning-froyo-rollout-tomorrow-maybe-maybe-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/htc-beginning-froyo-rollout-tomorrow-maybe-maybe-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/htc-beginning-froyo-rollout-tomorrow-maybe-maybe-not/#comments HTC Europe director Mark Moons caused quite a stir this morning when he tweeted that the company would begin rolling out Android Froyo updates to devices tomorrow, starting with the Desire, but we wouldn't get too excited yet -- HTC tells us that it's possible a rollout will begin tomorrow, but nothing's finalized yet pending some final testing. We've certainly got our fingers crossed -- and we're sure Desire owners the world over will be hitting that System Updates button nonstop for the next few days.

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HTC beginning Froyo rollout tomorrow? Maybe, maybe not originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2androidandroid 2.2android froyoandroid froyo 2.2Android2.2AndroidFroyoAndroidFroyo2.2desirefroyohtchtc desirehtc europeHtcDesireHtcEuropemark moonsMarkMoonsupdateWed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC makes Super LCD screens for Desire and Nexus One official]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/htc-makes-super-lcd-screens-for-desire-and-nexus-one-official/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/htc-makes-super-lcd-screens-for-desire-and-nexus-one-official/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/htc-makes-super-lcd-screens-for-desire-and-nexus-one-official/#comments Welcome back to our "worst kept secrets" hour, where HTC has seen fit to release a PR blast informing the world of what it already knew: the Desire and Nexus One are getting Super (duper) LCD displays to fill demand that Samsung's AMOLED division cannot. Interestingly, HTC's statement says nothing of the Droid Incredible, a close sibling to these 3.7-inch devices, but the global Nexus One and Desire are getting hooked up "later this summer." CEO Peter Chou has also helpfully explained that the visual experience on the new SLCD screens is "comparable" to AMOLED, but offers better battery performance. Color us curious to see and hear more.

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HTC makes Super LCD screens for Desire and Nexus One official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd already seen an HTC Desire with North American 3G hit the FCC, and it looks like we now know exactly where it's headed -- Telus has just announced that the phone is "coming soon" to its network. What's more, the carrier has also confirmed that the phone will be equipped with a 3.7-inch Sony Super LCD screen instead of the regular AMOLED display that's in short supply. Otherwise, the phone is the same Android 2.1-powered, Snapdragon-based, Sense-skinned device we've seen all along, which is hardly a bad thing -- unless you're waiting for a Desire HD, that is.

SLCD-equipped HTC Desire 'coming soon' to Telus originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We didn't have a ton of details on the so-called HTC Ace when it turned up in a leaked roadmap last week, but a fresh set of rumors are now suggesting that the Ace is actually the Desire HD, which will reportedly pack a number of HD-esque upgrades over the standard Desire. That includes a larger 4.3-inch WVGA screen -- no word if it's AMOLED or SLCD -- and an 8-megapixel camera with 720p video recording. Other rumored details include Android 2.2, 4GB of internal storage, the same 1GHz Snapdragon as the current Desire and, perhaps most interestingly, talk of a "unibody aluminum design." Unfortunately, the rumors still don't include any actual images of the device, but there's still plenty of time for those to leak out before the supposed October release.

Rumored HTC Desire HD specs surface: 4.3-inch screen, 8-megapixel camera originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desiredesire hdDesireHdhtchtc desirehtc desire hdHtcDesireHtcDesireHdleakrumorThu, 15 Jul 2010 13:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Android 2.2 ported to HTC Desire, working quite well]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/android-2-2-ported-to-htc-desire-working-quite-well/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/android-2-2-ported-to-htc-desire-working-quite-well/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/android-2-2-ported-to-htc-desire-working-quite-well/#commentsNo patience to wait until Q3 for an official Froyo build? Fret not, dear Desire owners, as udK_dev has managed to push out a near-perfect Android 2.2 port that's working spectacularly well so far. As you'd expect, HTC's Sense overlay is indeed baked in, and while there are still a few quirks here and there, users seem to be generally pleased with how it's going. Better still, the camera has been upgraded to handle 720p video recording, so there's that. Hit the source link for the how-to, but make sure you set aside a few hours first. Or maybe just one.

[Thanks, seaders]

Android 2.2 ported to HTC Desire, working quite well originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2desirefroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhackhow tohow-toHowTohtchtc desirehtc senseHtcDesireHtcSensemodoperating systemOperatingSystemosportsensesmartphoneuiSat, 10 Jul 2010 01:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC: expect Desire, Legend and Wildfire to get Froyo 'beginning in Q3']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/#comments It's summer. It's hot. Naturally, everyone wants to lick some frozen dessert in one form or another. Shortly after the Nexus One got its absolutely official Android 2.2 update, HTC has once again leaped out to tell us of its own Froyo offering. The Taiwanese mobile giant has informed Recombu that it's expecting "several of our 2010 models including Desire, Legend and Wildfire" to join Google's latest green bot party "beginning in Q3." We went to the trouble of confirming this with HTC ourselves, and while this isn't really much of an update from the company's previous statement in terms of time frame, here's hoping that at least some of its customers will get the delivery before the summer fiesta ends.

HTC: expect Desire, Legend and Wildfire to get Froyo 'beginning in Q3' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2desirefroyogooglehtchtc desirehtc legendhtc sensehtc sense uihtc wildfireHtcDesireHtcLegendHtcSenseHtcSenseUiHtcWildfirelegendsensesense uiSenseUiupdatewildfireTue, 29 Jun 2010 09:32:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular adds HTC Desire and BlackBerry Bold in August, teases BlackBerry 9670 for 'later this year']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/#commentsWe were extremely close to cramping our sarcasm muscle with all the faux excitement we had to drum up for the 3.2-inch Acclaim, but US Cellular has now come back with word that it'll soon count HTC's Desire among its roster of phones. The Desire, which is mooted to be coming to other smaller carriers like Cellular South, will debut in August alongside the BlackBerry Bold. We're more excited, however, to find US Cellular promising it'll offer "a BlackBerry flip smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard" later this year. That sounds like RIM's slightly unorthodox 9670 to us, and will probably form the second part of the BB maker's pledged introduction of two new handsets. US Cellular's 2010 device lineup refresh will be completed with a pair more Androids, courtesy of LG and Samsung. The former is said to have a "large touch screen and slide-out, ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard," while the latter is only described as "highly-anticipated." Not too shabby.

Continue reading US Cellular adds HTC Desire and BlackBerry Bold in August, teases BlackBerry 9670 for 'later this year'

US Cellular adds HTC Desire and BlackBerry Bold in August, teases BlackBerry 9670 for 'later this year' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Flash 10.1 on Froyo goes tete-a-tete with Flash Lite 4 on Eclair: butter vs. stutter (video)

Flash 10.1 on Froyo goes tete-a-tete with Flash Lite 4 on Eclair: butter vs. stutter (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 May 2010 00:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Adobe FlashAdobe Flash 10.1AdobeFlashAdobeFlash10.1DesirefightFlashFlash 10.1Flash LiteFlash Lite 4Flash10.1FlashLiteFlashLite4froyoGoogle Nexus OneGoogleNexusOnehands-onhead to headHeadToHeadHTC DesireHTC nexus oneHtcDesireHtcNexusOneNexus OneNexusOneshowdownSnapdragonvideovsSun, 23 May 2010 00:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Phone guitar: iPhone OS, Windows Mobile and Android got all night to set the world right (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/phone-guitar-iphone-os-windows-mobile-and-android-got-all-nigh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/phone-guitar-iphone-os-windows-mobile-and-android-got-all-nigh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/phone-guitar-iphone-os-windows-mobile-and-android-got-all-nigh/#comments What can you do when no one's got a phone to jam with you? Why, you can be a geeky one-man band, of course! Web developer Steffest (just one name, like Sting or Madonna) managed to do just that by strapping a couple of Android devices (possibly an Archos 5 and a HTC Desire), a couple of WinMo handhelds (looks like a HP iPAQ h1940 and a HTC Touch Diamond), and an iPod touch on top of a portable speaker. All this just for a forthcoming presentation on mobile cross development -- Steffest had to painstakingly write the same audio program "in Java for Android, in C# for Windows Mobile and in Objective-C for iPhone." Oh, and it doesn't just end there -- turns out this dude can also pluck tap away a good Neil Diamond classic on this five-way nerd-o-strummer. Get on board and check out the video after the break.

Continue reading Phone guitar: iPhone OS, Windows Mobile and Android got all night to set the world right (video)

Phone guitar: iPhone OS, Windows Mobile and Android got all night to set the world right (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 May 2010 04:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Following the Legend, HTC continues its Android 2.1 lineup with the Desire -- a gorgeous cousin of the renowned Nexus One. We can trace our drool all the way back to the Desire's leak in December, but there have been some changes since then that made it slightly less desirable -- DivX support and 720p video capture never made it to the final build, but it's not like the company laid down any official promise on them, right? Anyhow, there's still plenty to be loved here, namely the speedy 1GHz Snapdragon, the large AMOLED screen, and HTC's latest revision of Sense UI that we've already seen on the Legend. Now, there are probably two questions floating in the minds of our readers: is the Desire worth the extra moola over the Legend? And is it any better than the Nexus One? Let's all find out together.

Update: commenter NigelL pointed out that HTC will push out DivX support in a future update. Thanks!

Gallery: HTC Desire review

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HTC Desire review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Compared to some gadgets, a two-week waiting period is only as painful as a mere mosquito bite, but we're pretty sure that British fans of the HTC Legend would strongly disagree. Thankfully, our friends over at TechRadar ended this torture today with the news that Vodafone UK finally has a date for its exclusive Legend -- "arriving on 2 April." This presumably refers to stock availability in retail stores, since Vodafone's still honoring its website's April 6th date for its pre-order deliveries due to the Easter weekend. As for the Desire, Vodafone's still pointing at the April window, which provides plenty of time to choose between the various UK carriers. Oh, so many decisions!

Vodafone UK to bring HTC Legend on April 2nd, still mum on date for Desire originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image courtesy of AndroidSuomi.fi]

Continue reading HTC Desire Black Edition confirmed, coming to Orange UK in late April

HTC Desire Black Edition confirmed, coming to Orange UK in late April originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Desire turning Japanese with SoftBank in late April originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOscarrierdesiregooglehtchtc desireHtcDesirejapansmartphonesoftbanksoftbank mobileSoftbankMobileMon, 29 Mar 2010 04:29:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire confirmed for March 29 launch on T-Mobile UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/htc-desire-confirmed-for-march-29-launch-on-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/htc-desire-confirmed-for-march-29-launch-on-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/htc-desire-confirmed-for-march-29-launch-on-t-mobile-uk/#comments Whatever you've got scheduled for this coming Monday, make sure to leave a slot to visit your nearest T-Mobile store. The UK Deutsche Telekom representative has now officially confirmed that the Desire will be landing in its stores on March 29, supplementing the already available online and telephone ordering availability that comes with a 7-day delivery time. If our time-space telemetry is correct, that means at this point you're probably better off trying to grab one in store than putting your smartphone destiny in the gruff hands of your local delivery man. Check out the price plans for this handset below -- there are a couple of surprisingly affordable options that include 3GB of 3G allowance per month.

[Thanks, Jason]

HTC Desire confirmed for March 29 launch on T-Mobile UK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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