Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon hands-on at CTIA 2012 (update: video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-for-verizon-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-for-verizon-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-for-verizon-hands-on/#comments Image

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!

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

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2how would you changeHowWouldYouChangehtchtc senseHtcSenseHWYCincrediblemobilepostcrosssenseverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSun, 25 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 lightens up with new silver wardrobe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/#comments Tired of your ho-hum black original HTC Droid Incredible? Thinking of trading up for a shiny new Gingerbread model? Well, this may influence your decision a bit. Pocketnow is reporting that Verizon will soon be offering a new silver version of the HTC Droid Incredible 2 (Incredible S) to be sold alongside the original black edition. Keeping suit with many other lighter phones we've seen these days, the company chose a pretty standard two-tone design and will keep the same specs as its elder sibling. Pricing should be the same as well, although, with a number of new devices due out soon, perhaps a discount could be in order. No word yet on a release date, but keep your eyes peeled -- especially if frustrations over a lack of color choice led you to purchase one of these.

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

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

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ADR6350Androidandroid froyoAndroidFroyoDroid Incredible 2DroidIncredible2froyoHTCIncredibleIncredible 2Incredible SIncredible2IncredibleSleakleaked imagesleaked photosLeakedImagesLeakedPhotosleaksrumorrumorsVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessVZWThu, 07 Apr 2011 20:32:00 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!

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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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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[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]

Continue reading HTC EVO 4G and Droid Incredible suffering from unresponsive screen issues

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.

Continue reading Droid Incredible torn down to its constituent elements, reassembled in a flash (video)

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddeconstructiondroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincrediblestop-motionstop-motion animationStop-motionAnimationteardownunboxingverizonvideovzwWed, 05 May 2010 05:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Incredible's mysterious OTA update actually fixes Exchange bug]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/droid-incredibles-mysterious-ota-update-actually-fixes-exchange/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/droid-incredibles-mysterious-ota-update-actually-fixes-exchange/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/droid-incredibles-mysterious-ota-update-actually-fixes-exchange/#commentsSaturday afternoon, reports came in that Verizon's new Droid Incredible had already received its first OTA update. Nobody knew quite what it did and few even received it, but some figured it probably fixed the smattering of random reboots and radio bugs experienced by some early adopters. We reached out to Verizon on the matter, and we're afraid to say that's not the case -- the new 1.22.605.2 CL161494 software build merely fixes a bug in Microsoft Exchange support. As such, you'll only see the update if you've got a corporate handset, and those who do can expect their carbon-copy email fields (which would apparently fill with unintended addresses beforehand) to be fixed sometime around May 6th. On the off-chance that fix magically transforms your mobile world, feel free to let us know in comments. Full statement after the break.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincrediblereboottower-switchingverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 01 May 2010 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible arrives as promised (Update: not yet!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/htc-droid-incredible-arrives-as-promised/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/htc-droid-incredible-arrives-as-promised/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/htc-droid-incredible-arrives-as-promised/#comments Don't say we didn't warn you. HTC's impressive Droid Incredible has arrived, so if you pre-ordered one you can expect it today (if you haven't already gotten it) -- and if you didn't, well you can pick one up at a nearby Verizon store. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our full review of the Incredible.

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.

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[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOsbreaking newsBreakingNewsdroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglegoogle experienceGoogleExperiencehtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincredibleofficialofficial specsOfficialSpecsoledsnapdragonspecsverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 15 Apr 2010 02:03:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible shows up on official Verizon preview page -- coming April 29th (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/htc-incredible-shows-up-on-official-verizon-preview-page/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/htc-incredible-shows-up-on-official-verizon-preview-page/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/htc-incredible-shows-up-on-official-verizon-preview-page/#comments
 Official announcements be damned -- Verizon's just thrown up a "coming soon" preview page for the HTC Incredible. While we didn't necessarily need any more evidence this guy was real -- we've read its user's manual, we've spied shots of it in Verizon's system, and we've seen it in the wild enough times to sketch it quickly from memory with our eyes closed -- it's still exciting news to know that the inevitable unleashing of this beast is nearly upon us.

Update: They've changed up this page already (as you can see from our updated image) -- giving us the date of April 29th. And yes, they're calling it the Droid Incredible.

Update 2: You'll want to hit the read more and check out some photographic evidence of the Incredible making its way to T-Mobile via Costco stores -- it appears to be showing up in inventories now -- we'll keep you posted.

Update 3: And now the website is password protected. That's okay: we know what it said.

[Thanks, Ryan and James]

Continue reading HTC Droid Incredible shows up on official Verizon preview page -- coming April 29th (updated)

HTC Droid Incredible shows up on official Verizon preview page -- coming April 29th (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewshtcincrediblesupersonicverizonWed, 14 Apr 2010 09:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon teasing a Microsoft Pink announcement for Monday?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/verizon-teasing-a-microsoft-pink-announcement-for-monday/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/verizon-teasing-a-microsoft-pink-announcement-for-monday/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/verizon-teasing-a-microsoft-pink-announcement-for-monday/#comments So Phandroid has scored some internal Verizon rah-rah type material teasing a device announcement on Monday, and they're thinking it's the upcoming HTC Incredible -- but we're not so sure. This lines up all too well with Microsoft's mysterious event in San Francisco, an event that we've heard repeatedly from a multitude of respected sources (Paul Thurrott and Ina Fried, to name a couple) would be for Microsoft's long-rumored Pink handsets, likely for launch on Verizon. Couple that with Verizon's verbiage here -- "it's new, it's unique, living exclusively on... Verizon Wireless" -- and we kinda think that a device as similar to phones already in the marketplace as the Incredible is doesn't warrant the hype. Fortunately, we'll have this all sorted out in less than 72 hours' time.

[Thanks, Tom]

Verizon teasing a Microsoft Pink announcement for Monday? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhtcincrediblemicrosoftpinkprojectpinkrumorverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 09 Apr 2010 14:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's HTC Incredible gets a user's manual]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/verizons-htc-incredible-gets-a-users-manual/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/verizons-htc-incredible-gets-a-users-manual/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/verizons-htc-incredible-gets-a-users-manual/#comments You can't buy an Incredible from Verizon just yet, but we're getting awfully close -- and in the meantime, you've got some exciting new reading material to pore over. It looks like the full, unabridged, seemingly final version of the phone's user's manual has just leaked over on Android Forums, and while there aren't any blockbuster revelations in here as far as we can tell, it confirms what we've long suspected: this is basically a CDMA Desire with an 8 megapixel camera. You've got the full Sense UI experience atop Android 2.1, a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon, and an optical joystick -- a new trend out of HTC that looks destined to completely supplant the trackball, much as it has already done for RIM. Around back, we've got some confirmation that the Incredible is going to feature a positively bizarre contoured battery cover; it might not be your first choice, but honestly, you're not going to let that stop you from buying, now, are you?

[Thanks, eipee73]

Verizon's HTC Incredible gets a user's manual originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglehtcincrediblemanualsensesense uiSenseUiusers manualUsersManualverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 08 Apr 2010 11:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's HTC Incredible coming April 25? (update: 29th in Best Buys?)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/verizons-htc-incredible-coming-april-25/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/verizons-htc-incredible-coming-april-25/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/verizons-htc-incredible-coming-april-25/#comments So there's a rather interesting thread going down over in Phandroid's forums that suggests we'll finally see a launch of the hotly-anticipated HTC Incredible for Verizon later this month -- the 25th, to be exact. That makes sense and we can totally believe it -- particularly considering that it's a Sunday, Verizon's traditional launch day -- and it's further corroborated by a corporate email sent around to Verizon employees today implying that "new devices [are] launching really soon." There's a lot of interpretation you could do here; we don't know what "Code Name: 6" on the rocket-propelled cardboard box means, for example, but it's pretty safe to argue that the Incredible will factor prominently into this campaign. About time, right?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: There's a new slide from Best Buy Mobile up on Android and Me alleging a 29th release date for the Incredible, so we can imagine two scenarios here: either it's coming the 29th everywhere, or Verizon will have it on the 25th and Best Buy on the 29th. We're also seeing a 25th date for the LG Cosmos (and the 5600PP, whatever the heck that is) and a 22nd date for the Samsung Reality -- both presumably Best Buy Mobile dates, not Verizon direct. Exciting times, indeed! Thanks, Drew!

Verizon's HTC Incredible coming April 25? (update: 29th in Best Buys?) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5600ppandroidcosmoshtcincrediblelgmobilerealityrumorsamsungverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 07 Apr 2010 13:13:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Incredible spotted in Verizon's system (again)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/htc-incredible-spotted-in-verizons-system-again/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/htc-incredible-spotted-in-verizons-system-again/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/htc-incredible-spotted-in-verizons-system-again/#comments
We'd already had some indication that the HTC Incredible could be landing on Verizon sooner rather than later, and it looks like we now have yet more photographic evidence to back that up. According to an Android Phones forum member, that shot above is of a genuine CelleBrite machine that Verizon uses to transfer information from one phone to another, and it quite clearly lists the HTC Incredible among some of the other usual suspects. What it doesn't show, obviously, is a date of any sort, but it does back up earlier reports that Verizon already has the phone stocked in their warehouse, if not their stores.

Update: Need even more proof? Here you go. Thanks, Ebby!

HTC Incredible spotted in Verizon's system (again) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidCelleBritehtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincredibleleakverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 03 Apr 2010 18:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's HTC Incredible stocked up and ready to roll?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/verizons-htc-incredible-stocked-up-and-ready-to-roll/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/verizons-htc-incredible-stocked-up-and-ready-to-roll/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/verizons-htc-incredible-stocked-up-and-ready-to-roll/#comments So HTC's mighty Android-powered Incredible for Verizon is apparently showing up in Verizon's systems as having precisely 156,709 units "On Order," and the individual that posted the shot over in Android Forums says that "On Order" is really code for "they're in the warehouse, and you're not allowed to sell them yet." He goes on to say that they won't be shipping to stores this week, but now that they're in Verizon's hands -- not the manufacturer's -- a retail event can't be far off, we figure. With Sprint having gotten virtually all of the Android spotlight at CTIA this year on account of the EVO 4G, it's Verizon's turn, wouldn't you say?

[Thanks, Evan]

Verizon's HTC Incredible stocked up and ready to roll? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhtcincrediblemobilerumorverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 31 Mar 2010 20:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's Incredible new phone may be in stores within 'two weeks']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/verizons-incredible-new-phone-may-be-in-stores-within-two-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/verizons-incredible-new-phone-may-be-in-stores-within-two-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/verizons-incredible-new-phone-may-be-in-stores-within-two-week/#comments It's a mighty aggressive schedule for a handset that hasn't even been announced yet, but the latest scuttlebutt regarding the HTC Incredible suggests that the phone will make its debut on Verizon's airwaves about two weeks from now. It was already known that the Incredible was destined for a rendezvous with Big Red, but this latest word solidifies and specifies that future nicely -- and it's claimed to come directly from internal sources at Verizon. There's also further mention of 512MB of DRAM allied to a downclocked Snapdragon CPU (capable of 1GHz, running at 768MHz), an 8 megapixel camera, a 1,300 mAh battery, and body dimensions almost indistinguishable from those belonging to the Nexus One. Good thing too, since Verizon is still keeping us waiting on a mysterious Spring release of Google's own-brand phone. We get the feeling Android 2.1 and the new Sense UI will fill that gap nicely, however, and if you really must have that 1GHz speed, there are ways to achieve such things too.

[Thanks, Carson R.]

Verizon's Incredible new phone may be in stores within 'two weeks' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOseclairgooglehandsethtchtc incrediblehtc senseHtcIncredibleHtcSenseincrediblesense uiSenseUisnapdragonverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 18 Mar 2010 03:25:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Incredible out in the wild once more, Verizon color scheme alive and well]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/htc-incredible-out-in-the-wild-once-more-verizon-color-scheme-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/htc-incredible-out-in-the-wild-once-more-verizon-color-scheme-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/htc-incredible-out-in-the-wild-once-more-verizon-color-scheme-a/#comments Android Forums is alight today with fresh HTC Incredible chatter -- a phone every Android fan on Verizon is desperately waiting for -- and we've managed to glean a few more pictures and possible specs out of the mess. It looks like we can expect a half gig of RAM with about 320MB available (roughly the same as what you find on the Nexus One) and an 8 megapixel cam, but interestingly, the phone's Snapdragon core is apparently underclocked to 768MHz, almost certainly a battery-saving measure on HTC's part; fortunately, the Sense-powered Android 2.1 firmware is still said to be "blazing fast." It measures 117.5 x 58.5 x 11.9mm -- just a hair narrower, shorter, and thicker than its Nexus One doppelganger, small enough of a difference so that we think it'll be virtually indistinguishable in person. As shots go, we're seeing now that HTC has moved from the brightly-colored glossy shell to a soft-touch black one while keeping the strange contours; we think there's at least a chance that this is final ID, too, since the Verizon logo is silkscreened at the bottom. Inside, the entire thing (including the battery itself) is a shockingly loud shade of red, mirroring an odd design trend first seen on the HD mini. We definitely dig it. If the stats over on the forum hold up, the Incredible's on track for a launch in April or May, so it's still a few weeks off -- in the meanwhile, we encourage you to check out more of the new shots after the break.

[Thanks, Matt and EBBY]

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HTC Incredible out in the wild once more, Verizon color scheme alive and well originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhtcincredibleverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's HTC Incredible spotted again, looking as red-accented as ever]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/verizons-htc-incredible-spotted-again-looking-as-red-accented/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/verizons-htc-incredible-spotted-again-looking-as-red-accented/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/verizons-htc-incredible-spotted-again-looking-as-red-accented/#comments We're missing that crazy contoured back this time around, but otherwise, HTC's so-called Incredible for Verizon is looking as real and ready for action as it ever has in these latest shots leaked over at Phandroid. It's hard to say whether these crimson bits are going to make it to production -- they seem a little too spectacular for a high-end device that Verizon will want to appeal to the masses, but then again, red is Verizon's color, so who knows? We've seen from countless prototypes in the past (Moto's Morrison comes immediately to mind) that they're often given special colors, presumably to identify bandits trying to expose them as anonymously as possible -- and we're tentatively going to say we dig it here. AT&T's gone wacky on us in the past, but is Verizon hip enough to ship a phone this edgy? Release rumors span from March to May at this point, so we'll know within the next couple months what's what.

Verizon's HTC Incredible spotted again, looking as red-accented as ever originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhtcin the wildincredibleInTheWildverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 04 Mar 2010 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Supersonic (or Incredible) spotted on video?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/htc-supersonic-spotted-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/htc-supersonic-spotted-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/htc-supersonic-spotted-on-video/#comments It's impossible to say with certainty what we're looking at here, but by all appearances, this is likely the first time most of you (and all of us) have seen HTC's so-called Supersonic on video. As a refresher, this is the phone rumored to be rocking Android, WiMAX, and pretty much every other spec line item you could possibly want for a date with destiny on Sprint later this year -- and while you can't make out much from the 40-second video, you can clearly make out the red earpiece grill we've seen in past pictures, suggesting that this isn't the similarly-equipped Incredible we've heard of for Verizon. Anyhow, care to get dinner and a movie sometime this Summer, Supersonic? Follow the break for the full video.

Update: ...and that was quick! Video's been pulled, but if it's any consolation, there's not much more to it than the screen grab above. We'll leave the video after the break just in case it comes back online.

Update 2: New video posted after the break! Yay! Also, commenters have astutely noted that there appears to be some sort of nav pad at the bottom of the phone, something the Supersonic lacks -- so perhaps this is the Incredible after all, or a third Android superphone out of HTC. Clearly, we're not complaining if that's the case.

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HTC Supersonic (or Incredible) spotted on video? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidhtcin the wildincredibleInTheWildrumorsprintsupersonicverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwimaxThu, 25 Feb 2010 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Incredible is coming to Verizon, better live up to its name]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/htc-incredible-is-coming-to-verizon-better-live-up-to-its-name/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/htc-incredible-is-coming-to-verizon-better-live-up-to-its-name/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/htc-incredible-is-coming-to-verizon-better-live-up-to-its-name/#commentsWe've just been able to confirm with a trusted source that the Incredible -- one of the codenames found in HTC's leaked Android 2.1 ROM -- is destined for Verizon. We don't know what the Incredible is, but given its... well, incredible name, we can only assume it's going to be a beast -- possibly yet another name for the Dragon / Passion. Our source isn't sure whether Incredible is a go-to-market name or just something that's being thrown around internally, but frankly, it's just dorky enough so that we hope they stick with it.

HTC Incredible is coming to Verizon, better live up to its name originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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