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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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T-Mobile wants YOU... to help them figure out your phone's recent battery life troubles. If you own a G2, there's a slight possibility you've noticed your prized mobile possession hasn't been up to snuff over the last week or so. Is it feeling overworked? It's got a lot of stress bogging it down? Or maybe it's just downright depressed? Sadly, the carrier doesn't have the fuzziest idea of what's going on either, so it's turning to the best resource it has: its customers. If your G2 is lucky enough to be in this "small group" of affected users, you've been given the green light to share your feedback. Though this is happening (coincidentally) at the same time as the phone's monumental update to Gingerbread, it turns out a healthy portion of sufferers haven't actually made the jump up yet. So head on over to offer your two cents -- if one person can make a difference, several hundred should definitely do the trick.

T-Mobile working to solve G2 battery life concerns, needs your help originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2android 2.3Android2.2Android2.3batterybattery lifeBatteryLifebug fixbug fixesBugFixBugFixescrowdsourcingfeedbackfirmwarefroyoG2gingerbreadHTCHTC G2HtcG2mobilesoftwaresurveyt mobileT-moT-mobileT-mobile G2T-mobileG2TMobileupdateFri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets its turn for Gingerbread, OTA rolling out now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/t-mobile-g2-gets-its-turn-for-gingerbread-ota-rolling-out-now/#comments The T-Mobile G2x was the attention-hoarder this week by getting Gingerbread, but where's the love for its older brother? After all, the G2 seemed to be left for dead as HTC's promise of a Q2 refresh was broken with nary a peep from the manufacturer. No need to feel nervous any longer, folks, as Android 2.3 is now rolling out as an OTA download. In addition to Gingerbread, the listed update will include WiFi improvements, SMS and email notification enhancements, Google Books, and a few cosmetic UI changes. The rollout process will run its course over the coming weeks, so you'll need to exercise just a wee bit more patience here. At least the G2 isn't falling into the depths of obsolescence yet; but for future reference, T-Mobile, please text us when you're running a bit late.

T-Mobile G2 gets its turn for Gingerbread, OTA rolling out now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd like to think that good phones -- like soldiers -- don't die, they just fade away, solemn and proud, with a faint tear rolling down the cameraside cheek. This appears to be the case for T-Mobile's G2, which seems content to quietly disappear as younger and fresher handsets are prepped to take its place in the near future. It's no longer anywhere to be found on the carrier's site, and a leaked document (shown above) has surfaced that mentions the phone's inevitable demise. If the G2 is truly nearing EOL status, we suspect T-Mobile is ditching it to make room for newer QWERTY Android phones like the MyTouch 4G Slide. Regardless, if you have any inkling to get the G2 before it completes the path to obscurity, now would be an ideal time to lace up the running shoes.

T-Mobile G2 not long for this world, per leaked document originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidend of lifeEndOfLifeEOLG2htchtc g2HtcG2leakleaksmobilemytouch 4gmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gMytouch4gSliderumorrumorst mobilet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2TMobileTue, 07 Jun 2011 20:13:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile bumps myTouch 4G, G2 prices to $250]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/t-mobile-bumps-mytouch-4g-g2-prices-to-250/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/t-mobile-bumps-mytouch-4g-g2-prices-to-250/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/t-mobile-bumps-mytouch-4g-g2-prices-to-250/#comments It started as a leak on TmoNews earlier today, and T-Mobile's now made it official -- the carrier is bumping the prices of both the T-Mobile G2 and MyTouch 4G from $200 to $250 on a two-year contract (with no mail-in rebate). That, of course, follows the T-Mobile's little "mistake" last week with its pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, which was first listed at $150 before being changed to $200 a few days later. A number of other more inexpensive phones have also seen some minor prices changes -- hit up the link below for the complete rundown on those.

T-Mobile bumps myTouch 4G, G2 prices to $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Dani S]

Update: This pricing is only valid between now and January 20th, so if you want in, better do it soon.

T-Mobile G2 free on contract for a limited time, Android buyers have never had it so good originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidbargaincheaperg2pricepricingqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidert-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaTue, 18 Jan 2011 01:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/#comments Hey, EVO admirer: got a crappy phone you wouldn't mind seeing disappear? You might want to consider bringing it down to Radio Shack, where a new promo running through Christmas will net you a shiny new EVO 4G for $99 on contract if you bring in "any working handset," which should presumably include that dirt-encrusted StarTAC that's stuck in that no-man's land between "usable" and "collectible." From an article over on TmoNews, looks like they're also hawking you're choice of a myTouch 4G or G2 or $79.99 on contract if T-Mobile's more to your liking than Sprint (or if you don't have WiMAX coverage in your neck of the woods). Even better, any new activation will apparently get you a free Bluetooth headset, so you'll walk out of the store with a shiny new smartphone and a reason to keep it off your greasy face. Score!

Update: Did we say you needed a trade-in? You may be able to keep that StarTAC in the display case if you buy online, as we're seeing the same magical $99 price for an EVO 4G at Radio Shack's website. It comes with a Plantronics Explorer 240 and free shipping, too. Find it at our more coverage link.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbluetoothevoevo 4gEvo4gg2googleheadsethtcmobilemytouch 4gMytouch4gradio shackRadioShacksprintt-mobileSun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change the T-Mobile G2?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-would-you-change-the-t-mobile-g2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-would-you-change-the-t-mobile-g2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-would-you-change-the-t-mobile-g2/#comments Outside of the Nexus One (and recently-launched Nexus S, of course), T-Mobile's G2 is about as close as one can get to stock build of Android. 'Course, it's now a point release behind Gingerbread, but we're hoping that'll be remedied in short order. Outside of that, we're curious to know how you'd change the slip-sliding Android phone if given the schematics and the ability to start over from scratch. By and large, we felt that HTC nailed the design, but of course, everyone's capable of seeing things in a slightly different light. What would you tweak about the G2 if given the choice? Change up the keyboard? Offer it on AT&T or a CDMA carrier? Throw in a row of LEDs along the left edge, just for kicks? All (reasonable) ideas are welcome in comments below -- you never know who'll be tuning in.

How would you change the T-Mobile G2? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile drops the G2 to $50 on contract, really wants you to buy one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image via EZGrill]

T-Mobile G2 overclocked to 1.9GHz, in danger of going critical originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2googlehtcmobileoverclockt-mobilevisionMon, 15 Nov 2010 23:29:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets a permanent, honest-to-goodness root]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-permanent-honest-to-goodness-root/#commentsYou can slow 'em down, HTC... but you can't stop 'em. That's the message that xda-developers is sending loud and clear today on news that the T-Mobile G2 has graduated from a temporary root solution to a permanent one, despite HTC's attempt to lock it down tight in hardware. Interestingly, the solution involves starting with the already-tried-and-true temporary root and applying a few additional steps; as always, you want to be careful with these sorts of things, but we've no doubt there are thousands of G2 owners out there who've already beaten us to the punch. Let us know how it goes, won't you?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile G2 gets a permanent, honest-to-goodness root originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2 WiFi calling and tethering update begins rolling out today? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brandon]

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T-Mobile G2 overclocked to 1.4GHz, starts blitzing benchmarks (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile won't confirm the G2 OTA update, says it's working to deliver WiFi calling and tethering 'in the future' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2hotspotinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmobile hotspotMobileHotspotota updateOtaUpdatet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2tetheringupdatewifi callingWifiCallingWed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/t-mobile-g2-getting-an-ota-update-to-add-wifi-calling-and-tether/#comments It almost sounds too good to be true, but apparently some G2s are getting an official (if stealthy) OTA update from T-Mobile that adds the inexplicably withheld Android 2.2 native internet tethering back into the phone, along with the UMA WiFi calling T-Mobile plans to offer on all of its forthcoming Android handsets. What's not to love? Well, so far our G2 hasn't been offered the update, which is, like, totally unfair. Also, if you've been messing around with a "soft root" on your G2, you'll probably want to hold off for now. Still, if this is legit and meant for the masses it's a pretty major score for current and prospective G2 owners: WiFi calling is basically a beautiful dream short of a desirable handset, and of course tethering is becoming a requirement in this Android-age.

T-Mobile G2 getting an OTA update to add WiFi calling and tethering? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2g2hotspotinternet tetheringInternetTetheringmobile hotspotMobileHotspototaota updateOtaUpdatet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2tetheringumawifi callingWifiCallingTue, 12 Oct 2010 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/t-mobile-g2-review/#comments It's been a long road to the T-Mobile G2 (and this review). Just two years ago, Android made its entrance into the smartphone market with the G1, a partnership with the fourth-place carrier, and a lot of promises about keeping things open. Since then we've seen the likes of the Droid family, Google's Nexus One, and the powerhouses that are the Samsung Galaxy S line -- to name a few. Yes, the Android landscape has become more than just a little crowded. But of those many, there are few who leap beyond what we've come to expect from the Google-backed enterprise into the realm of the top tier. For all the Android devices you can purchase, only a few rise above the noise. At a glance, the G2 looks like one of those handsets -- designed and manufactured by HTC (and known as the Desire Z in Europe), outfitted with a (nearly) stock build of Android 2.2, and equipped with T-Mobile's new HSPA+, which the carrier claims can offer network speeds nearly equivalent to 4G. So is the G2 the sum of its parts -- the pure Android experience you've been waiting for -- or does it fall short of the hype? Find out below in the full Engadget review!

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T-Mobile G2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: And now T-Mobile confirms our worst fears. If you're looking to root, you best look elsewhere. Here's the full statement from the carrier: "As pioneers in Android-powered mobile devices, T-Mobile and HTC strive to support innovation. The T-Mobile G2 is a powerful and highly customizable Android-powered smartphone, which customers can personalize and make their own, from the look of their home screen to adding their favorite applications and more. The HTC software implementation on the G2 stores some components in read-only memory as a security measure to prevent key operating system software from becoming corrupted and rendering the device inoperable. There is a small subset of highly technical users who may want to modify and re-engineer their devices at the code level, known as "rooting," but a side effect of HTC's security measure is that these modifications are temporary and cannot be saved to permanent memory. As a result the original code is restored."

T-Mobile G2 said to have 'hardware rootkit' that restricts modifications (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile no longer accepting G2 pre-orders due to 'overwhelming demand' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddemanddesire zDesireZg2htchtc desire zHtcDesireZpre-orderpre-orderst-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 on sale right now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/t-mobile-g2-on-sale-right-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/t-mobile-g2-on-sale-right-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/t-mobile-g2-on-sale-right-now/#comments
West of the Rockies? Want a T-Mobile G2 before (practically) anyone else? You may be able to grab your HSPA+ handset right now. We had it on good authority that T-Mobile corporate decided to match Radio Shack and release the G2 three days early, but we got a pleasant surprise when we called to verify that fact -- several stores in California, Oregon and Washington state said we could buy one today if we wanted, and even those who didn't said they'd have it tomorrow if we could bear the wait. Of course, it's less than two hours to closing on the west coast and we can't guarantee the handsets are there -- so give them a call yourself -- and be sure to buckle up if you plan to rush out. It also couldn't hurt to read our full preview, of course, and if you grab one please do let us know how your hinges hold up.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile G2 on sale right now originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desire zDesireZG2HTC Desire ZHTC G2HtcDesireZHtcG2now availableNowAvailableon saleon sale nowonsaleOnSaleNowT-MobileT-Mobile G2T-mobileG2TmobileSat, 02 Oct 2010 20:39:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 trouble roundup: loose hinges, missing storage?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/t-mobile-g2-trouble-roundup-loose-hinges-missing-storage/#comments You know the drill -- new handset, new problems. It's pretty much inevitable that sporadic reports of bugs and hardware problems are going to start popping up by day two of any major phone launch, and sure enough, complaints are starting to circulate on two biggies for the G2. First off, some of the phones are shipping with loose hinges; the most obvious symptom is that holding it upside down causes the screen to hang down, but perhaps more annoyingly, holding it at some angles causes the screen to snap shut if it's open -- still not a huge deal since most humans don't use their phones upside down, but it seems like they could've tightened up a few springs to prevent this from happening.

Secondly -- and more strangely -- at least some G2s in the field appear to have half the promised storage space of 4GB, clocking in at a total of 2GB, which just happens to be the amount promised on the phone's Desire Z doppelganger. We're not sure how that kind of mix-up happens... but if it's legit, T-Mobile's got to take back the units or offer really big microSD cards to affected customers, if you ask us. More on this as it develops -- and let us know your experiences so far in comments.

[Thanks to everyone who sent these in]

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T-Mobile G2 trouble roundup: loose hinges, missing storage? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: T-Mobile G2 unboxing

T-Mobile G2 gets an early unboxing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2silverwolfet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2unboxingThu, 30 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST<![CDATA[RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/radioshack-to-sell-t-mobile-g2-first-starting-on-october-3rd/#comments If you were proactive enough to pre-order a T-Mobile G2, there's a better-than-average chance that your shiny new smartphone is already en route to your abode. For those who slept in, it looks as if RadioShack will be the go-to place if you're looking to snag one early from the retail universe. According to the badly formatted flyer pictured above, The Shack will be the first B&M location to stock the US version of the HTC Desire Z, and it'll be hawking 'em for $149.99 on a two-year postpaid contract starting October 3rd. Got that penciled into your little black book? Good.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2htcleakleakedon saleOnSaleradio shackradioshacksmartphonet-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaThu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 now shipping to some pre-orderers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/t-mobile-g2-now-shipping-to-some-pre-orderers/#comments You can't grab one of these bad boys from your local store just yet -- you'll have to wait until early October for that -- but some current T-Mobile customers who'd pre-ordered the G2 (including our own Myriam Joire) are reporting that their devices have shipped. That means we'll probably see at least a few of these showing up in excited forum threads tomorrow, and a whole phalanx of 'em by week's end. Get those QWERTY thumbs oiled and warmed up, folks.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile G2 now shipping to some pre-orderers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2googlehtcpre orderpre-orderPreOrderqwertyslidert-mobileWed, 29 Sep 2010 17:27:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/t-mobile-g2-preview/#comments Well, well, well... would you look at what we found lounging around Best Buy's NYC holiday event! Yes, indeed, it's the T-Mobile G2 (the US version of the HTC Desire Z if you happen to think it looks familiar). After months of leaks and blurry shots we finally got to check out T-Mobile and HTC's G1 replacement, and it's got everything we've been waiting for -- a 3.7-inch display, Android 2.2, 4GB of internal memory, an 800MHz Snapdragon processor and a 5 megapixel cam with a flash. Oh, what's it like to use? That answer, dear friends, is after the break along with a hands-on video.

Gallery: T-Mobile G2 preview / hands-on

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T-Mobile G2 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Justin and Wei]

Update: Our tipster's $250 levy is before the standard $50 mail-in rebate, making for the predictable $200 price when all's said and done.

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T-Mobile G2 pre-orders go live for current customers, available to all on October 6 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2g2htcpre-orderpre-ordersqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidert-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaFri, 24 Sep 2010 02:41:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 pre-orders starting tomorrow for current customers, it seems]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/t-mobile-g2-pre-orders-starting-tomorrow-for-current-customers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/t-mobile-g2-pre-orders-starting-tomorrow-for-current-customers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/t-mobile-g2-pre-orders-starting-tomorrow-for-current-customers/#comments T-Mobile has had a longstanding tradition of giving current customers first dibs on pre-orders for hot products, and it looks like the upcoming G2 will be no exception. TmoNews has a rather telling screen shot suggesting that T-Mobile subscribers will be able to sign up for the Android-powered QWERTY slider starting tomorrow through October 4, with retail availability following a couple days later on the 6th; we've already had that date on lock through Best Buy Mobile, so it comes as no surprise. From what we've seen so far, the G2 and the Desire Z are pretty easy to fall in love with -- trust us when we say the hinge mechanism is exquisite -- so who's signing up tomorrow?

T-Mobile G2 pre-orders starting tomorrow for current customers, it seems originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddesire zDesireZg2googlepre orderpre-orderPreOrderqwertyslidert-mobilevisionThu, 23 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Desire Z hands-on (update: more pics and video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/htc-desire-z-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/htc-desire-z-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/htc-desire-z-hands-on/#comments We've just gotten to grips with HTC's luscious new Desire Z slider (you'll know it as the T-Mobile G2 in the US) and it is indeed a slab of finely crafted metal. That Z hinge that the company is touting feels pretty robust, requiring a reassuring amount of torque to get it to spring open. And it really is a spring, it flips from closed to open instantaneously. The QWERTY button array feels pretty terrific, giving us just the right amount of responsiveness, while separation between keys feels a lot more spacious than the images would lead you to believe. It's also worth noting that, exactly as HTC promised in its keynote, the Desire Z has one of the most accessible top rows in the slider smartphone business. We honestly didn't think there was a difference between typing on it versus any of the other rows. That's quite the feat, and easily positions this as the best competitor to Nokia's newly announced E7. Are we witnessing a QWERTY renaissance? We sure hope so. Check out the gallery below and hands-on video after the break.

Update: Added a second video to demonstrate the Z's ridiculously fast startup and more under Android 2.2 Froyo.

Gallery: HTC Desire Z -- more hands-on pics!

Gallery: HTC Desire Z hands-on

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HTC Desire Z hands-on (update: more pics and video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2desire zDesireZfroyog2hands-onhtchtc desire zHtcDesireZqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidert-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2videoWed, 15 Sep 2010 08:07:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC finally throws T-Mobile G2 up on its site, lays out the final specifications]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/htc-finally-throws-t-mobile-g2-up-on-its-site-lays-out-the-fina/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/htc-finally-throws-t-mobile-g2-up-on-its-site-lays-out-the-fina/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/htc-finally-throws-t-mobile-g2-up-on-its-site-lays-out-the-fina/#commentsWe've theoretically had nearly all of these numbers confirmed piece by piece, but there's something eerily comforting about HTC tossing it all together on a single page for our perusal. As anticipated, the HTC-built T-Mobile G2 will be powered by an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor, and it'll boast Android 2.2, 4GB of ROM, 512B of RAM, a 3.7-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen as well as a five megapixel camera with auto focus and flash. There's also aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 1300mAh battery, all of which may or may not cause you to drool. Hit the source link if you need to see for yourself.

[Thanks, David]

HTC finally throws T-Mobile G2 up on its site, lays out the final specifications originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g2htcMSM 7230Msm7230Qualcommsmartphonespecst-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:51:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets $150 price tag at Radio Shack]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/#comments You didn't rush out and grab that Best Buy pre-order while it was still hot and steaming, did you? Radio Shack's decided to step up its charm offensive with any potential G2 owners in the best way possible: by chopping $50 off the upfront price for the handset via an instant rebate. So, Amazon et al, care to outbid this daring ploy for affection with your own discounts?

T-Mobile G2 gets $150 price tag at Radio Shack originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2 retails for $199 on October 6th at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbest buybest buy mobileBestBuyBestBuyMobileg2launch dateLaunchDatepriceqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidert-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 comes out from hiding, pre-orders begin later this month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/t-mobile-g2-comes-out-from-hiding-begins-pre-order-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/t-mobile-g2-comes-out-from-hiding-begins-pre-order-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/t-mobile-g2-comes-out-from-hiding-begins-pre-order-this-month/#comments At last, T-Mobile just went official with its G2 QWERTY slider. As expected, this Android 2.2 device ships with Qualcomm's MSM7230 Snapdragon silicon optimized for T-Mobile's HSPA+ network with an 800MHz CPU and second generation application co-processor. Other specs include a 3.7-inch screen, 4GB of internal memory with pre-installed 8GB microSD card (supporting up to 32GB cards), Swype keyboard, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video capabilities. Oh, and web browsing is supported by Adobe's Flash Player. Look for this successor of the T-Mobile G1 to go up for pre-orders sometime later this month.

Update: T-Mobile has exposed a bit more of its G2. So, in addition to learning about a 1300mAh capacity battery and 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches / 6.5 ounce footprint, we're also seeing a footnote related to price:
"†On approved credit. $125 down payment, plus 3 monthly payments of $125, required. 0% APR. Taxes & fees additional. Available only at T-Mobile-owned retail stores."
Thing is, no pricing was announced so the footnote is premature to say the least. Nevertheless, it adds up to $500 before discounts and rebates. That alligns nicely with the rumored prices pegged at $199 with contract / $499 without.

[Thanks, Ollie]

Continue reading T-Mobile G2 comes out from hiding, pre-orders begin later this month

T-Mobile G2 comes out from hiding, pre-orders begin later this month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2flashflashplayerfroyog2MSM7230msm7x30qwertyslidersnapdragonswypet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:50:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 priced at $199 with contract, $499 without, by latest leak]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/t-mobile-g2-priced-at-199-with-contract-499-without-by-lates/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/t-mobile-g2-priced-at-199-with-contract-499-without-by-lates/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/t-mobile-g2-priced-at-199-with-contract-499-without-by-lates/#comments Been wondering how much T-Mobile's first HSPA+ phone will set you back? Why, it's that most generic of all smartphone prices: $199 with a two-year commitment or $499 without. To be fair to T-Mo, the G2 was one phone that it could plausibly have upmarked to, say $249, as Sprint has done with the Epic 4G, but nope, it's landing squarely in the middle of the well beaten path to smartphone sales. There is the dreaded specter of a $50 mail-in rebate to deal with, but we doubt it'll be enough to dampen anticipation for what's looking like the next great Android slider phone.

T-Mobile G2 priced at $199 with contract, $499 without, by latest leak originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid osAndroidOsg2hspa+leakpre-launchpricepricingqwertyrumorsliderspeculationt-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 official shots break loose, corroborate rumors of wanton awesomeness]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/t-mobile-g2-official-shots-break-loose-corroborate-rumors-of-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/t-mobile-g2-official-shots-break-loose-corroborate-rumors-of-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/t-mobile-g2-official-shots-break-loose-corroborate-rumors-of-wa/#comments The T-Mobile G2 -- which will likely be known as the HTC Desire Z outside the States -- is shaping up to be one of the more anticipated Android launches of 2010, and a handful of smaller-than-we'd-like official press shots that have just leaked over on Cell Phone Signal are doing nothing to make us believe otherwise. The site says it believes silver (pictured) will be the only color offered, and considering that we haven't seen any leaks in any other shades, that seems like a reasonable assumption. Then again, a white, red, or black version of this would be pretty neat, wouldn't it?

[Thanks, Nam]

Update: Turns out these images are chilling on T-Mobile's servers right now -- check the source links below. Whoops!

Update 2: And we've now got the clearest shot yet of a G2 in the wild, casually browsing Facebook as a laptop looks on with a mixture of curiosity and contempt; follow the break to check it out. Thanks, Sebastian!

Continue reading T-Mobile G2 official shots break loose, corroborate rumors of wanton awesomeness

T-Mobile G2 official shots break loose, corroborate rumors of wanton awesomeness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddesire zDesireZg2htcleakqwertyslideslidert-mobilevisionTue, 31 Aug 2010 14:21:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 build flashes to other devices to great results, new widgets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/29/t-mobile-g2-build-flashes-to-other-devices-to-great-results-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/29/t-mobile-g2-build-flashes-to-other-devices-to-great-results-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/29/t-mobile-g2-build-flashes-to-other-devices-to-great-results-new/#comments Remember that T-Mobile G2 build that leaked out earlier this week? Even if you didn't, the ROM still managed to find its way onto other Android devices by way of some clever (if not elementary, dear Watson) hacking, and from that very binary comes some vivid imagery. Nothing too surprising or earth-shattering, unless of course you find a Google Voice widget absolutely mind-blowing. And if you do, well, you're welcome.

T-Mobile G2 build flashes to other devices to great results, new widgets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buildg2g2 buildg2 romG2BuildG2Romhtchtc visionHtcVisionromt mobilet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2TMobilevisionSun, 29 Aug 2010 13:33:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7x30 chipset?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/t-mobile-g2-build-leaks-out-points-to-potent-msm7x30-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/t-mobile-g2-build-leaks-out-points-to-potent-msm7x30-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/t-mobile-g2-build-leaks-out-points-to-potent-msm7x30-chipset/#comments What's inside the T-Mobile G2, aside from fancy hinges and an HSPA+ capable modem? We can't say for sure, but this week saw a zip file from China set the Android community astir with visions of vanilla frozen yogurt heaped high atop a stack of powerful silicon. Android Guys discovered an allegedly leaked G2 Android 2.2 build (sans Sense) at the website of one 911sniper, last seen outing supposed HTC specs left and right, and our old friend Cyanogen took it upon himself to have a peek inside. What should he find but references to Qualcomm's MSM7x30 chipset, with all the silky-smooth 720p multimedia playback that brings, as well as the remote possibility of dual-mode HSPA+ / LTE support if the "x" in "MSM7x30" turns out to be a "6." There's no telling whether any of this is legit at this point, but we dare to dream.

T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7x30 chipset? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>911snipercyanogenG2HSPA+HTCHTC G2HtcG2LTEMSM7x30T-MobileT-Mobile G2T-mobileG2Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:21:00 EST<![CDATA[New AWS-equipped HTC in FCC -- is it the T-Mobile G2, the Glacier, or something else?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/new-aws-equipped-htc-in-fcc-is-it-the-t-mobile-g2-the-glacie/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/new-aws-equipped-htc-in-fcc-is-it-the-t-mobile-g2-the-glacie/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/new-aws-equipped-htc-in-fcc-is-it-the-t-mobile-g2-the-glacie/#comments So we've collected enough circumstantial evidence recently to safely say that T-Mobile's getting at least two potentially ultra-awesome Android phones in the next few months: the G2 (aka Vision, aka Desire Z), and the multi-core Glacier. We don't know which, but we're thinking that one of those bad boys has just garnered FCC approval thanks to a filing today for a model code PC10100 that features support for AWS 3G -- the frequency pair T-Mobile USA uses -- along with 802.11n WiFi. Notably, the filing also points out that HSPA+ is in the cards, which is a feature T-Mobile has been quick to trumpet in its G2 advertising thus far. Given that the G2 seems closer to retail than the Glacier, we'll go ahead and surmise this is almost certainly the G2 here -- but then again, crazier things have happened.

New AWS-equipped HTC in FCC -- is it the T-Mobile G2, the Glacier, or something else? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidawsdesire zDesireZfccg2glaciergooglehspa+htct-mobilevisionTue, 24 Aug 2010 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 again, this time with less Mr. Blurrycam]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/t-mobile-g2-again-this-time-with-less-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/t-mobile-g2-again-this-time-with-less-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/t-mobile-g2-again-this-time-with-less-mr-blurrycam/#comments So we just got a second batch of T-Mobile G2 shots dropped in our mailbox -- and this time, you can get a much better look at the inner workings of the carrier's version of the upcoming HTC Vision. Looks like this bad boy slides and tilts, which eliminates the need for a kickstand and is very likely causing you to breathe an audible sigh of relief right about now. Meanwhile, the backside reveals that HTC looks ready to really get into this asymmetrical design concept -- something we've definitely seen on the Schubert / Mozart -- and realistically, it's probably going to polarize some buyers. Check out the gallery for a few more shots!

Update: We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we've just been told that the G2 doesn't have a tilting screen, despite what you see up there -- it's just the inner workings of the slide being pulled up. Our hearts have been ripped from our chests on this one, rest assured.

Gallery: T-Mobile G2 again, this time with less Mr. Blurrycam

T-Mobile G2 again, this time with less Mr. Blurrycam originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidexclusiveg2googlehtcin the wildInTheWildt-mobilevisionFri, 20 Aug 2010 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: T-Mobile G2 in the wild!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/exclusive-t-mobile-g2-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/exclusive-t-mobile-g2-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/exclusive-t-mobile-g2-in-the-wild/#comments These shots of a real, live G2 confirm what we'd already suspected from renders: this is basically an Americanized version of the upcoming HTC Vision. What does that mean? Well, it means you can expect a 3.7-inch display paired with Android and a sliding QWERTY keyboard -- higher-end than the myTouch 3G Slide and a fitting successor to the trailblazing G1, if you ask us (though admittedly not quite as geeky as the model it replaces). Follow the break for another shot!

Continue reading Exclusive: T-Mobile G2 in the wild!

Exclusive: T-Mobile G2 in the wild! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidexclusiveg2googlehtcin the wildInTheWildqwertyt-mobilevisionFri, 20 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets a teaser site, will be network's first HSPA+ phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-teaser-site-will-be-networks-first-hspa-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-teaser-site-will-be-networks-first-hspa-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-g2-gets-a-teaser-site-will-be-networks-first-hspa-ph/#comments It's called the G2, it'll run Android, and it's T-Mobile's first phone to ride those wannabe-4G HSPA+ airwaves. Those are the facts we have. As to the speculation, a previous roadmap leak and T-Mobile's own reps indicate it'll be a HTC-built handset set for a September release, while a careful eyeballing of that silhouette leads us to thinking it's the same device as the purported myTouch HD we've been seeing around here lately. Whatever it is, it's coming soon!

[Thanks, Daniel]

T-Mobile G2 gets a teaser site, will be network's first HSPA+ phone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21mbpsAndroidbreaking newsBreakingNewsg2googlehspa+htct-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake, part CCXIII: Magic trick goes awry on eBay]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxiii-magic-trick-goes-awry-on-ebay/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxiii-magic-trick-goes-awry-on-ebay/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxiii-magic-trick-goes-awry-on-ebay/#comments
Sigh. Where to begin? It looks like a Magic, it smells like a Magic, but the perfectionist in us fully understands that it's absolutely not a Magic. The self-proclaimed followup to HTC's G1 has itself an impostor, and that very shammer is parading around on eBay for the low, low price of $122.99. Granted, that doesn't buy you an HTC logo, Android or 3G, but hey, it just might fool a few folks on the subway. Take it from us, though, it's totally not worth the risk of embarrassment.

[Thanks, Jeremy]

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Keepin' it real fake, part CCXIII: Magic trick goes awry on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 May 2009 21:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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