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US Users Start Getting Android 1.5…or Not

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:06:39 +0100

A few days ago, we mentioned that T-Mobile USA was delaying the release of Cupcake (aka Android 1.5) for about a week, but we’ve recently heard that some G1 users are suddenly getting updates. However, these rumors may not be as true and as exciting as we thought. No official word from T-Mobile USA has been heard, and the images we’ve seen that came along with these rumors show a UK build of Android. In fact, it looks like only those users who have the UK build iRead More...

Rogers Wireless Releases Prices on HTC Dream and HTC Magic

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:05:18 +0100

Rogers Wireless, which earlier announced that it is going to carry both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic, has recently changed up their pricing. Earlier, they announced that both handsets would retail for $549.99 but would be knocked down to $149.99 with a three year contract. However, that price has suddenly been changed within 24 hours of its announcement. We’ve now heard that both the Dream and Magic are going to cost $649.99, so after the $400 rebate for a three year coRead More...

More News from Rogers

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:03:57 +0100

As if the earlier news about the HTC Dream and the HTC Magic weren’t enough, we’ve recently picked up a few more bits of news from Canada. In addition to the two HTC phones, the company will also offer the new iPhone and a few other new devices. What we’re interested in, of course, is the final confirmation on the Dream and the Magic. Rogers has confirmed that the HTC Dream will be available in limited quantities on June 2nd, with more devices on sale June Read More...

HTC Touch Pro 2 to be Released on June 12?

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:02:38 +0100

Rumors have recently come to light concerning the HTC Touch Pro 2 and its UK release. According to what we’ve heard, eXpansys UK will be releasing the device on June 12. Does this mean the Touch Pro 2 will be released in other parts of the world on the same date? Well, we haven’t heard anything other than this UK date, but that doesn’t mean the Touch Pro 2 won’t start showing up in other places around the same time. Hopefully, we’ll get coRead More...

Dock Your HTC Phone with this Mobi HTC Desktop Cradle

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:01:08 +0100

Want to provide your HTC device with some extra battery power during the day? Purchase one of these cool HTC Desktop Cradles by Mobi Products. The cradles provide a dock for your HTC Fuze, Diamond, Touch Pro, and other models. They provide extra battery power to your phone while it’s docked so the battery doesn’t run down, plus you can plug in a spare battery to charge at the same time. The cradle also includes a clear stylus that is lit from the bottom so Read More...

More Fake Magic

aellaos@gmail.com — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:59:18 +0100

We’ve mentioned fake HTC devices before, and it looks like the forgers have recently released a huge wave of fake HTC Magics on ebay. If you come across one of these handsets (they’re starting around $122.99 on the auction site), don’t fall for it. While it looks like a Magic, it doesn’t feature 3G, Android, or even an HTC logo. It’s really not worth the money at all, plus there’s always the chance that the fakers will simply scam you out Read More...

CDMA/GSM Touch Pro 2 Visits the FCC

aellaos@gmail.com — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:57:52 +0100

The recently announced HTC Touch Pro 2 on Sprint’s line is rumored to have both GSM and CDMA radios, and it looks like that rumor has a lot of truth behind it. We’ve just learned that HTC has filed more paperwork with the FCC for another version of the HTC Rhodium (their name for the Touch Pro 2) that discusses CDMA compliance. Of course, just because GSM isn’t mentioned doesn’t mean it’s not there—the FCC doesn’t really care if there&rsquRead More...

Sprint’s Touch Pro 2 to Appear in June?

aellaos@gmail.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:13:15 +0100

While we’ve seen and heard about T-Mobile’s version of the HTC Touch Pro 2 and the unbranded version, this is the first we’ve seen of Sprint’s version of the device. It is currently available in some Sprint stores as an in-store demo, which means that the real thing probably isn’t far from being released. In fact, most people are expecting a mid-June release on the device, although that doesn’t exactly match all the schedules we’ve seen.&nRead More...

HTC G1: a Hit Gaming Console?

aellaos@gmail.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:11:18 +0100

It may sound very odd, but there’s a chance that the HTC G1 may be the newest hit video game console! How, you wonder? Well, the new Zeebo video game console has just launched, but what’s under that strange name? A hacked version of the G1! Basically, the console uses the chipset of the HTC G1 with some extra things like input/output controls to help it connect to televisions. If this console becomes popular, it’s possible HTC could enter the gaRead More...

U.S. Android Users Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Cupcake

aellaos@gmail.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:02:08 +0100

T-Mobile USA has announced that the release of Android 1.5, aka Cupcake, will be delayed by a few days. T-Mobile sources say this is because the build for the US version of the G1 is still being optimized so that it will quickly and smoothly be delivered to handsets. Users are looking at a delay of about a week, which isn’t too bad. This means that the rolling upgrades won’t end until the first part of June. If you end up in that last batch of users, you maRead More...

HTC Hero’s Firmware Leaked

aellaos@gmail.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:59:18 +0100

The guys over at XDA Developers have taken a leaked version of the HTC Hero’s Android firmware and managed to install it on a T-Mobile G1. What does this mean? This means we get a nice preview of the newest version of Android, and it has a number of cool new features and options. The new Android OS features a nice, new interface that even features some elements that are very similar to HTC’s TouchFLO 3D interface. The web browser in this new OS features flaRead More...

Global Wireless To Sell Two HTC Handsets

aellaos@gmail.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:57:14 +0100

According to a former employee of Global Wireless (a former and somewhat disgruntled employee, it seems), the Canadian wireless service is preparing to launch a UMTS/HSPA network that will feature a number of new handsets. Two of the ones on the list include the Global G1, which will be quite similar to the HTC Dream and T-Mobile’s version, although it will be available in black only. Global Wireless also the Global M1 on the list, which is what they’re apparently callRead More...

Vodafone UK to Offer HTC Touch Pro 2

aellaos@gmail.com — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:34:13 +0100

While Vodafone has jumped on the Android bandwagon by becoming the UK’s exclusive distributor of the HTC Magic, they haven’t completely left the world of Windows Mobile behind. The UK carrier has recently added HTCs premiere Windows Mobile device, the HTC Touch Pro 2, to their website. They have put the device under their business offerings, although of course its many features are also great for those simply looking for a cool PDA. No price or even release date Read More...

New Zealand Feels the Magic

aellaos@gmail.com — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:32:37 +0100

Vodafone is taking the HTC Magic to New Zealand, giving those who live in the country the change to experience Android in all of its glory. Vodafone will be the first mobile phone carrier to offer an Android handset in New Zealand, and they plan on making the HTC Magic available in June. It will be available in both white and black, and it will feature pretty much everything that every other version of the Magic has, including Google Maps with street view, Google Talk, and a nice Read More...

MTN and Vodacom Fight Over South Africa HTC Phone Rights

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:47:02 +0100

Both Vodacom and MTN have claimed that they hold the exclusive rights to sell different HTC phones in South Africa. MTN has claimed exclusive rights to sell the HTC Dream in many different African markets. On the other hand, Vodacom has exclusive rights to the HTC Magic in South Africa. When Vodacom releases the HTC Magic in South Africa, they plan to open an apps store as well. Which company will sell the most HTC devices in South Africa and claim victory in this compRead More...

HTC Magic with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync?

aellaos@gmail.com — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:45:27 +0100

Several images of an HTC Magic running Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync have been floating around the internet lately, and we’ve finally gotten a firm answer on how an Android phone is syncing with Microsoft. Apparently, HTC added the Exchange support without any involvement from Google. HTC generally customizes Windows Mobile on all of its devices, so it’s no real surprise to see them doing a little customization on Android. However, note that these customized MagiRead More...

Spare Touch Pro Battery Heats Things Up!

aellaos@gmail.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:27:21 +0100

Every now and then we hear a really bizarre story connected to HTC in some way. Today, that story concerns a user over at PPCGeeks. He had a spare HTC Touch Pro battery in his back pants pocket (why? who knows). Well, he left it in the pocket overnight, and the next day, he smelled smoke. It turns out that the battery had expanded and actually started a fire! While there wasn’t enough oxygen to really blaze up, the battery did ruin the pants. FoRead More...

HTC Touch Diamond 2 to Launch in Germany

aellaos@gmail.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:25:52 +0100

Starting next week, German O2 customers will be able to get their hands on the O2 XDA Diamond 2, the name the HTC Touch Diamond 2 is going by in Germany. The O2 version of the Touch Diamond 2 doesn’t look that much different from HTC’s basic version, unlike T-Mobile’s version of the handset. If you’re in Germany and interested in the O2 XDA Diamond 2 but don’t have the money right away, you can pay it out in 24 monthly installments of 17.50 euros.

Photos of the HTC Willow Appear

aellaos@gmail.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:24:44 +0100

If you’re a Sprint user, you may be interested in these shots of the HTC Willow. Basically, the Willow is a CDMA version of HTC’s newest and hippest phone, the HTC Snap. The two are quite similar in specs as well as look: the Willow features a 528 MHz Qualcomm processor, 128 MB of RAM, 256 MB of ROM, Bluetooth 2.1, a two megapixel camera, and will run Windows Mobile 6.1. The Willow and Snap both look somewhat like a Blackberry, right down to the front QWERTY keybRead More...

Injunction Against HTC Ends in Germany

aellaos@gmail.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:21:56 +0100

The higher state court in Karlsruhe, Germany, has ruled in favor of HTC in the case brought against them by IPCom. IPCom had previously won an injunction on the sales of any cell phone that used UMTS technology, claiming that HTC was in violation of their patents. However, the courts have said that HTC is well within their rights to sell UMTS devices in Germany, including the HTC Magic and the G1. However, the court’s reason behind this move was that HTC made 85% of alRead More...