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Spy Shot: Is this (part of) the next iPhone?

Spy Shot: Is this (part of) the next iPhone?

Get out your salt shakers, it's alleged spy photo time! iPhone repair site iResQ has what they claim are parts from the upcoming fourth-generation Apple iPhone, due to be launched later this year. According to photos on the site, the new iPhone's front panel (right, above) will be approximately 1/4" taller than the current iPhone 3GS (left, above). The photos also show what iResQ is calling a "reflective surface" on the front panel just above...
2.1 on Droid: Multitouch but no 3D effects?

2.1 on Droid: Multitouch but no 3D effects?

Chris from Engadget says he got word that Verizon is currently testing Android 2.1 "Eclair" on the Motorola Droid. The build mentioned is 2.1 version 1, the same version pushed out to Nexus One owners last week. Nobody's got any word on a release date - or even verification that the update will, in fact, be released at all. But let's be optimistic (and realistic, I think) and say that Droid owners should be getting some multitouch Web love...
Locked Up: iPhone OS 3.1.3 breaks T-Mobile unlocking

Locked Up: iPhone OS 3.1.3 breaks T-Mobile unlocking

According to Adriana, any of you running your iPhones unlocked on T-Mobile should hold off on installing the newest iPhone OS update. Looks like iPhone 3.1.3 breaks TMo connectivity for iPhone 3GS and 3G models - apparently the first-gen iPhones aren't affected. Any of you running iPhone unlocked on Magenta? If so, can you confirm or deny this? Better yet, are you hard at work on a solution?  More over at Today's iPhone. [Via: PhoneArena]
Thats Incredible: Verizon-bound HTC Android 2.1 phone leaked

That's Incredible: Verizon-bound HTC Android 2.1 phone leaked

Pocketnow got hold of some leaked photos of a phone marked, "HTC Incredible." Based on the specs accompanying the leak, this device might just live up to its name - if you're looking for a high-end Android handheld to run on Verizon. Incredible (aka code-name "Bravo," I believe) is said to feature Android 2.1 and HTC Sense running on a Snapdragon-based platform backed by 256MB of RAM. The device will feature a 3.5" + WVGA touchscreen (AMOLED?),...
Checking In: Foursquare for BlackBerry reviewed

Checking In: Foursquare for BlackBerry reviewed

I don't much care for Foursquare. The social networking site, that is. The schoolyard game with a kickball? AWESOME. The check-in thingy? Don't really like it. But lots of people do, apparently. They enjoy filling their twitter feeds with things like, "I am now the mayor of Taco Bell!"  and, "I'm at Pet Food Plaza at 123 Main Street." Well, okay, good for you, Mayor! So it's good - for them - that there's a Foursquare app for BlackBerry....
Devour Me: Megan Fox + Masturbation = Motorola Super Bowl Ad

Devour Me: Megan Fox plus Masturbation equals Motorola Super Bowl Ad

Is it me or have this year's Super Bowl ads been pretty underwhelming thus far? There's about five and a half minutes to go in the game as I write this, so there's still time for a miracle, but so far? Eh. That much-hyped Google ad? Vaguely clever yet supremely boring (seriously, who wants to read an entire TV ad?). I kind of liked the VW ad, mainly because the Stevie Wonder/Tracy Morgan bit was unexpected and hilarious. Otherwise? A lot...
Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 1

Video: Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 1

I was convinced going into the that I would spend most of the dogfight talking about how great the Nexus One is. But with Sense, the HD 2 has plenty to offer.
Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 2

Video: Dogfight! HTC HD2 vs. Google Nexus One - Part 2

I definitely favor Android over Windows Mobile, but when it comes to Sense, no matter what the underlying OS, the surface is lovely.
Google ships 80,000 Nexus One devices in January

Google ships 80,000 Nexus One devices in January

While the Motorola DROID and the Apple iPhone celebrated larger first month numbers (525,000 and 600,000, respectively), the announcement of 80,000 Nexus One devices (which translates into a steady 20,000 per week) is still a relatively strong number for Google.  I'm sure Google would have liked to have broken the 100,000 mark, but the fact that they're going strong four weeks later (and their weekly totals haven't dropped) is a positive...
Motorola Milestone coming to Telus on February 18th; will work on AT&T

Motorola Milestone coming to Telus on February 18th; will work on AT&T

According to Best Buy Canada, Telus (or at least Best Buy, on behalf of Telus) will be getting the Motorola Milestone.  If you're in the United States, you're probably thinking "great, Aaron, why do I care?"  Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for Telus customers, but the real win for us in the States lies in the fact that they utilize the 850/1900 MHz bands for 3G.  In other words, their version of the Milestone will work on AT&T...
Smart Shopping: Whose smartphone plans are cheapest?

Smart Shopping: Whose smartphone plans are cheapest?

Prepaid and PostPaid, Voice and Data Boost Mobile's launch of their first-ever smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 8330, and its $60/month unlimited, prepaid voice & data plan, got me to thinking about the true cost  of owning and maintaining various smartphones on the various US carriers. With the help of Billshrink's handy-dandy charts and infographics, I did a little research and came up with the following. Note that I stuck to national...
Verizon Wireless wins 2010 J.D. Power award

Verizon Wireless wins 2010 J.D. Power award

Verizon Wireless has won the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Customer Care Performance Study, edging out T-Mobile for the first place slot. According to the J.D. Power press release, Verizon Wireless performs best when contacts are resolved through phone calls to customer service and visits to the company's retail stores.  In both situations, Verizon Wireless representatives "perform well with regard to identifying customer...
This Week in DroidDog: 02/04/10

This Week in DroidDog: 02/04/10

As you probably know, PhoneDog is pretty crazy about giveaways. The main site just sent out it's 67th prize from the One Paw Bandit, and they haven't been pencil erasers, either. DroidDog is getting in on the action and just gave away a rooted G1 as a reward to a reader for shooting off a quick tweet. Not only does the PhoneDog crew love giving out free stuff, we like to make it easy. Congratulations to Leslie W. from Cerritos, Ca, who won the...
Sanyo Incognito (Boost Mobile) - UnPaking

Video: Sanyo Incognito (Boost Mobile) - UnPaking

What's an unboxing when the phone comes in a FedEx Pak with no box? An UnPaking! Sanyo Incognito is like LG enV3 for Boost. But shinier!
Samsung announces the SHW-M100S, complete with Android 2.1

Samsung announces the SHW-M100S, complete with Android 2.1

Despite the fact that the device has no plans to venture to the United States (just yet, at least), it doesn't mean that the SHW-M100S should go unnoticed.  With a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen, the device packs an 800 MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera with 720p video recording, 3.5mm headphone jack, and DivX support.  The SHW-M100S runs Samsung's TouchWiz user interface on top of Android - a major point of contention for some.  Given...
Former T-Mobile customers: How to order a Nexus One

Former T-Mobile customers: How to order a Nexus One

Yesterday, my interest in the Nexus One piqued to the point that I couldn't contain it any longer.  I had to add it to my arsenal of wireless devices.  Excited, I rushed to Google's ordering page, and that's where the trouble began.  Turns out, the ordering process was a bit more frustrating than I had anticipated.  I review phones for a living, and as such, have had several accounts in the past with numerous wireless...
Android-powered Motorola Zeppelin spotted in Brazil

Android-powered Motorola Zeppelin spotted in Brazil

Apparently, the device was shown to company employees last week, and it has been given the code name of "Zeppelin."  Running Android 1.5 and MOTOBLUR, the size and general feel is said to be similar to the Motorola Backflip and Motorola CLIQ.  Though the device is launching in Brazil next month, no word on whether we'll see this bad boy in the States.  I'd agree with the Gizmodo gang - should we see a US launch, it would fit in...
Verizon makes use of Big Red nickname, launches spoof ad

Verizon makes use of "Big Red" nickname, launches spoof ad

Rarely do I find an advertising campaign that I'm as impressed with as Verizon's "Big Red" commercial.  The play on words that they're using here is all too reminiscent of the Big Red chewing gum commercials, which premiered in the late 80's and early 90's.  It's easy to see that (1) they're finally taking advantage of the "Big Red" nickname that they've had for years and (2) they're marketing to a distinct demographic here. I always...
T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 rides off into the sunset

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 rides off into the sunset

With the recent rumors circulating about the BlackBerry (Curve) 8910, it doesn't surprise me that the Curve 8900 has taken a graceful bow and left the T-Mobile retail scene.  Though it has reached the "end of its life cycle,"  the 8900 represented one of the first models in RIM's "new design" category and was a great upgrade to the Curve 8300 series.  I made some calls this morning and found a few stores with Curve 8900's in...
Google Nexus One - Multitouch on Android

Video: Google Nexus One - Multitouch on Android

Google just issued a firmware update - Android 2.1-update1 - that brings pinch-to-zoom to the Nexus One. Noah checks it out.
Motorola Devour spotted in the wild

Motorola Devour spotted in the wild

Less than a day after the Motorola Devour was made official by Verizon Wireless, the device is already being handled in the wild. From the images and various mockups circulating around the internet, it looks like the device is made of metal.  The folks at AndroidSPIN (who were fortunate enough to get their hands on the device) reported that it "feels very solid."  From the images on the website, it's safe to say that it's about the...
LG Accolade, Clout en-route to Verizon?

LG Accolade, Clout en-route to Verizon?

Despite the deluge of smartphones that have hit the market in recent years, there's still a demand for basic phones.  Verizon has quite the history with LG when it comes to clamshell devices, and if rumors are correct, the LG Accolade and Clout will fit right into the lineup.  Branded as the LG VX5600, the Accolade will be the latest addition to the LG VX5XXX line and will offer a 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth.  The LG...
The Weather Channel showcases Android app on TV

The Weather Channel showcases Android app on TV

Sure, The Weather Channel could take the conventional route and advertise their applications through their website and announcements on TV, but they've opted for a different approach.  Seen during a live television broadcast recently, the company is using Google QR codes in their regular programming to promote the app.  Scanning the QR code doesn't do anything more than take you to the webpage to download the application, but it's a...
HTC Trophy spotted with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard

HTC Trophy spotted with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard

Sure, it looks a lot like the HTC Dash, but the Trophy has been outed.  Scheduled to launch in May, the Windows-powered device offers a QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen in one body. Here's what we know about the device: -Dimensions: 119 x 58.36 x 11mm-Built for use with T-Mobile 3G-Windows Mobile 6.5-3.0″ VGA (640×480) capacitive touchscreen-5 megapixel autofocus-512 MB flash, 256 MB RAM-microSD-802.11b/g WiFi-Bluetooth 2.1 +...
Nexus One vs Motorola Droid - Dogfight, Pt 2

Video: Nexus One vs Motorola Droid - Dogfight, Pt 2

The two best Android phones on the planet? Maybe. HTC Google Nexus One vs Motorola Droid in a dogfight, hosted by Noah. Part 2 of 2.

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    Palm Pre PlusCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Retail Price: $249.99
    Contract Price: $149.99
    Hot Features: Palm webOS, WiFi, 3MP camera, access to tons of applications
  • Palm Pixi Plus
    Palm Pixi PlusCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Retail Price: $199.99
    Contract Price: $99.99
    Hot Features: Palm webOS, WiFi, bar style with full QWERTY and Touchscreen
  • Kyocera Domino
    Kyocera DominoCarrier: MetroPCS
    Retail Price: $29.99
    Contract Price: $9.99
    Hot Features: Thin light-weight bar style device, Bluetooth technology
  • T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender
    T-Mobile myTouch 3G FenderCarrier: T-Mobile
    Retail Price: $449.99
    Contract Price: $179.99
    Hot Features: 16GB media card, touchscreen with on-screen keyboard, 3G capable
  • Motorola Brute i680
    Motorola Brute i680Carrier: Nextel/Sprint
    Retail Price: $269.99
    Contract Price: $119.99
    Hot Features: Ruggedized clamshell push-to-talk devices, combined IM, MMS, and SMS messaging
  • LG Lotus Elite
    LG Lotus EliteCarrier: Sprint
    Retail Price: $299.99
    Contract Price: $99.99
    Hot Features: Square shaped clamshell, Full QWERTY, exterior touchscreen
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    HP iPAQ GlistenCarrier: AT&T
    Retail Price: $229.99
    Contract Price: $179.99
    Hot Features: Wi-Fi, 3G, 528 MHz Qualcomm Processor and 252MB of memory
  • LG eXpo
    LG eXpoCarrier: AT&T
    Retail Price: $299.99
    Contract Price: $199.99
    Hot Features: Resistive touchscreen with a slide out QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro
  • BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Sprint
    BlackBerry Curve 8530 for SprintCarrier: Sprint
    Retail Price: $349.99
    Contract Price: $49.99
    Hot Features: 2MP camera,Music Player,GPS
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    Samsung StuntCarrier: MetroPCS
    Retail Price: $79.00
    Contract Price: $79.00
    Hot Features: Bar style design, Bluetooth technology

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