Cell phones are great, but (for the most part) without a case, well, thats how people ruin them. Otter Box has come up with a great case that provides great protection, a solid feel, and keeps your phone looking nice and sleek.
Samsung Replenish Gets Official on Sprint Network
Yesterday we wrote about the Leaked Samsung Replenish, today we get official info from Sprint regarding its launch. This Eco-Friendly candybar QWERTY will be available on May 8 at the affordable price of just $49.99 with a two-year service agreement and new-line activation or eligible upgrade.
Dual-Core HTC Sensation 4G Announced for T-Mobile [VIDEO]
The Pyramid is no longer a rumored Android phone. HTC took to the stage today in the UK to unveil their latest and greatest handset, the dual-core Sensation 4G for T-Mobile. Featuring a 4.3-inch HD (540×960 resolution) Super LCD touch screen, 768MB RAM, 4GB storage, an 8-megapixel camera (1080p HD video), and HDMI and DLNA output, the Sensation 4G will easily rank among T-Mobile’s best Android smart phones when it arrives this summer.
Andy Rubin Clears the Air About Android Rumors
Android head Andy Rubin took to the Android Developers Blog to clear the air about rumors that have been circulating recently: that Google is imposing new rules to reduce fragmentation, and that they are holding back release of Honeycomb source code in a way that betrays open source commitments. By referencing Gene Amdahl in the post’s title, Rubin labels both assertions as FUD: a campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt. (Amdahl coined the phrase in the mid-1970s.)
Regarding new rules to reduce fragmentation:
Motorola XOOM Review
I purposely put off writing my review of the Motorola XOOM for a couple of reasons. Â Partially because we already have a perspective from another AndroidGuys writer, but also because I wanted to give it a thorough assessment of how I use the device in my daily life. Â After spending a little over one month with the XOOM I have grown to really like the device, almost love it. Â I’ll break this review into two segments (hardware, software) and give you my real-world view of the tablet and leave the hardcore benchmarks and head-to-head stuff for other people to cover. Â My reviews are meant for the Average Joe types, not those looking for a complete walkthrough of every internal component.
U.S. Cellular’s Announces $29.99 Samsung Gem for April 1
U.S. Cellular’s Android roster grows by one tomorrow as they roll out the Samsung Gem. Â Starting April 1st, customers can pick up the Android 2.2-powered handset for only $29.99 after an $80 mail-in rebate. Hardware includes a 3.2-inch touch screen with advanced anti-scratch, a 3.2-megapixel camera, 4GM microSD card, and 1500mAh battery. While it won’t knock the socks off of tech lovers, it’s a pretty tough deal to pass up for those jumping from a feature phone. Hit the break for a copy of the press release.
T-Mobile Sidekick Pricing Announced: $99.99 With A 2-Year Contract
All you former Teeny Boppers who set text messaging records on your old SideKicks can rejoice. T-Mo has finally announced the pricing for it’s new Android powered SideKick successor. T-Mobile’s Sidekick 4G is priced at $99.99 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in-rebate. With a reasonable price like that, it is sure to be a hit with the teen crowd that the handset is aimed at. Engadget got their hands on one, and gave it some pretty fair reviews. They did mention that there was some deep skinning on the phone, which of course means it is not a “vanilla” Android experience, but it was not expected to be. The unit runs Android 2.2 out of the box, which is nice and has a full 5-row keypad which is also a refreshing addition. It will be interesting to see how the first ever touchscreen SideKick sells!
Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9
Say what you want about Samsung, but they just continue pumping out mobile products left and right. While we have known about these Galaxy Tabs for awhile, since they were announced at MWC, they were officially announced at CTIA down in Orlando, Florida. Here is a brief overview of the specs of the Galaxy Tabs:
- 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Android 3.0 (with Samsung’s Touchwiz User Interface)
- 3.0MP Rear Camera with Flash
- 2.0MP Front Facing Camera
You can check out the full specs in the press release after the break.
T-Mobile Announces G2x With Tegra Zone, Available This Spring
T-Mobile is starting a habit of rebranding devices to almost naked Android. This time, they’ve chosen the Optimus 2X, a new dual-core beast from LG. Being a big Android purist, I love the fact that they made it almost vanilla Android. I say “almost,” because they have preloaded some apps on it: Tegra Zone, Need for Speed Shift HD, Qik, T-Mobile TV, and DTS Ultra Mobile sound enhancer. The only down side to this phone is that it’s running Froyo. However, that’s an issue that will hopefully be overcome. It will be available sometime around April 20th, as leaked before.
Check out the full press release after the break.
Sprint Announces Nexus S 4G
Today Sprint announced a new device to their slowly growing, yet greatly improving line of Android devices. Sprint announced the Nexus S 4G, their fourth 4G phone. The Nexus S 4G will be sporting the same Super AMOLED screen that can be found on the T-Mobile’s Nexus S. Other specs are also just about exactly the same, so if you were hoping for a dual core Nexus S, you’re still going to have to wait.