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HTC EVO 4G Update Removes 30FPS Cap, and Fixes GPS Reboot, Multiple Gmail Account Sync, and Calendar Event Edit Issue

Hans — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:34:32 +0000

HTC EVO 4G users recently got an update from HTC which removes the 30FPS cap, fixes GPS reboot, fixes multiple Gmail Account syncing bug, and also fixes the Calendar Event edit bug. If you are an HTC EVO 4G user, you should definitely update to this latest version. The version # is HTC – EVO 4G (A9292) – 3.29.651.5.

The biggest fix in the HTC EVO 4G update was, no doubt, the 30FPS cap removal. Now that the HTC EVO 4G has no FPS cap limit, it’s more responsive, and everything runs much more smoother. Don’t take my word for it, watch the YouTube video here to see the difference.

If you didn’t get the OTA update for your HTC EVO 4G phone yet, you can manually download it from HTC’s server here. After downloading, rename the file to update.zip and save it to your microSD card. Reboot your HTC Evo 4G in to recovery mode. Turn your phone off, hold the volume down button and press the power button. Once the white screen boots up, use the volume button to select RECOVERY and press the power button again. The EVO will now boot in to recovery mode. Hold the volume up button and press the power button and then choose applysdcard:update.zip. Once it’s all done, you can head on over to Android Central and thank them for this.

Verizon iPhone in 2012, HTC Evo 4G on Sprint, and Android beating iPhone

Hans — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:16:42 +0000

Last week a lot happened in the world of mobile phones. First, we learned that 2012 is the year that we could potentially see a Verizon iPhone. AT&T and Apple signed their exclusivity contract for 5 years, so Apple can’t offer the iPhone on any other carrier until 2012. If you were expecting there to be a Verizon iPhone launch this year, you’ll find yourself pretty disappointed.

The HTC Evo 4G phone is coming to Sprint this summer, most likely in June. Sprint held a contest where 10 lucky winners will be getting their HTC Evo 4G before launch date. The HTC Evo 4G has some great specs which include a 8.0 mega-pixel camera on the back and a 1.3 mega-pixel front facing camera.

We also learned through a research done by NPD, that Google’s Android operating system outsold Apple’s iPhone operating system in the first quarter of 2010. To be fair though, Google has been offering multiple Android phones on all the major carriers while Apple has been just restricting their iPhone to a single carrier, AT&T.

Verizon launches HTC Droid Incredible, and Sprint getting HTC Evo 4G

Hans — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:19:08 +0000

The smartphones competition is getting serious, with a new Android phone launching on different carriers monthly. This week, Verizon launched it’s HTC Droid Incredible phone and in summer 2010 the HTC Evo 4G is launching on Sprint. The HTC Droid Incredible got nice reviews from many tech experts, and most agree that it’s the best Android phone to date.

The HTC Droid Incredible phone sold out quickly on Verizon’s official website, and now the site says that customers who order online can expect to get their phone by May 4. If you didn’t order one yet, you can get it for a cheaper price and save around $50 by ordering from Amazon. You can Click here to buy HTC DROID INCREDIBLE Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) for $149.99 from Amazon’s website.

The HTC Droid Incredible runs on Google’s Android operating system. With so many different Android phones already in the market, Google is still far away from competing with Apple’s iPhone but you have to give them credit for growing so fast.

The new HTC Evo 4G Android phone is going to be released by HTC and Sprint in the summer, and by the looks of the specs it’s going to beat the HTC Droid Incredible. It’s also worth nothing that most of the good Android phones, including the Nexus One are built by HTC.

HTC Droid Incredible Reviews, price, specs, and release date

Hans — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:54:28 +0000

The HTC Droid Incredible is coming tomorrow April 29. Planning on getting this hot Android phone? This page might help you. Read on below for more information. If you plan on getting this phone or getting HTC Evo 4G instead, do tell us in the comments.

1. HTC Droid Incredible Review

The HTC Droid phone has gotten great reviews from around the web. Boy Genius from The Boy Genius Report, says the HTC Droid Incredible is their favorite Android to date, and Engadget’s Joshua Topolsky agrees with this. You can read a bunch of reviews from other experts here, but remember to also see the HTC Evo 4G which in my opinion is a better phone than the Droid Incredible.

2. HTC Droid Incredible Specs

The specs of the HTC Droid Incredible are below:

Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor for maximum responsiveness
Friend Stream for unified Flickr, Facebook and Twitter updates
“Leap” view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash for crisp, detailed images
Razor-sharp 3.7 inch WVGA (480×800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
Optical joystick for smooth navigation
Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
Integrated GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
3.5 mm headset jack

3. HTC Droid Incredible Price

The HTC Droid Incredible is $199 with a 2-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate. If you want to avoid the mail-in rebate, I suggest you order online from Verizon’s website or you can get an instant discount at your participating local Best Buy store as well.

Android 2.2 allows you to auto update Android apps

Hans — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:19:33 +0000

Google’s next Android operating system version is Android 2.2 (Froyo). The Android 2.2 software update will give users the option to auto update all their downloaded Android apps, so they don’t have to update each app manually. If you have a ton of apps, you know it can be frustrating and time consuming to manually update each one individually. This new feature is very convenient for Android users because it saves them a lot of time.

Each Android app you download will give you the option of automatic updating so if you don’t want an app to auto update for whatever reason, you have that option.

[via Phandroid]

Android successfully running on iPhone!

Hans — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:25:05 +0000

iPhone hacker planetbeing has finally managed to run Google’s Android operating system on the iPhone. You can now dual boot and run Android on your iPhone. He says flash MAY be supported. See the video for details. Credit goes to planetbeing, CPICH for reversing support, harmn1, p0sixninja, jean, marcan, saurik, and TheSeven.

Want to help out with this? You can donate to planetbeing at planetbeing at gmail.com or go to #iphonelinux on irc.osx86.hu. Download the prebuilt images and README here.

[via Linux on the iPhone]

Verizon releases Android 2.1 update for Motorola Droid

Hans — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:03:29 +0000

Today Verizon released the Android 2.1 update for Motorola Droid users. If you’re a Motorola Droid user, you may not see the Android 2.1 update just yet. According to Engadget, Verizon is sending the updates in batches, so you may not receive the update until April 1 at the latest.

Here is a list of new features in Android 2.1 for Motorola Droid:

Yahoo Mail is supported now
Pinch to zoom is enabled in browser/maps/gallery
Customers can type using speech-to-text whenever a text-box appears
Google Googles is preloaded
New Gallery application has 3D layout and shows pictures taken with Droid and also from Google’s Picasa Albums.

There is still no word about Flash on the Droid, but I believe it will be available as a plugin that can be downoaded from Android Market once it’s released.

Email – Yahoo Mail is now supported – customers can simply
sign in with their Yahoo! Email address and password. Note:
Yahoo! Email is not available over Wi-Fi
Pinch to Zoom now available in the Browser, Maps, and Gallery
Speech-to-Text – Customers can now use their voice instead
of typing whenever a text-entry box appears
Google Goggles is now preloaded
The new Gallery application uses 3D layout and shows both
pictures taken with the customer’s Android device and images
from Picasa Web Albums account onlineEmail – Yahoo Mail is now supported – customers can simply
sign in with their Yahoo! Email address and password. Note:
Yahoo! Email is not available over Wi-Fi
Pinch to Zoom now available in the Browser, Maps, and Gallery
Speech-to-Text – Customers can now use their voice instead
of typing whenever a text-entry box appears
Google Goggles is now preloaded
The new Gallery application uses 3D layout and shows both
pictures taken with the customer’s Android device and images
from Picasa Web Albums account online

Wait for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review; May get Android 2.1

Hans — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:07:16 +0000

Sony has already sent many bloggers a review unit of their upcoming Sony Experia X10 device. You can see the features/specs of this device at this link. The Sony Experia X10 is using a very customized version of Android 1.6, which is a pretty old version of Google’s Android operating system.

Gizmodo has decided not to review the Sony Experia X10, because Sony told them that they will be releasing the device in Quarter 2 2010 with the latest Android operating system. Sony has not said which version, but it will probably be Android 2.1. If you’re looking at other blogger reviews of the Sony Xperia X10, just know that it will be much different and you should hold any judgments you have until Sony releases it with the latest Android operating system.

HTC EVO 4G

Hans — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:23:42 +0000

HTC Evo 4G is an Android smartphone that both Sprint and HTC announced during CTIA (Cellular Telephone Industries Association) 2010. Read on below for more information on this upcoming smartphone by Sprint and HTC. According to it, this will be the first 4G phone in the US.

HTC EVO 4G Specs

4.3-inch screen
Android 2.1 operating system
HTC Sense
1 GHz Snapdragon processor
1,500 mAh battery
Wi-Fi capable
3G/4G mobile hotspot capability–extend the power of the Now Network
Dual cameras including an 8.0 megapixel primary and 1.3 megapixel front-facing, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video
GPS Navigation
Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology
microSD Card slot (supports 32 GB)
3.5 MM headset jack and micro USB
Proximity and motion sensors
Digital compass
Premium high-style dsign with unique kickstand for use immediately
Mobile HDTV experience in your hand
Download, view, edit and share HD-quality content from your phone
Output pictures, slides and video in HD
Messaging– personal and business e-mail,IM, and text messaging
Social networking integration with Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and more
Live video sharing with Qik
Sprint apps including Sprint TV and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Visual Voicemail
Google mobile services including YouTube, Gmail, Google Talk, Google Voice, Google Maps and more
Android Market with access to more than 30,000 apps

HTC EVO 4G Pictures

Below are pictures of the HTC Evo 4G phone.

HTC EVO 4G Release date

HTC has not announced a release date for the HTC Evo 4G yet, and so far all we know is that it will launch in summer 2010. Once HTC announces a release date, we will update this page.

HTC EVO 4G Price

No pricing information has been announced for the HTC Evo 4G as of right now, we will update this page once HTC releases the pricing info.

Google has over 30,000 Android Apps in Android Market

Hans — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:23:07 +0000

Google recently told MobileCrunch that they have a total of 30,000 Android applications available in the Android Market. This is a good number, but it is still 5 times less than the number of apps currently available in Apple’s App Store.

Apple announced in a recent press release that the App Store has over 150,000 apps, most of which will also work with their upcoming iPad device. Apple will also be creating a separate App Store for just books which will be available to iPad users on April 3.

Will Google’s Android Market ever be able to catch up to Apple’s App Store? I don’t see this happening any time soon because Apple has made a very good easy to use SDK for developers, and the iPhone OS is still more popular than Google’s Android operating system.