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T-Mobile reportedly in talks to carry Huawei Ideos [video]
T-Mobile USA in in negotiations to carry Huawei's new Ideos handset -- an entry-level Android handset that will ship with Android 2.2, so says the Wall Street Journal. WSJ's unnamed source, however, says that it's unsure if the deal will go through, and to expect the answer in four to six weeks.
Huawei is better know for its telco equipment (that's the stuff your carrier buys for its towers and data centers), and a push to get into the U.S. smartphone market is somewhat new. Any manufacturer who can ship a solidly built messaging phone replacement, that also runs the latest and greatest version of Android is OK in my book. Bring it! We're trying to track one down at IFA, in the meantime hit the jump to see Huawei's promo video for the Ideos. [WSJ online]
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Verizon Fascinate ringtones, wallpapers available
A new device means new goodies, and this time we don't have to wait for the Samsung Fascinate to launch before we get a peek at it's innards. We have the full system dump for you hackery types, as well as a bevy of new wallpapers and system sounds for the rest of us to enjoy:
Now all that's missing is a unit in our hands. Big props to our mystery man for this Android treasure trove! [Android Central Forums]
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R2-D2 Droid 2 dock pictures revealed
Verizon's R2-D2 version of the Motorola Droid 2 will be released September 30th, news w broke a few weeks back.
Pictures have now begun to creep up showing off some of the R2-D2-specific accessories. The phone dock, pictured above, is one such item. It's style and color fits in with what the phone will look like and it even has a couple Star Wars references on the device in case you forgot where the phone got its inspiration.
How many of you will be springing for the R2-D2 version coming to Verizon at the end of the month? [Engadget]
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Motorola unleashes new iPhone zinger in print ad
Remember how a certain fruit company used "There's an app for that" as a marketing slogan for the longest time? Well, Motorola has used a similar slogan in its latest ad in the Wall Street Journal to remind people that the Droid 2 can run full Adobe Flash 10.1. Personally, I would have gone with a certain gloved wrestler to show off Flash (with consumate v's), but to each their own. [@benforta via CrunchGear]
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Samsung Fascinate appears in Verizon system, accessories in tow
What's that you say? How about a picture of Verizon's internal system showing the Samsung Fascinate ready and waiting to make it's way to your hot little hands. We still are pretty sure the release date will be September 9, and we know it's already making its way into a few hands, so it makes sense that Big Red is getting things ready.
Oh yeah, there's also a shot (after the break) of some accessories, including a 2200 mAh battery. That should keep you going for the best part of the day. Seven days my friends ... seven days. Thanks to you-know-who!
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Nexus One gets a new software leak, Froyo version FRG33
The Nexus One will never die. Today we see an new software leak, in the form of a complete packaged ROM (courtesy of Football @ xda) with the FRG33 tag on board. I haven't had a chance to load it up just yet, but the few that have say it seems a bit faster, has the new radio that was in the Korean Nexus One launch, but doesn't have the new Google apps on board.
If you're feeling adventurous, hit the source link and give it a whirl. Be sure to let us know how it turns out in the forums! [xda-developers] Thanks, Daniel, for the tip!
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Best Buy guide shows off Samsung Gem
We first http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-gem-shows-its-face-verizon-brandingwww.androidcentral.com/samsung-gem-shows-its-face-verizon-branding, and it has now shown up in the Best Buy buyer's guide.
The Gem is going to be another offering from Samsung on Verizon, but aimed at the low-end spectrum. Most likely the crowd that is transitioning from feature phones to smart-phones but doesn't want to spring for expensive devices just yet.
Here are the specs for the Gem:
- Android 2.1 (Eclair)
- TouchWiz 3.0
- Swype
- 3.2 MP camera
- 16 GB Micro-SD expansion
The Gem is being overshadowed by Samsung and Verizon's big release of the Fascinate on Sept. 9. They are aimed at different crowds though, and it just means that Android will continue to grow, which is a good thing. [Engadget]
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Android Central Podcast is live tonight at 9 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. PDT
Behold! The birth of the high-end Android tablet! It's been a complete onslaught from IFA 2010 in Berlin, and we were there for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, among others. Plus, we have the launch of the Sprint Epic 4G, the Droid Incredible Froyo update finally made its way to phones, plus more of your voicemails and e-mails.
Oh, and free stuff.
So Join Phil, Jerry and Mickey -- and, of course, the chat room -- live tonight at 9 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. PDT.
Not at a computer? Pick up the free UStream Viewer from the Android Market [link] and search for Android Central a little before the show (it won't appear until we go live). We'll see you there! AndroidCentral.com/live
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Toshiba announces Folio 100 tablet — 10.1 inches of Android 2.2
Toshiba officially announced its Folio 100 tablet today -- a 10.1-inch device running Android 2.2 (Froyo).
It's a very intriguing device and the specs sounds great:
- 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen
- 1024 x 600
- Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
- 16 GB internal storage (32 GB available SD expansion)
- Adobe Flash 10.1
- 1.3 MP front-facing camera
- Mini-HDMI
- USB 2.0
- Bluetooth 2.1
- WLAN (802.11)
- Mobile broadband (available Q1 2011)
For those who have been unhappy that the Galaxy Tab appears to be 3G-only, the Folio 100 will be Wi-Fi first, with 3G coming in 2011.
Some pre-installed software on the device: Opera Mobile, Toshiba Media Player, Fring, Evernote and Docs to Go.
Price is about $540 for the Wifi-only version. For a more detailed outline of the device, check the source for the full press release. Toshiba's first Android tablet looks great on paper, coming with USB and HDMI connectors and a Wifi-only version. [Toshiba - pdf warning]
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Google responds to Steve Jobs’ comments on activation numbers
Apple held an event yesterday that introduced new iPods and the new Apple TV. [See complete coverage at TiPb.] CEO Steve Jobs was, of course, on stage and didn't hesitate to take some shots at Google and Android.
Eric Schmidt stated last month that 200,000 Android devices were being activated everyday. That's a staggering number and shows how fast the mobile OS has grown in the past year. Jobs wasn't so certain that the numbers were accurate.
Quote from Jobs yesterday:
"We think some of our friends are counting upgrades in their numbers"
Obviously directed at Android, Google responded quickly, confirming the stat and clarifying what numbers they tally:
"The Android activation numbers do not include upgrades and are, in fact, only a portion of the Android devices in the market since we only include devices that have Google services."
Jobs took a couple other shots at Google at the event; perhaps he should get his facts straight before he attacks the competition. It's good to hear a clarification from Google, though, as no one was really sure what exactly counted as far as activations. [Fortune]
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