Wednesday, 28 July 2010

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Motorola Droid X Sold on eBay, Comes with Android 2.2

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 11:17 AM PDT

This is getting ridiculous. Just last night we had a couple different articles detailing, in some way or another, a Droid X here and there running Android 2.2, or Froyo. And, sure enough, here’s another one. The only difference with this one, is there’s a good chance that this one’s a test build running on a test unit. Not a big difference, but it’s still different.

As the story goes, someone purchased a Droid X on eBay. When they got it, and started playing around with it, they noticed something was off. Digging through the settings (not that you have to go very far), they noticed that their shiny new toy was actually running Android 2.2, and not the version everyone else is. Well, you can imagine he’s pretty pleased. As for the rest of us? While we still wait for our official update (next week?), we get a whole bunch of pictures. So, go ahead and check them out below in the gallery. Anyone else thinking this is definitely right around the corner for all of us?

[via Droid-Life]

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HTC Desire Upgraded to Android 2.2 Next Week?

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 09:07 AM PDT

The HTC Desire is one of those devices that, the moment you look at it, you just know it should be running the latest and greatest software. It’s just got that look and feel. And, while it may have the same specifications as the Nexus One, there’s one big thing that keeps it from getting updates as fast as that vanilla-based device. HTC’s Sense UI. Well apparently it’s not too bad, because according to some recent tweets from HTC’s Regional Director, Mark Moon, Android 2.2 may be coming next week.

On twitter Mark Moons said (translated):
Tweet 1:
"Tommorow we start with the upgrades to Android 2.2 for the Desire, more devices later on"

Tweet2:
"…(which doesn't mean that everybody will be getting it tomorrow… there's a bandwidth limit)"

Tweet 3:
"A lot of (amongst others) tweakers look forward to 2.2 with extra attention to a specific feature… but 1 important one hasn't been mentioned! guess…"

So, that seems pretty definitive, but then again, stranger things have happened. What it does mean, at least, is that Android 2.2 is a pretty common commodity out there for wireless carriers, and it’s obviously being tested. So, basically, it just looks like it’s any day now before we all start getting some official updates. And then we can start looking forward to Android 3.0, as if we’re not already.

[via SlashPhone]

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Android shirt illustrates what many think of Apple

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 06:05 AM PDT

I am not a fan of putting stickers on my car. There are lots of people that I see driving around with stickers that show Calvin from Calvin and Hobbs peeing on one thing or another to illustrate the fact that their ride is better than others.

A new t-shirt has turned up that is sort of like those stickers. Rather than Calvin taking a leak on something this shirt has an Android peeing on an apple with a bite taken out of it.

The crux of the message is piss on Apple. If you like the sentiment of the shirt it will set you back € 27.00 assuming they will ship to the US.

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Motorola Droid X with Android 2.2 Gets Spied Again

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 09:26 PM PDT

This is getting ridiculous. And, if you have a Droid X and start killing your battery checking for software updates after you read this article, we don’t blame you. Because, truth be told, these “leaks” are starting to get a bit more “real.” This time around, it’s a tipster with a pretty non-blurry image of their very own Droid X, obviously running Android 2.2.

So, we have this leak. We’ve seen previous leaks of the HTC Incredible and original Motorola Droid having their own versions of 2.2, and now the Droid X. And, with rumors stating that official updates could start as early as August 6th, we don’t really think that this isn’t what it looks like. So, what do you think? Update around the corner? Are you excited yet?

[via Engadget]

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Kyocera Zio Gets Preorder Page for Cricket Wireless

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 12:24 PM PDT

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about the Zio from Kyocera. Which isn’t a bad thing, more or less, but it could be, considering the device itself isn’t the worst Android-based handset to get released this year. In fact, it would actually be quite a catch for most people, and considering the phone line-up on Cricket Wireless right now, it’s pretty much the best device you can get for the carrier. So, if you’re wanting to take a look, here’s the preorder page.

The rumored release date for the Zio is August 15th, and it would take full advantage of Cricket’s fully unlimited plan, which only runs $55. As a refresher, the Zio features a 3.5-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen display, 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, a 3.2MP camera on the back of the device, and it will launch with Android 1.6. (Yes, we know — not cool.) As you can see from the image, it’s got a trackball, and it has plenty of hardware keys for you to take advantage of. It may not be the most attractive handset out there, but it’s certainly not the most disgusting, either. Price wise, you’ll be looking at somewhere between $250 and $300, but that’s without a contract.

Oh, and yes. Kyocera is saying the Zio will be upgraded to Android 2.x at some point in the future, but they don’t give a clear time frame. Which we should expect. And considering you have to look at Cricket Wireless as the middleman, there’s no telling when that upgrade might happen.

[via Android and Me]

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Dell Streak Will Cost $549 Without Contract, $299 With One

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 12:07 PM PDT

The Dell Streak’s hot in the presses today, that’s for sure. After we find out that the device itself is back on pre-order, and that the Android-based Mobile Internet Device is indeed coming to the United States, we finally get word –officially– that the new gadget will cost a cool $200 on a new, two-year contract. But, if you’re not a fan of contracts, then you can also get it unlocked and ready to roll for just $549.

If you’ve managed to pre-order the device, then you’ll be able to get your hands on this pricing before anyone else. Why before anyone else? For one, because you preordered and you deserve it. And the more important part, is the fact that Dell’s still not coming forward and telling the world when the gadget will actually get released onto the world. So, you know, we’re still waiting for at least one more bit of crucial information.

Anyone out there able to get their preorder on? Let us know in the comments if you got anything in your confirmation email about a suspected release date, or anything that may be a clue. We’re waiting.

[via Engadget]

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Google Unveils Licensing Software for Applications

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 11:46 AM PDT

Sometimes, you just don’t want to pay for an application. Even if it’s not the most expensive app out there, sometimes you just don’t want to drop the cash to get your hands on it. That doesn’t mean you don’t want the app — just that you don’t want to pay for it. So, if you can type a search into Google and find the APK file for that particular paid Android application, it won’t take much time at all to get it onto your device, minus the price tag. (That doesn’t count AT&T Android-based handsets, mind you.) But, it looks like that’s about to change, thanks to Google.

Google has just announced that they are going to allow developers to use a brand new licensing software for their paid applications, made available through the Android Market. Basically, this means that getting a pirated copy of any paid application that takes advantage of this software is going to be increasingly difficult. If at all possible.

It works, because the application will call upon a Google server to check the application against purchase records, versus the credentials of that purchase. So, if it isn’t you that bought the app, it will reportedly just not function as it should, if at all, on your device. While there’s the current copy-protection made through the Android Market, it’s obviously not doing the job well enough. Now, we just hope that it checks all of the purchase history against the particular Google account, and not just the device. Lest we lose all our paid apps when we get a new phone. What do you think of this move from Google? Are the open doors closing a bit?

[via Android Developer's Blog]

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