Posts by David Beren

Motorola Announces T-mobile Android Phone “Cliq”

Five minutes away from the big Motorola Android announcement. All signs point to the Morrison, we’ll be updating this blog post as details get announced. Watch live at GigaOM! Announcing one android phone today, one in coming weeks. Predicting Morrison and Sholes. Announcing Moto Blur right now! Motorola Blur: focusing on social networking, connectivity, always on connected, contacts, messages, photos, videos, all synced from the phone. No opening/closing of apps. … [read full article]

N900 To Be Free Of T-mobile Customization

One of the most frustrating things about a new a phone purchase is the seemingly unlimited methods in which a carrier can screw up a device with their own add-ons. Just ask unlocked users of the Nokia E71 and AT&T buyers of the E71x what kind of a difference unbranded phones can make! With this in mind, Nokia is following in the footsteps of Google and Apple in seizing control of the user experience with Maemo by … [read full article]

Will Motorola Be Relevant Tomorrow?

We are just a little over 3 hours for the big Motorola announcement and expectations are high. Motorola, more than ever needs a win to return itself to the status and power player in the wireless industry it has not held since the glory days of the Razr. Love it or hate it, the Moto Razr was a remarkable design and a phone that certainly shaped the future, just as another … [read full article]

Indianapolis Goes 3G (Hopefully)

One of the larger and more disappointing 3G holdouts has been none other than that of Indianapolis, Indiana. The 14th largest city in the country and third in the Midwest has been one of the most asked about cities in my email and now, we (hopefully) can put the argument to rest. While unconfirmed by T-mobile directly, emails are flooding in reporting that 3G … [read full article]

Facebook Drops (Officially) For Android

Easily one of the most requested (and noticeably absent) applications in the Android market was Facebook. That changes today as Facebook officially drops into the Android market, version 1.0. I haven’t been able to check out the app myself but hit the jump over to Androidandme and get some screen shot love. Androidandme

Oprah Rocks Out With T-mobile

Look, let me just throw this out there, I’ve managed to keep secret for some time now my desire to watch Oprah re-runs late at night. The way she consoles/counsels guests and feels their pains and of course, the way she gives out free stuff makes staying up late with Oprah a secretive but joyful experience.  As Oprah celebrates her 24th season kickoff today in my hometown of Chicago, T-mobile is helping the celebration as co-sponsor of … [read full article]

Blackberry 9700 Gets Spied

Update: Video is dead, removed due to Copyright, looking for a replacement now! Found the replacement, thanks Worms Looking for a little more info on the Blackberry 9700? Look no further as a lucky individual dropped off a lovely 7:29 video to the boys over at Crackberry. It’s 3G, it’s T-mobile, need I really say more? Truthfully, if you aren’t looking to become an Android fanboy, this is easily the next best … [read full article]

Holiday Weekend Open Comment Time

Unfortunately, it’s been a rather slow week in the land of magenta. I hope that that will all change with a wildly anticipated Motorola Android announcement happening Thursday.  In the meantime its Labor day so get outside, enjoy the last few days of summer, or if you’re in Florida like me another day of 90 degree plus weather. I know I’ll suffer through the humidity however and enjoy a barbecue with good friends tomorrow! I hope everyone … [read full article]