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September 23, mark your calenders…

Reuters reported this morning via two unnamed sources that an expected launch announcement from T-mobile and Google was expected September 23rd in New York City. While the date is certainly peculiar given our expectation of a presale starting the week prior, at this point we’re still guessing on all the details. Whatever happens with the presale and the expected October launch, one thing is for sure, Android is just getting started. Its only a paragraph … [read full article]

3G launch announcements expected this week…

That’s right Boston, we heard late last month that today was going to be a special day for you.  No, you won’t be winning another World Series this year, its the Cubs turn, something even better: 3G 3G 3G! That’s right you’re scheduled for launch today, and we haven’t seen anything that points to a delay. So now you have the green monster, the big dig and 3G…Before anyone asks, yes the wording was a “New … [read full article]

Inching closer…

CTIA is just days away and we all eagerly await Robert Dotsons keynote and any and all goodies he might announce in his speech. Until then here is yet one more confirmation of Android coming closer and closer to launch. An anonymous tipster emailed a screenshot of SKU codes and well I think you guys will read exactly we already knew, three colors: Black, Brown and White. I don’t know what a usual time frame is for … [read full article]

Android myth busting…or not?

There have been no less than half a dozen threads popping up in the forums these past few days as to the identity of the “real” Android device. Some believe it to be real and just wish for its release, regardless of looks. Some however, say “something” so much grander is coming, of course providing no details as to what makes something “grander.” See here for that discussion. Now, I’m not one who enjoys blind … [read full article]

G1 logo revealed!!

Today, Androidguys, among our most favorite people to communicate with have given us something if you’re like me, you’re going to be using as wallpaper on your desktop/laptop/phone…seat covers in your car. That’s right, it the Android G1 logo…<cheap halo effects take place.> I know todays news hasn’t been received well and we knew that would be the case. I can’t imagine anyone believes we thought it would go over well and you all know … [read full article]

Android fans, good news and some bad news…

The good news is that this is today’s Android announcement but the bad news, is . . . well pretty bad. We get information regarding the Android launch and we take a lot of it at face value. We’ve always tried our best to be accurate and sure of our info, corroborate it and this time we’re confident enough. I must emphasize that none of this is 110% concrete and is of course subject to change. According … [read full article]

Android, photoshopped…

Ok, I know I know we’re putting Android stuff up all over the blog. I PROMISE non-android stuff is coming, we have a couple of exciting announcements coming up in the next week or so! For the moment however, I wanted to post this up because Jimbo831, one of our super forum members (and newest moderator!!!) took hours out of his time creating the best photoshopped look of Android to date. Here is Jimbo describing his approach: … [read full article]

Who wants more Android info? I do! Ido!

Well, loyal Android fans, here is something to fill that daily Android fix. The Android guys are at it again with a laundry list of things we can expect from the Android phone, mind you this list is not “official” but oh well, Android speculation seems just fun anyway: 528Mhz Qualcomm 7201 processor Data kit for USB connectivity in the box 64MB Internal RAM 128MB Internal ROM 1GB MicroSD card 5 Row QWERTY keypad Trackball 3.1MP … [read full article]

All hail G1!

That’s right Tmonews lovers, yet another Android find to get you oooohing…ahhhing and in my case, a little drooling. Just kidding, but not really. Thats right, we are hailing the men over at Androidguys tonight for this super spy find. “Official” confirmation with the myfaves logo, T-mobile wording and behold “google” on the back! Nothing else really to write here, just enjoy one more drawing and the ever increasing anticipation of Android. All hail G1. Androidguys, … [read full article]