Tag Archives: Android

Samsung Hercules, HTC Ruby Release Dates Unveiled

There is little doubt that the Samsung Hercules aka Galaxy S II and the HTC Ruby are two of T-Mobile’s most anticipated devices as we rev up the back-to-school season. Both devices are Android powerhouses with each promising something a little different. We’re still missing out on a whole lot of details regarding both devices but one thing we can cross off our to do list is attempting to nail down a release timeframe. While … [read full article]

T-Mobile G-Slate Honeycomb 3.1 Update Coming Tomorrow

The T-Mobile G-Slate is about to get a dose of Android 3.1 Honeycomb according to the moderators over at the LG Forum. According to the information provided by LG the update should start pushing out sometime today and we assume it’ll be a staggered update with a general rollout over the next few days. Android 3.1 Honeycomb brings a number of improvements to the G-Slate including UI refinements that allow for a more intuitive interface, … [read full article]

HTC Ruby Captured Via Mr. Blurry Cam

So it may not be the most blurry picture in the world, but in comparison to some other leaked shots we have seen this is definitely the work of Mr. Blurry Cam.  We know you love it anyways.  What we have to look at today is a full frontal shot (as opposed to just a tease) of the upcoming HTC Ruby.  The Ruby is believed to be a mid range Android device, but I won’t … [read full article]

Is This The Samsung Hercules, 4.5″ Of Android Dual-Core Awesomeness?

Is it possible? Can it be? Are we looking at what is possibly the first sighting in the wild of the Samsung Hercules? At first glance it looks almost exactly like the Samsung Galaxy S 2, the Samsung model the Hercules is based off of. Except that this is a 4.5″ screen according to the folks at MobileSyrup who got their hands on the image courtesy of a tipster that attended a Samsung Mobile concert … [read full article]

HTC Sensation 4G Up First For Unlocked Bootloader Promises HTC

The good folks at HTC have come through and fulfilled their promise to provide us with info on the unlocked boot loader situation, specifically with the HTC Sensation 4G. So let’s just right to the important details and lay out HTC’s plans for the unlocked bootloader: New devices will continue to ships with a locked boot loader HTC will support unlocking future devices with a web-based tool The HTC Sensation 4G (and non-U.S. version) … [read full article]

HTC Wildfire S Unboxing Video

The HTC Wildfire S is a perfect introductory and affordable Android device launching today on T-Mobile’s network. The Wildfire S is a definite mid-range smartphone that is perfect for Mom or the brand new smartphone user who just doesn’t need the papa bears of the smartphone world. In any case our friend Aaron from PhoneDog is unboxing the HTC Wildfire S and so we present 8 minutes of 3.2″ touchscreen Android goodness. PhoneDog

T-Mobile G2, myTouch 4G Owners Can Upgrade In Store To Gingerbread Beginning August 6th

T-Mobile has updated their support documents for both the T-Mobile G2 and myTouch 4G allowing for customers to walk into a local T-Mobile store and upgrade their device to Gingerbread. Beginning August 6th (August 13th for customers in the West and Midwest regions) any G2 or myTouch 4G owner can walk into a T-Mobile retail store to receive the Gingerbread update using an SD card provided by the store location. T-Mobile had originally planned … [read full article]

HTC Wildfire S Now Available For $79.99

Happy Wednesday morning TmoNews readers and welcome to the wonderful world of the HTC Wildfire S which is now on sale for $79.99 through T-Mobile.com. With a 3.2″ display, Android 2.3 covered by HTC Sense and a  5 megapixel camera with flash the Wildfire S is an affordable introductory smartphone to the Android game. Pick up yours at the T-Mobile link below! T-Mobile

Deal Alert: Nexus S Free For One Day Only At Best Buy, Upgrades Included!

If you’ve been wanting to pick up a Nexus S for the longest time tomorrow might be the best day for you to pick one up. Head into Best Buy tomorrow and pick it up for free for both new customers and eligible upgrades. The Nexus S is still one of the best Android handsets on the market and with Vanilla Android on board you are guaranteed to get first dibs on new Android updates. This … [read full article]