If you love the look of the HTC Desire but wish the charcoal-colored finish would tone down a bit to maybe… a silver… you’re in luck. Dutch carrier BelCompany are reporting the Silver color option as an exclusive, but its probably just an exclusive in the Netherlands, meaning your local market might have a carrier [...]

Google wanted to trademark the name Nexus One but have just been DENIED by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Apparently the name is too close to an Oregon-based company’s product: their company is called Integra Telecom and the product is called Nexus, offering T1 data connectivity for businesses.
OregonLive.com caught up with an Integra [...]

Some people would say a QWERTY is a QWERTY is a QWERTY. And those people have no clue what they’re talking about. Even with QWERTY phones having the same layout, the experience of typing out texts and emails varies greatly between handsets. Not to mention that QWERTY isn’t exactly “QWERTY” in other languages with different [...]

Welcome to the world of competing rumors and unconfirmed information. Last week we heard that one of the most basic Android Phones – the HTC Tattoo – would be getting Android 2.1. This was great news for EVERYONE with a budget Android, not just Tattoo owners.
But not anymore. The HTC Tattoo might not be getting [...]

According to DigiTimes, Foxconn – manufacturers of the Sony Ericsson Xperia series of phones – will be getting a nice bump in profits thanks to shipments of the X10, X10 Mini and X10 pro in the first half of the year. If that’s the case, you can assume that both the X10 Mini and X10 [...]

Good morning Phandroidians! Those of you holding a Droid may be delighted to hear that it looks like the update to 2.1 is right around the corner.  Verizon has posted update details on their website, and it looks like the roll-out is expected to begin tomorrow.

Here’s the full list:

Enhancements:
- Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using [...]

For what seems like the LONGEST time, the Nexus One has only been available as an unlocked device usable on T-Mobile or through contract with T-Mobile, with Verizon Wireless and Vodafone options “Coming Soon”. But some Android enthusiasts are reporting that they’re now seeing AT&T and Rogers as a purchase options – here is a [...]

Flurry, a company that has analytics tracking code on at least 1 app on 80% of iPhone and Android devices, has just released some incredibly interesting statistics. With that level of reach, the company is confident they can accurately estimate/report on unit sales of individual phone models. Want to see their estimate of Motorola Droid [...]

There are heaps and heaps of people who have considered developing for Android, or are trying to learn how to, but just haven’t known where to start. Tim Layton feels your pain, but realizing you have a problem is only his first step – he has also published a series of Android Development Tutorial Videos [...]

Yesterday we told you that the Spring Design Alex eReader could very well begin selling today – we were right. At some point today you’ll be able to purchase the eReader from the Alex store, although I’m still seeing a “we’re almost ready” message. If you order today you’re likely to get the device in [...]

Allow me to introduce you to Tim Bray, the brand new Developer Advocate for Google Android that left Sun Microsystems for the new role. He didn’t waste any time in throwing a few barrels of raw Kuwaiti oil onto the fire by attacking Apple’s iPhone with a loose-cannon lashing that even Joe Biden would envy:
The [...]

The rollout seems to be happening slowly, but Canadian Android customers are finally starting to see paid applications in Android Market. The frustration over paid apps absence started a long time ago, but yesterday members in the AF Rogers Forums reported the tide was turning. Different users with different carriers and different phones with different [...]

We’ve been busy doing some “behind the scenes” work. Minor tweaks, massive feature updates, reviewing applications for writers, resolving spamhaus issues… just lots of “stuff”. Most of it you’ll never notice but SOME of it you definitely will – all in good time. But the POINT is that while we’ve been busy on stuff you [...]

Untouched the HTC Legend is already considered one of the most beautiful mobile creations to date, but French carrier SFR wanted a little something special for their own legendary offering. Starting today online, and March 30th in retail stores, SFR customers will be able to purchase a version of the HTC Legend with Red accents:

I [...]

The carrier claims it isn’t them. HTC says it isn’t them. And now many people are pointing fingers at Google for popular applications like Layar, Skype, Twidroid and ZXing Barcode Scanner not appearing in Android Market. According to Tweakers.net, HTC support is suggesting Google has blocked the apps:
HTC shows through a spokeswoman that this problem [...]

TMOtoday has published a trio of rumors today, stating that the Motorola CLIQ XT is arriving in stores, will start selling March 17th for $99, and will immediately be available as part of a Buy One Get One Free campaign at T-Mobile that they said would start today.
Internal screenshot regarding price/date:

Here is the screenshot they [...]

The music industry began a huge transformation in the Napster-age and that story continues to unfold with the proliferation of mobile technology. The profitability of streaming music services is still questionable, especially considering the stance of record companies and leverage of industry leaders like Apple’s iTunes. But one company determined to become a dominant player [...]

Based on a report by CrowdScience, 90% of Android users plan on sticking with their current brand of phone while 32% of BlackBerry users said they would ditch their device for the Nexus One. If you added the Motorola Droid and other Android phones into that mix I wonder what the result would be. Oh [...]

My roomate just caved in and bought the HTC Droid Eris (you made it on Phandroid, Phil). He desperately needed a new phone, the Motorola Droid was a bit big for his tastes, and he couldn’t wait for the Nexus, Incredible or other latest/greatest device to finally reach Verizon Wireless. As we know, the time [...]

When you typically look at patent filings and infringement lawsuits its a lot of paperwork and suits, but in the case of Apple vs. HTC – which many believe equates to Apple vs. Google/Android – the battle is personal. In an amazingly interesting New York Times piece by Brad Stone and Miguel Helft, they completely [...]