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Samsung Wave hits European shores

We got our first glimpse at the Samsung Wave at Mobile World Congress 2010 back in February and now, the first smartphone to run Samsung’s Bada mobile operating system is finally available in select European countries. Those countries include the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, and Samsung plans to bring the Wave to Southeast Asia, …

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LG Fathom brings new Windows world phone to Verizon

Though Windows Phone 7 devices will be on their way in a few months, Microsoft’s still supporting and cranking out Windows Mobile 6.5 devices and the latest to join the family is the LG Fathom for Verizon Wireless. Designed for business users, the Fathom runs Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and has dual-mode GSM/CDMA functionality so you’ll be able to use the …

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Android 2.2 coming to Nexus One, other HTC phones

Now that all the juicy details of Android 2.2 “Froyo” are out, the question for current Android phone owners inevitably turns to “When do I get it?” Well, there is good news for some, bad news for others, and no news for the rest. Starting with the good, Google announced via its Google I/O Twitter account that Froyo will be …

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Sprint releases Android 2.1 update for HTC Hero

Making good on its word from a couple of days ago, the Android 2.1 update is now available for the HTC Hero. Aside from getting a taste of Eclair, the update also brings enhancements to the HTC Sense user interface and corporate e-mail as well as a number of bug fixes. Sprint will not be releasing the update over the …

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The recent wave of Android devices doesn’t seem to be slowing down as T-Mobile just announced that its latest Android smartphone, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide, will hit the streets on June 2 for $179.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. As we noted when the phone was announced in early May, the MyTouch 3G Slide …

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HTC’s Mondrian Windows Phone 7 leaked?

It’s not much to look at but according to some, the image to the right could be a rendering of HTC’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 handset. Dubbed the HTC Mondrian, the image and some specs were discovered within a .cab file in a leaked Windows Phone 7 ROM over at xda-developers. It is said the device will feature a 4.3-inch …

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Samsung Moment finally gets Android 2.1 update

As Google gets ready to unveil Android 2.2 “Froyo” at Google I/O next week, Sprint announced that the Android 2.1 update is finally available for the Samsung Moment. Download instructions are posted on Sprint’s Web site as well as a list of update features. These include Google Maps with Navigation, voice-to-text entry, live wallpaper and such improvements as increased speed …

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HTC Evo 4G preorders begin at Best Buy, Radio Shack

Bonnie Cha/CNET Hot on the heels of the Sprint announcement from Wednesday night, Best Buy and Radio Shack have already begun the preorder process for the HTC Evo 4G. Starting today, customers can go into a Best Buy store and preorder the Evo 4G for pickup when the Android superphone launches on June 4. You will have to go into …

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LG Ally available for preorder from Verizon

Now playing: Watch this: LG Ally 1:21 LG is getting ready to launch its first Android phone in the U.S. and has partnered up with Verizon Wireless to bring it to the masses. The LG Ally will be available in stores on May 20 for $99.99 but you can preorder yours from Verizon starting Thursday. The Ally features a 3.2-inch …

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HTC Evo 4G available June 4 for $199.99

This post was last updated at 7:01 p.m., PT. NEW YORK–Sprint CEO Dan Hesse finally revealed the pricing and release date of the much anticipated HTC Evo 4G at a special event here Wednesday. The nation’s first 4G smartphone will be available starting June 4 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Android device …

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