Scott Webster

Evernote gets major Android update

As an avid Evernote user, I’ve really enjoyed watching both the service and its Android application evolve. That’s why I was pleased today when I learned that the latest update would add security options, a new widget, and shared notebooks. Likely to be the most welcome feature is the new ability to collaborate on notebooks …

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Rumor: Samsung prepping smartphone with 2GHz dual

Samsung expecting desktop-like performance out of their mobile devices with dual-core 2GHz processors. Samsung If you thought this year’s dual-core smartphones were fast and powerful, wait until you hear what Samsung has cooking. According to an unnamed official, Samsung is planning to go a step further and release a 2GHz dual-core smartphone by next year. Yes, that means that your …

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Sprint announces eco

Sprint unveiled its latest Android effort today in the eco- and wallet-friendly Samsung Replenish. Powered by Android 2.2, the phone features a portrait-QWERTY design that includes a 2.8-inch touch screen and 2-megapixel camera. The handset also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and support for microSD cards. The Replenish is the fourth Sprint handset to bear the eco-friendly title. Other details that …

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Rogers taking preorders for Xperia Play, Arc

Our Canadian readers will be happy to learn that Rogers has begun taking orders for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Xperia Play. According to recent reports, both Android 2.3-powered handsets are expected to arrive later this month on April 28. Pricing is consistent other high-end Rogers smartphones at 99.99 Candadian dollars ($103) with a 3-year commitment or 549.99 Canadian …

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Motorola’s rugged 7

Motorola could be in the early stages of developing a new, rugged Android tablet. According to information passed to Engadget, the company has begun work on a new 7-inch tablet that looks to feature a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage. Other preliminary specifications peg this unnamed tablet with an 8-megapixel camera on the back, a 1.3-megapixel …

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Sony Ericsson delivers exclusive Android Market channel

Sony Ericsson begins highlighting exclusive content for its customers. Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson announced today that it has started its own channel in the Android Market. Designed specifically to work on Sony Ericsson products, the channel replaces the “My Apps” link found on the landing page of the market. According to Sony Ericsson’s blog, this spot will be used to …

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Sprint delivers music tracks, ringtones with new Android app

Sprint is getting into the music distribution game today with the launch of its Sprint Music Plus service. Partnering with RealNetworks, the free Android application lets users manage their existing music library, as well as purchase new music and ringtones. Individual tracks range from 69 cents to $1.29 each, and you can also purchase full albums and ringback tones and …

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Final Droid Incredible 2 details coming into focus

With just a few weeks left until its expected launch, the final details for the Droid Incredible 2 are coming into focus. Android Central has obtained documents for the upcoming handset, which confirm a few new specifications and features. According to Android Central’s information, the handset will see the addition of a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front, which is a …

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Alltel’s Android roster continues to grow

Alltel is the first carrier to pre-load the Amazon app store on an Android device. HTC After recently adding four devices to its Android lineup, Alltel is becoming quite proud of its smartphone roster. So proud, in fact, that it issued a press release today simply to talk its Android devices up a bit more. It took the wireless provider …

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T-Mobile’s twitter account was busy today as it confirmed not one but two Android handsets with launch dates and prices. Shortly after letting its followers know of the dual-core G2X, the carrier tapped the Sidekick 4G with an April 20 release. T-Mobile also confirmed pricing as $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year service agreement. Considering that the hardware …

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