Details of an unannounced LG handset have landed online, giving a clear indication as to MetroPCS’ next Android smartphone. Called the LG Esteem, the handset will closely mirror Verizon Wireless’ LG Revolution, right down to the 4G LTE support. Specifications include a 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. Known …

Sprint has become the latest carrier to make changes to its data plans, although they are not as drastic as one might expect. So put the pitch forks away, at least for now. The carrier isn’t following Verizon by getting rid of its unlimited data plan, by come October 2 it will begin capping its mobile hostpot at 5GB per …

The iPad might be winning the tablet battle on the ground, but Android is on its way to owning the air. Boeing has chosen the Android platform for in-flight entertainment for its new 787 Dreamliner airplane. Once integrated, passengers will be able to play games, listen to music, watch video, and more from the comfort of their seat. Mark Larson, …

HTC unveiled yet another new Android phone yesterday, although with much less fanfare than the HTC Rhyme for Verizon Wireless. Announced specifically for Korea, the HTC Raider 4G runs Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI and features a 4.5-inch qHD display, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, and an 8-megapixel camera. The phone offers support for 4G LTE, as …

Remember the duo who released an Angry Birds spoof application last fall in effort to highlight some of Android’s vulnerabilities? If so, perhaps you also recall hearing that Google had to implement the remote kill feature in Android about the same time. Well, those guys are back and, judging by their latest finding, things still don’t look to be all …

HTC, fresh from announcing the Rhyme and Sense 3.5 user interface, should have plenty of reasons to get back on stage come its October 6 press event. With expected devices in the Vigor (Droid Incredible HD), Amaze 4G, Holiday, and Runnymede (Bass), there is plenty to look forward to from the manufacturer. So why not toss in at least one …

LG has introduced the latest member of its Optimus family today with the Optimus Q2. Expected to debut in the coming week, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread phone features midrange to high-end specifications that should bolster LG’s smartphone reputation. Details include a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera on the rear, and a front-facing VGA camera. Digging …

A new Motorola tablet, spotted in a video obtained by This Is My Next, appears to be both thinner and smaller than the company’s 10.1-inch Xoom. Looking more in line with tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 or HTC Flyer, this unannounced Motorola device looks to be half the thickness of its predecessor. Details are scarce at this …

After churning out a steady stream of midrange and entry-level Android handsets, LG may be setting its sights on the high end. According to details found on a Korean tech site (translated), an LG LU6200 is expected to arrive later this year with specifications that rival some of the smartphones coming out of Samsung or HTC. Details for the LG …

Ask any cell phone geek to name Motorola’s most famous phone over the last 10 years and you’re bound to hear either the Droid or Razr. Both handsets were important in the company’s history and each helped to revitalize Motorola in the ensuing years. And this week, new evidence has emerged that suggests that Moto could be combining these two …