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The HTC Rhyme, which became official a few days ago is now on sale from Verizon.  The device, pegged as a “ladies phone” as you can see from the promo above, seems alright for the metrosexual man too, if he can ignore the purple hue that it is garbed in. We have known its specs since its appearance as the Bliss, but for the uninitiated, the Rhyme will feature a a single-core 1GHz processor, a 3.7 inch WVGA display, 4GB of internal storage with a microSD slot for expansion up to 32GB, and a 5MP rear-facing camera.  The handset has […]

The LG Esteem, which leaked prematurely on LG’s portal recently, is now official and available for all MetroPCS customers to take home.  We have been through the device’s features already but for those tuning in late, the device is a mid-range Android 2.3 handset that can boast of a 1GHz processor, 512MB of working memory, an expansive 4.3inch touchscreen display, 8GB of internal storage and 5MP and 1.3mpx lens on the front and back respectively.  The device is also LTE capable, which is a feature many MetroPCS subscribers standing on their toes for. Those who have been waiting can head

It’s here finally and if you haven’t already updated OTA, you might want to invoke it manually.  After a false alarm the last time, which brought the device’s firmware up to build 1.70.605, this 146MB-heavy update is the real deal, pushing the number further up to 2.11.605.3, which means Android 2.3.4 in plain terms. If you still don’t get it started even after checking for it manually, you can flash it yourself in the following way:   Download this file and rename it to PG05IMG.zip. (via Android Police) Drop the file onto the root of your SD card, meaning it is

While the Samsung Infuse 4G got its own version of Gingerbread love recently, Google’s own Nexus One is one step further with this leak of Gingerbread 2.3.6 OS.  The build, numbered GRK39F, has popped recently on the internet and is ready to be used by N1 user game enough to do flash it on his own, which should be easy, since the leak appears to be that of a flashable zip file, which means no convoluted procedure or jumping through a lot of hoops before getting a N1 that’s running Android 2.3.6. Follow these steps to get your device updated

Samsung has revealed its first entrant into the WinPho 7.5 realm, the Omnia W.  If you guys remember, the Omnia series was a well-known line of Windows Mobile smartphones that did really well in their time, before the iPhone or the G1 stormed the market and changed everything. Anyways, coming back to the Omnia W, it sounds like a decent device with a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display that is capable of spitting out resolutions of up to 800×480, runs on a 1.4GHz single-core processor using 512MB RAM, and features a 5MP camera.  These do not sound that high end, but

The first (and the last) MeeGo-based smartphone announced by Nokia is now available across Europe.  Revealed initially in June, before Nokia’s marriage with Microsoft to develop Windows Phone devices, the N9 is all screen and no buttons as you can see from the picture above and is solely dependent on the touchscreen for any type of input, including a swipe to unlock the device.  The device looks gorgeous though, thanks to this minimalist design, but once we get past that beauty, we’ll find features that aren’t really unheard of, except for may be the ability to pair with Bluetooth devices

More widely known as the HTC Kingdom until now, the upcoming Evo Design 4G is most definitely poised for a release in the near future, if the leaked press shot you see above is anything to go by.  The picture, dug up by PocketNow, shows us a device in the usual Android/HTC barphone form factor and can be seen sporting the Sprint logo prominently on the right hand top corner. All its features point to a mid-range Android 2.3 device – a single-core 1.2GHz processor, 768MB RAM, and a 5MP camera with a 1.3mpx sensor on the front.  The 4-inch

Starting today, the Big Red’s subscribers will have yet another Android option to choose from, the LG Enlighten.  The device is available starting today on VZW Online Store, but those who are accustomed a brick-and-mortar store transaction can get it starting September 29th.  The Enlighten seems to be all about affordability, hence the lowish specs as below: 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display 800MHz processor Android 2.3 operating system 3.2MP camera WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth MicroSD support (2GB card bundled) This LG device is available now for $79.99 after a mail-in rebate of $50 and if you like it, the Verizon store is

The update should be rolling out as we speak but if you are those unlucky ones who haven’t yet, we have the apk file for you, thanks to AndroidPolice.  Be warned though, the incremental update shouldn’t bring any noticeable changes, but fix bugs and improve overall user experience.  To know if you are already updated, check for the app’s version number which should be 3.1.5 instead of the previous 3.1.3. Grab the apk installer here and try it out to see if you can find anything that we missed.  Don’t forget to tell us about them in the Comments section

If you are looking for that perfect (and affordable) companion for your tech-savvy kid on his return to school, Sprint might have something just for you.  The Kyocera Milano, which debuted on September 9th for a lowly price of $49.99 is all set to become even lower, to $29.99 – this is a great price for a device that features a 3-inch touchscreen display, Android 2.3 OS, a 3.2mpx camera, an 800MHz processor and a QWERTY keypad for the ones relying on texting than calling as their main mode of communication, otherwise known as teenagers. The new $30 price will

The Photon 4G may not be getting a major update for a while to come since it’s already running Android 2.3.4 but the manufacturer is working towards fixing bugs and improving the device’s overall performance.  This latest update, which brings the device’s OS number up to 4.5.1A-1_SUN-154_6/45.2.7.MB855.Sprint.en.US, is mainly aimed at improving WiFi performance but there are reports that the handset feels slightly faster than before, which is saying something for a phone with a dual-core CPU. Anyways, here’s what Moto wants you to do if you haven’t got the OTA notification to upgrade: Select the Settings icon in the

Standing at the polar end from the Droid Bionic, the Pantech Breakout may not have the same kind of horsepower (or the hype) surrounding the Motorola device, but can still be pegged as an attractive device, largely due to its LTE support.  The device has started arriving in Verizon stores slowly in time for its September 22nd release date, and lucky for us, a sly VZW employee decided to give us a sneak peek at the device before its market debut. We had word of its decent features earlier this month and if its 4G network support, 1GHz dual-core processor,

Learning from the SNAFU that the Samsung Prevail leak was, Boost Mobile has this time announced a new Android phone from the same manufacturer the right way.  The device, called the Transform Ultra, features moderately high features of a 1GHz processor, a 3mpx rear cam (front VGA), Android 2.3, the usual mix of connectivity options and a QWERTY keypad for faster typing with messages and emails.  Boost Mobile is also introducing the new “Mobile ID” pack with this device, which means that users can get a special-themed set of apps, icons, widgets, ringtones and other media directly to their handset

The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (whew!) is now available on Sprint.  The Sprint-tailored Galaxy S2 variant should be available through the carrier’s webstore if you don’t feel up to walking to a retail store and will cost $199.99 on a two-year agreement. The Android 2.3 device has been long awaited this side of the pond, while the rest of the world was enjoying its 1.2GHz dual-core prowess, but the wait is finally over and most major carriers on American soil are expected to release some variant of the handset very soon.  Only Sprint got to do

Updated now to version 1.6, Google Goggles now comes with a new feature – visual search.  Users now have the option to let the Goggles app examine any picture that you snap using the “Search from Camera” option and pull info from the web if anything relevant is found.  This information will then be displayed in the notification bar, prompting users to check it if they want to.  Practically speaking, this new feature does have a lot of uses – the idea of getting info automatically on a famous landmark you are picturing with just a click sounds great and