The Droid X got rooted just about a month ago , but still users are unable to run their own custom ROMs — something seen as a basic right amongst the Android community. Now those chaps are a good bit closer to getting there thanks to a new recovery mechanism posted by Koush. What’s taking so long? The security mechanisms on the Droid X are said to be “a real bitch” and, to circumvent them, Koush had to hijack a logging process that runs at boot-up. This process runs in place of that, allowing a user to restore their phone to a previous backup generated before trying to do something wild and crazy. What does this mean? ROM runners now have a means of safely retreating if they find themselves cornered (or bricked), allowing them to try more daring assaults more often, and meaning we could be only days away from Droid X users being allowed to fully express themselves. Koush’s Droid X Recovery paves the way for ROMs to come originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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August 18, 2010
Verizon’s remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets?
Practically everything we’ve heard — both officially and through tipsters — lines up with information coming out of Phone Arena this week detailing a truly Google-heavy upcoming Fall and Winter release schedule for our friends at Big Red. Starting next month, it seems that we’ll see a global version of the just-launched Droid 2 , possibly with a white option (though it seems this could also be the R2-D2 model), and the Motorola WX455 we’d leaked has been named “Citrus” and will (as you probably could’ve guessed) target the low end of the market and the young’uns who are looking for an affordable way to get into Android; as WWAN-enabled laptops go, they’ll be picking up the Dell Vostro V13 and the HP Pavilion DM1 . Follow the break for the rest of the action! [Thanks, Steven C. ] Continue reading Verizon’s remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets? Verizon’s remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Chrome OS tablet coming from Google and Verizon on Black Friday?
We’ve been waiting on pins and needles for Google to announce some official Android tablet plans for so long we’d almost forgotten about Mountain View’s other operating system — but from what we’re hearing, Chrome OS is about to jump to center stage with a tablet debut on Verizon just before the holidays. Our friends at Download Squad are told by a reliable tipster that HTC is building a Tegra 2-based Chrome OS tablet for Google with a 1280 x 720 multitouch display, 2GB of RAM, at least 32GB of storage with the possibility of expansion, GPS, a webcam, and the usual wireless connectivity, including a 3G radio. Launch is pegged for Black Friday on November 26, and apparently the plan is to offer the device for extremely cheap or free on subsidy, which makes sense — it is just a browser, after all, and “free” sounds mighty nice compared to the iPad’s $499 entry point. (Of course, you’ll undoubtedly be tied to a Verizon contract, but we’ll just let that slide for now.) We’ll see how much of this comes true in the next few months — we’re certainly intrigued. Update: DLS says that the specs here are “pure speculation,” but that the source was solid on the launch date and Verizon partnership. Looks like we’re still hanging on, we suppose. Chrome OS tablet coming from Google and Verizon on Black Friday? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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T-Mobile G2 with Google confirmed as first HSPA+ handset
T-Mobile has finally confirmed the G2 rumors by sending our a short press release to the media and updating their HSPA+ handset teaser site . Official details are still scarce at this point, but I believe most of the information from our inside source is still spot on. For starters, the full name of the product is the T-Mobile G2 with Google, which leads us to believe the G2 really is a Google-experience device that will feature the stock version of Android 2.2. T-Mobile had been using the Espresso Sense UI on their HTC handsets, but the G2 will maintain the tradition of regular vanilla FroYo Android. We also still believe that inside the G2 you will find a Qualcomm MSM7230 , which is sort of like a budget Snapdragon targeted at the mainstream audience. The MSM7230 has the same Scorpion CPU as previously commercialized in the Snapdragon QSD8x50 chipset found in other HTC phones and it has a clock speed of 800 MHz to 1 GHz. The G2 prototype was said to currently be running at 800 MHz, but I suspect it will be bumped to 1 GHz by launch. Even though T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network supports speeds up to 21 Mbps, this device has a theoretical peak capability of 14.4 Mbps. Future handsets should eventually support 21 Mbps, but we believe the first couple of launches will be set at 14.4 Mbps (which is still faster than any competing Android phone). T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network will deliver 4G-like speeds to 185 million people this year and you can check coverage in your local area by visiting T-Mobile’s site. I’ve already seen some sites speculate the G2 could look like the leaked images of the myTouch HD , but our sources tell us this is the QWERTY keyboard device we had been calling the G1 Blaze (pictured below). T-Mobile will announce more details in the coming weeks, but their leaked roadmap indicated a device called the “HTC Vanguard” was slated for September 9th. We expect the G2 was codenamed Vanguard and will still launch in September, but the actual date might have been adjusted by now. If you want to stay in the loop, make sure to visit the teaser site and sign up for future e-mail alerts. Current T-Mobile customers can get exclusive first access, so go register now if you…
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Introducing the T-Mobile G2! The Revolution Continues with First HSPA+ Handset
T-Mobile has come out and officially named the G2 as their first HSPA+ handset. If you head to first-hspa-smartphone.t-mobile.com this morning, you’ll be redirected to g2.t-mobile.com where interested parties can sign up for more information. The carrier is sending out emails teasing the device and promising details in the coming weeks. We’ve pasted it after the jump. Now we play the agonizing waiting game. T-Mobile is proud to have launched the world’s first Android-powered phone, the T-Mobile G1, which captured the imagination of developers and consumers alike nearly two years ago. Now, we are readying its successor – the T-Mobile G2 with Google. Delivering tight integration with Google services, the G2 will break new ground as the first smartphone specifically designed for our advanced HSPA+ network, which delivers today’s available 4G speeds. In the coming weeks we’ll share more details about the G2, including information on how current T-Mobile customers can get exclusive first access. Visit http://g2.t-mobile.com to register for updates. NOTE: Introducing the T-Mobile G2! The Revolution Continues with First HSPA+ Handset originally appeared on AndroidGuys .
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HTC Widlfire “soft” rooted
So, it’s not the big, badass hard root that enables custom ROMs and NAND unlocks, but the HTC Wildfire now has a method of rooting that allows the installation (and more importantly, the execution) of all those wonderful “root only” apps on the Android Market. Despite this limitation, you Wildfire owners can’t really grumble, as now you can wirelessly tether your internet connection, backup your apps n settings, or take screenshots, among other tasks. Full details on how to get it on your phone are over at XDA , but note that you will have to re-enable root every time you reboot your phone. Baby steps, baby steps… [via Talk Android ] [Root image via Flickr ]
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Waterproof Motorola “Jordan” coming to T-mobile/swimming pools in November
Not content to let Boost and Sprint get all the rugged Moto fun, T-mobile are now set to launch their own rugged Motorola handset — codenamed “Jordan” — come November. But here’s the cool part, it’s going to be IP67 rated, which means it’s fully submersible in water. BGR broke the news, and claim that the phone will be submersible to 10m, but — judging my my quick read of the Wikipedia article I just linked to — the IP67 certification only covers submersion to 1m. So, I guess it’s only unofficially able to cope with a 10m dive? No matter, as long as this rating covers full submersion in pint glasses/toilets, then this looks like a phone that could come in handy on those long and dangerous weekend journeys I often undertake. [image also gimped from BGR : was too rad to resist]
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Not content to let Boost and Sprint get all the rugged Moto fun, T-mobile are now set to launch their own rugged Motorola handset — codenamed “Jordan” — come November. But here’s the cool part, it’s going to be IP67 rated, which means it’s fully submersible in water. BGR broke the news, and claim that the phone will be submersible to 10m, but — judging my my quick read of the Wikipedia article I just linked to — the IP67 certification only covers submersion to 1m. So, I guess it’s only unofficially able to cope with a 10m dive? No matter, as long as this rating covers full submersion in pint glasses/toilets, then this looks like a phone that could come in handy on those long and dangerous weekend journeys I often undertake. [image also gimped from BGR : was too rad to resist]
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August 17, 2010
SCVNGR gets another update, bringing four new awesome features
Yes, yes, I know exactly what you’re thinking; Anthony has a love affair with SCVNGR. True, it’s no secret that I think SCVNGR is one of the most innovative and fun check in service around today, and I think you should try it out for yourself. I’m not going to go into the details here, but you can certainly check out our review if you need more information on SCVNGR itself. One of the best things about SCVNGR is that it continues to get better, and at a much faster rate than the more mainstream check-in services. Just under a month ago, SCVNGR introduced the social check-in , where you can check-into locations with friends by bumping phones together. Just two weeks ago, SCVNGR partnered with Journey’s to bring real-life rewards and discounts. Last week, the innovation continued with the introduction of four new features based on feedback from SCVNGR users. SCVNGR now offers: Build on SCVNGR ! Now instead of just playing SCVGNR, you can build on SCVGNR- right form their phone. Create fun challenges at your favorite places in less than 20 seconds. Add captions to the pics you snap! Give more to you friends context when you share pics on Facebook and Twitter. Find friends easier and faster! The new friend suggestion feature suggests friends for you on SCVNGR using your Facebook and Twitter connections, and also people that you’ve done the social check-in with recently. Track your favorite places …even better! SCVNGR now uses your/your friends past history to show you better place result-decreasing the fail rate on location selection from 40% to 22%. A huge improvement that’s going to get even better! Though all of the above mentioned features add tremendous value to SCVNGR, the addition of user
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Don’t forget: Austin Android meetup tonite!
Tonite (Tuesday, 8/17) we’ll be meeting downtown at Opal Divine’s on 6th St at 7pm for a good dose of Android nerdery, drinks, and food. For those not in the know, the Austin Android Users Group meets about once a month, usually near downtown Austin, for a couple hours of socializing and light Android talk. Sometimes we have a specific agenda or guest speaker, sometimes we just hang out. And while tonite is one of those nights with no real course of action, we still plan on having a great time with our ever-growing group of local Android users. In the past few months we’ve grown from a handful of users (seriously, one meeting was 3 people) to filling an entire room at Opal Divine’s (who have been generous enough to host our rowdy bunch multiple times). Since the meetup starts in just a couple hours, I should probably apologize for how insanely late this post is. Instead, I’ll use it as an opportunity to scold you for not already following the AAUG on Twitter or being active on the mailing list . Because if you did (or were) you’d already be aware of the impending meetup and life would be easier on all of us. So, if you find this post useful, consider yourself scolded. Note: Also tonite, a couple minutes after the meetup, I’ll be taking a few minutes to discuss a new project with interested developers. Austin Builds Apps is a weekly meetup group looking for a couple of skilled developers with some free time. Second Note: If you’ve got an Android group building or a meetup coming soon in your area, let us know. We love keeping the community informed about local events! RSS feed brought to you by the Android and Me Store Related Posts Androids, assemble! The Big TX Android BBQ is coming soon! Austin Android Users Group first meetup next week Save the Date – August 26th, 2010: Twin Cities Android Meetup/Happy Hour Android Meetup tonite in Austin – Stupid Android Tricks Sling shoots onto Android devices this Summer
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