Swype is currently preparing to update its self-titled keyboard utility with several new features. Version 3.0 will bring predictive text recognition, which is expected to further reduce the time it takes to type certain words. Users will also be able to take advantage of a horizontal list for word choices, rather than a popup window. […]
Toshiba formally threw itself into contention for US tablets with the launch timing for the Thrive. Its dual-core tablet is now due to ship with Android 3.1 and should ship to Best Buy and other stores on June 13, more than five months after it was unveiled at CES. The Japanese company is counting on […]
Verizon ended one of the longer waits for its 4G smartphones by committing to a launch date for the LG Revolution. The Android LTE phone will ship May 26 for $250. The production version will also be the first phone to ship with Netflix for Android preloaded for movie viewing. Like other Verizon 4G phones, […]
Verizon today set a new price ceiling for non-iPhone devices by launching its second 4G phone, the Samsung Droid Charge. The new flagship phone uses the same LTE to hit an average 5-12Mbps in download speeds but focuses most on its image quality. It packs a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen that’s sharper and easier […]
US Cellular will start offering the LG Optimus U and LG Apex smartphones on prepaid plans for the first time, starting April 15. The Optimus U will cost $200 and the Apex $250, and both are powered by Android, with the former sporting the 2.2 version of the OS, the latter 2.1. Either phone can […]
Virgin Mobile USA expands its handset lineup with the introduction of LG Optimus V, increasing its selection of Android handsets. LG Optimus V creates a unique user experience that will keep people connected and in-the-know while on-the-go. LG Optimus V will become available in other major retailers throughout the month as well. “More than 44 […]
Verizon and Samsung today announced that the Samsung Fascinate, a Galaxy S smartphone exclusively from Verizon, will be available online on Sept. 8 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sept. 9 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Powered by Android 2.1, the Fascinate refines customers’ social networking […]
Samsung today posted a teaser site and video (watch below) for the Galaxy Tab. The video comfirms 720p playback, Swype keyboard and Android 2.2 out of the box. The device is now expected to have a seven-inch, 1024×600 display, carry both front and back cameras, and hold 16GB of internal storage. A formal launch […]
It took four whole months after this thing was shown at CTIA, but Motorola’s i1 is finally coming to stores. Sprint today shared pricing and timing for the Android-powered smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect. The Motorola i1 will be available first on Sunday, July 25 for $149.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, […]
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