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    HTC Incredible to bump Droid Eris in Verizon's lineup? 

    by
    Dave Manning
    Published on 03-09-2010 02:16 PM
    Categories:
    1. Android
    2. Mobile Devices
    3. HTC
    4. Rumors
    5. Carrier

    According to this screenshot of Verizon's inventory, the HTC Incredible will be bump the HTC Droid Eris in Verizon's lineup. BerryScoop (via Android Central) sources say the end of life for the Droid Eris is April 1st.



    In other Verizon-related Android news, BerryScoop does not expect Verizon retail outlets to carry the Nexus One. This is in contrast to a previous report. One thing that most all agree, April is shaping up to be a good month for Android on Verizon.

    Video: HTC Supersonic in the wild 

    by
    Michael Ferrerya
    Published on 03-08-2010 05:47 PM
    Categories:
    1. Android
    2. Mobile Devices
    3. HTC

    By all accounts, this appears to be a video of the rumored Sprint WiMax phone known as the HTC Supersonic. Our thinking is that a phone like the HTC Supersonic would likely be kept under wraps, but that didn't stop someone from taking it home and providing us all with some juicy video. Either that or HTC is rocking some shag carpet in their corporate headquarters.



    via MobileCrunch
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    Swype for Android opens up beta 

    by
    Dave Manning
    Published on 03-08-2010 05:36 PM
    Categories:
    1. Android

    The guys at Mobile Crunch let us know that Swype for Android is now available as a limited public beta. We signed up and had zero issues getting a chance to test the app, so we'd suggest you head on over to Swype if you're interested.



    Not familiar with Swype? It's a text entry method that uses finger dragging or swiping of your finger. If you give it a try, do us a favor and let us know how you like it in the comments below.

    Phonescoop via Mobile Crunch
    3 Comments

    Should they rename AT&T's first Android device the Motorola BackFlop? 

    by
    Christopher Meinck
    Published on 03-08-2010 04:50 PM
    Categories:
    1. Android
    2. Motorola
    3. Carrier

    The Motorola Backflip has been out for a day and perhaps a more apt name for the product should be the Motorola Backflop (credit to Andronica for the naming idea). While the latest Android devices run version 2.1 (or expect to be updated to that version shortly), the Motorola Backflip ships with Android OS 1.5. Really? It gets worse.



    Not only does it ship with an outdated OS, but the Motorola Backflip comes filled the brim with AT&T bloatware and you cannot delete these apps. Say what?

    It doesn't end there. TechCrunch points us to the fact that it's not possible to install apps outside of the App Market. Normally, you'd find an option to allow installation of apps from those mysterious "Untrusted Sources". Just as mysterious is the missing option in the Motorola Backflip.

    Put this all this together and you have a big bag of disappointment.

    Photo credit: TechCrunch
    2 Comments

    Motorola Backflip now available through AT&T, priced at $99.99 

    by
    Michael Ferrerya
    Published on 03-07-2010 06:39 PM
    Categories:
    1. Android
    2. Mobile Devices
    3. Motorola

    AT&T has finally released their first Android phone and it's the Blur-filled Motorola Backflip. The Blackflip has respectable specifications, especially given it's price tag. With the Droid dropping to $49 through Amazon, the Backflip is geared towards those who are looking to stay with AT&T. The Backflip's name is derived from it's unique fold-over keyboard, screen combination. Moto Blur integrates all your favorite social networks, bringing Facebook, Twitter and MySpace to the forefront.



    Welcome to the party AT&T. If you happen to pickup the Backflip, be sure to stop back and say hi in our spiffy new Motorola Backflip forums.

    via AndroidCentral




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    gnath9

    Mine quit working today ... expired. :012:crying
    And now the beta is closed. I did sign up for... Go to last post

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    gnath9 on 03-09-2010
    bberryhill0

    Http://beta.swype.com

    The beta is closed now. I got mine a few days ago. It is awesome. Go to last post

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    bberryhill0 on 03-08-2010
    gnath9

    Welcome to EA Dave.

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    Welcome to EA Michael. :dft012:wink Go to last post

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