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[Husker86]

Hardware-wise, I'm sure it is capable of doing multitouch, it's because of the Apple patent on multitouch that they have to lock it, but software-wise (I read that on this thread, I believe).

I don't understand this, if Apple has a patent on it how is the Pre and HTC software getting away with it? The Pre has had multi-touch ingrained in the whole system since launch and the only thing Apple threatened them about was their shady iTunes syncing.

 

[Pctx]

I don't understand this, if Apple has a patent on it how is the Pre and HTC software getting away with it? The Pre has had multi-touch ingrained in the whole system since launch and the only thing Apple threatened them about was their shady iTunes syncing.

HTC is scared that they'll get slapped with a lawsuit. Quite frankly I think it's f'ning retarded for Apple to have a "patent" on multi-touch devices as it seems like what they're doing is patenting the input movement which is industry stifling.

I hope that multi-touch gets turned on in the near future and that Apple can go suck a lemon when it comes to this stuff.

 

[Dipswitch]

I don't understand this, if Apple has a patent on it how is the Pre and HTC software getting away with it? The Pre has had multi-touch ingrained in the whole system since launch and the only thing Apple threatened them about was their shady iTunes syncing.

I'm guessing because Apple considers them small potatoes from a units sold/public visibility perspective. Google on the other hand poses a real threat to Apple with Android.

Pound to a penny Apple will show teeth the second multi-touch is enabled in Android.

EDIT: Beat

 

[Skittleguy]

HTC is scared that they'll get slapped with a lawsuit. Quite frankly I think it's f'ning retarded for Apple to have a "patent" on multi-touch devices as it seems like what they're doing is patenting the input movement which is industry stifling.

I hope that multi-touch gets turned on in the near future and that Apple can go suck a lemon when it comes to this stuff.

Supposedly, one of the Eclair features was enabling multi-touch in the keyboard to enhance typing accuracy.

So, who knows...

 

[Iknos]

Knowing nothing about phones or HTC and Google as corporations...it just seems to be me that Google should just buy up HTC. Incorporate Sense UI into all the phones. Use them as a manufacturing platform to get into the phone market.

What I just said could sound as stupid as that Gizmodo article. I know very little about the phone industry and about Google's ambitions here. From my n00b perspective it looks like it's something that should happen though.

 

[DrFunk]

Knowing nothing about phones or HTC and Google as corporations...it just seems to be me that Google should just buy up HTC. Incorporate Sense UI into all the phones. Use them as a manufacturing platform to get into the phone market.

What I just said could sound as stupid as that Gizmodo article. I know very little about the phone industry and about Google's ambitions here. From my n00b perspective it looks like it's something that should happen though.

It sounds like a good idea, and I think Google should do it.

Buuuuut, HTC is a lot bigger than they used to be. When they bought that design firm, they blew up. Now they have commercials everywhere.

 

[tokkun]

According to FCC filings, it appears the X10 will support T-Mobile's 3G. Not that anyone expected AT&T to get a high-profile Android phone.

 

[Totakeke]

It is kinda crazy that T-Mobile is rumored to get all three snapdragon phones at this point.

Nexus One, X10 and HD2?

That can't be right.

 

[DrFunk]

It is kinda crazy that T-Mobile is rumored to get all three snapdragon phones at this point.

Nexus One, X10 and HD2?

That can't be right.

T-Mo's HD2 ROM has already been spotted. So that's one at least

 

[SimleuqiR]

According to FCC filings, it appears the X10 will support T-Mobile's 3G. Not that anyone expected AT&T to get a high-profile Android phone.

Goddamit! The waiting is killing me. Nexus or the X10.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

As a day-one G1 owned, I haven't been keeping up with the hardware.

However, I just lost my phone.

If I am going to replace it, I might as well look into upgrading. What's faster than the G1 and works on T-Mobile, or a good place to find out? (Preferably rootable?)

I would wait, but I kinda need a phone soon.

 

[Totakeke]

As a day-one G1 owned, I haven't been keeping up with the hardware.

However, I just lost my phone.

If I am going to replace it, I might as well look into upgrading. What's faster than the G1 and works on T-Mobile, or a good place to find out? (Preferably rootable?)

I would wait, but I kinda need a phone soon.

Unfortunately, it's another G1 or MyTouch at the moment, unless you're willing to import a HTC Hero.

 

[tokkun]

It is kinda crazy that T-Mobile is rumored to get all three snapdragon phones at this point.

Nexus One, X10 and HD2?

That can't be right.

Well, their parent company made some statements this year about being unhappy with the progress T-Mobile US has been making in the market. It may be that they are aggressively going after the desirable phones. It does seem weird that the smallest carrier would be launching 3 top-tier phones in the first quarter. But,

Nexus One - All other Google Dev phones have been T-Mobile, so it makes sense that the newest one would be too.

X10 - SE only makes GSM phones so it has to be T-Mobile or AT&T. AT&T does not seem to be getting any competitive Android phones (either by choice or in order to keep Apple happy). So T-Mobile is the only option unless they want to sell unlocked with AT&T's frequencies.

HD2 - AT&T and Verizon both launched variants of the Diamond 2 recently, so maybe they didn't think they needed another thin, keyboard-less, WM 6.5 device.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Unfortunately, it's another G1 or MyTouch at the moment, unless you're willing to import a HTC Hero.

Looks like the Cliq or Moment as well. Moment does not move me, Cliq interests me. Don't love the build, but more memory = good.

Then again, I may just get a used G1-- I liked it well enough.

 

[Totakeke]

Oh yeah, forgot about the Cliq, but isn't Moment on Sprint?

Cliq is decent enough if you want a change of UI.


Since no one has posted this yet, I might as well.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009...phones-to-hit-verizon-wireless-in-early-2010/

Motorola Calgary/Devour, set to be on Verizon with Android 2.1 and lower specs than the Droid. Looks good enough if not a bit too much plastic/rubber. For a younger crowd perhaps?

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Motorola Calgary/Devour, set to be on Verizon with Android 2.1 and lower specs than the Droid. Looks good enough if not a bit too much plastic/rubber. For a younger crowd perhaps?

It's definitely targeted towards the Sidekick crowd. That screen looks tiny (sub-3inches?).

 

[sun-drop]

pretty nice vid of the x10 in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqoI9KKM9Y

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Looks like I am buying a used Mytouch on Criagstlist and resuming my wait until I am eligible for an official upgrade and better phones are out.

 

[Totakeke]

pretty nice vid of the x10 in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqoI9KKM9Y

The speed and smoothness of the interface is almost there, but still needs work. At least there's progress...

 

[El Papa]

Theere is a screenshot app, used to be free, but now it's paid. You can still find it free if you look hard enough.

The G1 has almost the same hardware as the mytouch and Hero, but half the ram. However, the G1's cpu is underclocked to 336 mhz, unlike the other 2. Cyanogen and enomther's 1.6 based roms for G1 have a hack the lets you set the cpu to 528 mhz, like it's bros (my mghz might be slightly off). There's also a 10meg ram hack. Both hacks help speed up the G1 considerably. I personally like enomther's rom, and feel it's the fastest.

I'd post links but i'm on my phone now.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

I thought the MyTouch had the same RAM as the G1, no?

If it's more, that's good news for me. But the g1 (hacked) was satisfactory to me.

 

[tokkun]

The G1 has almost the same hardware as the mytouch and Hero, but half the ram.

You are incorrect. Both the G1 and MyTouch have the same amount of RAM and it is not half of the Hero.

G1 & MyTouch: 192 MB
Hero: 288 MB

 

[Bboy AJ]

pretty nice vid of the x10 in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqoI9KKM9Y

Still looks slow but for sure a huge improvement. Cannot wait.

 

[aoi tsuki]

It is kinda crazy that T-Mobile is rumored to get all three snapdragon phones at this point.

Nexus One, X10 and HD2?

That can't be right.

It's not Snapdragon but don't forget the Nokia 900, with it's ARM Cortex A8 and PowerVR SGC GPU. i'm shocked that T-Mobile is [supposedly] getting this many high end phones, and combined with the fact that there's less unlocked phones out there these days since they're going to directly carriers, i'm getting slightly more tempted to switch from AT&T.

 

[Skittleguy]

Hey Rogers, fuck you.

HTC is not currently planning any Android 1.6 upgrades for Rogers Dream or Magic. Android 1.6 was only made available for “Google”-branded devices such as the G1. It is not available for HTC-branded products such as the Dream or Magic, which use Android 1.5. We believe that Android 1.5 is a stable and reliable software platform that delivers a terrific user experience.

That has to be the funniest and saddest thing I've read in a while.

 

[AmICoolYet]

New pics of Motorola Sholes Tablet

Really liking the way this phone looks, even with the hump/chin/thing. Hopefully it comes to Amerika.

 

[Totakeke]

It looks kinda thick, but it does have Xenon flash. A first for Android phones?

• Android 2.0 with full suite of Google applications
• Cortex A8 quad-core processor
• WLAN (WAPI / WIFI) 802.11 b / g
• Support for 3G (WCDMA / HSDPA 10.2M / HSUPA 5.76M)
• 3.7-inch-wide touch-screen super FWVGA capacitance, 854X480 resolution, high-definition display
• 5 million pixel auto-focus camera, Xenon flash
• Built-in gravity sensor, infrared proximity sensors, ambient light sensor model
• Android Market support (pending)
• aGPS
• 32GB Micro-SD(HC)
• FM Stereo FM radio
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Fashion Touch Interface
• 3.5 mm headphone jack

• Android 2.0 with full suite of Google applications
• CDMA EVDO / GSM dual-network
• 3G network support, WIFI / WAPI free switching
• 3.7-inch high-definition resolution of 854×480
• HDMI high-definition (720p) output
• 5 million pixel digital camera, auto focus, dual LED flash
• Cortex TM – A8 multi-core processor
• MOTO-specific Nicam -professional intelligent noise reduction
• GPS
• 32GB Micro-SD
• Electronic Compass & Support for gravity sensing
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• FM Stereo FM radio
• Standard 3.5 mm headphone jack

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009...(Boy+Genius+Report)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

[AmICoolYet]

DAMN! The Sholes is hot in a completely sexual way. What is a gravity sensor?

Spoiler

I totally read gravy sensor at first.

 

[silentspork]

Oh yeah, forgot about the Cliq, but isn't Moment on Sprint?

Cliq is decent enough if you want a change of UI.


Since no one has posted this yet, I might as well.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009...phones-to-hit-verizon-wireless-in-early-2010/

Motorola Calgary/Devour, set to be on Verizon with Android 2.1 and lower specs than the Droid. Looks good enough if not a bit too much plastic/rubber. For a younger crowd perhaps?

Has there been any word of a 2.1 update for the Droid? If this thing has specs that the Droid it should certainly be able to handle it.

 

[Vanillalite]

2.1 is coming it's just when. Someone already got the stock version of 2.1 on android on their own like last week, but it wasn't stable. Engadget has an update today saying someone got it on and it's stable now.

I have no doubt 2.1 will end up on the droid, but it might be mid to late January.

 

[El Papa]

You are incorrect. Both the G1 and MyTouch have the same amount of RAM and it is not half of the Hero.

G1 & MyTouch: 192 MB
Hero: 288 MB

I said almost. I got the ram wrong.

 

[Bad_Boy]

i want those droid tablet specs in the original droid, qwerty keyboard is needed! but damn 8.0MP w/ xenon flash. luv it.

 

[nib95]

Damn the Xt701 looks hot! Xenon flash FTW! When's it expected to come out? And how will it compare size wise to Nexus? It irks me that it's referred to a tablet and not a smart phone. Any particular reason for this? I'm going to assume it makes calls...

 

[SimleuqiR]

Also, if any of you haven’t seen nexusoneblog.com you may find it worth your while to pop over and check it out. I don’t know who they are but they claim to be giving away a Nexus One through a Twitter contest! All you gotta do is follow a couple quick steps to help promote the site.

…and if you’re really looking to follow Nexus news and just want more sites to follow check out htcnexusone.net.

I hope Google announces something soon. The wait for this phone is killing me.

I Saw the Nexus One… I Failed

While minding my own business on the E train this morning (that’s in NY, by the way), I saw a guy playing with his iPhone. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, I looked away and continued bobbing my head to the unbelievable sounds of A.F.I.’s Crash Love. A minute or two later, my eyes made their way back to this gentleman’s hands, where I was shocked to now see a sexy, sleek, extremely thin, Nexus One. It was the most beautiful piece of hardware I had ever seen. It made his iPhone look like an oversized brick. The trackball was tiny (in a good way), and the touch-sensitive buttons seemed minuscule in comparison to the large and beautiful screen. Unfortunately, I was too overwhelmed to analyze the phone before screwing up my photo op, but I can say this… It looks a million times better in person.

 

[Totakeke]

That last quote is full of hyperbole...

 

[SimleuqiR]

That last quote is full of hyperbole...

I like a little hyperbole with my breakfast.

It does seem rather thin.

 

[Raxus]

It seems more or less like a droid eris with some actual power to back it up. So far rumors put it with a better processor and the 2.1 software and 8.1 Megapixel camera. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise that I didn't pick up the droid.

 

[Totakeke]

It seems more or less like a droid eris with some actual power to back it up. So far rumors put it with a better processor and the 2.1 software and 8.1 Megapixel camera. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise that I didn't pick up the droid.

Now, now, there's enough room in the world for more than one awesome android phone.

I still wouldn't put hopes too much on the camera even if it really is 8.1MP, it's still made by HTC after all who doesn't exactly have a good track record with phone cameras that are more than decent.

 

[DrFunk]

It seems more or less like a droid eris with some actual power to back it up. So far rumors put it with a better processor and the 2.1 software and 8.1 Megapixel camera. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise that I didn't pick up the droid.

5mp

the Xperia has the 8mp camera

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Off topic, I can't believe megapixel wankery is still present. I'm not talking about you guys -- just in general.

On topic, I really want that phone. I hope the larger screen improves typing on the on-screen keyboard.

 

[nib95]

Everything about the Nexus is sexy...except...for that GOD awful image on the back of the phone on that flag. WTF is that crap. Not only is it WAY too obtrusive taking up too much space, but it also looks like an over busy complicated fuzzy mess, on an otherwise very simple and slick device. I hope you can get rid of that crap.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Everything about the Nexus is sexy...except...for that GOD awful image on the back of the phone on that flag. WTF is that crap. Not only is it WAY too obtrusive taking up too much space, but it also looks like an over busy complicated fuzzy mess, on an otherwise very simple and slick device. I hope you can get rid of that crap.

I hope you're not as angry as this post makes you sound.

That's a little easter egg for the Google employees that received the phone -- it's a QR code that leads to a Nexus-only Holiday-themed game. There's no reason for it to be on the retail version.

I like it, however. I hope they have a service that lets you put your contact details in QR form on the back of the phone. That way I can just let someone (with the required software) scan the code on my phone instead of giving them a business card.

 

[AndyD]

Isnt it one of those new "barcodes"? Certainly looks like it.

 

[SimleuqiR]

I hope you're not as angry as this post makes you sound.

That's a little easter egg for the Google employees that received the phone -- it's a QR code that leads to a Nexus-only Holiday-themed game. There's no reason for it to be on the retail version.

I like it, however. I hope they have a service that lets you put your contact details in QR form on the back of the phone. That way I can just let someone (with the required software) scan the code on my phone instead of giving them a business card.

Someone give this guy a job at Google! Stat!

That would be cool.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

The Nexus does look great... but it doesn't have a keyboard... but it might be unlocked and cheap...

Damn it, you hesitate for a moment and the next greatest thing pops up. :lol

 

[SimleuqiR]

The Nexus does look great... but it doesn't have a keyboard... but it might be unlocked and cheap...

Damn it, you hesitate for a moment and the next greatest thing pops up. :lol

Welcome back.

 

[womp]

Someone give this guy a job at Google! Stat!

That would be cool.

Blackberries already do this, and yes, it is very cool. It is only natural if Google incorporates it into Android.

 

[Jamesfrom818]

The Nexus does look great... but it doesn't have a keyboard... but it might be unlocked and cheap...

Damn it, you hesitate for a moment and the next greatest thing pops up. :lol

I'm with you on the keyboard. I love the keyboard on my Touch Pro. I really want the Nexus One but I think I'm just going to wait for Sprint to get an Android phone with a keyboard.

 

[Husker86]

I'm with you on the keyboard. I love the keyboard on my Touch Pro. I really want the Nexus One but I think I'm just going to wait for Sprint to get an Android phone with a keyboard.

I assume you already know, but judging from the wording in your post you may not. The Samsung Moment is a Sprint Android phone with a keyboard, though it is quite a brick.

 

[Karma]

Any way to get Nexus One on Verizon?