The upcoming Sprint galaxy has a sliding keyboard as well as touch screen. October release? I might wait for it instead of an evo....
Printable View
The upcoming Sprint galaxy has a sliding keyboard as well as touch screen. October release? I might wait for it instead of an evo....
That's a really nice phone Hauser. Pre order now - it's available Aug 31.
http://phandroid.com/wp-content/uplo...en-550x411.jpg
Sprint expands device leadership with the launch of Samsung Epic 4G, Debuting on Aug. 31; Sprint’s Galaxy S Smartphone Boasts Blazing 4G Speeds, QWERTY Keyboard and Brilliant Super AMOLED Touchscreen
New reservation system begins Aug. 13 for Samsung Epic 4G at www.sprint.com/epic4g
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
The wait is almost over! Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced pricing and availability for America’s first 4G-capable phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and brilliant Super AMOLED touchscreen, Samsung Epic(TM) 4G, bringing customers an all-in-one device for staying connected, getting work done and enjoying the latest in entertainment while on-the-go. Samsung Epic 4G is the only 4G Galaxy S(TM) smartphone and the only one to offer a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
Samsung Epic 4G will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 31, in all Sprint retail
Full Engadget Review here:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/epic-4g-review/
Can't anyone produce enough phones for a big launch these days....
Sprint’s Epic 4G Reservation Slots All Filled Up
by Quentyn Kennemer on August 16th, 2010
After a few days of being open for reservation from Sprint themselves, all of Sprint’s initial reservation slots for the Samsung Epic 4G have been filled up. You might still be able to try your luck at third party retailers such as Best Buy, Radio Shack, and Amazon, but don’t go in expecting to be guaranteed a device on day one as these things tend to go quick. Sprint’s site indicates that they won’t be taking names for more reservations before the device’s August 31st launch date, but you can still sign up to be notified when they’re back in stock once September 1st rolls around (or some time after that).
Just ordered the droid 2. Alot of people i work with have the LG Ally, which Amordiva is looking at. Anyone know anything about the Ally? worth getting her or is this a pass?
I would get a 2nd Droid 2 but the Ally is a decent mid range Android phone ($100 less then the D2). Should be fine for a new smartphone user.
Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk
I got the epic 4g. Took 20 minutes at the sprint store. Gotta mail in the 100 dollar rebate and they gave me 50 bucks for my bberry so worked out well...
New Gmail available for Froyo users. I installed it and it is much faster etc.
http://rs391.rapidshare.com/files/41...il.v.2.2.1.apk
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/09/07...oid-2-2-froyo/Quote:
If you’ve got an Android 2.2 (Froyo) smartphone in your pocket, then you have an application update for the included Gmail app awaiting you. A new version of Android’s built-in Gmail application has been found online, and while it’s not a big update, there are a couple of features you may like.
First off, this updated Gmail app may not be new for those who have been flashing custom ROMs onto their device, as the app has been loaded into many of them for some time now. For the rest of you, you’ll find that the new app has rearranged some existing features (like the “Reply” button), in order to make them more accessible. Instead of having to scroll down to the bottom of the message to reply, the option has been added to the top of the email. All you need to do is tap on the button at the top right of and a small menu — similar to the Quick Contact (introduced in Android 2.1) feature — will pop out and give you the option to reply, reply to all, or forward the message. This is the biggest change in the update as a whole, but the app is also faster overall, according to others.
Since I don’t have an Android 2.2 device, I can’t test the application for myself, so I’m just going on what I’ve heard from others. All you need is Froyo on your device, and there’s no need to be rooted. Just download the .apk file to your Android phone’s SD card, and install with a file manager, like Linda File Manager or something similar. This is just one of the many Google Applications that could really use some sprucing up. Let’s hope that there is another set of Google Applications for Android that will be released at some point soon.
We’re wondering if this particular version of the Gmail application will be included in the T-Mobile G2 when it comes out, as it’s the next Froyo-toting Android handset that will be released, supposedly.
Google Maps Update
Quote:
Google Maps for Android just got itself a nice little update, blending the navigation feature with walking directions to create -- you guessed it -- "Walking Navigation." Now you'll get the same three-dimensional view with walking directions as you would in a car, only a little more pedestrian-friendly.
Separately, there's an update for the Street View on Google Maps app that adds "smart navigation," meaning you can tap and drag to make your way through city streets. Check out video of that after the break.
And finally, the Google Maps search bar has been refreshed, filtering results, showing prices with dollar signs and adding cross streets. Nice. [Google]
For those that want Swype on Nexus One/Droid or HTC phones, follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687056
New co-worker has a Droid X phone. I saw him using Swype and thought it was the shit. Going to install and try it today.
Edit: Installed it supa easy, Swype is fun to use :D
I really liked it before an update broke the cracked version I was using. It really is the fastest text entry keyboard (hardware or software). You do need to force yourself to use it for awhile and not just be lazy and tap type. I still like the microphone button also on the standard keyboard - if you are alone its a really fast option.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....10gmailapp.jpgQuote:
We've always said the native Gmail app is one of the best parts of Android, and it just got even better: it now supports Priority Inbox, has a "show quoted text" button, and features a floating message actions toolbar like the browser-based mobile Gmail app. The bigger news, though, is that Google's releasing Gmail to Market directly, where it'll be a separate download that can be revved with new features independently of Android itself. That's a pretty great move, but if you're still waiting for Froyo you can't quite join this party yet -- the new app requires 2.2.
I just got the epic 4G the other day from sprint, haven't rooted it yet but I am loving it so far. Gonna have to readup a bit on the tricks to proloning the battery, but im guessing it will be easy since 60% of my usage was display so im doing something wrong. Other than that no complaints so far :D
That's a really nice phone - Hauser has it also. Should get Froyo in the near future too.
Google released a update to the actually Market for phones not on 2.2 yet. It allows you to update all apps at once etc. A really nice feature that was only in Froyo until now.
http://images.intomobile.com/wp-cont...ngry-birds.jpg
Quote:
You Angry Birds fans are crazy! GetJar now has the popular game by Rovio for Android, but most folks have had trouble getting a copy of the game this morning. Our own editors here at IntoMobile seem to be having issues as well, and GetJar has addressed the issue on Twitter and is working on it.
According to the mega app store, over 90,000 downloads hit the servers within seconds, causing a huge strain. Naturally, things are a little hectic right now and it may be a while before you Android users are able to grab Angry Birds.
One thing to consider, however, is whether or not this would have happened if the game was made available over Android Market instead of GetJar. What do you think?
That's almost one of my favorite games on my phone ;)
Hauser you should do this mod on your phone....
I find his excessive use of dragon punch a little outrageous.
http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?c...acebook.katanaQuote:
The update to the Android Facebook app that CEO Mark Zuckerberg detailed this morning is now live in the Android Market. New features include:
Groups - Share posts with small groups of friends.
Places - Share where you are with your friends, see where friends are, and discover places nearby.
Improved notifications - view comments and updates within the app.
Update in the Android Market, or hit up the download links after the break.
Does anyone have sprint and has used the Evo HTC phone? I'm thinking of getting one of those as my next phone upgrade. What's slowing me down is the G4 area up here in the hills isn't that large of an area yet. So I'm just wondering if that phone on G3 and sometimes G4 coverage is worth it.
Straph, Ixidor, Naya (as you know them) all have the EVO. Hauser/Liger has the Epic 4G on Sprint.
ok thanks :) i will wait and see what they say.
I downloaded this new Youtube Remote app last night and tried it with my laptop logged into www.youtube.com/leanback and I gotta say it's pretty handy if you use a computer hooked up to your bigscreen etc. Check it out.
YouTube Remote app released, controls Leanback on GTV or PC from your Android phone
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....eremoteeng.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....oteqr-code.jpgQuote:
We weren't completely in love with Google TV's YouTube Leanback experience when we gave the platform a run through, but that could change now that the YouTube Remote app has been released to the Android Market. Users pair the devices simply by signing into YouTube Leanback on the TV or PC and the app on the phone with the same account, then select a video on the phone and send it to the bigger screen with a press of a button. At least, that's how it should work. TechCrunch got a hands on with the new app and a new Topics sorting system for the site during a demo and found some potential, however trying it on one of our devices elicited a slew of crashes before we eventually got everything synced up and working. QR code's after the break so you can have a go of your own.
Update: Once we got everything rolling, we were able to get a better impression of the app. While it was a bit slow to open on our Galaxy S phone, once it is up, it worked smoothly, scrolling side to side through various queues of types of content and our favorites list. While the task of pulling up Leanback in a browser window or even on a Google TV device makes it ill-suited for viewing just one video at a time, where it excels is building a up a queue of videos and sending them over all at once. It will work on multiple screens at the same time as well, but there's no Airplay-style syncing to be had, if one of them starts to slow down or buffer it will simply continue lagging behind, and without any volume controls or ability to reach other functions, you'll still need to keep other remotes handy.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/y...nd-google-tvs/
I like the Evo. Battery only lasts a day at most though, so you need to charge it every day. Not sure if the Epic is better in this category or not... Hauser could tell you.
Michelle just picked up a Samsung Fascinate to replace her waterlogged Droid Eris. Pretty badass phone - the Samsung Galaxy S line of phones are really nice. Super AMOLED screen, 1Ghz hummingbird processor, iPhone form factor, Android 2.1 yuck, 720P video recording, etc etc
http://i1.phonearena.com/images/phon...-Fascinate.jpg
I like the EVO mainly because of the size, phones were getting way to small. The big touch screen is great. Android 2.2 with the new features including ActiveSync is fantastic for me as a small business guy. Blackberry was terrible in that arena. The voice recognition is really well done, and is great for use with google maps. Lots of other great features. Battery life is acceptable. Just gotta charge it every day, as long as you get used to plugging in your phone while you are at your desk at work and/or before you go to bed it is not a problem at all.
The EVO and Droid X size screen is starting to grow on me a bit. Rumor is Verizon is coming out with it's version of the HTC EVO (HTC Incredible HD) that will have a LTE (4G) antenna in it sometime in Q1 2011, I might look into that. I saw the Samsung Galaxy S 7 in tablet today at Best Buy, pretty cool large format Android device. I could see picking one up when the price drops..... a lot ($599).
http://images.intomobile.com/wp-cont...gflagship1.jpg
http://www.talkandroid.com/22717-gam...ee-today-only/Quote:
Gameloft is running a promotion this month with a different free giveaway every day between now (well, technically the 1st) and Christmas. Yep, a Twitter advent calendar. If you’re not already following them on Twitter, you should start now.
So, the best news? Today and today only they are giving away a free copy of Dungeon Hunter HD for Android. This Diablo-esque game normally costs about five bucks, but today you can head over to Twitter (from your phone) for a link to download the game for free.
Be warned, though, that upon downloading and installing the .apk file, the game asks to download an additional 181MB to be stored on the SD card, so if you don’t have an unlimited data plan, it might be best to do that part on wifi.
Watch the trailer after the break, and hit the source link to download the game for yourself
Nexus S (gingerbread 2.3) announced. Why is it always T mobile that gets the cool phones.
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/...ngerbread.html
2.3 Intro
Enjoy your exploding phones!
I don't think anyone that reads this forum has a Motorola D2 - so nothing to worry about.
Haha, bout to try that 2.2.1 update for the Epic, bout effing time. Soon as i get this update everyone will probably be on 3.0.
Yeah Samsung really blew their 2.2 launch. Michelle has a fascinate on 2.1 still and that update isn't gonna happen until Jan-Feb. Awesome phones but they need to push their updates quicker..... it's that damn touch wiz UI that complicates the roll out. HTC phones are the same way with the Sense UI... takes longer.
You will like 2.2 so many enhancements. Make sure to update all your apps after you install. (and you can set them to auto update in 2.2 also)
mmm this is a glorious update, soooo much faster. how do i set apps to auto update?
Goto the app in the market and there is an option at the top to auto update each one. If any permissions change (like a app version wanting access to your contacts when it hasn't before) it will make you do a manual update.
Nice! anything else super new i should know or is it mostly an aesthetics and fluidity update?
Well its much faster and you get full FLASH (porn) support! Download flash 10.1 from the market... Here is the full list - been awhile since I was on 2.1.
( Click to show/hide )