HTC Thunderbolt issues abound, but a fix is on the way
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:24 Written by admin Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:24
As if the one-call-wonder’s battery life wasn’t enough, the update pushed out to HTC Thunderbolt owners a couple weeks back has some devices randomly rebooting.
Verizon and HTC have said they’re working on the issue, but that’s of little comfort to customers whose phones are spontaneously restarting several times a day.
If you were hoping to solve the issue by installing the leaked version of Gingerbread, we’ve got bad news — there have been a number of reports at the XDA Developers Forums that the Sensed-up version of Android 2.3 is bricking phones and sending them into an endless bootloop. But don’t despair, a fix could be arriving soon.
A source at Verizon told Droid Life that Thunderbolt-owning employees “may be entitled” to a software update before it gets rolled out to the general public — presumably a final test run for that reboot repressing patch.
If you’re too impatient to wait for yet another firmware update, you can apparently stroll down to your local VZW store and simply trade in your troublesome T-Bolt for a new one. Just make sure it’s running the older software before you take it home.
Nokia E6 available to pre-order in UK for June release
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:18 Written by admin Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:18
The pre-ordering frenzy already began for the Nokia E6 in other parts of Europe, but the baton finally landed in the hands of UK Symbian enthusiasts.
The sleek and sexy portrait QWERTY is up for grabs SIM-free on the official site for £349. We imagine this may not be enough to entice the average Joe, but then again, any folks interested in doing a pre-order have likely been eyeing this device for quite some time now.
We can understand the intrigue, as this is an ideal upgrade for E71 or E72 owners: it’s the same overall design, but adds Symbian Anna and a 2.46-inch capacitive touchscreen that employs the same pixel density (326ppi) as the iPhone 4′s Retina Display.
If pre-orders aren’t your style, we’re expecting it to land in stores sometime near the end of June. But if you just have to be the first kiddo on the block to own an E6, move onward to the source link to start the pre-order.
The Best Google Android Phones
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:02 Written by admin Thursday, 26 May 2011 08:02
A year after Android was released, in the U.S. there was a single Apple iPhone on a single carrier, but there were eight different Android handsets with varying form factors available on three of the four major carriers. Today, you can find a variety of Android phones on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Even the little guys like Cricket and Virgin Mobile offer Android options. According to Comscore, Android enjoys 33 percent of the U.S. smartphone market today.
That’s a lot of phones to choose from. To come up with our list, we’ve chosen two winners for each of the four major carriers, one for each of four smaller carriers, and, if you’re contract-phobic, the best unlocked handset. If you’ve settled on Android as your mobile platform, these phones are your best bets—for now, that is. At this rate of growth, we can assure you that there’s another great ‘Droid right around the corner.
T-Mobile G2x With Google
The fast and fully loaded T-Mobile G2x with Google is the fastest, smoothest Android smartphone available today.
Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T-Mobile)
The Samsung Galaxy S 4G, with its faster data connection, refreshed styling, and Android 2.2 OS, is a stellar performer that doubles as a great laptop modem.
Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T)
Motorola’s Atrix 4G, the unique bleeding-edge superphone that can transform itself into a PC, shows how we’ll likely be using our mobile devices in the year 2020. But to get a taste of the future, you’ll have to pay, and deal with some bugs along the way.
HTC Inspire 4G (AT&T)
The HTC Inspire 4G can hold its own against the iPhone 4 and other top smartphones on AT&T. This high-quality super-phone is loaded with useful apps and makes a good big-screen theater for videos.
HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon Wireless)
The HTC Thunderbolt, the first 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless, has the fastest Web speeds we’ve ever seen, but be prepared to carry an extra battery.
Samsung Droid Charge (Verizon Wireless)
The Samsung Droid Charge skips the HTC Thunderbolt’s Sense UI layer in favor of lighter weight and a better camera; both are killer handsets, as long as you don’t need great battery life.
HTC EVO Shift 4G (Sprint)
The HTC EVO Shift 4G is a powerful, less costly alternative to the EVO 4G on Sprint, and gives hardware keyboard fans another choice besides the Samsung Epic 4G.
LG Optimus S (Sprint)
The Optimus S is the best budget Android phone on Sprint, a well-tuned, feature-packed touch-screen slab with all of the functionality most consumers and small business users need.
Samsung Galaxy S II (Unlocked)
The finest Android smartphone available today, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II delivers in almost every way. Thing is, it’s so expensive, it almost prices itself out of the market.
Samsung Galaxy Prevail (Boost Mobile)
With a service plan that gives you unlimited talk, text, and data on Sprint’s 3G network for just 50 bucks a month, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail gives Boost Mobile users a lot of Android-powered goodness for their buck.
LG Optimus C (Cricket Wireless)
The LG Optimus C offers a perfect balance of features, price, and functionality, making it the best choice for smartphone users on Cricket Wireless.
LG Optimus M (MetroPCS)
The LG Optimus M is a solid Android smartphone, and a great way to take advantage of the money-saving unlimited plans on MetroPCS.
LG Optimus V (Virgin Mobile)
With a good mix of features and performance for the price, the LG Optimus V is a just-powerful-enough smartphone for Virgin Mobile that also saves you money every month.