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.

AT&T officially announces HP Veer 4G

Last Updated on Thursday, 5 May 2011 04:32 Written by admin Thursday, 5 May 2011 04:22

There’s been some question as to whether this bantam device would support only basic HSPA or HSPA+, so we reached out to HP and AT&T for clarification. Both outfits were adamant that the Veer 4G’s hardware would indeed support HSPA+ in areas that have upgraded cell towers.

AT&T affirmed that “the Veer has HSDPA Cat 10, which is HSPA+,” while Palm said, “the Veer supports HSDPA Cat 10 and HSUPA Cat 6. For reference, this is the same for the Motorola Atrix 4G and HTC Inspire 4G both currently available from AT&T.” Of course, we all know that not all 4G is created equal, and it seems it’s becoming increasingly clear that all HSPA+ isn’t either as well.

The new HP Veer 4G*, the size of a credit card and no thicker than a deck of cards, will be the smallest full-featured HP webOS smartphone to date and AT&T’s** first to run the latest version of webOS software.
Perfect for feature phone or quick messaging phone users looking for all of the features and capabilities of a smartphone without compromising on size and style.

Exclusive in the U.S. for AT&T customers, HP Veer 4G is available in black and white.

AT&T is a pioneer in smartphones and devices, and expects to widen its portfolio in 2011. In January, AT&T committed to introducing 20 4G devices by the end of the year. Available exclusively to AT&T customers, HP Veer 4G will be one of several 4G devices offered in the first half of 2011.

Customer Benefits

With the HP Veer 4G, AT&T customers can have it all – access to the web, apps, social networks and more, all in one powerfully small design. For those who value size, pocketability and style, Veer offers a refreshing alternative to the larger smartphone devices that are currently in the market, without compromising on functionality.

Powered by HP webOS, Veer offers an advanced browser and an incredibly fast processor for a fantastic web experience including Adobe Flash support, plus 8GB of internal user storage and a full keyboard that slides out for fast texting and email. Notifications instantly display messages, reminders, and Facebook® updates on a vivid 2.6-inch touchscreen, with instant messages, texts and pictures from the same person available all in one view.

HP Veer 4G comes preloaded with several popular apps including mobile hotspot and AT&T Navigator. The mobile hotspot functionality*** allows users to share wireless internet connectivity with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices while AT&T Navigator a GPS-enabled navigation service, is designed to provide you with clear and precise audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, including full-color moving maps, using GPS directly from your wireless phone.

In addition, thousands of apps are available at your fingertips in the redesigned webOS App Catalog – social networking, health and fitness, productivity, finance, games-you name it. With Veer, customers are able to keep multiple apps open at once and easily switch back and forth between them. Purchasing apps is now even easier with the addition of carrier billing. Customers can now buy apps on their phone and have it added to their monthly bill with just a tap.

If you need a little help finding your way or locating cool things to do around you, Veer also boasts built-in GPS.

Key Specifications :

HP webOS 2.1
3.63 ounces
Tri-band UMTS: 850/1900/2100; HSDPA Cat 10/HSUPA Cat 6
Quad-band GSM/EDGE
800Mhz processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230)
2.6-inch multitouch display screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 320×400 resolution
Slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard
Email and integrated IM, SMS and MMS
Facebook integration, YouTube
Wi-Fi/aGPS capable
5-megapixel camera with extended depth of field, geotagging, and video capture
Stereo Bluetooth (2.1)
8GB internal storage(~6.1GB available)
910 mAh battery; up to 5.0 hours of talk time or up to 300 hours of standby time.
webOS WebKit browser with Flash support
HP Touchstone compatible (sold separately)

“A large majority of our customers are choosing smartphones but they don’t all want the same thing,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Device Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “HP Veer 4G gives us a highly unique and feature-rich smartphone for customers who want something a ‘little’ different.”

“Veer is introducing the smartphone experience to a new generation of users,” said Stephane Maes, vice president of smartphone product management, Palm Global Business Unit, HP. “Its unique combination of high-end webOS smartphone features in a surprisingly compact package is just right for customers who want to do more with less.”

4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device and compatible voice and data plans. Learn more at att.com/network

AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

Mobile Hotspot Requires a DataPro 4GB plan. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro 4GB plan. Overage charges apply if the included monthly data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, others will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection

Navigator requires a separate subscription

Limited-time offer. Requires 2 year agmt., $36 activation fee, eligible voice and smartphone data plan. Early termination fee of up to $325. Smartphone Data Plan Requirement: Smartphones require a DataPlus (200MB) or DataPro (2GB) plan. If you exceed your initial data allowance, you will automatically be charged an additional $10 for each additional 1GB provided on DataPro or an additional $15 for each additional 200MB provided on DataPlus. All data allowances, including overages, must be used in the billing period in which the allowance is provided or they will be forfeited. For more details on Data Plans, go to att.com/dataplans. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment Other conditions apply. For complete terms, see att.com/wirelessterms.

Elusive White apple iphone 4g May Be Accessible Within Weeks

Last Updated on Sunday, 26 June 2011 06:25 Written by admin Wednesday, 20 April 2011 07:16

Apple’s Phil Schiller stated in March how the white version from the iPhone 4 is actually coming “this springtime. ” Now that timeframe may be reduced to “the next couple weeks, ” according to some new report.

Apple has finally overcome the issues, including paint peeling when subjected to heat, with the manufacturing procedure for the white apple iphone, according to Bloomberg. These devices will reportedly be accessible from both AT&T as well as Verizon.

The white version from the iPhone 4 doesn’t provide any technical enhancements, but Apple verified its existence this year, and constant delays turned it right into a myth that many thought would not be a actuality.

Of course, using the iPhone 5 release getting closer as well as closer, the concept of owning a white apple iphone 4 feels less tempting, but we’re sure Apple will discover plenty of buyers for that device — in the event that it ever actually hits the marketplace.