![Social Networking Phones -- KIN 1 and KIN 2 [Verizon]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/msft-kin-11_2-46b232cefd59f196cd84b1e548a81098-200x133-75-nocrop.jpg)
Microsoft, Sharp and Verizon teamed up to deliver the KIN 1 and KIN 2. I briefly mentioned these phones before when they were codenamed “Turtle” and “Pure.” I tried out both of the KINs this past weekend and believe they present a new option to mobile phone customers because they fit somewhere between a top [Read More...]
![Android Monster - HTC Scorpion heading to Verizon [Rumor]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/scorpion-300x.jpg)
Droid Scorpion? According to MobileCrunch, the rumored HTC Scorpion is heading to Verizon. This mythical beast has a 1.5 mhz processor which bests the 1.0 mhz processor in the HTC Incredible. It also ships with Foyo, Android 2.2. No pictures have surfaced yet. While this phone will be tops in the Verizon line-up, I’m not sure [Read More...]
I sure picked the wrong week to be busy with non-tech stuff. Much has happened in the past week and my Google Reader is still readlined at 1000+ new articles to read. These are some of the stories from the past week that look the most interesting: Android 2.2 “FroYo” debuted at Google I/O. Many [Read More...]
![HTC Incredible ~ Demand Outstrips Supply [Verizon/Android]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/htcincrediblered-c9bd685e5fef11039ebaa854b6424b90-200x200-75-crop.jpg)
Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam has confirmed anecdotal reports that demand for the HTC Incredible is outstripping supply. According to McAdam, there are kinks in HTC’s supply chain and components for the Incredible are scarce, particularly the AMOLED touchscreen manufactured by Samsung. Shipments to stores are selling out within hours and those who order online must wait [Read More...]
Engadget unearthed court records from 2008 from a class action suit where testimony was given to the effect that the 2007 exclusive agreement with AT&T contained a FIVE year term. Here are the quotes: “The duration of the exclusive Apple-[AT&T] agreement was not ‘secret’ either. The [plaintiff] quotes a May 21, 2007 USA Today article – [Read More...]
![HTC Evo 4G Coming Soon... "Android-of-the-Year"? [Sprint]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/htc-evo-4g-sprint-hands-on-111-536x714-fa58eeab101d78673eaca92c909e5e7c-150x200-75-nocrop.jpg)
So, I’ve blabbed and blabbed about the HTC Incredible but hardly made a keystroke about the HTC Evo 4G (“Supersonic”) coming to Sprint. Latest rumor is that this device launches on June 6th. It’s going to be sold at, of all places, Radio Shack. Don’t let the venue discourage you. This could win the “Android-of-the-year” [Read More...]
![HTC Incredible Full Review [Verizon/Android]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/the-incredible-hulk-89dfbbccd389ef1866911155d2809082-200x150-75-nocrop.jpg)
I’ve fiddled with the HTC Incredible a heck of a lot over the past week. Hands down, it’s the best smartphone on the market for me but it’s not flawless. I’ll tell you what I like and what I dislike about the HTC Incredible. Likes: Hardware Overall: The phone feels very good. It’s like holding [Read More...]
According to iPhone Footprint, Google’s Nexus One outsold the iPhone worldwide by 16% in February 2010.* This gap is likely to widen very soon when the CDMA version compatible with Verizon Wireless is released. I see a number of reasons why the Nexus One is globally popular. Google is known as one of the world’s [Read More...]
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a CDMA iPhone is heading to Verizon later this year, according to its sources. There is a ton of spin being put on the story but I recommend getting the news straight from the WSJ. (link below) This is obviously bad news for AT&T which has gained many [Read More...]
![Sprint's HTC "Supersonic" 4G Phone [Specs]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/htc-supersonic-1fae254026bee018d0f2778e7daf6763-200x165-75-nocrop.jpg)
I’ll get the bad news out of the way first. The HTC/Sprint 4G “WiMax” phone will not be marketed as the “Supersonic” afterall. Instead, it will be called the HTC Evo 4G (lame!). It won’t be out until Summer and 4G “WiMax” data pricing has not been revealed. Rumors have it that the all-you-can-eat buffet-style [Read More...]
![Android Gaming [Video]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/android.gif)
There’s really no secret about my bias. I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Nexus One and HTC Incredible on Verizon. I’m loyal to my carrier but not to my device manufacturer. I’m moving from the Blackberry in large part because Android integrates better with my Google web apps. Maybe I’ll miss the Blackberry keyboard. Maybe [Read More...]
DailyTech is reporting that the HTC Incredible is slated for release by Verizon within two weeks. Reporter Jason Mick broke the news and cites unnamed sources within Verizon. The HTC Incredible could set the bar for Android 2.1 devices… or it may not. It’s roughly comparable to a Nexus One but may have less RAM, [Read More...]
![Happy First Birthday Google Voice; It's Been a Long Year [Criticism]](http://tbottle.com/tb/wp-content/uploads/thumb-cache/Google-Voice-2561-06a147fa2612110435ea028a3ddb7388-200x200-6-crop.png)
The Google Voice team is cheerfully celebrating the 1st birthday of Google Voice, Google’s voice transmission service. Google Voice, which is still by invitation only, offers users a free telephone number in any U.S. area code, the ability to ring multiple phones, visual voicemail with transcription, free SMS, free long distance calling within the U.S. [Read More...]
I think there’s reasonable evidence that Apple and Verizon really hate each other, especially in light of recent developments. If I’m right, this may dash hopes of some loyal Verizon customers wishing that Verizon and Apple would strike a deal to bring the iPhone to Verizon. Below are the pieces of the puzzle that suggest [Read More...]
While certainly overshadowed by the Olympics, there is another international event taking place this week. It is the Mobile World Congress 2010 which takes place February 15-18.
