Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 20, 2009
It may sound very odd, but there’s a chance that the HTC G1 may be the newest hit video game console! How, you wonder? Well, the new Zeebo video game console has just launched, but what’s under that strange name? A hacked version of the G1! Basically, the console uses the chipset of the HTC G1 with some extra things like input/output controls to help it connect to televisions. If this console becomes popular, it’s possible HTC could enter the gaming world. The Zeebo is aimed at emerging gaming markets and has a price tag of less than $200.
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 19, 2009
T-Mobile USA has announced that the release of Android 1.5, aka Cupcake, will be delayed by a few days. T-Mobile sources say this is because the build for the US version of the G1 is still being optimized so that it will quickly and smoothly be delivered to handsets. Users are looking at a delay of about a week, which isn’t too bad. This means that the rolling upgrades won’t end until the first part of June. If you end up in that last batch of users, you may be a bit annoyed. However, think of it this way: we’ve waited so long for the tasty cupcake, what’s another week or so?
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Engadget Mobile
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 19, 2009
The guys over at XDA Developers have taken a leaked version of the HTC Hero’s Android firmware and managed to install it on a T-Mobile G1. What does this mean? This means we get a nice preview of the newest version of Android, and it has a number of cool new features and options. The new Android OS features a nice, new interface that even features some elements that are very similar to HTC’s TouchFLO 3D interface. The web browser in this new OS features flash support, and for those who can’t be away from their social networking sites, there are built-in apps for Twitter and Facebook. Not bad, but if you’re tempted to try to hack the Hero’s Android onto your G1, you probably should think twice about it…
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The Mirror
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 19, 2009
According to a former employee of Global Wireless (a former and somewhat disgruntled employee, it seems), the Canadian wireless service is preparing to launch a UMTS/HSPA network that will feature a number of new handsets. Two of the ones on the list include the Global G1, which will be quite similar to the HTC Dream and T-Mobile’s version, although it will be available in black only. Global Wireless also the Global M1 on the list, which is what they’re apparently calling the HTC Magic. There’s no price on it yet, but it looks like it will be available in white only. Guess that’s an easy way for people to tell the handsets apart?
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 18, 2009
While Vodafone has jumped on the Android bandwagon by becoming the UK’s exclusive distributor of the HTC Magic, they haven’t completely left the world of Windows Mobile behind. The UK carrier has recently added HTCs premiere Windows Mobile device, the HTC Touch Pro 2, to their website. They have put the device under their business offerings, although of course its many features are also great for those simply looking for a cool PDA. No price or even release date has been listed (it’s “coming soon”). We will let you know once we have more information on the cost and the launch date.
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 18, 2009
Vodafone is taking the HTC Magic to New Zealand, giving those who live in the country the change to experience Android in all of its glory. Vodafone will be the first mobile phone carrier to offer an Android handset in New Zealand, and they plan on making the HTC Magic available in June. It will be available in both white and black, and it will feature pretty much everything that every other version of the Magic has, including Google Maps with street view, Google Talk, and a nice 500 MB of internal memory. No pricing has been released, but plans should be similar to Vodafone’s UK pricing.
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 16, 2009
Both Vodacom and MTN have claimed that they hold the exclusive rights to sell different HTC phones in South Africa. MTN has claimed exclusive rights to sell the HTC Dream in many different African markets. On the other hand, Vodacom has exclusive rights to the HTC Magic in South Africa. When Vodacom releases the HTC Magic in South Africa, they plan to open an apps store as well. Which company will sell the most HTC devices in South Africa and claim victory in this competition? Only time will tell, but what is certain is that HTC wins no matter what.
Posted by: Anthony Carter
on May 16, 2009
Several images of an HTC Magic running Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync have been floating around the internet lately, and we’ve finally gotten a firm answer on how an Android phone is syncing with Microsoft. Apparently, HTC added the Exchange support without any involvement from Google. HTC generally customizes Windows Mobile on all of its devices, so it’s no real surprise to see them doing a little customization on Android. However, note that these customized Magics will not say “with Google” because, well, Google has forbidden HTC from using their name on any device that uses a customized OS. Whether a carrier offers the standard version of Android or the customized version is completely up to them.
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Engadget Mobile
