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Palm Pre Plus Sold Out on Verizon and AT&T’s websites
Aug 16th
We don’t want to get our hopes too high with this one, but it’s certainly worth noting that the Palm Pre Plus is currently sold out on both AT&T’s and Verizon’s websites. While we absolutely want this to be an indicator that new webOS-toting hardware is ready to roll in for these two carriers, we can’t leave out the possibility that both carriers happened to run out of stock at the same time. Plus, while the phone may be sold out online, as far as we know stores are still selling Pres as usual. For now feel free to speculate, but for me, until Sprint follows suit with the older original Palm Pre I’m not convinced.
[Via PreCentral.net]
Poll: Torch 9800 - Have you? Will You?
Aug 16th
As most of you may know, the Torch 9800 has finally launched on AT&T . It will also will be coming to Telus, Bell, Rogers, Virgin Canada, Orange UK and Vodafone UK in the upcoming weeks. I’m on AT&T and have decided to pass on the 9800 for now. I’m personally a fan of standard QWERTY style BlackBerrys and don’t really see myself using a slider for more than a short time. I don’t know if my feelings will change, but for now I’m standing strong with my Bold 9700 on OS 5. Although, if BlackBerry 6 doesn’t end up leaking for the 9700 soon and there is still no sign of the 9780 in sight, I might just crack.
So what’s your stance on the Torch 9800?
So many decisions, so little time
Aug 12th
Today is the day everyone has been drooling talking about.
Both the Blackberry Torch 9800 and Motorola Droid 2, arguably the two most anticipated phones of the year have both finally officially been released by AT&T and Verizon, respectively, in the U.S., both at the same $199 (with or without rebate) price point on a 2 year term. Both running the latest OS’s from their respective manufacturers and both come harboring many expectations from their die-hard following, but which are you going to choose?
So far the reviews on the Torch have been 50/50, some sites bashing, while others praising it and the newly unveiled OS that it runs. As for the Droid 2 running Froyo, the OS has been out (in both leaked and official variations) for quite some time, thus allowing users to become familiar with it should their current device support the update.
I guess the real answer will be in the numbers when AT&T releases them. Knowing that the Android community in the U.S. is much larger (and more tight knit), I wouldn’t be surprised to see it outsell the Torch 9800.
Are you getting one of these hot new devices? If so, which one and why? Let me know.
SE Xperia X10 Goes to AT&T Too Late, Too Bad
Aug 9th
Seriously? You haven’t even updated the device to Android 2.1 yet? This is a travesty.
Sony Ericsson announced today they are to release the Xperia X10 this week on AT&T’s network, the only network in the US in need of some great Android devices. Too bad this isn’t one of them, at least not in its current form.
We’ve had the phone in Canada since April, and I have to say, while the hardware is sexy as hell, its implementation of Android 1.6 is half-baked, buggy and slow. Almost unusably slow, especially for the hardware it’s running on.
On the surface, the device is a dream. 1GHZ Snapdragon, 512MB RAM, 8MP camera, beautiful sleek exterior, 4″ 800×480 screen. Really, really nice.
But the on-screen keyboard is terrible. The Mediascape and Timescape apps are awful, and cannot be deleted from the device. And the fact that it’s running a version of Android that has been available for more than a year is inexcusable, especially when most other devices have been updated to 2.2. SE is only claiming that the X10 will be updated to 2.1 in Q4 of this year, which could be December 31st.
So, in my opinion, avoid this puppy. AT&T customers have a much better phone in the Samsung Captivate already.
AT&T stores begin receiving Torch 9800 T-shirts
Aug 4th
We all know the official launch of the 9800 Torch is just around the corner, but what’s a proper launch without a cheesy t-shirt to go with it?
A tipster just sent us this shot of the t-shirt that is starting to circulate around AT&T retail stores, telling us that all reps are expected to wear it on launch day. I wonder if this is the same shirt our home town carriers will get, or if we will get something more unique.
Thanks @BlackoutRF!
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RIM Officially Announces the Blackberry Torch 9800
Aug 3rd
The day has finally come and announcement made.
August 12th, 2010 is the date to mark in your calendars for the official launch of the first Blackberry touchscreen/QWERTY hybrid now named the Torch 9800 running the new Blackberry6 OS.
Pricing set at $199 on a 2 year agreement, while outright cost has not been mentioned, I’ll assume it’s going to be around the $599.99 range.
Still no word on an official Canadian launch date, but expect it in the coming months.
Official press release via Market Wire
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Blackberry Torch now live on AT&T’s website!
Aug 3rd
A little pre-mature don’t you think? The event has barely just begun and the AT&T landing page has already been updated to showcase the newly named Blackberry Torch.
Still can’t wait for official release dates to be announced by one of our Canadian Rogers carriers!
[via Crackberry]
Follow me on twitterBlackberry Torch 9800 Get’s Official FCC Nod
Aug 3rd
One of the most talked about, leaked about, and arguably the most anticipated Blackberry devices to ever be released from the gates of Waterloo, Ontario has finally gained FCC approval.
The timing couldn’t be better either because today in New York, Blackberry and AT&T are hosting a launch party rumored to be the one that officially announces both the Blackberry6 OS and the Blackberry 9800 (and all its code names)
Keep your eyes on the site for updates beginning at 11am EST.
[Source Engadget, via Crackberry]
Follow me on twitterAndroid is the best. Or, at least, it’s the most popular. Up 886% year over year.
Aug 2nd
Android is a phenomenon. We know this, I’ve talked about it before, but the proof is in the numbers. And Android is up over 886% since last Q2. It now owns 34% of the US smarthphone market, which isn’t a dent, since RIM only has 32%. And Apple at a staggering 21.7%. How terrible!
But seriously, the reason for its explosive growth is likely the November 2009 release of the Motorola Droid on Verizon, followed by several high-profile devices on Verizon and Sprint. On Verizon, the Droid Incredible, Droid X and the Samsung Fascinate, and on Sprint the EVO 4G, the Epic 4G are all top tier phones. Their specs speak for themselves. On T-Mobile, their only major player has been the MyTouch 3G Slide, which has done very well, and they now have their own Galaxy S variant, the Vibrant. AT&T isn’t floundering, either, after launching their somewhat-crippled Galaxy S version, the Captivate, last month.
Each carrier has done well bringing Android to its customers, but none better than Verizon. The Droid 2 will be launching this month as well on Froyo. Android’s growth won’t be slowing down any time soon, but with great power comes great responsibility. Android 2.2 is being pushed to most recently-released devices such as the EVO 4G, Droid X, Droid, Vibrant and more. While it brings the platform closer to competing directly with the iPhone 4, it does not yet have the polish that iOS displays in all facets of the operating system. Apps crash or freeze, the keyboard often doesn’t register input, and it generally fails to perform flawlessly.
iOS4 has not been without its own problems, but since it is built on the solid framework of iOS 3.1.3, it appears more reliable in daily use.
As long as it continues to be AT&T exclusive, however, the iPhone will never reach the incredible sales heights of Android. Bring it to Verizon, however, and we are playing a different ball game.
Blackberry/AT&T Holding A Launch Party For The 9800?
Jul 27th
One of our tipsters sent us this screen shot of the invite they just received to a party AT&T and Blackberry are hosting in New York next week. Although it doesn’t go into specific device detail, one can assume it is for the 9800 for two significant reasons
1) Launch is imminent, rumored on or around Aug 15th
2) That calendar icon looks eerily similar to the calendar icon on Blackberry 6, slated to launch first on the Blackberry 9800.
Our connect plans to attend the event and send us more information and pictures as they become available so stay tuned!
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