WePad: 11.6 inch tablet

The iPad isn’t even out yet and it is facing heavy competition from Android tablets. As far as specs and looks goes there are multiple Android tablets that has equal or far better specs then the iPad and this is one of the best Android tablets in the making. This is the first of a series of devices from Neofonie, there is also rumors of an eReader in the works. The WePad has a screen of 11.6 inches (1366 x 768), an Intel Atom N450 at 1.66 GHz, GMA 3150, memory of 16 GB NAND Flash (or 32 GB internal + 32 GB optional SD card), a webcam, two USB ports, flash card reader, a UMTS modem and six hours of battery life. Not to mention Adobe Flash and Air support. This device will also feature its own App Store and the Android Market should be onboard as well. [via frandroid ]

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Sprint to release Android 2.1 update for Hero and Moment in the coming weeks?

As it stands right now we have only one 2.1 device, Google’s own Nexus One. 2.1 has been a hot commodity every since it debuted on January 5th on the Nexus. For whatever reason, it has yet to see light on any other non rooted Android handset. Even the mighty droid can’t seem to get an official 2.1 update. Sprint has promised earlier this year that it will indeed deliver 2.1 to their Hero and the Moment. Rumor has that Sprint will start distributing this update as early as March 26th. We all know from our experience not to trust these rumors but this one holds a little more weight than usual because a so called Sprint employee has posted an internal memo to their employees stating that it will be released in the coming weeks. I wouldn’t hold my breath on this one but it be great to see these phones updated to 2.1. [via engadget ]

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Sprint HTC Hero, Samsung Moment Getting 2.1 In April?

While Verizon Wireless Droid owners still dream of the 2.1 they were promised, Sprint customers are getting a promise of their own – “coming weeks” and “April” are some of the open-ended frames used. This is in regards to the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment and the information was leaked in an internal document discussing the Nexus One arrival for Sprint: Impossible to read, we know, lucky for you we snipped out the important tidbits: we are actively working on having the Android 2.1 platform available to our Hero and Moment customers over the coming weeks. Look for more information coming in April about Android 2.1 platform for Hero and Moment. Pencil it in – keyword pencil. Us VZW-Droid folk know all too well that OTA updates are never written in stone. [Via AndroidCentral ]

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Could Google Buy Palm?

Former Apple employee Phil Kearney – who worked on the AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express and Time Capsule at Google – just wrote an article on Gizmodo about the potential of Google buying Palm. The underlying motive? Acquisition of patents: So what could motivate Apple to want to sue HTC? I’m in agreement with those who theorize that Apple’s HTC suit is to warn hardware manufacturers against using Android in their new product offerings. But in thinking about this issue, the one way I see that Google might be able to combat such a move would be to acquire some good patents of their own. In perusing some of the articles on the web about the Apple/HTC battle, a couple of them referred to older articles that talk about Palm and the possible patent battles between Palm and Apple. It is interesting that an Apple/Palm patent battle has not materialized thus far and, combined with Palm’s recent announcement about cutting guidance, it got me thinking: Why doesn’t Google just buy Palm, it’s a no-brainer? Do you think Google might try to buy Palm? Will another company like Motorola, Nokia or Dell beat them to it? It’s all just speculation but interesting nonetheless. When the Palm Pre was announced it seemed Palm had immediately turned the company around… now its feeling like they’re right back where they started. By the way… this is NOT just an out of the blue speculation. In April 2009 Google was rumored to be acquiring Palm and even hired someone to supposedly “oversee” the purchase. Rumors: will they become something more solid?

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Indian Androids Incoming: Milestone, X10, Dext, Backflip

The Indian market is about to swallow up some Android opportunity, with the Motorola Milestone coming March 22nd and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 launching in the next week as well. And it won’t stop there – the Motorola Backflip and Motorola Dext are both expected to reach India by June. Both the Milestone and X10 should be around or above $660 straight up on launch. Developing countries represent a HUGE opportunity for mobile companies and Google stands to gain a lot by having Android in one of the world’s most populated countries. Good thing the Indian government is a little more stable than China… because Google has proven they value certain things more than “opportunity” – just ask China. [Via Cell Passion ]

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Rumor: HTC Incredible coming to Verizon in two weeks

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The HTC Incredible has seen more than its fair share of leaked images and rumors up to this point, and now it looks like, or at least it is being rumored that the Incredible will be available with Verizon Wireless in two weeks. The details on the release are coming courtesy of DailyTech who are reporting

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HTC Supersonic shows up in an inventory listing

A new member of our community by the name of Onyoursix, has uncovered an inventory listing that shows a phone identified as the HTC A9292 with WiMax capabilities. This device can be none other than the upcoming HTC Supersonic. This phone hopefully will debut at this year’s CTIA. This inventory sheet is used by indirect dealers when a product is ready for distribution. Early rumors have this phone being announced next week. See this article for more information and rumored specs of the Supersonic.

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Verizon HTC Incredible Coming In Two Weeks?

Some inside Verizon and HTC sources through DailyTech have said Verizon will begin to get the HTC Incredible in stock within 2-weeks – GREAT news for Verizon customers. The phone is a powerhouse Android that even outclasses the Nexus One. Similar in specs to other upper echelon  Android’s with its 1GHz processor and Android 2.1, but the Incredible also enjoys an upgrade to an 8MP camera and an FM tuner. The HTC Incredible COULD be the reason the Nexus One for Verizon hasn’t popped up for availability although it was announced as an option day 1. The fate of the Verizon Nexus One remains unknown but I wouldn’t be surprised if it launched in conjunction with the Incredible. Along with the keyboard wielding Motorola Droid and Devour, and the smaller and more compact HTC Droid Eris , the large full-touch screen Incredible provides yet another alternative to Verizon customers and it could very likely become the most popular handset for the carrier. Accomplishing that will be a difficult task though, as an unprecedented advertising and promotional campaign helped Verizon and Motorola sell more than a million Droids in the first 74 days it was available.

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European HTC Hero 2.1 Coming in April!

A member of XDA-forums “yrrep” has posted what he claims to be the timetable of Android 2.1 being rolled out to European HTC Hero ’s AKA T-mobile G2 . Here’s a copy and paste of the supposed roll-out This is the update schedule – HTC EU (Nordic/Greek/RUS/UKR/SA) 2010/4/2 TMO – UK TMO 2010/4/16 UK/ES Orange 2010/4/16 TMO – DE TMO 2010/4/16 SFR signature Orange 2010/4/22 ZA(Vodacom) HTC 2010/4/22 H3G UK H3G 2010/4/22 HTC BE HTC 2010/5/4 HTC TUR HTC 2010/5/4 TMO – PL TMO 2010/5/10 TMO – HU TMO 2010/5/10 TMO – MK TMO 2010/5/10 And His source: I was privy to an email at work… :] You can call HTC direct, ask them when the update is due, and they will confirm… if they read their bloody emails! Well he told me I could call HTC – So I did! 2 different operators have told me what’s on their system- obviously reading from the screen. I was told : Unbranded HTC Hero , T-mobile UK & Orange UK: Update available online from 16th April Update OTA from 30th April Network 3 UK (H3G UK): 22nd April – online 5th May – OTA So one thing, HTC Hero 2.1 is CONFIRMED and it’s coming soon, very very soon – in April by the looks of it!  What info I was told over the phone matches what the XDA post said so I think it’s safe to say it seems like the real deal – the “Bees Knees” – the “mutts Nu……. Well you get the idea. I bet this is very exciting news for European Hero owners living with the outdated 1.5 – except those who may mod. Roll on 2.1 and all your sweeeeeet goodness! [Via XDA & HTC ]

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Sprint Announces Nexus One, HTC Supersonic Next Week

Sprint has finally announced they’ll be getting the Nexus One from Google with availability, pricing and further details coming soon. This comes right after rival AT&T had a compatible Nexus One appear for sale on Google’s website. Oddly enough, this news could take a back seat to another Sprint Android Phone that is right around the corner. Next week at CTIA, Sprint is expected to announce a handset many people have been waiting for – the HTC Supersonic. It isn’t just highly anticipated because of its traditionally enjoyed specs like 4.3-inch screen, Android 2.1 and the like, but this could very well be Sprint’s first 4G WiMax enabled phone . This would give Sprint, a carrier that many suggest is struggling badly, 2 rock-solid Android offerings on the cutting edge of the platform. But as we all know, what is on the cutting edge today often becomes old in a few months. But if you ask me, Sprint customers should be happy to have both of these devices as options, and for those who like to keep their phone around for 2 years plus? The Nexus One and HTC Supersonic will be your best bets on Sprint in terms of “future proofing” your mobile experience.

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