The best phone of the best phones » htc http://the-best-phone.com History of mobile phones news Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:16:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 HTC Hero S Available Via U.S Cellular http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/14/htc_hero_s_available_via_u_s_cellular.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/14/htc_hero_s_available_via_u_s_cellular.html#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:53:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=34524 HTC Hero S is now available via U.S Cellular. A new customers can purchase the device for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate, as well as for those on Belief plans who are eligible for a phone upgrade.

The device acquired a 4-inch Super LCD qHD touchscreen, single-gist processor, 5-megapixel camera with auto-focusing on the back, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, EV-DO Rev. A and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth and a memory card one-armed bandit. It’s quite decent phone although nothing like Galaxy S II.

[via IntoMobile]

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/14/htc_hero_s_available_via_u_s_cellular.html/feed 0 Massive Security Vulnerability in HTC Android Devices http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/03/massive_security_vulnerability_in_htc_android_devices.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/03/massive_security_vulnerability_in_htc_android_devices.html#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:48:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=33948 “Patching the vulnerability is not possible without either root or an update from HTC. If you do root, we recommend immediate removal of Htcloggers (you can find it at /system/app/HtcLoggers.apk).”

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/10/03/massive_security_vulnerability_in_htc_android_devices.html/feed 0 HTC mulling purchase of operating system: report http://the-best-phone.com/2011/09/14/htc_mulling_purchase_of_operating_system_report.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/09/14/htc_mulling_purchase_of_operating_system_report.html#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:13:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=32654 “Cher Wang, president of Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp., said the company is considering buying an operating system (OS), but is in no haste, according to a recent newsworthiness report.”

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/09/14/htc_mulling_purchase_of_operating_system_report.html/feed 0 HTC Vigor Image Leaked http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/29/htc_vigor_image_leaked.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/29/htc_vigor_image_leaked.html#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:35:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=31286 Thanks to the folks from Droid-Life, we got to see the HTC Vigor images. Although, I must say the device is very close in design with the HTC Incredible 2. And, as you can see below, the handset has both front and back camera.

The device rumored to be packed with a 4.3-inch 1280×720 HD exhibit, 1.5GHz dual-kernel processor, 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, 4G LTE connectivity, and Beats by Dre tech. The handset suspected to be launch on October 6th.

[via PhoneDog]

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/29/htc_vigor_image_leaked.html/feed 0 Samsung Galaxy 3D Looks Solid Against HTC EVO 3D and LG Thrill 4G http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/26/samsung_galaxy_3d_looks_solid_against_htc_evo_3d_and_lg_thrill_4g.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/26/samsung_galaxy_3d_looks_solid_against_htc_evo_3d_and_lg_thrill_4g.html#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:27:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=30985 “Samsung is prepping what seems to be their version of 3D smarphone known as Samsung Galaxy 3D to completely take over the smartphone market in days to come. After bringing out Samsung Galaxy S2 to directly compete with Apple’s iPhone brand, the Korean smartphone manufacturer has their eyes on other main smartphone manufacturer which include HTC and Motorola in the U.S.”

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/26/samsung_galaxy_3d_looks_solid_against_htc_evo_3d_and_lg_thrill_4g.html/feed 0 HTC Pico Image Has Been Leaked http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/16/htc_pico_image_has_been_leaked.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/16/htc_pico_image_has_been_leaked.html#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:29:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=30122 HTC Pico’s image has been leaked. The device has similar design as the Wildfire S. On circus tent of that, the Pico also rich person similar specs.

The device will acquire a 3.2? HVGA 480Ч320 touchscreen, a single-core 600MHz CPU CPU, 384MB of RAM, and a 5 Megapixels camera. It would packed with Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.

[via AndroidCommunity]

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/16/htc_pico_image_has_been_leaked.html/feed 0 Verizon MAP List Has Been Leaked http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/02/verizon_map_list_has_been_leaked.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/02/verizon_map_list_has_been_leaked.html#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:16:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=29144 Today Verizon’s minimum advertised price (MAP) list has been leaked. In the list you will see four major devices for Verizon Wireless. They are consist of two HTC, Motorola, and LG handsets.

Here is further information on the devices:

Motorola MOTXT875: It’s a redesign of Droid Bionic. Expected to be launch in September. HTC ADR6330VW: Unannounced and not much detail that we know on the handset. Possibly to be a global device. HTC ADR6425LVW: The gimmick also known as the HTC Vigor. Rumored specs features a 1280×720 display, 1.5GHz mainframe, and runs on Android 2.3. LG LG-VS920: This gimmick possible to be the successor of the LG Revolution. According to Droid-Life, it has already received Bluetooth authentication and has LTE connectivity.

We hope to hear more regarding those devices. Aside from that, we ar still expecting to see further details on the HTC ADR6330VW.

[via PhoneDog]

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/08/02/verizon_map_list_has_been_leaked.html/feed 0 AT&T Users Get Gingerbread http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/26/at_t_users_get_gingerbread.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/26/at_t_users_get_gingerbread.html#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:49:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=28715 Key Facts

* AT&T* confirmed that upgrades to the Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) platform are planned for all post-paid Android smartphones already introduced this year.

* Motorola ATRIX™ 4G users will receive an update to Android 2.3 beginning today and HTC Inspire™ 4G users will receive the update in the coming weeks.

* Motorola ATRIX 4G update will also provide the ability to download applications from third-party stores.

* HTC Status™ arrived in stores July 17, the first AT&T smartphone run Android 2.3.

Upgrade Details

Customers who purchased an Android smartphone from AT&T introduced in 2011 can expect to receive an update to Android 2.3. All of these devices are planned to be upgraded from Android 2.2 to Android 2.3, also referred to as Gingerbread. In addition, Samsung Captivate™ owners will be able to upgrade to Gingerbread.

Delivery methods will vary by device. Whenever possible, upgrades are delivered over-the-air (OTA), however in some cases the size of the file needed to install the update will require the user to connect via Wi-Fi or connect the phone to a PC to install the update. Factors such as manufacturer-defined software and other device performance improvements result in each device requiring a separate update which will vary in timing.

Beginning today and continuing over the next few weeks, Motorola ATRIX 4G users will be prompted to install the update. To download the update, users must be connected via Wi-Fi. In August, HTC Inspire 4G users will be notified that the update is available and can be downloaded when connected to a Wi-Fi network. AT&T smartphone users can access at any one of the company’s more than 26,000 Wi-Fi hotspots at no cost.

The AT&T smartphones planned for a Gingerbread update are:

* HTC Inspire™ 4G

* LG Phoenix™

* Motorola ATRIX™ 4G * Pantech Crossover™

* Samsung Captivate™ 4G

* Samsung Infuse™ 4G

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Gingerbread delivers a number of improvements, such as drug user interface refinements, refined copy/paste functionality and speed enhancements. The upgrade offers improved might management that offers a more active role in managing applications in addition to an improved on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support that makes typing faster and more accurate.

*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.

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

Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/26/at_t_users_get_gingerbread.html/feed 1 T-Mobile myTouch 4G Limited Gingerbread Pilot Will Starts On July 20th http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/20/t_mobile_mytouch_4g_limited_gingerbread_pilot_will_starts_on_july_20th.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/20/t_mobile_mytouch_4g_limited_gingerbread_pilot_will_starts_on_july_20th.html#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:55:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=28270 T-Mobile myTouch 4G will be getting Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread. According to the official T-Mobile support forums, the myTouch 4G upgrade to Gingerbread will be released on July 20th with a limited pilot. This means those who requested tomorrow will get to see it at the same day.

T-Mobile stated that a broader rollout will take place in the coming weeks. Here is the lean what the update would provide your device.

New features:

2010 Exchange compatibility New version of Swype Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS

Improved issues:

Bluetooth audio works better when answering a call from phone and Bluetooth is paired Display is more stable and responsive during boot up or use Domestic roaming data connection is more stable Message inbox saves Various software and stability improvements

[via PhoneDog]

]]> http://the-best-phone.com/2011/07/20/t_mobile_mytouch_4g_limited_gingerbread_pilot_will_starts_on_july_20th.html/feed 0 Wirefly Offered HTC Thunderbolt For $199 With Contract http://the-best-phone.com/2011/03/16/wirefly_offered_htc_thunderbolt_for_199_with_contract.html http://the-best-phone.com/2011/03/16/wirefly_offered_htc_thunderbolt_for_199_with_contract.html#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:59:00 +0000 admin http://the-best-phone.com/?p=17049 Now you tin purchase the HTC Thunderbolt via Wirefly. They will charge you $199 with a deuce-years contract bridge through Verizon Wireless. On the other helping hand, Verizon put their pricing at $249 which agency you can safety a grant when you leverage the gimmick via Wirefly. When you ordering via Wirefly, you won’t have to remuneration transportation and in addition, there’s also Mobile standard backup free for life overhaul and a 30 day pre-ordering price warranty.

Verizon finally exercise set on the Thunderbolt launching appointment which placed on March 17th. As an excuse for all the holdup, Verizon is offering free people Mobile Hotspot approach for deuce months through May 15th. Afterward, you tin decided to weather to continue on energizing the Mobile Hotspot which will cost you $20 for 2 GB of data per calendar month.

A quick reminder on the handset’s specs. It feature a 4.3-inch WVGA exhibit, an 8-megapixel rear photographic camera, 1.3-megapixel front photographic camera, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Android 2.2, 8GB of on gameboard storage with a 32GB microSD preloaded, and 4G.

[via AndroidCommunity]

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