Once upon a time, cell phones were simple radios that allowed two people to speak to each other. Today, smartphones include voice calling almost as an afterthought, and manufacturers load their top models with so many features that the phones could conceivably replace their owners’ cameras, music players, and netbooks. Motorola’s Droid X is off to a rousing start, as it excites gadget geeks and smartphone lovers across America. Find out why Verizon’s latest Droid might be the greatest of them all. More »

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As a long time Craigslist user, I am thankful for the free service that the site provides. Having completed many transactions, I, naturally, have encountered more than a few oddballs and louts through the site. The “WTB” advertisement showcased here is an example of a buyer stooping to a whole new level of idiocy in a pathetic attempt to get a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. More »

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From Htcyou: When Samsung announced that its flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S, was arriving to every major American carrier, few were surprised at the unprecedented move. Most Android smartphones up until then had been relegated to one or two carriers. The Galaxy S is a smashing winner in homeland South Korea, selling over 300,000 units so far. Most prognosticators expect the world’s most powerful Android to hit it big in America (and Canada) too, but which version will come out on top? The Verizon Fascinate will be king because it is on the largest network with the best reputation, right? Not necessarily. More »

Foxconn demoed its 8.9-inch Tegra 2 slate in May. Is this the 10-inch version or the same model? Whatever the case, here is a look at its progression towards the assembly line. More »

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On July 30th, Apple’s troubled but impossibly successful (depending on how many buyers will return the device) iPhone 4 hits Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, and most of the major European nations, but based on what people now know about the antenna “issues,” how many have changed their minds? Oh, and the white iPhone lands at the end of July too, but do you still want it? More »

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From Htcyou: New shipments for the Droid X will go out by July 23rd through Verizon. Nationwide, customers lined up in droves to purchase Motorola’s new supercharged Android 2.1 smartphone. More »

From Htcyou: ZTE and UK carrier Three have lowered the bar for smartphone pricing with the Racer, which is £99 outright or free with contract. More »

Microsoft’s ambitious Vista operating system is viewed as a failure on many levels. Keven Turner, Microsoft COO, took an unfriendly jab at Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna problems, saying, “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that.” Is Turner speaking too soon, especially when his company’s Windows Phone 7 faces serious challenges ahead of its launch? More »

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From Htcyou: An “AT&T; source” has told BGR that the Dell Streak is hitting American streets on July 19th. If that date is correct, then Dell must be about ready to unleash Android 2.1 Eclair for the Streak, which is weighed down by Android 1.6. More »

From Htcyou: This is one sick ROM for the sexy HTC HD2 –in addition to Android 2.2 FroYo, it has 2.1 Eclair with Sense UI as well, so users can pick whichever they fancy. Aside from a few inevitable bugs, the ROM is stable and fast. More »

From Htcyou: Verizon nailed the original Droid release perfectly, pumping out eminently successful marketing for an excellent phone. Round two of Verizon’s advertising for its newest Droids is beginning in a Hollywood style way with this Droid X promotional video that plays like a movie trailer. More »

Telus has long be tipped to be the Canadian carrier for the HTC Desire, but it will not be called the “Triumph.” The Desire has HSPA 850/1900 bands and interestingly, will sport a Sony Super LCD instead of AMOLED. More »

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From Htcyou: This Monday, a new app called Google App Inventor will arrive that allows Android users, regardless of app developing skills, to create their own apps. Of course this app is in beta, but judging by this video that details how it works, it seems like a lot of fun: More »

During December in England and Wales, 46% of smartphone owners said that they were considering a Nokia, but that sinking number has dropped to about 33%. Six months ago, 19% declared that they were going to buy a Nokia as their next smartphone, but today, only 10% are now committed to Symbian. The iPhone is the overwhelming choice among those who responded to YouGov’s poll. More »

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From Htcyou: Generic versions of the Samsung Galaxy S and the T-Mobile Vibrant have been rooted, and unlike the latest HTC phones like the Incredible, gaining right access to the Samsung is an easy, breezy task. More »