Introducing the world’s first, a 1GHz SnapDragon fueled Android 2.1 smartphone with a full QWERTY keypad –the LG LU2300 (sexy name) is also supposed to integrate a digital TV-tuner and other niceties. The bezel and glossy black borders remind me too much of the iPhone though. More »

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In my estimation, some of Apple’s copyright infringement complaints against HTC can apply equally to other Android smartphone manufacturers like Motorola and Samsung, yet HTC was targeted because of the company’s strong US rise and dissociation with Apple. Samsung makes Apple’s “A4” and iPhone ARM processors and will be the primary LCD source for the iPad; obviously, Apple does not want to sue a valuable supplier. HTC has nothing to do with Apple and is enjoying greater growth in the States than any other smartphone maker. Is Apple threatened? Of course. More »

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On a 3-year term (Americans think that their 2-year contracts are interminable!), the Sony Xperia X10 is currently $149.99 CDN until April 14th from Rogers Canada. If you have spent the past six hours reading through and watching all of the X10 reviews and still feel that you must have it, then head over to Rogers and submit your digits. More »

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Sony’s premier Android smartphone, the Xperia X10, has been reaching reviewers across the globe, and so far, the judgments are highly mixed. More »

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Although no price has been given for Gigabyte’s Gsmart G1305, a safe assumption is that it is not going to be too expensive since its specs are entry level. Those looking to acquire their first Android smartphone may find this Gigabyte unit intriguing. More »

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Apple’s damning copyright infringement lawsuit against HTC has had no effect on its daily operations. While Apple is no stranger to litigation, regularly defending itself from lawsuits, this is the first time that a major American corporation has lodged legal complaints at HTC. Nevertheless, the Taiwanese company has not slowed down; on the contrary, it is busy launching benchmark Android 2.1 smartphones in Europe (Desire, Legend) and prepping American releases (Evo 4G, Incredible). More »

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According to “kcoan3,” an employee for Verizon, posting on Android Forums, above is a picture from his Verizon Cellebrite machine, which indicates that the HTC Incredible is ready to ship out soon. More »

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Digg is going through dramatic changes. TapTapTap has a Digg application for the iPhone/iPad/iTouch. Now, Digg is developing an Android app to facilitate smartphone Digging habits. More »

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Photographic evidence from MoDaCo informs us that the new HTC Legend and Desire smartphones have been rooted. Although few will want to tinker too much with HTC’s Sense UI and Android 2.1, having root access enables programmers to add and/or remove some elements to their liking, thus tuning their smartphones into fully customized machines. More »

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Now arriving in the hands of Europeans, HTC’s Legend represents the second generation of entry-level Android 2.1 smartphones. Here are two comprehensive Legend reviews. Featured is Phone Arena’s 1080p (full HD!) video review. The boys at PA do an outstanding job as usual. Phone Dog’s video walk-through is shot in 720p. More »

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