HTC and Microsoft’s relationship date back to the very early stages of Windows Mobile, so it is no surprise that the Taiwanese smartphone maker is committed to Windows Phone 7. Known for its slick and useful Sense UI (mainly for Android but also Windows Mobile 6.5), HTC will include its signature customized skin for WP7 smartphones. More »

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Until August 23rd, the day that the Samsung Galaxy S launches, Bell is giving away one free Vibrant to a fortuitous Canadian. More »

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- Ever wonder how Android app developers make such cool looking apps? They’re probably using an Android stencil kit.

- According to Google’s Tim Bray on the Android Developers blog, the Android app consumers will soon experience more payment options in the Android market.

- Gizmodo’s put out a guide on how to be an Android power user — Head here to see if you’re an Android power user.

- Finally, an Android vs. Apple t-shirt exists!

- NFL fan? You might enjoy Verizon’s revamped NFL app! More »

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Groupon is a new Android coupon app that informs you of all the savings and deals from local businesses around you. Not only is it just a coupon app, it tells you fun things you can do in your area. On a daily basis, the Groupon app introduces a ‘Deal of the Day’ — if you get enough friends to join Groupon, you get the deal! Here’s a video on how Groupon works: More »

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Motorola’s Devour, the silvery brick…I mean, Android smartphone that is a cheaper (but arguably better looking) Droid has finally been rooted. Using Birdman’s recent Droid X exploit, user “bitswitch” at Android Central has gained access to the root directory. More »

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In a cheeky and indirect shot at Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna woes, Samsung has taken out a newspaper advertisement whose text replaces the two “l” letters of the word “hello” with 4 bars, signifying that the Galaxy S‘ reception is trouble free. More »

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- HTC Desire dummy units (the display-only phones) have recently arrived at Telus. We smell an HTC Desire arrival coming soon!

- News that kind of saddens us: 40% of people using Android are only operating older versions.

- AOL hearts Android! Two AOL Android apps are now available — one called AOL for all your standard AOL needs, the other a finance app.

- Specs for Samsung’s Galaxy S PMPs have been leaked and they do sound pretty!

- Fashionistas, brace yourselves. Gilt Groupe has just launched an Android app — intentionally missing a sale will be really hard for me. Really hard. More »

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When I think phone cradles, I think bulky messes on tables. Such is not the case with HTC’s Desktop Cradle for the AT&T Fuze, Touch Pro and Touch Diamond. It’s sleek and very minimalistic — just a thin platform and the cradle itself. More »

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Barnes & Nobles’s famous e-reader, the Nook, is now available as an app for Android phones. The Nook itself has Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G wireless connectivity, but the six-inch display can now shrink down to the size of your Android handheld. More »

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Plain white Android mini collectibles have become the newest rage as Dyzplastic recently announced that they have some of these cute, little creatures in house! If you happen to be down at the International Comic-Con in San Diego this weekend, then you’ll be able to get your Android collectible for just $6 and $7 for a Series 2 model. Looking at these reasonable prizes this is totally a must-have! No wonder the first series of these collectibles are already sold out (for now at least). More »

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