Motorola DROID Bionic Bootstrap (Beta, We Think) Now Available

As promised, cvpcs has released the Bootstrap application for the Motorola DROID BIONIC that’ll get you the custom recovery you’re looking forward. Considering how recently this device came out we’re not sure it’ll be of much use to typical users right now, but developers are encouraged to download it so they can begin on their own ROMs and other such things. It’s a simple .APK file and works just like the DROID X and DROID 2′s bootstrap apps. It should be noted that this is for the DROIDN Bionic only – trying to use this on a DROID 3 will supposedly wipe your data even if the two devices are very similar. Check out the notes from cvpcs below and hit this link up for the download. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
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Unlocked Nokia E7 now just $404 at Amazon

The Nokia E7, arguably the company's last Symbian flagship device, has been available in the US since April, although how well it has sold so far is anyone's guess. Ours is that whoever buys one of these in the States is either a die-hard Symbian fan, only buys stuff based on looks, or simply likes to collect novelties.

That said, if you are interested in picking up an unlocked Nokia E7 in the US, listen up. Amazon has just made the device significantly cheaper than it was before. In fact, the E7 launched in the US having a recommended price of $679 and has been sold by Amazon for $649 so far.

Not anymore though. The Nokia E7 can now be yours if you agree to shell out just $404 for the silver version, or (strangely) $404.99 for the blue one. They're both in stock at Amazon, and sold by the retailer itself. Free shipping is also thrown in.
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch now available to order online

After a long, long wait Sprint's very own version of the highly successful Samsung Galaxy S II is now available to order online from the carrier's website. The Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (it does sometimes seem that there's a ‘longest and most convoluted name ever' contest going on between carriers without our knowledge) can be yours if you agree to part with $199.99 of your hard earned cash.

Oh, and you also obviously need to sign a new two-year service agreement with Sprint, but you probably already knew that. So if you want to be among the first people in the USA to get their Epic 4G Touches, head over to Sprint and place your order.

But if you would like to save a cool $50 with your purchase and don't mind possibly having to wait a bit longer, read on. Both Wirefly and Walmart now offer the Epic 4G Touch for just $149.99 with the same new two-year Sprint contract. However, it's unclear when these retailers will start shipping the devices. Wirefly did previously say that will happen today, so perhaps it's best to try your luck over there.
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HTC Vigor/DROID Incredible HD press shot leaked

HTC's upcoming super HD resolution phone, the HTC Vigor (rumored to be renamed DROID Incredible HD) has finally been revealed in leaked press shots, and lo and behold - it looks like just another HTC phone. Not that we were expecting anything radically different, but I think it's about time HTC tries something different with its phone designs - what do you think?

With the press shots of the HTC Vigor/DROID Incredible HD ready at this point in time, there's a possibility that we'll be seeing it at the HTC announcement on the 20th. And if the “leaked specs” for the phone turn out to be the real deal, we sure can't wait for it to be officially announced. Keep those fingers crossed.
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Motorola Admiral looks ship shape, headed for Sprint in the US

We caught wind of the Motorola Admiral early last month among a group of handsets all headed for US carrier Sprint. Beyond the name this device was effectively an unknown, with no spy shots or spec leaks that we could readily find available.

The device in question has now made its first notable appearance on the interwebs so let's take a look at what it has to offer.

So a the Admiral looks to be a smart, capable, candy bar QWERTY droid, built to withstand the (note: 810G means military spec) bruises and bumps from the environments it may well find itself in as it takes its position in the launch lineup for Sprint's upcoming Direct Connect service alongside the Kyocera DuraMax and DuraCore to name but two other devices.

The Direct Connect service is looking to replace the current push-to-talk service loyal users currently reside on, by offering them up to three times the usable coverage area across the CDMA waves, and Sprint aims to expand their PTT capabilities internationally from early next year.

So does the Admiral rank highly for you, let us know in the comments.

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TripIt for Windows Phone launched

TripIt for the iPad launched a few months ago, and the useful planning app has finally made its way over to the Windows Phone platform today. In case you're unfamiliar with TripIt, it is an app that allows users to enjoy their holidays - by helping them to get the planning process out of the way as soon as possible. TripIt stores your flight details, dates, hotel numbers, directions, maps, and basically everything you need to know for your trip at your fingertips.

In addition to storing the details, TripIt can also be used to share details with other users. This means that travelling in a large group isn't going to be a problem anymore - within a few taps, everyone on the trip can have a copy of the itinerary, maps, contact numbers etc so nobody will forget to inform anybody and nobody will be left out. Definitely sounds like a useful app to have in such situations. TripIt for Windows Phone is free and is available now from the Windows Marketplace.
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Nokia 700 and 701 to hit stores soon

Nokia 700 and 701 handsets running Symbian Belle will be available in stores any day now, company  Tweeted today . This happens only a month after the devices were formally introduced, which is surprisingly prompt for Nokia. Looks like the Finnish company will deliver according to plan, as the devices, including a still unreleased Nokia 600, were lined up for a Q3 release.

Nokia 700 comes with 3.2″ 640x360px ClearBlack AMOLED  display, 5 megapixel camera and 2GB of internal storage. Nokia 701 has 3.5″  640×360 IPS LCD, 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, 8GB of built in memory and microSD card slot.  Both handsets are equipped with 1GHz ARM 11 CPU, NFC chip, GPS, Wi-Fi , compass, accelerometer and al other stuff modern smartphone should have.

The 700 is available for preorder in the UK for prices ranging from 259 to 279 pounds , while the 701 will probably be a tad more expensive, considering the better specs .
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Clearwire announces deal with China Mobile to accelerate TD-LTE deployment

The world's largest mobile operator and the heretofore scrappy WiMAX provider have linked arms to accelerate the rollout and adoption of time-division LTE (TD-LTE) across China. While there's little chatter about an infrastructure build-up itself, China Mobile and Clearwire have established an agreement "to cultivate a robust device ecosystem that supports multi-mode, multi-band devices with minimum component complexity and cost," with particular emphasis on the common 2.5GHz spectrum. More specifically, the collaboration will work to build up a high volume of TD-LTE chipsets and devices for commercial availability in 2012. If Sprint were to purchase (or make a significant investment in) Clearwire, this deal could be especially important, but for the time being, the company is finding some independence from the uncomfortable love triangle that's brewing between itself, Sprint and LightSquared. While there's no telling what sort announcement will come on October 7th, it's nice to see Clearwire secure an international lover that's willing to commit to a shared LTE vision. You'll find the full PR after the break.
source:Engadget

Samsung Wave 3 to be released in October

Samsung's next generation bada phone, the Samsung Wave 3, wasn't given a release date when it was announced together with the Wave M and Wave Y phones last month. But today at the bada developer day in India, a Samsung executive confirmed a release date for the Wave 3. The Samsung Wave 3 will be released in Europe sometime next month. No word on a US release date, but seeing how the previous Wave phones never made it to our shores, it's highly unlikely we'll see the Wave 3 - but there's always a first for everything.

The Samsung Wave 3 packs some decent specs - no dual-core processor, but it will have a 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos SoC, a 4″ Super AMOLED display, a 5-megapixel camera (capable of 720p HD video recording), WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, GPS, 3GB of built in memory, a microSD card slot (supports up to 32GB) and a 1500mAh battery. And of course, the phone will be running the latest version of bada - bada 2.0. Anyone planning to pick up this phone when it goes on sale?

Upcoming Samsung Wave 3

Samsung is ready to release the next generation bada phone, the Samsung Wave 3. Powered by the bada 2.0 OS, the new Samsung Wave 3 comes jam packed with a powerful 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos SoC, a large 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities, and a 1500mAh battery. The phone offers a 3GB of internal storage, which is upgradeable via a microSD card slot(up to 32GB). Other specs include WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, and GPS. The company will launch the Wave 3 in October 2011. [SammyHub]