Danny Lam

Dual-Core Qualcomm Chips To Be Released Soon?

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Qualcomm issued a press release a little while back stating that they have completed reference designs for a  dual-core mobile chip.  Today, Alienbabeltech seems to have found the results for a GLBenchmark 1.1 test done on a mysterious HTC device.  The device is called the HTC Glacier but has no image.  They compared the bench results to the iPhone 4, HTC Evo and the Samsung Vibrant, Moto Droid X, and the T-Mobile G1, with interesting results.  Both Snapdragon models, the Evo and the Droid X were crushed by the mysterious newcomer.  Alienbabletech suspects this means that the Glacier must be loaded with one of these new chips, in particular, the dual-core chip.  Does this mean we can expect dual-core chips in future Android and Windows Phone offerings?  Read on for a closer look at the facts.

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AT&T isn’t playing nice with Dell Streak Betas

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Engadget is reporting that AT&T is blocking the IMEIs of some Dell Streak Beta devices that were released for testing.  Voice calls on blocked units get re-routed to AT&T customer service and data on AT&T’s network is shut off as well.  It appears that at least one of the beta devices was not locked out … Read more

Mush for Windows Phone 7

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Here’s a cool game I found on WMPoweruser by Angry Mango Games.  You tilt the phone to move left and right, but the cool part is that you can draw a smile of the screen to make Mush happy; when happy, Mush floats up.  Alternatively, you can draw a frown and this will sadden Mush … Read more

HTC EVO 4G and Android 2.2 Froyo Together at Last

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On Tuesday, August 3rd, Sprint will start sending out notifications that an update for Android 2.2 will be available to HTC EVO 4G users.  However, Sprint is allowing people who “can’t wait’” can get access to the update as soon as August 1st.  Instructions on how to get the early update and an excerpt from the press release after the break.

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LG Promises Multiple Devices by Year’s End

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LG told PC World that they are prepping to launch their first WP7 device by “the end of September” and will release additional devices before the year is out.  LG confirmed that the phone already seen on numerous blogs is a retail device and is ready to ship as soon as WP7 is finalized.  I … Read more

LCD vs SLCD vs AMOLED vs Super AMOLED

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Gizmodo has posted a nice little video from Howard Forums.  The comparison is very welcomed since HTC announced SLCD provides a “comparable visual experience…[with better] battery life” and would be shifting products like the Desire and Nexus One over to the SLCD from Samsung’s AMOLEDs due to production shortages at Samsung.  The video shows that … Read more

HTC Officially Ditches AMOLED for SLCD

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Looks like HTC is tired of waiting for Samsung to deliver those AMOLED screens, and is officially switching to Super LCD (SLCD).  It was previously believed that HTC would be augmenting its AMOLED screens with Sony’s SLCDs, but it seems that they will be making a solid switch to SLCD on at least two devices, the Desire and the Nexus One.  Only time will tell if SCLD screens will bleed over to other devices and/or continue to be used in upcoming devices. Press release after the break:

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From the horse’s mouth, Dell, LG, Samsung, and HTC shipping WP7 phones in the fall. HP is no longer listed as a WP7 partner

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At WPC10, Microsoft announced that Dell, LG, Samsung, and HTC all plan on releasing WP7 phones sometime this fall.  In addition, HP is notably missing from the latest list of official WP7 partners.  I hope OEMs will start unveiling more their products soon, I’m getting antsy waiting for some decent hardware to compliment the amazing … Read more

Android 2.2 on the HTC HD2

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Here’s a video of Android 2.2 Froyo running on a HTC HD2.  Everything seems relatively smooth with some minor lag in the browser, but it doesn’t look that bad.  There was an audio hiccup at the end of the video, not sure what’s the cause but it looks promising for the HD2.  At least you … Read more