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Verizon’s HTC Droid Eris makes another appearance
Verizon’s HTC Droid Eris makes another appearance
Who’s up for one more shot of the HTC Droid Eris ? One of our connects wrote us in and dropped this photo on us. They also said, “Overall the same as the Sprint Hero but for some reason it seems faster, slightly thinner and taller.” Otherwise it “seems the same” ...
New images of the HTC Droid Eris (Phone Arena News)
New images of the HTC Droid Eris (Phone Arena News)
phonearena.com — This article contains unofficial information. Over the past two weeks we've been hearing tidbits about the HTC... Droid Eris , and that it will launch at the same time (or shortly after) the Motorola Droid is released on November 6th . Yesterday we ... (more) New images of the HTC Droid Eris (Phone Arena News)
HTC Eris (Droid Eris, Desire): HTC Eris price will be $99!
discuss.gdgt.com — Thank god for that. If both Droid and Eris were $200, the choice would be a no-brainer.... Now Eris and Droid can fill two different niches. This also bolsters my confidence in the Passion, that HTC can release another keboard-less Android phone so ... (more) HTC Eris (Droid Eris, Desire): HTC Eris price will be $99!
HTC CEO On Android, Verizon, Microsoft
forbes.com — TAOYUAN, TAIWAN -- For more than six months, HTC enjoyed the privilege of being the only cellphone... maker to have a handset running on Google 's mobile platform, Android. Several manufacturers, including Samsung, Motorola ( MOT - news - people ) and ... (more) HTC CEO On Android, Verizon, Microsoft
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HTC Droid Eris peeks its head out once more, shows off 5MP camera
Engadget — ... agenda, but it's not like we don't feel your pain. For those interested in spending a full Benjamin less on their next Android handset (on Big Red, anyway), the Droid Eris looks to offer that very solution, and now a few more sneak peeks have shown that a 5 megapixel camera (with a video record mode) is gracing the rear. We're also told that WiFi will be onboard (right, VZW?), and a bundle of joy will also be thrown in after mail-in rebate. Whatever that means. Read - Boy Genius Report Read - phoneArena Filed under: Cellphones HTC ...

How to tell Verizon’s Droids apart: a practical guide
Gadgetell — ... Marketing So far, Verizon’s only talked freely about the Motorola version.  Pricing the HTC touchscreen version at the iPhone price seems to suggest the Motorola version is more of an upgrade in buyers’ eyes.  Verizon knows phone folks are going to gravitate to the up-speced version, the Motorola Droid.  Word is the $99 Eris will be just fine for most folks looking to get some of that soft keyboard touchscreen love. Read: [BoyGeniusReports] and [Phandroid] Full Story ...

Verizon’s HTC Droid Eris shows up in press and hands-on photos
Unwired View — ... Interestingly, the Eris will not come with Android 2.0 from the beginning, and BGR says that the smartphone is “overall the same as the Sprint Hero but for some reason it seems faster, slightly thinner and taller.” ...

Phone Magazine top picks: Sprint blocks phone as modem, DROID pre-order, DROID Eris
PHONE Magazine — ... The Verizon HTC Droid Eris has been spied again in the wild. Am I the only one who finds the Motorola DROID and the HTC Droid Eris to be too similar in name? The device is said to be very similar to the sprint Hero. ...

Verizon DROID Eris by HTC caught in wild
SlashGear — ... , but unless you’re looking at the handiwork of a particularly impressive Halloween costume (sized for hamster) then we’d say the Android smartphone’s existence is pretty much assured.  The BGR received two live shots of the HTC DROID Eris – you can see the second after the cut – together with a little feedback as to how the handset performs. ...

Android News Roundup: Sans Droid Edition
Android Phone Fans — ... If you’re looking for more pictures of the Droid Eris you can check out two pictures looked to be snapped at a BestBuy from BGR. Really interesting that mum is the word on this bad boy but I guess VZW and Motorola want the shiniest, newest droid to take front and center stage. His contact also said the Droid Eris seems faster, thinner and taller than the Sprint HTC Hero… Hmmm…. interesting. [Read More] ...

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Sprint Lays Out Smartphone Roadmap
phonescoop.com 10/29/2009 — Sprint's David Owns provided some information about what the company will be doing later this year and next year with respect to its phones and services. Owens confirmed that both the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment will receive Android ... (follow link ...
Verizon Droid Eris Appears Online
jkontherun.com 10/31/2009 — The big news is the Verizon Droid by Motorola that was officially launched today , but a second phone in the Droid line for Big Red has surfaced. The HTC Droid Eris looks to be similar to the HTC Hero on Sprint. Some observant folks noticed this ...
HTC Droid Eris just a rebadged HTC Hero?
phonesreview.co.uk 11/2/2009 — According to an article over on engadget mobile , the new HTC Droid Eris is nothing more than a rebadged version of the HTC Hero, and will be launching on November the 6th, the same day as the Motorola Droid and on Verizon Wireless. They have info ...
Sprint: No OTA updates for Android phonesAndroid and Me
We have written extensively about the Sprint OTA issue and have been working tirelessly to get an official statement from Sprint. Both of their Android phones are shipping with the outdated Android 1.5 (no new Android Market) and many customers are curious when their devices will get updated ...
Samsung Moment Gets Official From Sprint [Samsung Moment Android Phone Available for $179.99 After Rebates with 2-YR Contract]TFTS - Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities
While the Droid is still the talk of the town, especially since it’s going to be available in Europe in GSM version, Sprint has quietly made the Samsung Moment available. After the HTC Hero, the Moment is Sprint’s second Android phone and you’ll be able to find it from Sprint’s channels ...
Samsung Moment now available at SprintMobileNewz
Samsung Moment is currently available from Sprint. nokia 6303 review We knew that the moment came on 1 November – and it’s nice to see that Sprint kept its promises and in fact she has said the day would. Coming as a second Sprint Android phone (HTC after the Hero), Samsung ...
Sprint to offer Samsung Moment and Sanyo SCP-3810Ubergizmo
Sprint has started to offer a couple of new handsets - the Samsung Moment and Sanyo SCP-3810. The former is the second Android-powered handset from Sprint after the HTC Hero, where it will sport a QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging, a 3.2" HVGA AMOLED touchscreen display, GPS navigation ...
HTC is set to launch the ErisCell Phone News | Mobile Phone News
HTC is set to launch the HTC Eris for Verizon. The HTC Eris is somehow similar to the Sprint Hero in terms of functionality. It has Android 1.5 operating system, 3.2 inch HVGA resolution capacitive touchscreen display, HTC’s Sense UI overlay, 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7600 processor with 512MB ...
Sprint’s Q3 financial results show lower subscriber defections, higher lossesIntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis
Of the nation’s three largest wireless networks, Sprint ( NYSE: S ) is the underdog. The third-largest US wireless carrier has been losing customers consistently over the past several quarters, despite compelling hardware offerings like the Android-powered HTC Hero and Palm Pre . But, ...
Did/Will You Buy Sprint HTC Hero From Best Buy? READ THIS!Android Phone Fans
If you bought your Sprint HTC Hero from Best Buy or are planning on doing so, allow me to give you $50. With an Online Coupon and Price Matching within 30-days, you can get the HTC Hero from Best Buy for only $129.99 whether or not you’ve already purchased it. The deal is only good ...
Sprint to update, add many Android phonesElectronista | The Macintosh News Network
A Sprint executive revealed the carrier's plans to release software updates for its smartphones and other news via a web chat on Thursday. David Owens revealed the Android-powered HTC Hero and Samsung Moment will get an update to the OS, though hasn't specified whether it will be version 1.6 or ...
Sprint gears up for more Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile goodnessBoy Genius Report
Yesterday, Sprint executive David Owens dropped a ton of great news for Sprint customers in a live chat. Some of the news isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s still good to know and get confirmation from Sprint directly. Read on for the list of items that were mentioned. Google ...
Sprint readies lots of HTC Android phones, BlackBerries, WiMax phones and moreUnwired View
Sprint announced quite a few interesting phones lately, including the Palm Pixi , Samsung Instinct HD , Samsung Intrepid , Samsung Moment and HTC Hero . Well, the third largest US carrier prepares even more surprises for 2010. According to GearLog , Sprint executive David Owens has just ...
Workaround for HTC Hero battery life issues discoveredEngadget
Well, there still isn't a fix for the problem some people seem to be having with receiving text messages on their HTC Hero , but it looks like a workaround has been discovered for another pesky issue that can put a strain on the phone's battery life. Apparently, the phone has a bit of trouble ...
Original Body HTC Heros with US 3G coming soon – but you’ll have to importCrunchGear
If your pockets are just beggin' to be filled with an HTC Hero, your options thus far (assuming you're in the US) have been limited. You could get one through Sprint or wait for Verizon's Hero-esque Droid Eris - but either of those options means you're on a modified, round-bodied Hero rather ...
HTC Eris priced at $99Ubergizmo
Remember the HTC Eris that we talked about yesterday ? Well, it seems as though this handset will retail for $99 with an agreement, of course (presumably 2 years) when released. This is interesting considering the HTC Hero is going for nearly double that amount at $180 on Sprint, although ...
HTC Hero: Android 2.0 update coming soonPR News:
We have some great news for HTC Hero owners on Sprint, as HTC have revealed that the Hero will be receiving an update with all the features of the newly announced Android 2.0 platform. As reported from BGR , the news was released via HTC’s very own Twitter page, although an exact date ...
HTC Droid Eris to cost just $100 at Verizon?Electronista | The Macintosh News Network
The Droid Eris could cost almost half as much as the Hero at Sprint when it goes on sale, a source says today. The "very trustworthy" insider tells gdgt that the HTC Android phone should cost $99 (likely $100) on a Verizon contract when it ships November 6th. The price compares roughly to the ...
Sprint rolls out flawed Android strategy at developer conferenceAndroid and Me
I’m not the only one who is worried about the Sprint OTA problem . Check out this blog post from developer Rick Scherle who attended the Sprint developers conference. Unfortunately, the phones are running Android version 1.5 while the rest of the world is on 1.6 . This means that a lot ...
Developers: Tell Sprint we need Android 1.6 and OTA updatesAndroid and Me
Sprint is kicking off their 9th annual developers conference this week and the focus is Android. We were unable to attend and I’m posting this in hopes that some developers will read this and get Sprint to comment. As most of you know, Sprint just launched the HTC Hero and plans to drop ...
HTC Hero having intermittent text messaging problems?Engadget
There's not exactly much in the way of official statements on the matter just yet, but it looks like support forums have been piling up with reports of text messaging problems on the HTC Hero over the past few weeks, and with no signs of a fix in sight. Apparently, the phone can send texts ...
HTC makes it all about you (and you, and you)WMExperts
Who'd have thunk it, huh?  HTC , which for years worked patiently behind the scenes making some of the best Windows phones out there, is running its own commercial. OK, sure, that's the Sprint Hero it's pimping, too (has the whole world gone Sprint?!?!), but let's face it: The ...
The HTC Hero iPhone 3GSMobility Site
Yes, you read that right, here is a video of my iPhone 3GS sporting the HTC Hero look. Next up, Windows Mobile theme. I put this together based on a tutorial over at Redmond Pie . --- Related Articles at Mobility Site: iPhone HTC Hero Widgets Sprint’s HTC Hero Available Now  ...