T-mobile Galaxy SII Confirmed to Be the Hercules

The galaxy SII is arriving in the US to T-Mobile. The picture above is indeed the phone, or the back at least, but anything is good. This demi-god of a phone packs a punch that even the real Hercules would feel. This variant is similar to the original superphone, but with some improvements, or diminishing features, that anyone would want. It boasts a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen like the Infuse 4G, but with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and a 42Mbps HSPA+ radio on T-Mobile's 4G frequences. You will also notice that the phone has rounded corners like the Galaxy SII Within heading to Sprint. Front pictures will be added soon.

Jaibreaking, Rooting, and what it means to you

When most people buy a smartphone these days, no longer are they wondering what features come with their phone, but what features their phone, although also applied t tablets, can do. This article is designed to inform you about the key to unlocking your phones potential, and the potential dangers associated with freeing your device.

How did this device movement start? A process that would forever alter the way superdevices are perceived and how these tools of the elite hackers made its way into every wannabee hackers HDD. What started out as a complex process that involved tons of code has evolved with the device, at that time, the iPhone, a device worthy of such a challenge. With some knowledge and luck, everyday people were able to free their phone, and start the illegal uproar that plagues controls devices today. Who knew that this would dictate how devices would develop in the future today. It is 100% plausible to say that jailbreaking the iPhone was one of the iPhone's greatest advantages of its time, for it appealed to the customer to do things that would make themselves proud to own such a device. Free apps would scratch the surface, for people wanted something more, personalization, a motto Google had for its upcoming mega mobile OS. More on that later. Customized icons, wallpapers, although allowed by Apple with iOS4, and others, which attracted many.

Now shifting to Android, the root of all, well roots. This mobile OS was welcoming hacker communities the way a light attracted a mosquito. Open source was Google's policy, which would not stick well with the plethora of manufacturers lined up. But back to the root. Sometimes more complicated, this allowed hackers to do what they dreamed, complete personalization. Besides the point of doing things like free tethering, something Google would put into its OS in the Froyo update,  users could literally customize their devices based on the actual OS, and soon, ports would come along, shooting once ancient phones into the 21.01st century. Using rooting tools like SuperOneClick, you would get control of your phone, back it up using TitaniumBackup, and install a new ROM via ClockWorkRecovery, apps every rooted owner has. This almost always led to a massive improvement in performance, putting the process of rooting one Android device as common as a practice of going to bed or waking up.

Fast foward to today, and you now realize how hacking your device is now a common practice, a custom, in todays world. Even Windows Phone 7 devices are starting to get bigger with unlocking your phone, just on a much smaller scale compared to Apple and Google. What does this mean for the future? Will companies stop giving in and embrace its darkside, or will the battle continue as both sides continue benefiting each other.

Gingerbread Goes to G2x

Well the Gingerbread train isn't stopping just yet. Yet another device, this time the T-Mobile branded G2x, will be getting Gingerbread. This update comes OTA, which means you are going to have to wait for your new dessert. This OTA however is not your only option. Through the LG Updater Tool, you will be able to download and install the update manually. People are already reporting the OTA and manual install is ready for everyone, so if you are an eager beaver, relax, manually, Gingerbread is waiting.

Entire Android Lineup of 2011 is Getting Gingerbread

When the HTC Status was released for its small time, it was the only Android device with Gingerbread on AT&T, but that is coming to an end. The carrier has confirmed that Android 2.3 will be released to the entire 2011 Android lineup, starting with the OTA of the Atrix 4G today and HTC Inspire 4G in the coming weeks. Samsung Captivate users will rejoice because they will be able to enjoy this massive upgrade as well. There are no details on the timing for everyone, but if you are using a 2011 model, relax, your time will come.

Gingerbread NOT Coming to SGH-T959 (USA Vibrant)?

If, you are a proud owner of the T-Mobile Vibrant, than stop. A new rumor is going around that this device is no longer being supported according to SamFirmware.com. This being a shocker due to the fact that Sammy promised Gingerbread on all SGS devices, which leads us to believe that this might not be true. There is no confirmation from Sammy, and all the other USA variants are also not mentioned. Being the most sold SGS  device in America, if this were true, then shame on Samsung for their lack of giving knowledge and time delay.

Google Nexus S for AT&T on Sale Today

The AT&T version of the popular Gingerbread device is now on sale today exclusively at Best Buy, exclusively in black. The once unlocked $600 dollar superphone is now $99 with a two-year contract. Is the AT&T locked, black only phone worth the savings? Post a comment in the article.

Samsung SPH-M930 Going to Boost Mobile, Gives Charge with Keyboard

Everyone who likes Android, QWERTY keyboards, and paying as you go should listen up. The Samsung SPH-M930, which looks a whole like the charge, except with a QWERTY keyboard, is reportedly heading to Boost Mobile. This Gingerbread device is said to have a 1GHz Qualcomm processor and waiting a FCC approval.

MSI Tablet Passes Through FCC

What we have in this picture is a low-end tablet straight from MSI passing through the FCC with a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU and 512MB of RAM. The inside revealed Bluetooth and WiFi antennas, as well as room for a full sized SD card, however the manual says this model can only handle 8GB. On the front, there is a front facing camera for video chatting, the usual buttons for navigating a customized version of Gingerbread, and a 10-inch screen sporting a rather disappointing 800X480 resolution. There is a second camera on the back along with the FCC tag.

Source FCC

Atrix Gets Gingerbread Update (OTA Starts Today)

There's a new phone that's getting some cookie love today, with the Atrix 4G getting it's release through a manual install via the Motorola website. This wonderphone is bringing all the flavors that makes Gingerbread, well, Gingerbread, with the ability to sideload apps, finally. The update itself is 161MB, with the source link at the bottom, but what are you waiting for? Post comments about how Gingerbread tastes on the Atrix.

UPDATE: AT&T has confirmed that the Atrix 4G will be receive the update OTA also, however, you can still do it manually if you cant't wait for your Gingerbread cookie.

Via TIMN
Source Motorola

HTC Widfire S Officially Lands on T-Mobile for $80

The rumors of the HTC Wildfire S heading to T-Mobile became a reality when the Big T anounced an August 3rd release. The code named Marvel device has a price tag of $80 dollars on a 2 year contract after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. With Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.2 HVGA display, 512MB of RAM, a 600MHz Qualcomm CPU, and 5 megapixel camera, this phone is poised to be a hit. This successor to the previous Wildfire is the addition of Swype keyboard and AWS bands. Any person with a thin wallet who is looking to get  a smartphone would be pleased with this new addition ready for its debut in the upcoming weeks.

Galaxy S II Coming to US?

Ever since the Galxy S II made its way into the public, many have been craving it, specifically, the US. American fingers have been craving to put their mark on that amazing super AMOLED screen, and now, that dream appears to be getting closer.President of Samsung's mobile devision, Shin Jong-kyun gave word of a August release. No specific date nor carrier release is said, not even a price. News of a Galaxy S II in the Good-Uhl US of A, however, is great on its own. Comment on what carrier and price you would like to see for this superphone on.