The Nexus One handset was expected to be leaving the online Google Store, and that day is now here. A message at the store indicates that it will not be available directly from Google anymore. N1 will remain available for purchase via carrier in a few international Vodafone markets. Additionally, Google plans to keep the [...]
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Reports of faulty Droid X displays fill the tubes
July 20th, 2010 
Aaron from The Droid Bros. 
Posters on several cell phone-related forums are reporting that their Droid X units are now proudly bearing defective, unusable screens; we are hearing about streaking, banding, and other major graphical anomalies that may be caused by faulty hardware or electrical problems. Whether or not this issue is widespread remains to be seen, and some have [...]
Moto’s i1 heading to Sprint next week
July 19th, 2010 Brandon from The Droid Bros. 
Sprint has announced the arrival of the Motorola i1, an Android-based push-to-talk smartphone, on July 25 (online/telesales). The handset, previously available on Boost Mobile, runs an interesting hybrid of Android 1.5 with some Froyo features added, in order to support PTT and other recent developments. The phone also includes a 3.1″ capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth [...]
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Tags: boost mobile, cupcake, i1, motorola, nextel, push-to-talk (PTT), sprint 
Comments OffDroid X sold out online, Motorola responds to eFuse controversy
July 16th, 2010 Brandon from The Droid Bros. 
The hotly-anticipated Droid X had a successful launch yesterday, with several sources reporting the phone was sold out, although there was sufficient stock to fulfill demand. The online stock is now sold out with the next shipment scheduled for July 23. Droid X is now selling for $199 (after $100 rebate) with a 2-year agreement, [...]
Google invents App Inventor, shows non-coders love
July 12th, 2010 Aaron from The Droid Bros. 
Have you had a great idea for an app wiggling around in your cranium, only to find yourself at a loss as to how to make it a reality? Found yourself posting Photoshop mock-ups on forums, desperately seeking a coder to pair up with? Google appears to have heard your cries for help, citizen, for [...]
