January 23rd, 2013

Tim Cook On Growth Of Apple Maps: “Usage Is Higher Prior To iOS 6 Release”, Promises “Continued Improvements”

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One of the most embarrassing happenings in recent Apple history was the launch of its own Maps offering with iOS 6. People were getting lost and wondering why Apple decided to cut Google out of the OS at all. Google has since released its own iOS version of its apps product, and so far the feedback has been impressive. During today’s Q1 2013 earnings call, Cook discussed where Apple is with… → Read More

September 16th, 2011

HTC Vigor Renamed Incredible HD, Poised for October Release?

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When the first shots of the HTC Vigor started making the rounds, I offhandedly mentioned that the funky backplate and red trim made it look like a new entry in Verizon’s Incredible series. As it turns out, that hunch may have just been confirmed, as a recently leaked release indicates that a very similar device called the Incredible HD is slated for an October launch. → Read More

August 27th, 2010

Verizon Tweets: Android 2.2 Froyo For Droid Happening Today

If it’s on twitter, it must be twue. @VZWSupport announced this morning that the long awaited update to Android 2.2 for the Incredible has started rolling out today. Users should see the update hitting their handsets this morning, so you too can enjoy Flash and app storage on your SD card. This of course assumes you didn’t find the leaked ROM yesterday and install it yourself already. → Read More

June 16th, 2010

Play Xbox Live from Atop a Mountain with the help of the Droid Incredible

An experiment involving the HTC Droid Incredible’s internet tethered to an Xbox 360 has successfully shown you can kill alien avatars of children playing in their basement from across the world – on top of a bridge – over the Missouri River. → Read More

June 11th, 2010

Weekend Giveaway: An HTC Incredible from Skyfire – UPDATED with winner

You know you want it. You know you need it: A Droid Incredible running on Verizon of your very own. How can you get one? Well, our friends at Skyfire totally want to give you one. Click through for more information. → Read More

April 29th, 2010

Are you in line for the HTC Incredible?

A reader, Derek, writes: Not with a bang, but a whimper? I’m @ the VZN store with the earliest opening time in a major metro region, and I am the line. I feel a bit silly. Did you wait in line? Do you want us to get you coffee? → Read More

February 7th, 2010

HTC Incredible leaks, is as red as Mr. Incredible's suit

This is the so-called HTC Incredible running on Verizon. It has a Snapdragon CPU with 256RAM and a bold and beautiful screen a la the Nexus One. Interestingly, it has two rear LED flashes and appears to be clad in a red backplate which reminds me of butterscotch pudding although a video, now unavailable, shows it is really red.

Click through for a UI shot. Also, can I just say that I am more in… → Read More