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Tag Archives: G2

HTC to crank out at least two more Android handsets this year

By Matt Scinto | Published: March 17, 2009

Amongst the iPhone 3.0 craze today, news hit the web regarding a claim that Android is planning on releasing at least two more Android handsets this year, on top of their HTC Magic and slew of Windows Mobile running devices. The word came via HTC CEO Peter Chou, who is quoted as saying “HTC will [...]

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Android gets some new homescreen skins; big pimpin’ ensues

By Matt Scinto | Published: March 12, 2009

Now I’m jealous. Customizable skins? Agh damn you Android. With the option of more homescreens, app docking, custom widgets, themes, and designs, customizing your G1 or soon to come G2 is straight out pimpin’. Check out these vids, courtesy of Androinica. They feature three skins, called aHome, dxTop, and OpenHome. Check it.
aHome:

dxTop:

OpenHome:

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HTC doubles workforce; jump to Android taking full flight

By Matt Scinto | Published: March 1, 2009

It’s no question that HTC was one of the first to jump on the Android train with the T-Mobile G1; perhaps their proactiveness with the platform was a smart move. HTC was actually able to literally double their workforce, increasing by 47% and now totaling 9,353 employees. The success of the Android platform has had [...]

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Hands on with the HTC “G2″ Magic [Video]

By Matt Scinto | Published: February 17, 2009

Courtesy to Gizmodo for sharing their first hands on with us. Overall, the HTC Magic looks like a gorgeous device; inside and out. In this demo, the Gizmodo team gave us a tour of the keyboard and camera features. In terms of first impressions, I would still say that the keyboard software seems a little [...]

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Android G2= HTC Magic; First looks

By Matt Scinto | Published: February 17, 2009

The G2 that we hinted at last month has made its real appearance in Barcelona this week, now with the name “Magic.” In part with Vodaphone, HTC kicked out another Google phone. The device looks even nicer than the original leaked pictures, with the main difference from the G1 being no keyboard. However, after my [...]

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My Disappointment with the G2

By Matt Scinto | Published: January 27, 2009

With the leaked photos of the G2, initially, I’ll admit, I was excited. When I looked deeper into the matter and discovered that the G2 was actually a worse version of the G1, my heart ached a little.
First of all, I do not know WHAT HTC was thinking when they decided to remove the full [...]

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