One of Verizon’s few phones that was running Sense Ui should be getting the Android 2.1 update to all the owners. It’s a good sign for the rumor that it might even have been discontinued by Verizon. This device is one of the few devices available by HTC that will be running that latest and greatest from Google’s ventures. Not to mention that it beat Sprint’s version of the Hero to get 2.1 to sometime around second quarter. While there haven’t been many that have received it, it is being confirmed by Verizon’s twitter that it’ll be pushed out. Besides that, it’s looking good for the device. Give us your comments on the Ui after getting the update!

–FlexDroid

Saturday afternoon, reports came in that Verizon’s new Droid Incredible had already received its first OTA update. Not well known about it, it fixed some rebooting issues and radio bugs. After some time we came to know that it was a Microsoft Exchange update. So for those who have corporate handsets will likely be the ones to receive it, and those who do can expect their carbon-copy email fields to be fixed sometime around May 6th. Check out the statement below regarding the update!

–FlexDroid

It was discovered that customers using Exchange for corporate email may find when an email is opened that has no recipients in the CC field, unintended recipients email addresses can sometimes be added into the CC field from previously received emails when the user selects the reply all function. The update that is being pushed to customers is to correct that issue. THIS ONLY IMPACTS EXCHANGE Users (corporate users).

Yes, we know. Motorola hasn’t done what everyone is waiting for a long time. It sadly only bug fixes and such but not the might 2.1 update. This update will basically improve many features and improve call quality, better UI response time, stability enhancements, a handful of minor email tweaks, better audio over headsets, and updated Google apps. Verizon and Motorola are doing this update OTA and will send it out sections to devices. So if you haven’t gotten it, you’ll get it.

–FlexDroid

Yesterday was the announcement for the Incredible on Verizons page. And there are specs that are pretty much what we expected: Android 2.1 with Sense, an 8 megapixel cam, 1GHz Snapdragon, WiFi, and a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display. This unit is basically a Nexus One with HTC Sense on it and with an up-spec’d camera and made for Verizon’s airwaves. It hits on April 29 for $199.99 on contract after a $100 mail-in rebate but if you’re in a hurry you can pre-order April 19th. You can check out the Press Release below!

–FlexDroid

IT’S A DROID, IT’S INCREDIBLE, IT’S ON THE NATION’S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE 3G NETWORK

DROID Incredible™ by HTC Combines Power of Android™, Usability of HTC Sense™, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless today announced DROID Incredible by HTC, the newest Android device on the nation’s most reliable wireless 3G network, will be available beginning April 29.
Featuring a “topographic” design that demonstrates the powerful engineering just beneath the surface, DROID Incredible by HTC is designed with craftsmanship and precision while making it easier than ever to stay connected.
DROID Incredible by HTC features the newest version of the HTC Sense experience, a seven-panel home screen with a wide selection of interactive widgets so the most important content is immediately available at a touch. Customers will enjoy seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync®, quick and easy access to Flickr for sharing and viewing pictures, video, and Android Market™ with more than 30,000 Google applications. DROID Incredible by HTC is the first Verizon Wireless phone that takes advantage of Qualcomm’s 1GHz superfast Snapdragon processor, and it’s the first available phone from Verizon Wireless to include an 8 megapixel camera.
Shortly after the phone becomes available, customers will be able to enjoy two of the latest exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless – NFL Mobile and Skype mobile™.
Additional Key features:
Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor for maximum responsiveness
Friend Stream for unified Flickr, Facebook and Twitter updates
“Leap” view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash for crisp, detailed images
Razor-sharp 3.7 inch WVGA (480x800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
Optical joystick for smooth navigation
Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
Integrated GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
3.5 mm headset jack

Price and availability:
DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning on April 19 and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 29. Pricing will be $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
DROID Incredible customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1–800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of DROID Incredible by HTC in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

The Incredible isn’t even released but we’ve already got something to look at! It looks like the full, unabridged, seemingly final version of the phone’s user’s manual has just leaked, and while there aren’t any blockbuster revelations in here as far as we can tell, it confirms what we’ve long suspected: this is basically a CDMA Desire with an 8 megapixel camera. You’ve got the full Sense UI experience atop Android 2.1, a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon, and an optical joystick, a new trend out of HTC that looks destined to completely supplant the trackball, much as it has already done for RIM. Around back, we’ve got some confirmation that the Incredible is going to feature a contoured battery cover. Lets see what happens on April 25th!

–FlexDroid

So there’s a rather interesting thread going down over in Phandroid’s forums that suggests we’ll finally see a launch of the hotly anticipated HTC Incredible for Verizon on the 25th. I’m not surprised because this is a highly anticipated device and being it’s a Sunday, Verizon’s traditional launch day and it’s further corroborated by a corporate email sent around to Verizon employees today implying that “new devices [are] launching really soon.” There’s a lot of interpretation you could do here; we don’t know what “Code Name: 6″ on the rocket-propelled cardboard box means, for example, but it’s pretty safe to argue that the Incredible will factor prominently into this campaign. So, only a few weeks before it hits!

–FlexDroid

So HTC’s mighty Android-powered Incredible for Verizon is apparently showing up in Verizon’s systems as having precisely 156,709 units “On Order,” and the individual that posted the shot over in Android Forums says that “On Order” is really code for “they’re in the warehouse, and you’re not allowed to sell them yet.” They say that it won’t hit the stores this week, but atleast we know that it’s in Verizon’s hands. Who knows a retail event could be in the midsts? Sprint hogged the spotlight at CTIA regarding Android handsets, but I think it’s fair to say that Verizon is getting them. Would you?

–FlexDroid

So recently and finally the Tour has gotten the 5.0 OS upgrade. There was an announcement that users would have access to push-to-talk services this week. Indeed, Tour owners across the land are now being pushed BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.591 with improvements to Bluetooth, messaging, calling, and camera features, so even if you’re not into PTT, it seems like a decent download, especially considering that it’s available over the air.

–FlexDroid

Many Droid owners were looking forward to the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update. However, that might not happen today and we aren’t sure when. According to Verizon, it’s delayed, but they’ve given no sign of when it might rollout. Check out some of the info below!

–FlexDroid

“The OTA software update for the Droid by Motorola is TBD. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible.

“The 3/18 OTA software update will not happen as planned. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible.”

There seems to be a screen shot from Verizon system that indicated that the upcoming CDMA version of the Nexus One will be “available only through www.Google.com/Phone.” This is similar to what Tmobile did with the Nexus and now Verizon is doing it so don’t line up at the store only to find out that could’ve ordered it from your bed. So those who are planning to buy this device, please don’t make the mistake of confusing for the HTC Incredible either cause this bad boy isn’t running Sense Ui.

–FlexDroid