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So Verizon is sticking with the “Droid” branding for its most anticipated Android phone yet – the HTC Incredible, now officially confirmed to be released on April 29th.

The Verizon web-staging site revealed for a short time (now password protected) what should make it to the live website very soon.

Update: Pre-ordering starts online on Monday April 19th.

It looks like there is another delay for the 2.1 OTA update. After just announcing the impending update on their website days ago, Verizon seems to have pulled the plug for now.

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

via engadget

You can now get a Nexus One from the Google phone store that is compatible with AT&T’s 3G frequency bands.

To clarify: Even though T-Mobile and AT&T are both using the GSM standard for their mobile networks the radio frequencies for their 3G data networks are different.  For the consumer, that means you’ll need to buy a carrier specific phone in order to get 3G access .

A Verizon CDMA version should become available within days. I think this is the first time that the same phone (name, packaging) will be available on three different every major US mobile network. This should make things really interesting on eBay as people buying used Nexus One’s will have to make extra certain they are getting the one that works with their chosen mobile provider.

Update: Sprint just announced that they will also be getting the Nexus One.

The rumor mill now spinning at maximum velocity. This new phone with its impressive specs is likely to dethrone the Motorola Droid as the Android King at Verizon.

• 8 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Memory: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM (320 free to the user)
• Android 2.1 with HTC’s Sense UI
• Optical Trackpad
• 3.7″ WVGA (800×480) AMOLED Screen
• 1300mAH battery
• FM Tuner
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• 117.5 mm (L) x 58.5 mm (w) x 11.9 mm (T)
• 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, underclocked to 768Mhz.

via mobilecrunch

No wonder Apple is getting more aggressive in trying to protect its turf. The latest quarterly report provided by digital metrics company ComScore shows a sizable increase in Android’s mobile market share. While the Google Mobile OS still dwarfs compared to RIM and Apple in overall market share, its momentum is impressive. This trend is unlikely to slow down anytime soon, given the incredible number of new Android handsets being released this Spring.

Android increased 4.3% to capture 7.1% of the market, while RIM had a small growth spurt of 1.7% from the previous quarter, but enough to maintain its sizable lead over Apple, which came in flat at 25.1%.

At this point anybody’s gain is coming clearly at the expense of WinMo and Palm.

The new “Superphones” can be overwhelming. In a shrewd move to prevent customer dissatisfaction and to reduce the call load of their customer care centers, Big Red is offering free classroom-style training for Verizon Wireless customers on the new Motorola DROID, Palm Pre Plus and other Smartphones.  Even if you don’t currently own a smartphone, you are welcome to attend a class to learn more about the capabilities and differences of the phones offered by Verizon.

Check with your local Verizon Wireless store for schedules.

Attendees can learn about a variety of topics, including how to:

• Text message
• Set up speed-dial
• Synch with an address book
• Send e-mail
• Browse the Internet
• Use the camera
• Use Bluetooth and other accessories
• Change the ringtone

Registration is not required. Customers who do not yet have an advanced device but would like to learn more about these devices are also welcome to attend.

Customers who are unable to attend an in-store event can attend an Internet-based instructional class to learn about their new device at www.verizonwireless.com/learning.