Phone Scoop - HTC Droid Incredible Updates

HTC Confirms Android 4.0 Headed to 16 Smartphones

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:37:57 GMT

HTC today published in a blog post a list of 16 smartphones that will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The devices include the Amaze 4G, Desire S, Desire HD, EVO 3D, EVO Design 4G, Incredible S, Sensation, Sensation XL, Sensation 4G, Sensation XE, Raider, Rezound, Rhyme, Thunderbolt, and Vivid. HTC said that it is still in the early stages of rolling out Android 4.0 to the Sensation and Sensation XE. The next phones in line for Android 4.0 updates are the Sensation 4G and the Sensation XL. HTC cautions that wireless network operators play a role in the update process, so it can't lock down firm timelines with respect to the exact availability of updates.

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HTC Issuing Update to Fix Wi-Fi Security Bug

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:17:29 GMT

HTC is in the process of sending out software updates to some of its smartphones to address a security issue concerning the Wi-Fi radio. The problem revolves around applications with the "access_wifi_state" permission, and the ability to sniff out Wi-Fi passwords for networks to which the phone is connected. The affected handsets include the Desire HD, myTouch 4G, Desire S, Sensation, EVO 3D, Droid Incredible, and Thunderbolt. The update had already been distributed to some of the phones over the air, though HTC is working to make a manual update available to the last few. HTC suggests owners of the aforementioned phones check its support page the week of February 6 for more instructions.

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Droid 2 Global and Droid Incredible Now Receiving Gingerbread

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:38:14 GMT

Verizon Wireless today indicated that Android 2.3 Gingerbread is now available to the Motorola Droid 2 Global and the HTC Droid Incredible. Details and instructions are available from Verizon's web site.

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HTC Promises Gingerbread for Incredible and Thunderbolt

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:13:51 GMT

HTC today announced via its Facebook page that it will be pushing out the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update to both the Droid Incredible and Thunderbolt in September. Both phones are sold by Verizon Wireless.

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Netflix: Now Playing On Android

Thu, 12 May 2011 21:05:43 GMT

Netflix today released its streaming video app for select Android phones via the Android Market. The app is only available for a handful of phones that meet strict hardware requirements, including the HTC Incredible, Nexus One, EVO 4G, G2, and Samsung Nexus S. The app supports resuming watching content where you left off watching on your TV or computer. Netflix already offers mobile apps for Apple iOS and Microsoft Windows Phone devices.

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Accessories available at 1800mobiles.com

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:46:25 GMT

1800mobiles.com is now selling accessories for the HTC Droid Incredible. Follow the link to check it out.

Released for Verizon Wireless

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The HTC Droid Incredible is now available for Verizon Wireless.

Accessories available at LetsTalk.com

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:27:48 GMT

LetsTalk.com is now selling accessories for the HTC Droid Incredible. Follow the link to check it out.

Review: HTC Droid Incredible

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Phone Scoop offers up a full review of the HTC Droid Incredible, Verizon Wireless' new flagship Android phone. This monster offers a 1GHz engine, an 8 megapixel camera and HTC's Sense UI. Dare we say it's better than the Droid?

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