Sprint is now selling the HTC Car StereoClip.  This wireless adaptor plugs into any 3.5mm headphone jack and allows you to stream music from any HTC Bluetooth-enabled device.  While this functionality already exists with many devices, the included aptX codec promises a higher quality audio experience.   Owners of the HTC One X and other [...]

Well, it appears HTC fell short in their attempt to partner with Google on their new co-branded tablet.  According to Digitimes, Google has decided to partner with Asustek in developing their 7-inch tablet targeting the Amazon Kindle Fire in the $199-$250 price range. There are a couple of stark reasons why this partnership didn’t come [...]

As you might have read, Google announced yesterday that it would be purchasing Motorola Mobility, the division in charge of Motorola’s cell phones and tablets (among other things). The $12.5 billion purchase was wholly approved by both companies on Friday, August 12th. Most people believe that this was a move solely for Motorola’s patent portfolio, [...]

In a move which is sure to shake up the Android world that we live in, Google has announced that they will purchase Motorola Mobility.  Google has agreed to pay $40 per share for the company which brings the total acquisition cost to $12.5 billion.  The purchase agreement has been approved by the boards of [...]

For a long time I’ve wanted to know which mobile devices our readers (that’s you) use to access our site.  Google analytics has been sharing details about which mobile OS is used, but which the new Beta which rolled out a few weeks ago they now keep track of individual devices. I’ve compiled all the [...]

It’s pretty rare for us to write about other manufacturers here on HTC Source. We like to offer as much HTC news as possible for those who are strictly interested in HTC and their products. But this morning we’re deviating from the usual by highlighting news on the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab. The news portion [...]

We typically don’t cover very many accessories around these parts, but the new Smartphone Coaster seems a little too good to pass up.  If you ask an HTC EVO 4G or an HTC Surround owner what their favorite feature of the phone is, quite a few of them will mention their kickstand which is built [...]

Our friends over at Android and Me have just kicked off their new “The And Me Artist Series” t-shirt collection.  The first t-shirt in the collection is names Android Schema (designed by @angiedoes) and features a circuit diagram with glow-in-the-dark highlights of the major milestones in Android build history.  Each week, a new t-shirt will [...]

Buying accessories for HTC phones has always been a little bit tricky. HTC typically rolls out a few specific accessories per phone, but you’re forced to look at third parties if you want something other than a standard handset case. For me, desktop docks are one of the most important accessory for a phone. I’m in and out of the office throughout the day, but when I have time to sit down at my desk, I need something that can hold my handset, keeping it visible on the desk. Recently I came across the Desk Genie and asked Mobile Fun is I could take it for a spin. The Desk Genie has a non-slip slanted surface which holds the phone in place. The base of the dock sports two USB slots, four memory card slots, and a faint Led lit panel on the front.

The nicest thing about the Desk Genie dock is that its unique design with the non-slip surface allows you to use it with almost any handset. My trusty G1 was the first phone I used with it. Simply place the phone on the front and connect the power cable and you’re set. Surprisingly, the dock also held my G1 in place horizontally with the QWERTY keyboard open. Over the past two weeks I have been able to pair the Desk Genie up with a slew of HTC phones. For the most part, things worked perfectly, but the non-slip surface of the dock fared better with some phones that with others. All handsets with HTC’s soft-touch backs has incredible grip, but phones like the Nexus One seemed to have a harder time staying in place. The issue is most likely due to the metal strip across the back and the protruding camera lens of the Nexus.

Since the dock works with handsets with varying shapes and sizes it allows users to update their handsets over time without the need to look for a new dock. Though the non-slip surface on the dock keeps your phone in place, it does tend to pick up all the dust and lint on the back of your phone. Keeping you phone clean helps keep in non-slip surface in pristine condition, but if it does collect too much dust, simply wipe it down with a damp cloth.

Overall, the Desk Genie offers a reliable and unique twist on the generic, universal handsets docks on the market. At £14.99 (just under $22), the Desk Genie is considerably cheaper than many of the other docking options out there. If you have any questions, let me know. I’ve been using the Desk genie as my main dock for a while and should have it front and center on my desk for quite some time.