On Friday, the Director of Firefox tweeted about the newest build of Fennec, said that it “just got way awesome” and wasn’t joking.  Not only is this latest build substantially faster than previous versions, it also prompts you for updates when they are released.  Instead of having to try and keep up with the latest nightlies, simply install the version below and it’ll prompt you to update going forward.  Can’t beat that right?  Now if only Flash 10.1 would work with it.

Download:  Fennec.apk

Install as you would any other .apk file.

Via:  Mike Beltzner Twitter

Verizon made the R2-D2 Droid 2 official today a set its price tag at $249 on 2-year contract after $100 mail in rebate.  No mention of full retail price, but we’re thinking $649 assuming they’ll even let you buy one at full retail.  As we all know, the special edition Star Wars device comes out on September 30th, with some stores opening at midnight on the 29th to get the release party going.

Oh, they also plan on releasing a special edition Empires Strikes Back app, but no date was given.

Full press release after the jump.  

This is the Droid X theme that I’ve been waiting for.

We posted Invertnito for the original Droid already, but through the fine work of JsinLegacy and Bgill55, Droid X owners can now enjoy it as well.  A white theme is somewhat of a rarity in the Droid world, so take advantage of this one while you can.

As you’ll see from the screenshots after the break, this theme runs deep.  Almost every app, widget and piece of framework has been themed to provide one of the cleanest and most polished looks you’ll see.  It seriously is amazing.  

A couple of semi-new versions of Swype are available to download for the Droid Incredible and don’t require an installer or an email address to get rolling on your phone.  Version 1.61 looks and acts just like what you’ll see on the Galaxy S lineup of phones and version 2.4.44 is the beta that many of you were unable to sign up for.  Grab whichever one you prefer after the jump!

Forum member BloodiedWraith hooked us up late last night with Swype Beta 2.4.44.10912 which is the newest version available.  And when we say “hooked up” we mean a version that is installable without an installer or a registration email.  This is as straight up of an app installation as you’ll find.  He sent me a message last night thanking the Droid Life community for all that it has done and wanted to give back.   I’d say he more than gave back.  Enjoy and be sure to thank him back!

Download:  Removed by request from Swype.

(Of course there are plenty of spots to find them near by.)

Instructions:

1.  Uninstall all previous versions of Swype beta and reboot your phone.
2.  Find the .apk file you downloaded from above, tap on it and install.
3.  Enjoy!

DROID INCREDIBLE VERSION AT THIS POST!

Again, this community just amazes me more each day.  It’s been a full 10 months now and we’re as strong of a community as ever.  Thanks everyone for making this the most enjoyable Droid spot on the planet!

After almost 2 months of backorders and delays, the Droid X is “in stock” on Verizon’s website.  I have reports from contacts at a few stores that have some as well, so it looks like we are a fully stocked Droid family now.  Mini-party?

Cheers Franklin!

And we’re finally here!  The LauncherPro App Icon contest has come to a close with today’s final 10 winners.  We gave out 50 licenses to this fantastic app and I hope our winners are enjoying every minute of their new customizable lives.  If you missed any of the previous winners lists you can visit them at these links:  1st set, 2nd set, 3rd and 4th sets.

And the final 10 winners are…

ROID1
goose71
sideshowbob
dtuccillo
mikedroidx
jdnpepsi
erodrigz1
AJHebert
Mike6770
stevearrants

Congrats final 10!  You should have received an email by now with instructions on how to get your free license.  If not, hit us up via contact form and we’ll see what we can do to straighten it out!  And congrats to everyone else who won a free license.

Please make sure to thank Jon F. Hancock, the developer behind this app.  50 licenses is a lot to give away!  If you didn’t win, you should still consider picking up this app in the market anyway.  It’s definitely a nice accessory to go along with your LauncherPro.  Visit his site here!