Category: Android
Apple has just filed a complaint about HTC with the International Trade Commission (ITC). If successful it could see a complete ban on HTC products being sold in the USA. Apple state that HTC are illegally using patents relating to “scrolling operations”, “double-sided touch-sensitive panels” and “programmable tactile …
Alright, we give in. But hey, if you use this and your phone explodes just don’t come crying to us. A tool to unlock the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has appared here. It seems to be a relatively simple process and, with the aid of a Rar file …
The Xperia PLAY got launched during Mobile World Congress with a certain amount of fanfare. It has a great camera, 1GHz CPU and a good catalogue of games .. oh, and let’s not forget that slide-out gaming controller and the fact that it can also call people. We …
According to sources, the HTC Desire Z should have received an update to Gingerbread “before the end of June”. That’s not happened as yet. We’re now hearing that it’s to be the end of this month instead, but we’ll keep you updated when we hear more. Unfortunately a …
We’re quickly becoming accustomed to the fact that companies communicate to their customers through Facebook so here’s another update from the HTC page. Following the earlier confusion there’s confirmation once more that the HTC Desire will get Gingerbread and the even better news that it’ll arrive before the …
Deals. We love them, that’s why we’ve got our own search tool, but today Mitesh Patel has also spotted an offer on HotUKDeals. It’s for the HTC Sensation and it’s a short 12 month contract too. For £99 up-front and £30 per month you’ll get a whacking 1GB …
Virgin Media have just released an Android app for their popular TIVO boxes. Rather like Sky’s Sky+ app, the application features a TV guide and the ability to set your box to record remotely. I find this one of the most useful features on my phone frankly, so great to …
This QWERTY device has just popped up on Flickr. Looking distinctly like a Blackberry it apparently has Android 2.3, a QVGA 2.8″ screen, 3 megapixel camera, Wifi and a 1500 mAh battery. Expect this one to target those cool youths who text, email, tweet and Facebook. Currently there’s …
HTC have just announced that they will be making unlocked bootloaders available from August. Their previous Facebook update has now been updated, with this post coming from Peter Chou (CEO of HTC) himself.. There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders on HTC …
Does your HTC Desire Z look like this ? The coating seems to slowly peel off the aluminium battery cover as you use it and, after a few weeks, it looks less than nice. We’ve had an email in from Dave B who fixed his flaky rear panel …
Now, the mention of Nasa should appeal to the schoolboy in you all, so this app should be of interest to most. Availible on Iphone,ipad and Android for free, it features lots of different things including Images, on demand videos, Satellite tracking, Passes of the Space station, Nasa …
Dan has just added his fantastic review of the HTC Sensation. We’ve already got stacks of deals but the lovely Carly over at somobile has spotted that T-Mobile are selling it direct for absolutely nothing on this £40.85 per month plan. It includes a big 1200 minutes of …
Today LG announced the launch of the Optimus 3D in Korea, bundling three pre installed Gameloft games to show off the device. LG issued a press release introducing the Optimus 3D , it’s tie in with Gameloft and it’s introduction of 17 Stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) games! (Whatever that means!) …
You may have noticed that Google Maps for Android has been updated in the last day or so. Normally these updates do not add anything too exciting. This update however has added a couple of features that make this an essential app for travelling around. First of all …
Battery life is perhaps one of the most important and most annoying thing about a smartphone. One of my fellow MVP’s, Daron Brewood, has been having some pretty big issues with battery life on his HTC Sensation. After just 5 hours he’d see the red battery light and …
That red Xperia neo we spotted in the Vodafone coming soon section has now shifted across to the main store. It’s free on plans costing just £26 or more and features the Exmor R sensor for better low-light pictures on that 8 megapixel camera, the BRAVIA display technology …
Waiting for the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro ? You might be waiting a little longer according to the Carphone Warehouse, who now have it listed for delivery in October. You can still get your name down to register your interest and, although the Sony Ericsson store still has …
The HTC Sensation was announced not long after Mobile World Congress and with high specs was clearly going to be their flagship phone for a while. I was invited to London for the announcement of the Sensation where I was also lucky enough to get some quick hands …
Motorola have just given us news of an offer they’re doing on the XOOM. If you buy one during July you’ll get a free wireless keyboard and mouse worth £79.99. This offer is available in the UK and Ireland only. The keyboard and mouse will makes data entry …
ZTE and Huawei have long produced handsets which have been re-badged and sold by network operators here in the UK. Both companies seem keen to now up their profile and ZTE have just added a UK website on ZTEuk.co.uk. The site promotes some of their hardware including the …
Vodafone UK have released the latest update for their branded Nexus one phones. Not quite sure why the long delay as the original unbranded Nexus had Gingerbread many moons ago! Still, it’s good news for the owners of the Vodafone branded nexus. The update should come in over …
Hey you lovely reader. Are you longing for an Android device with a QWERTY keyboard that looks a bit like a BlackBerry? Yeah ? Want one on Pay As You Go for just £99.99 with a £10 top-up ? Well, this has to be your thing. Running Android …
So, despite what you may read elsewhere on the web, HTC is still on the up. Record profits have just been posted, with a near-£1 billion revenue in June. This is an increase of over 10.9% in May and a new high for the third month in a …
Vodafone have just launched their own branded content within the Android Market. Instead of adding yet another shop app, Voda have instead selected sports, news, information and gaming apps from their partners. They’ll be available either free or for a discounted price. It’s live now in the UK, …
In our review of the Samsung Galaxy S II we did mention the phrase “iPhone killer”. Although it’s not going to suddenly stop the iPhone, there’s no denying that the S II is one very amazing phone. You guys seem to agree too, with 3 million handsets sold …
We’ve probably mentioned this app in passing a number of times, but I felt that it definitely deserved its own post. This is App 2 SD, an appplication which will detect which apps can be moved to the SD card and allow you to shift them. Doing this …
Orange have added their “Stockholm” Android to their store although there’s not much detail as present. This will be the Orange-branded Huawei U8160 which Vodafone are selling as the Smart 858 handset. There’s some slight design tweaks but the specs remain pretty much the same, although this has …
Just yesterday we found out that the Xperia ray was due to arrive in August. Now we’ve got a more precise date courtesy of this Play.com page showing the 15th. If you want one unlocked, there’s a £349.99 price-tag and free delivery. The new “Facebook inside Xperia” features …
A while ago Leigh got his hands on an O2 Joggler you can watch his original review here (part1) and here (part 2). Some of you may be wondering exactly what this device is. It is a 7″ capacative touch screen, mains powered family organiser. He was not …
The new version of Skype 2.0 is now available in the Android Market. Two-way video calling is now part of the app, but it’s only available for those using the Nexus S, Desire S, Xperia Neo and Xperia Pro. More devices will probably get supported soon enough. A …
HTC have put a new post up on their facebook page about the long awaited Gingerbread 2.3 update for the Desire. HTC say they are doing ‘Quality assurance testing’ before another announcement. Now I’m sorry, but what exactly is the problem? I’m sure I’ve been seeing networks …
We have just been sent a link via email which confirms that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray will be going on sale in August. The following was posted on the website SOMobile The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray will be heading to Blighty in August, the Carphone Warehouse has …
T-Mobile have just confirmed via Twitter that the Motorola Defy is due to get Android 2.2 in a matter of days. We gave the water-resistant device a full review in January and even dumped it in the sink. It has an 800MHz CPU, DLNA, aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm …
Regular readers of my little my blog may be aware of my love for The Daily Mash. It’s full of smut, inneundo and abuse. It therefore makes me laugh like a loon. It’s the UK’s best satirical website and takes a regular swipe at the press and news …
The HTC Salsa has just landed on the O2 website. Prices range from a big fat nothing to £104.99 on contracts, or you can pay £299.99 up-front and do Pay and Go. The handset has a dedicated Facebook button for quickly sharing and keeping up to date, plus …
On checking the online store tonight, T-Mobile have now launched the HTC ChaCha on their network here in the UK and you can pick one up free from just £20.42 a month which will get you 300 Minutes, 300 Texts, 500MB Internet and a Flexible Booster There are …
Following on from our earlier post here, Orange have put up a page on their coming soon section for the Android 2.3 , 4.3″ Skate. Good news as this hopefully means a release quite quickly. This eagerly awaited phone could be set to be another huge success for …
Three UK have announced this morning the 2.3 Gingerbread update is now available to HTC Desire HD customers (just to avoid confusion this is ONLY for the HD and NOT the original HTC Desire). This is a free OTA (Over the Air) update so will not need a …
Call me Mr Indecisive, but for quite a few weeks now I’ve been looking at a new contract. Today I spotted a couple of deals over on Phones 4U which include tablets as gifts. The deals include this HTC Desire HD for £36 per month (24 month O2 …
CoPilot Live Premium has just been released on Android and it is on offer for the first 7 days. During the first week you can get the SatNav full software for £14.99 – afterwards it jumps to its normal price of £29.99. Unlike Google Maps, it offers offline …
