Category: Android

Xperia Play – To be announced at MWC

Sony Ericsson seem to have thrown the towel in when it comes to keeping the Xperia Play a secret and has now made public that this device will be announced at MWC on the Sony Ericsson event on the evening of the 13th February in Barcelona where we …

Desire 2 snapped up-close

One of the new HTC phones – and this is the one we’re continually calling the HTC Desire 2 – has appeared once again on the web. mobile01.com have closer shots of the phone and it seems to match up with the initial render and the phone we …

HTC Flyer, HTC Pyramid, LG Star Tab. MWC Android fest

Yesterday we reported on the HTC Desire 2 popping up on the Vodafone Germany systems. Today there’s a few more names to add to the pot, including the HTC Flyer, HTC Pyramid and an “LG Star Tab” which may or may not be the European name for the …

Android App Review – Colorize Widget

Colorize Widget is a selection of scrollable widgets. There are seven widgets for Facebook, Twitter, Agenda, Analog Clock, Messages, Contacts and Bookmarks. “Why do I need these” I hear you ask, certain home replacement apps and certain roms do not contain any extra widgets so people are left searching …

HTC Desire 2 listed on Vodafone Germany systems

We stuck our neck out a couple of weeks back and declared that this leaked render could be the successor to the HTC Desire. It was quickly followed by an actual photo and today we have a mention of the HTC Desire 2 on an internal Vodafone Germany …

Like a G-Slate, Like a G-Slate

This is the LG Slate, aka G-Slate. Inside is the all-new Android Honeycomb OS which has been specifically designed by Google for tablet devices. Specs include an NVIDIA / Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 1280×768 (WXGA) 8.9″ screen display with 1080p full HD video playback. Other details include a …

Track your spending with My T-Mobile

A new app is available in the Android Market which should help you keep an eye on your phone bill. T-Mobile customers are already adding their comments and, so far, it’s all pretty positive. “Stay up to date with your T-Mobile account from pretty much anywhere. Check how …

Motorola FLIPOUT updated

The Motorola FLIPOUT had only just appeared when we reviewed it and, although we had the odd reservation, it’s definitely an interesting looking thing. The handset has also had an update recently (details here) with the Orange device getting better data roaming across the Everything Everywhere joined networks, …

Vivaz 2 unmasked as the Xperia Neo

Sony Ericsson has let slip yet again with more information – their new handset will be called the Sony Ericsson Neo. We saw this a couple of weeks back when the guys at mobile-review reviewed it as the “Vivaz 2” and is also known as the MT15i or …

LG Optimus One On T-Mobile PAYG

T-Mobile have updated their range of phones on PAYG and now include the LG Optimus One for £179.99 plus a £10 topup.  This comes with 6 months free internet use and every month you topup £10 you get 100 free minutes to call any network The Optimus One …

Xperia Play Commercial Leaked

Is there much left for Sony Ericsson to actually announce at Mobile World Congress?.  We have seen photos, videos, hands on time and Engadget even had it at their latest live show in America. Now the commercial for the Xperia Play has been leaked so there really is …

LG Optimus Black Heading To T-Mobile

T-Mobile UK (part of the new Everything Everywhere brand) has announcd they will be stocking the LG Optimus Black in March this year on pay monthly. No news on what deals this will be available on but as soon as we know you will know too.  The Optimus …

Android Web Store Launches

Google have just announced the Web Store which was given a demo a while back at Google I/O last year. You can at last browse to market.android.com and check, search and download direct 🙂 You can now click online, login and send apps directly to your Android handset …

Live Google Event Updates (Updated With Images)

Live updates here from the Google Event which has just started online which features Honeycomb 3.0 OS as well as some Android information. Honeycomb is set to drive the Google tablet products and will not be appearing on smartphone devices. This is a re-engineered and totally new experience …

Vodafone To Stock Sony Ericsson Arc

Vodafone are the latest network to announce they will stock the Sony Ericsson Arc handset on their network just minutes after we reported that the network Three had also decided to take this device. No details yet on a launch date but it looks and sounds like April …

SonyEricsson Arc coming to Three

Three have announced on their blog that they will be selling the new SonyEricsson Arc soon. No exact details on the the timing yet, but the handset is due out in April, so sounds like Three will have it from launch. It will be available on Three’s fabulous …

LG Optimus 3D Phone Teaser

LG have posted a teaser video for their new top end device due to launch at Mobile World Congress in just under 2 weeks time,  This video has just hit the internet and will be spreading like crazy throughout the day. Stay tuned for more information on this …

Google Maps 5.1, now with Check ins for Latitude

Google have just updated Google Maps for Android to version 5.1. The major updates all centre around Latitude, it’s location based service. Taking a leaf out of foursquare’s book, you can now check in to various locations to let your friends know exactly where you are. Google have …

LG Confirm Optimus 3D, full announcement soon

As is usual for this time of year we’re getting announcements of .. announcements to come at Mobile World Congress. LG have just chipped in with their Optimus 3D launch. It’s a handset that has already popped out onto the web and LG have today stated that… “The …

Samsung get ready to unbox

In a few days we’ll be leaving for Barcelona as Mobile World Congress kicks off. Samsung will again hold an “Unpacked” event and are preparing to stream it live. It’s pretty definite that Galaxy S 2 will be replacing the existing Galaxy S and we’re expecting the Galaxy …

Google set to hire a new team of developers

Google look set to recruit a new team of people to develop apps for Android. The Wall Street Journal states that “dozens” of software developers will be taken on to create apps for Android. They appear to be trying to increase the quality of apps whilst at the …

HTC Wildfire 2.2 Three Update Now Available

Customers on Three UK with a HTC Wildfire will now start to see 2.2 FroYo appear as an update on your device either as a popup message or by going into Settings and doing a manual check. The biggest feature would be the WiFi Hotspot application which when …

LG Optimus 3D Pictured

Various Android Sites are reporting the first sighting of the new LG Optimus 3D.  It is widely expected that LG will unveil their first 3D smart phone at MWC next month, the device borrows some styling from the Optimus Black and Optimus 2x, with a Phandroid source describing …

Android tablets grab significant market share

Many customers have been captivated by the fantastic Apple iPad but, just like the smartphone market, Android have got a big slice of the pie. Businessweek reports that 22% of the tablet market is now Android-powered. The stats, from the three months to December 31st 2010, are a …

LG Optimus 2X pictures and video

Well, I wish these were our pictures and video, unfortunately they aren’t.. ( How about a press model LG uk?! ) I just thought this was worth highlighting as it is looking like such a nice phone. This phone is packing the dual core Nvida Tegra2 chipset, the worlds …

Android now the number one smartphone OS

Well, if you didn’t know it already, Android has now become the number one smartphone platform. Android sold 32.9 million handsets whilst Symbian sold 31 million. Update – The Canalys numbers show that Android powered 32.9% of all smartphones sold in 2010 with Symbian powering 30.6%, Apple with …

Optimus 2X goodies, for everyone

Those lovely people at xda-developers have managed to “borrow” bits from the upcoming LG Optimus 2X. They’ve got the ringtones, the backdrops, the ringtones and some widgets too. We’re particularly loving the Live Wallpapers. This, the “Water Drop” Live Wallpaper, is really nice, although it did make us …

Xperia Arc coming to o2 very soon

The all-new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has shown up on the o2 website and should be hitting stores in April. The new handset runs Android 2.3 and has an 8.1 megapixel camera, FM Radio, aGPS, Wifi, aGPS, DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1 and a huge 4.2″ 854×480 (FWVGA) screen. There’s …

Get Gingerbread on your HTC Desire now

If  you’ve gotten a bit tired of the usual wait for Android updates and are a bit more technically minded why not get your Desire running Gingerbread now. I’ve been using a great custom ROM for about a month now and have been enjoying the new features that …

LG Clock On Android Phones

If you have been keeping an eye on the latest android phones from LG you will have noticed a rather nice clock widget which also includes the weather.  Don’t worry if you do not know what I mean, the picture below will jog your memory The great news …

Samsung fly SD cards in, from space

If you’ve found a paper plane with a Samsung logo on it, pick it up and have a closer look. On board should be an SD card and the projectspaceplanes.com web address. If you stick the Samsung memory card into your computer you’ll see lots of lovely messages …

Google to show off 3.0 ‘Honeycomb’ on Feb 2nd.

Google has been sending out invites to the Android community for an event on the 2nd of Febuary. The fact the invite has a bee on it makes it somewhat obvious it’ll be(e) about Android 3.0 ‘Honeycomb’, the OS that is designed for tablets- and we’re all eagerly …

SonyEricsson LiveView update now available

We did review of the SonyEricsson LiveView before Christmas, and it was not without its teething problems – especially around connections. Sony promised an early update, and true to their word they have now released it. The release promises much improved connections, improved compatibility with 3rd party phones, …

Notion ink Adam Rooted, FCC pictures….

More on the Notion Ink Adam has started to come out now that it is arriving in the hands of eager punters. First up, and really rather importantly, it has been rooted, to those that don’t know, this enables the device to be unlocked and hacked, the most significant thing …

Facebook updates Android app

Facebook have just updated their Android app on the market. New improvements include the addition of deals, chat and push notifications. Its great to see the Chat functionality finally being added, especially as iOS has had this feature for some time already. Facebook deals provides access to savings …

Android 7″ Tablet available through BT

Another cheap Android tablet to add to the collection now and BT have this, the “Storage Options” 7″ touch-screen ARM11 2GB Android 2.1 tablet. It’s just £132.75 and the reviews posted on the product page seem to be positive so far, although the manual seems to be a …

Google spill the beans on Android 3.0 Platform Highlights

Google have released a few more details on Honeycomb and the new features it will bring to the party. The Platform Highlights page elaborates a little more on new UI additions like the new System Bar and Action Bar as well the improved task switcher for multitasking and …

Classic Worms Game availabe for Android

Worms was originally released in the nineties on a variety of platforms. It is a turn by turn action game where your team of worms has to kill the other team of worms. Today EA Games have released it onto the Android platform. It is available for a special …

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Drop

In the last few days; probably in reaction to the news of the new Galaxy Tab, Amazon have dropped the price of the existing galaxy tab. I spotted this whilst using the new amazon app yesterday.   The other retailers that stock these have yet to follow suit. Google …

HTC Desire 2 snapped for real?

Another handset we saw last week in rendered form has now popped out for a stroll (or train ride) right next to a hidden camera. If we’ve got this right it could .. possibly.. be the Desire 2. A front-facing camera is visible but other than that we’ll …