Category: Android
This is the Samsung Galaxy Beam. It's the first Android handset with a built-in projector and, with Android 2.1 and a 3.7" AMOLED screen, it's yet further proof that Android is crossing over into the business world. Sure, we could play movies and watc...
Remember the Sony Ericsson Shakira from a couple of weeks back? Yep, that was the code-name, but according to mobilflip.de it'll be called the "X8" when it hits the shops. It looks similar in style to the X10 Mini .. in fact it's pretty much the same....
The Droid X and Droid 2 have already appeared on the web through leaked photos and, with a US-arrival sometime soon, we're hoping that the international versions will also appear shortly after. Droid Life have now got some early adverts with confirmat...
Call me slow, but I've only just found the huge amount of iPad-esque devices on eBay. It seems that there's a stack of iPad clones and, for the most part, they seem to run Android. Screen sizes are a little smaller and range from 7" to 8" with …
Out of pretty much no-where AT&T have just announced the Aria. It'll arriving in mere days on June 20th and has is powered by Android 2.1 with a 3.2" HVGA screen and 5 megapixel camera. Available for $129.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate) it's got ...
Hey lovely reader. Have you spent a lunch break wanting a bit more from coolsmartphone? Want a little bit more? Well, don't forget that The Android App Review Show is here with gems from the Android Market. This week Tom takes a look at Trimble Outdoo...
Mobilefun have just launched their own Facebook fan page and to celebrate they're giving away a brand new, unlocked HTC Desire worth £399.95! To enter the competition, just go to facebook.com/loveyourmobile click "Like" and then share the competitio...
If we're honest, Android has pretty well saved Motorola. This, the Droid X, Xtreme or Shadow (whatever it may end up being called) has popped up in rather nice pictures from Gadget University. Someone with very long nails has also got the specs on thi...
Motorola have added a sliding QWERTY to a couple of Android phones already, and that looks to continue with the Droid 2. The D-pad has gone and the keyboard is much better - we weren't overly keen on the DEXT / CLIQ one. This keyboard looks a lot …
A 2GHz phone? Well, it's not too far away. Whilst some people are still using PC's powered by 2GHz processors, Motorola boss Sanjay Jha has stated that a Motorola device will be powered by one by the end of the year. Based on Android, there's no real ...
How do you make the HTC Desire even better than it was already with it selling like hot cakes all over the UK?. Add a brand spanking new colour to the mix!. eXpansys have a Silver version of the Desire coming within a few days for £449.99 ...
Nexus One owners who fancy a bit of ROM-hacking can now get 720p HD recording on their handsets. A very quick example is available in this YouTube vid and you can try it out yourself with these xda bits and the latest Cyanogen ROM. Further improvemen...
It looks like Sony Ericsson are chucking their weight behind Android more and more each week, with yet another leaked device powered by the OS. This time it's a Walkman branded device codenamed the "Teacake". It seems to be running 1.5 from the detail...
In the last week a couple of OTA (Over The Air) updates have appeared for HTC Legend and HTC Desire owners. You should already have received notification of these updates on your phone but we'd recommend hooking up to a WiFi hotspot before downloading...
You can now choose from a selection of Dell Streak Deals over on our comparison site. It's available for free with 600 minutes and 3000 texts for £35 p/m on an 18 month contract, with other offers available. If you've just bought one of these please ...
Recently we brought you a page from eXpansys showing a new Motorola device which was a UK version of the Motoroi but this was quickly pulled from the site. Well today Motorola have officially announced the device to the world and the specs are HIGHLY ...
A couple of leaked Sony Ericsson Android devices have just appeared up on the web. The one on the left here looks a lot like the current X10 and is called the "Shakira" (Oh, my hips don't lie) but may be known as the "X10 Mid" when it …
O2 have launched the tablet/phone device today called the Dell Streak. The Android 1.6 powered device comes with a 5 inch touch screen using a new technology to harden the screen as you might have seen in a recent video posted. The great news fo...
The long wait for the Hero Android 2.1 update may be over today, with the HTC in China stating that the new ROM will be available today, in Asia at least. We'll be keeping an eye on the HTC support site over the next few hours but, as …
HTC have a new software update available for Orange customers by visiting the HTC support page online and following a few simple steps. Nothing yet on what exactly is upgraded or fixed with this new version but any new version is more than welcome for...
Motorola today announced a new Android powered device called FlipOut and has a rather interesting design which I personally really like. As you can see in the picture, the FlipOut has a square design with a rotating screen to reveal a keyboard. ...
T-Mobile UK have updated their coming soon page which now includes the Sony Ericcson X10 Mini Pro (wow thats a mouthful) and it will be going on sale in July this year. No information yet on what price plans this will be available on, that information...
With O2-UK launching the Dell Streak in just a few days time, any concerns or worries about what screen protector to buy are about to be thrown out the window and put your mind at ease. Engadget have done a test no normal person would have ever consid...
Saving the best news until last, we have today found out that the exclusive Dell Streak will be available on two types of contract from O2. £25 a month for a 24 months data only price plan or £35 a month on a data with voice price plan …
O2 are also going to be launching the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini in the UK in June in what looks to be a bumper Android month for the company. As with the Galaxy S story, no news yet on price plans to get for free but it is …
O2-UK are set to release the Samsung Galaxy S sometime in June it has been confirmed. At present no information on pricing only that is will be sometime in june and will be on Pay Monthly only (not Pay As You Talk). Keep an eye out on the …
Until today, Vodafone had the release date of the Vodafone 845 down for May, which has now just slipped until June for some unknown reason. The 845 is a Vodafone branded Android device much like the T-Mobile Pulse Mini which is already on sale. ...
Dell and O2 today announced the Dell Streak which is an Android based tablet device and will be going on sale only on O2 starting from just next month. The main features are as follows: Operating system: Google Android Processor: 1GHZ Qualcomm Snapdr...
The original MotoRoi was a touch only version of the Motorola Milestone which sorry to say never made its way over here to the UK but now it seems we know why. eXpansys have an updated version of the Android 2.1 device due to ship in the UK …
Orange are continuing to push out the Android range of phones and have today added the LG Optimus onto their coming soon page on both Contract and PAYG. The LG Optimus has a 3 inch touch screen running Android OS, 3.15 mega-pixel camera, Bluetooth &am...
Today is has been reported that Nexus One customers are starting to receive the FroYo 2.2 update although slowly and in stages. Don't be surprised to have to wait a short time to receive your update but it does look like Google have flicked the ...
Orange UK now have the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini down on their books as 'Coming Soon' and what is an interesting move is the fact it also shows as coming soon to PAYG!. The X10 Mini was announced back at this yeard Mobile World Congress where I was …
Google today announced 2.2 FroYo version of the mobile OS to the world with some pretty sweet updates in features. The 4 main updates are Speed, Now 2-3X faster than 2.1 in a lot of applications including browser Market Updates now can be auto-...
Our HTC Wildfire deals are now online now that pricing and pre-orders are available. I've had a quick scoot around the offers and found the following. If you want a cheap deal (albeit without any data bundled) there's a a Vodafone 12 month package. I...
Over on the official T-Mobile UK website there is a special 20% off sale for a limited time TODAY ONLY!. One of the star handsets on offer is the just released Pulse Mini which runs Android 2.1, has a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and GP...
3UK have announced they will be ranging the HTC Wildfire on their network very soon. The following statement was taken from the Media Centre from the official website: Sylvia Chind Head of Branded Devices said "It’s great to be a...
We've not managed to find any Pay As You Go deals for the HTC Wildfire as yet, but mobilefun.co.uk do have it up for £229.95 and will have it ready for despatch soon. Slap a SIM in it and you're away. We should point out that the Wildfire …
Sprint Hero owners can now at last get their hands on the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update. It's available from the support site and gives enhanced corporate email support, HTC Sense improvements, better camera quality and all the Android 2.1 im...
Look how many Google Android apps are showing up over on AndroLib. It's less than a month since we ran a story showing 50,000. Further proof, if needed, that the Android Market growth shows no signs of slowing. Link - AndroLib.com
We're always linking to sites like androlib.com when we're linking to Android apps. It's generally because the official online version of the Android Market is pretty poor. It just shows a selection of apps and doesn't do a great deal to help you sear...
