Category: Android
OK, unless our eyes are deceiving us it appears that a new HTC Hero update has appeared for Orange customers. It's ROM Version 2.73.61.66 and we're currently waiting to see what improvements this brings as the previous version was 2.73.61.5 and it's p...
The Android-powered Sony Ericsson X10 popped up on the o2 site in the accessories section recently but it was removed shortly after. Vodafone, however, have now plastered it all over their site with an April arrival. This is quite a high-end Android h...
Motorola have just announced a new Sidekick.. Opps.. sorry, no. It's the "DEVOUR", a touch-screen Android handset with 3.1" capacitive screen, aGPS and the MotoBLUR interface we've seen on handsets like the DEXT. The DEVOUR will be arriving on Verizon...
If you're lucky enough to have a Nexus One handset from Google then you should've just received an update which will fix the data issues and add in multi-touch capability. There's several websites carrying the update this morning too, but if it's not ...
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 looks to be arriving very soon indeed. the:unwired have now got info that it'll be arriving on T-Mobile Germany will be launching the device in April. The X10 has Android 1.6 on board and is powered by a 1Ghz CPU, 8.1 mega...
Have you heard? There's a new Twitter client on the block for Android users and it's already going down a storm across the web. TweetCaster is now available and there's two versions - a free version with an ad at the bottom or the "Pro" version for $4...
An update for the HTC Magic is now online. This will up your phone to ROM 3.05.401.3 and adds that lovely HTC Sense interface that we've loved on the HTC Hero. This is a full ROM update, so backup your apps with something like the Astro file manager …
Android is quickly gaining favour with many manufacturers and, unfortunately for Windows Mobile, new Android handsets are now appearing with alarming regularity. Androphones.com have published a render of the rumoured Galaxy 2. Specs include a speedy ...
All too often we hear that "Android doesn't have many games". Sure, there might not be quite as many as other platforms but this video shows off 50 of them. AndroidHD demo a lot of very fine games here, you can get the full list below along with …
Sometimes we're a little dubious when a salesman discloses that a hot new phone will be arriving on a network, so we'd like to put this one out there for any anonymous tips. Craig Jones has mailed in to tell us... "Hi. Just phoned Orange as my contrac...
The Bravo has now made a clearer appearance on komorkomania.pl following the earlier blurry shot we showed last week. It looks a lot like the Nexus One, has roughly the same specs and perhaps even smells the same but the Bravo will have the sexy HTC S...
Remember that HTC Supersonic? Remember how blurry the pictures were? Well, feast your eyes on this new, un-blurred picture of HTC's next super-powerful Andorid phone. Featuring the HD2's screen size, Snapdragon processor and thin body, the Supersonic ...
Shots of the Gigabyte Android handset have been floating around the web for a bit now, albeit as a render. Now mobile-review have got the real thing. It's the first dip into the Android water for Gigabyte and the specs aren't exactly going to knock yo...
"Look, an un-announced HTC handset! I'll get a sneaky photo. Quick, pass me that really low-res camera with fixed focus will you?"Yes, as ever Mr Fuzzy Camera has been out and about, this time to reveal the HTC Supersonic. These pictures, which also r...
Every now and then we take a look at some of the cool apps out there. We're having another look at the latest free Android apps, but if you'd like to redress the balance with Windows Mobile apps, let us know and you could be writing right here …
We're always a little bit doubtful when handsets appear this way, but according to phoneboxmobiles.com the Motorola Milestone is available for a mere £62.10 on the Orange Dolphin 30 plan. We'd still like to see the thing on the main Orange site ...
One thing Android doesn't have as default is a decent music store. Luckily Phil Thorner has just spotted the Amazon MP3 Store on the Android market and there's more info about it here. It's pre-installed in some handsets, but just do a search for "Ama...
Remember how the HD2 appeared as a choice on the o2 accessories section a few weeks before going live? Well lookie here, it's the Android-powered X10 now showing as an option in the accessory shop. Just how long before the X10 arrives ? Well it can't ...
When the HTC 2010 roadmap leaked out everyone was immediately drawn towards the HTC Bravo. Packed with a 1Ghz CPU, 3.7" WVGA AMOLED screen and HD video capture it was pretty much the Android-powered HD2 some people had longed for. Now I know what you...
We're not being too unkind when we say that Motorola were in a pretty bad way before they launched their new Android phones. The Dext / Cliq was a good start and the Droid / Milestone is already proving to be a very popular handset in the USA. …
Slide Screen is an app for Android that's probably best seen and we'd heartily recommend this video which shows it in action. It's a home screen replacement that creates a "meaningful hierarchy" out of a your info. Just drag the centre bar up and down...
The Android-powered LG GW620 may be targetting the teen-texters but hey, we like the look of it. Following our earlier story LG have sent us the full press release below. It confirms the 5-line QWERTY keyboard, 3" touch screen, 1500bAg battery and a ...
Hey, y'know how Virgin Mobile said they'd be doing "more high-end handsets" ? Well, following the introduction of the HD2, they've now gone all Android on us with the LG In Touch Max GW620. It's free on the £22 p/m, 18-month contract and for that you...
We've managed to get a look at those HTC Espresso shots from yesterday and have uploaded the whole lot here. This is the new Android interface from HTC, building on the success of the HTC Sense GUI. Click on to see the pictures in all their up-close ...
This may or may not be the Motorola Shadow. It may or may not be the Google Nexus Two. Confused? Well, it's another one of those interesting rumours but there's a definite slice of the market that love those slide-out QWERTY keyboards, so why not ? T...
Some weeks ago we spotted the new HTC Espresso UI. It was met with mixed response - some even calling it ugly compared to the existing HTC Sense interface. Now there's more shots and, whilst the glass-effect buttons are still there, there's a lot more...
A new version of the HTC Sync software has been added to the HTC support site today. V2.0.18 is for the Magic, Hero and Tattoo and enables Outlook contact sync'ing with your Android handset. This is purely for installation to your PC and is designed t...
If you've followed the Nexus One story then you'll know about the launch, the subsequent 3G problems and then the support offered by HTC. Now T-Mobile USA are telling their support staff how to handle Nexus One complaints. The first line of defence ap...
Now, the mainstream media are going all hyper about these Nexus One issues, it's great to see HTC step up with a dedicated section on their site with help and advice for those lucky Nexus One owners. They're keen to point out that they're ... "Now ha...
Google launched their Nexus One handset just last week and it received widespread news coverage. However, since the launch something else has been in the press - complaints and confusion. Although HTC make the handset, the support is to be handled by ...
There's an update for owners of the HTC Hero from 3 UK now online. As usual we're not totally sure what this fixes or improves, but if you've got your Hero from 3, download it here and let us know what happens! To install ROM version 2.73.771.73 (3UK...
We always love to receive your emails, Tweets and forum posts, and today we received a message from Tom Ranson about his App Review Shows. There's currently three of them, but he's recording more along with some funny vids involving beer. Tom is obvio...
From what we're seeing on heise.de it does seem that the European version of the Nexus One (on Vodafone) may indeed have the multitouch magic that is sadly missing on the US version we saw earlier in the week. A version of the handset shown at CES app...
Well, there you go. Just minutes ago we were asking why the CLIQ / DEXT and BACKFLIP were on the market with the Android 1.5 OS and now they've confirmed that Android 2.1 will be available for both handsets soon enough. Now, why I'm even calling Andro...
Fancy a look at the device that's over-taking the WinMo-powered X2? It is being displayed at CES and, although you can't get hold of one just yet, androidcentral.com have had a play with the device and posted up some pictures. There was a slightly not...
Last month some blurry shots of an interesting Motorola phone appeared. It had a strange folding mechanism which meant that the QWERTY keyboard ended up on the outside of the phone when closed. Today, at CES, Motorola made the BACKFLIP official. Like ...
Our Motorola DEXT review is now online. It's sold in the US as the Motorola CLIQ and here in Europe it's just had a price-drop - just £299 and no contract to worry about. Should you get it ? Well, there's only one way to find out. Packing …
If you're interested in the Nexus One we covered yesterday but don't fancy the import duty then there may be a solution - devicewire have put up a page to register your interest. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates - they will keep you …
Peter Chou (HTC CEO), Andy Rubin (Android main man) and Google's VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra hosted a rather important press conference at Mountain View, California today. The Nexus One was revealed and yes, Google will be selling it themselves. It...
The xda boys have been up to their tricks again, with a HardSPL now available for the HTC Leo / HD2. The custom bootloader will in effect allow any ROM on your device and opens the gates to "unofficial" ROM upgrades on your handset. Be careful though,...
