Category: Android

New Android Market security features approaching

We've heard previously that Android is to make the Market a safer place. That's a good thing. Bits of information are already popping up in some apps, with TheNewShaft spotting this after installing Task Killer (Full). It states that the app has now h...

Galaxy Tab snapped again – coming to the US too ?

Snapped just yesterday, it now looks like the Samsung Galaxy Tab is coming to the USA too. Looking sexier by the day, more shots have now appeared online and this time there's a "CDMA" sticker on the front. Pictures have been posted on iandroid.co.il ...

Unknown HTC device snapped

Blimey, another day and another HTC device appears. No news on which OS this will be running but it is heading towards Verizon in the USA by the looks of it. Not much to say on this one as yet. It's got an 8 megapixel camera, dual LED …

HTC Desire 2.2 update for Orange users .. delayed

If you're waiting for the Android 2.2 update and you're an Orange customer, prepare to wait a little longer. Orange PR rep Conor Maples has stated in this tweet that .. “Android fans there has been a delay in receiving the 2.2 Froyo update from ...

Red Wildfire now available on Three

The HTC Wildfire has already impressed us and now Three are selling the shiny red one we snapped some months ago. It's available for no up-front cost on plans starting at just £19 per month, or you can go for the "One Plan" at £30 if you're after...

Samsung Galaxy Tab, now in video

Wehay. It's the Samsung Galaxy Tab again. This time in video the 7" device gets 3 minutes of video time.Not much to say here, just soak it up.. Update - If you're after a closer look, don't forget the funky preview we spotted earlier too. Link - Yo...

HTC Sync updated to version 2

Hey you lovely people. Who out there has a HTC Magic, HTC Hero or Tattoo ? Get the new version 2.0 of HTC Sync from the HTC support site. It's for anyone using Android 1.5 and 1.6 and, although we're not sure what extra functionality it brings, it's …

Huawei U8150 coming to UK on Orange?

Huawei are expected to launch this budget phone on 2nd September, and Orange are a possible partner in the UK to host it on its network.So what can you expect if this is the handset you want to spend your hard earned cash on?  Well, Froyo for sta...

Samsung Galaxy S Update…. Issue With Warranty?

In what is a strange situation for owners of the Samsung Galaxy S on Vodafone in the UK, it was reported that customers using the CD to install Kies which allows software updates once you plug the phone in it stated a software update was available. Ho...

T-Mobile Galaxy Portal Getting 2.1 Update

Over on the official T-Mobile UK forums the good news is that finally Samsung Galaxy Portal owners will be able to get the 2.1 Eclair update from September so just next month!. This has been a question bugging users of the Portal on T-Mobile for month...

3 (possibly) rolling out 2.1 to Hero users

Well, it looks like 3 in the UK have finally got round to updating Hero owners with some 2.1 (Eclair) goodness. My colleague showed me an update that has come OTA, a 78mb file no less and I think this may be it. We cant confirm this as …

Samsung Galaxy Tab…. 2nd September!

I have just come across a video from Samsung which promotes the new tablet device called the Samsung Galaxy Tab.  The features of the Galaxy Tab according to the video are: Android 2.2 7 Inch Screen Swype Text Entry Video Calling HD Movile Playb...

Vodafone Desire updates rolling…

The promised HTC Desire update for Desire owners now appears to be pretty much here. We spotted it last week and now you guys are starting to grab the Android 2.2 update, which this time contains less "useful extra software" from Vodafone. Let us kno...

X10 Mini Pro Lands On T-Mobile UK

On checking the official T-Mobile UK website today it seems that the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro has now come on board and is available to purchase online and should be in stores next week. The X10 Mini Pro packs an incredible amount of technology into...

A Day Out With The Desire

Mr Gears has kindly allowed me to post not only news on the site, but also posts about using smartphones, and in my case, my shiny HTC Desire (2.1, on 3 network). I would like us to share how useful we find out smartphones day to day - …

T-Mobile G2 / HTC Desire Z – More snaps to drool over

Well, just last night pictures of the T-Mobile G2 were splashed across the interwebs. Now there's more of the phone and the rather trick system for bringing out the QWERTY keyboard. It doesn't actually slide (as we previously thought), instead it lift...

T-Mobile G2 Snapped – The US Desire Z

The HTC Vision got snapped a little while ago and late last night we learned that it'll be sold as the HTC Desire Z here in the UK soon. Engadget have snapped the America version, called the T-Mobile G2 in this case. You know what to expect by …

Android 2.2 Update for Vodafone Desire just days away

We heard some rumours last night that the HTC Desire update had begun rolling out. Frazer sent an email which just read, "Vodafone is kickin' out the 2.2 update!" We had a fish around but there didn't seem to be many other Vodafone Desire owners with ...

Boom! Desire Z and Desire HD get outed

We've seen the HTC Desire HD in photos and videos are we were suspecting that it could be launched next month, but now it looks like there may actually be two devices announced. Mobiles.co.uk have stuck the HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z on their ...

Vodafone to get the Galaxy Tab – More evidence

Gah. I must stop thinking about the cola when this is mentioned. The Samsung Galaxy Tab was rumoured to appear on Vodafone systems fairly soon but now AndroidCentral have managed to grab another shot of it listed on their internal systems. The tablet ...

T-Mobile UK 20% off sale.

Starting in about an hour and a half, T-Mobile will be giving 20% off on Pay As You Go mobiles. Only two phones stand out as being worth a look. There is the tiny T-Mobile Pulse Mini running Android 2.1. Or there is the Blackberry Curve 8520. Or …

G2 Teaser site online for T-Mobile USA customers

T-Mobile have just posted a tweet about their upcoming G2. The new Android handset is set to be the network's first HSPA+ phone and T-Mobile USA state... “Current T-Mobile customers will get exclusive first access to the T-Mobile G2.We love our ...

Get yourself home in one click

Here's an interesting tip from lifehacker. If you don't have a TomTom device and rely on the free Google Navigation system in your Android phone then this little tip is really useful. Just go to your home screen, add a shortcut, choose "Directions and...

Sync with DoubleTwist

I've only just stumbled across this app and I wish I'd found it earlier. It's billed as "iTunes for Android" but, if I'm honest, it's not. Why? Well, it's not slowing down my PC for a start. Everything else though is true, it's a slick PC or Mac-based...

Talking Tom now available for Android

I'm going to blame this news item on the fact that I only had 2 hours sleep last night. If you've seen the Talking Tom application on the iPhone you'll be glad to know that it's available for Android. The app, which now also works on the Wildfire, …

LG Optimus Just £99.99 Unlocked

In the latest brochure from Carphone Warehouse there are many bargains and deals if you know where to look for them, and this is one of the best.  A sim free fully unbranded LG Optimus just £99.99 down from £149.99 when purchased...

X10 mini awarded European Mobile Phone 2010-2011

The European Imaging and Sound Association has just announced the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini as the "European Mobile Phone 2010-2011". The handset, which we recently reviewed, was singled out due to the "compact size and excellent performance with ...

Acer Stream handled. First impressions

The Acer Stream is available unlocked exclusively from expansys for £399.99. We've got one in to review and we're pretty impressed already with the HD video recording. There's a speedy 1GHz CPU, 800x400 AMOLED capacitive 3.7" screen, WiFi, FM radio, ...

Grab A Bargain At T-Mobile With Android

Anyone after a bargain on Android should go to their local T-Mobile retail store before the deal ends or stock becomes end of line.  For just £15 a month you can bag yourself a free Samsung Galaxy Portal or LG In Touch Max (GW620) running A...

Upcoming Android tablets

Lots of device manufacturers have been threatening to release or have released an Android tablet of late. Some are entry level like the Archos 7 home tablet and some are definite iPad competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Over the next few months w...

Chrome to Phone (and Firefox)

Google have released some software to enable you to send stuff to your phone from their Chrome browser.  The idea is simple - click on a button on Chrome, and that page, map, text or phone number you have selected pops up on your phone. You need ...

mIQ – Backup everything you could ever need

While I take some time off from my App Review show I thought I could do some written ones instead, since they don’t take much time. So here we go with the first. A few weeks ago the powers that be at Best Buy Mobile offered their latest …

Galaxy S – Have you experienced lag ?

A few days back I had a mail from Josh. He told me about some serious lag and black screen hangs on the Galaxy S. Unfortunately our server then decided to explode so I never got around to looking at it. He's written to Samsung and there's a …

HTC Lexikon and HTC Bee specs unearthed

Two HTC device specs have just appeared on the web. The HTC Bee is up first and seems to be a mid-range Android device with 528Mhz CPU, 5 megapixel camera, QVGA (240x320) screen and a 3.2" screen. Next is the HTC Lexikon, which has a huge 3.8" screen …

Oracle sues Google over Java

Oracle are set to sue Google for the use of Java in the Android OS. They state... "In developing Android, Google knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle's Java-related intellectual property. This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies for the...

Pro-Nazi apps appear in the Android Market

This morning I had the misfortune to read this engadget article. It relates to some apps that appear in the Android Market when you do a search for the word "Jewish". Amongst the apps you want are a few Hitler / Nazi apps that you really shouldn't be …

Android growth still pretty amazing

Yes, you're probably all getting tired of hearing about this now, but hey - it's the truth. Android is continuing to grow at a quite alarming rate. New numbers from Gartner show that the OS has grabbed a 17.2% market share - just behind RIM with 18.2%...

The aPad up close

It's certainly been busy these last few days. Our main server decided to go nuts and we've pretty much lost a drive. Hopefully everything is back up and running now but, while we were moving everything, an aPad appeared. We've not had much time with ...

PSP Phone with Android 3.0

According to Engadget, Sony are readying a PSP Phone which will run on Android 3.0  Android currently lags the iPhone for gaming, for various reasons, but Sony are looking to change that dramatically with a dedicated PSP phone. Highlights in...

Vodafone Desire Android 2.2 update is coming

Vodafone's recent update for the HTC Desire got lots of people hot & bothered, when instead of getting the FroYo update people were hoping for, they just got Vodafone 360 apps instead.  Seems that Vodafone have listened, and have confirmed th...