Category: Android
Well look what just popped up on the "Help and Support" section on the Orange website. It's the HTC Desire Z - a new Android 2.2 device with a pop-out QWERTY keyboard, a new version of HTC Sense, 3.7" SLCD screen, 5 megapixel camera with flash, 720p H...
We've had a bit of feedback about the utterly addictive Angry Birds. Most of you love it, but there's a lot of you who are a little annoyed because it has a few performance issues on your particular phone. Now Rovio have publlished a list of phones wh...
Up until recently there were still a few ways to watch BBC iPlayer content on your Android. Now myPlayer has, in a software update, had the BBC iPlayer content disabled. It seems that the only option now is to use the Flash-based iPlayer site on your ...
I'm back with another look at the Herotab M802. This has been loaned to us by the guys at Merimobiles.com and this one costs $209.99. If you order now you also get a free USB keyboard, so we figured it was worth showing that in the video. The …
o2 customers can get the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 2.1 update today. Yes, we know it's "only" 2.1 but don't forget that there's more good news on the way shortly. Let us know if the magic "Updates are available" message has appeared on your phone and w...
Keni has got his hands on another Android tablet. This time it's the Linx Commtiva N700 we mentioned a couple of weeks back. The device, which is available in Tesco, is selling for £299 and, unlike the tablet I'm reviewing it has full Google Android...
There's now loads of different Android tablets to choose from. Today we've had the Herotab M802 delivered and given it the usual in-car unboxing. It's available from merimobiles.com for $209.99 with a free leather case and, if you order now, a flexibl...
We're hearing the HTC Desire on T-Mobile has received an update which will remove the German apps that appeared. We're not seeing much else at present, but do let us know you spot something new in the update. The old software version is 2.12.110.2 and...
Last week we heard that the HTC Legend FroYo update would be turning up pretty soon. Today Tom Gleeson tells us that his HTC Legend, which was supplied direct from Vodafone, has just started downloading the updated OS. The Legend, which we reviewed he...
Gingerbread is on it's way "in the next few weeks" and Eric Schmidt has revealed a new feature - using your phone as a credit card. Using a technology called "near field communications" this is the same as you get in a Barclaycard, where you jus...
No multi-touch on the Xperia X10? Well, it was a statement that got you guys a little hot under the collar. A while back Sony Ericsson stated that there were no plans for multi-touch but now, after reaction from users, they've been busy working on ge...
Interesting news tonight, after yesterday's public outing of the Nexus S from Google CEO at Web 2.0 Summit (although he did not confirm it was a Nexus S, only an Unannounced device) which happened to run 2.3 Gingerbread and look exactly like the Nexus...
Vodafone have updated their UK shop and now started to allow pre-orders on the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and Mini Pro on PAYG and offer them at some great prices. For starters the X10 Mini will only cost you £130 for what is the smallest Android ph...
Customers on Vodafone who have a Samsung Galaxy S can now install the Android 2.2 FroYo update to get the latest version of the OS on their device. Each network will be rolling out the update during November and it looks like Vodafone are first to rel...
Watching Web 2.0 Summit live online now Eric Schmidt has been seen using a device which is the same device rumoured to be the Samsung Nexus S Eric has also just commented" 'I said there was not a Nexus Two, I didn't say anything about a Nexus S' …
So slightly later than hoped due to a internet connection crash, here is the first video 'Day 1' with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. This video gives a view on unboxing the device, a tour around the Tab and some initial impressions after the first day in us...
Virgin Media customers can now enjoy FroYo on their HTC Desire handsets thanks to an update announced yesterday. The new software includes.. - Ability to save applications to the SD card - Facebook updates and birthday reminders on the call screen - O...
Over on the What Mobile Forums, a member has posted two photos of what is going to be the flagship Android phone from Samsung to replace the Galaxy S and is called the H1 and is due to be announced at Mobile World Congress in February. The image …
Keni Barwick bought himself one of those Chinese Android tablets recently. You'll usually find them called the "iRobot aPad" but they do sell under different names too. Instead of just telling us what he thought Keni has decided to film a video, and g...
Leaked pictures of what is rumoured to be the Samsung Nexus S have started to appear online including a photo from a Best Buy brochure over in the States. However on checking the official website and clicking In Store at the top the banner still shows...
The Toshiba Folio 100 we covered a couple of months back is now starting to hit shops. It's a 10.1" Android tablet running version 2.2 with a 16 GB flash drive and a multi-touch 1024x600 screen. Powered by a speedy Nvidia Tegra 2 CPU you'll also be ge...
The Vodafone web site now has the Motorola Defy on sale starting from £20 a month giving you 100 Minutes 500 Texts and 250MB with the handset costing £99 up front. £25 gets the device free with 300 Minutes, Unlimited Texts, 500MB of ...
Lots of images for a currently unannounced device appeared online today and is expected to be the Sony Ericsson X12 codenamed Anzu. Expected specs are a 4.3 inch screen, HD camcorder which might even be at full 1080p resolution with a LED flash ...
Sure, HTC Desire owners can now sit there, all smug with their Android 2.2 goodness. But what about HTC Legend owners? When is that Android 2.2 update ever going to arrive? The sexy metal handset is due to get the new OS "in the coming weeks" with unb...
Once again xda developers have cracked it. This afternoon user "thatruth132" posted that permanent root had been achieved. They have been testing various exploits for days now. The files are available on xda to push across to your device. It's still q...
Last week we said that the HTC Desire HD was showing in Orange stores as being HD Voice compatible. We've been in touch with the good people at Orange and it seems that some stores were displaying the wrong backing boards behind the HTC Desire HD. The...
Angry Birds has been a colosal hit on Android devices but many have been disappointed to see that it didn't work on devices like the brilliant HTC Wildfire. Well, worry no more - Angry Birds has been updated and now there's QVGA graphics, optimization...
Yes folks thanks to the team at Vodafone we have a Samsung Galaxy Tab in the building and will be getting hands on time over the next week or so to give you all the ins and outs of this fantastic new tablet device. This will be a …
Paul O Brien from Modaco has been working on his visionary one click root app. It is available in the android market. Once installed you run the app and it will root your device. At the moment it works for the T-mobile G2 and the Desire HD. No …
User "clubtech" on xda developers has posted a way to make most apps scale properly on the galaxy tab. As the galaxy tab has a resolution of 1024x600 a few apps are not scaling properly. Engadget and some gameloft games are examples of this. The fix i...
Vodafone in the UK have yet to 'officially' announce anything but after seeing a press image over on Phandroid it is safe to say the network will be stocking the new HTC phone and soon!. The deal quoted is for a business price plan but personal contra...
A new version of the HTC Sync application looks to be available on the HTC support site. Version 3.0 is for HTC Desire HD, HTC Desire Z, Legend, Desire, Wildfire and Aria handsets. It's also aimed at any HTC Hero running Android 2.1. The update brings...
Dell Home UK have just posted an update for Dell Streak owners on their Facebook page. The Android 2.2 update is still coming soon but this time they say that the "wait is almost over". There's already been a glimpse of what's to come, so let's hope i...
Stephen Skelton has popped into an Orange store and there, next to the HTC Desire HD is a little sign saying "HD Voice enabled". We know that the Samsung Omnia 7 (Windows Phone 7) has the HD Voice capability, but it now looks like the Android-powered ...
Dan has just spotted the Motorola DEFY in the Carphone Warehouse priced up at £299.95. He's sent in this snap which shows it also available free on the £25p/m plan with unlimited internet (over 24 months). The DEFY is dust and scratch proof, has a 3...
Samsung have tweeted that Froyo (Android 2.2) is starting to roll out to the Samsung Galaxy S device which has been a massive seller around the world and a device a lot of people are comparing to the Apple iPhone The Samsung UK Mobile Twitter ac...
The LG Optimus One should be hitting Three stores early next week after Kelly Brook helped to launch the handset in London. LG gave out Haribo sweets in goody bags and celebs enjoyed cocktails during the event at One Leicester Square. Three are giving...
Facebook have updated their apps for Android and iPhones. Both apps now have Groups - a feature lots of users have been waiting for. However, there does seem to be an issue with Groups - it doesn't seem to work! We'd love to know if anyone has got …
Twitter have announced an update to their Android app. Bringing it in line with their iPhone app there's more speed and a host of extra features including.. Tweet details page - The timeline layout now has a "Tweet Details" page which pops up when ...
Gah. You just can't move for Android Tablet devices at the moment. Sorting out the good ones can be a little tricky but this one looks like a possible diamond. Tesco, as we mentioned earlier in the week have the rather lovely Samsung Galaxy Tab and th...
