Category: Android
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...
Windows Phone 7 on the HTC HD2 ? Yep, you read that right. It's ever-so-slightly slower but really, you wouldn't notice. Everything is here. The sounds, the multi-touch, the whole thing, on an existing Windows Mobile 6.5 device. Now, after the huge fa...
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...
Over the last few weeks the HTC HD7 has become my introduction into the all-new Windows Phone 7 OS. The very kind people at o2 have loaned us this and the full review is now online. This is a 4.3" device so it's on the "limits" of size …
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...
You want even more Android Tablets ? You got it. Viewsonic have revealed two devices, a 10" and 7" Tablet. The 10" version will boot into either Windows 7 Home Premium or Android 1.6 via a dual-boot option. Powered by an Intel Atom 1.66GHz CPU it also...
HTC have released a software update for the Desire HD today, Version 1.32.403.3_R which is a 23.82MB update which can be downloaded over the air. The only information listed for the update is "screen control and photo message compatibility' which migh...
T-Mobile UK have just now on Twitter confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going on sale 10th November for £529.99 on a PAYG Mobile Broadband price plan. The following message was posted on Twitter.. "Good news for Android lovers: The Samsung...
The Sony Ericsson LiveView device looks to be arriving very soon. Dave Samworth has just emailed in after play.com informed him of a November 19th release date. The official price is £59.99 but they'll be selling it for just £49.99. Describing the...
Yesterday it was Asda, today it's ToysRUs and this time the Elonex eTouch Android Tablet is even cheaper - just £89.99 for the 7". It's showing as out of stock at the moment, as is the 10" version at £149.99 but they'll have more arriving soon. Alth...
Android Tablets are spreading around the major supermarkets and now Asda are selling the Elonex 7" e-Touch Tablet for a mere £97. We've not had chance to review this one as yet, but we can tell you that it's got 128MB of RAM, microSD card expansion, ...
The Motorola Defy is not a handset for everyone, it is large, heavy and not something everyone will like the look of. It does however feature a large screen made with Gorilla Glass for extra protection. This is water and dust proof, making it the toug...
Vodafone have now listed the Samsung Galaxy Tab as available to purchase on their website. It'll set you back £499.99 when purchased with either a PAYG SIM or a Mobile Broadband contract. On PAYG you'll pay £15 giving you 3GB over 30 days,...
Orange have announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be heading to their shops today too. It's available on one month plans for £515 with a £10 Dolphin plan or 12 month plans for £499. The Galaxy Tab has a 7" screen and runs Android 2.2. It weig...
Tesco are getting in on the mobile Tablet action by adding the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Dell Streak to their line-up. The Galaxy Tab is available from today priced up at £529 and there's a "But Now Pay Later" deal giving you 6 months to pay a 0% …
UK network Three sell most of their phones on PAYG as well as contract options which is great for anyone who likes the benefits of a sim only package but buy a phone of your choice. On passing a nearby Three store today I spotted that the Samsung …
Even by just looking at the HTC Desire HD you can see it is a beast of a device size-wise. This is due to the large screen HTC managed to fit into the aluminium unibody design which was also used for the HTC Legend. For anyone in Europe …
Turning on your Android this morning you may have noticed a new update for Google Maps. It now has a Google Latitude real-time update option and a new "Place" page showing reviews of businesses and restaurants from the web with reviews posted directly...
Arne from theunwired.net has taken a screwdriver to his brand new HTC HD7 and found a microSD card lurking underneath. Microsoft really don't want you trying to swap these things out and, luckily for UK customers, o2 are sticking a 16GB microSD card i...
Sony Ericsson have today confirmed that the roll-out of Android 2.1 (yes, 2.1, not 2.2) for Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro devices will start this Sunday. We've already reviewed the X10 and the X10 mini and we're already pretty impressed - the ...
This isn't confirmed as yet, but there's news today that the Nexus Two is on the way and Gizmodo even claim to have a hands-on. This time Samsung are doing the hardware (instead of HTC) and it's "very different" to the Nexus One. A "source" states tha...
Acer have officially announced the Liquid Metal phone which is running on Android 2.2 FroYo and has a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording features. The metal also comes powered by a 800Mhz Qualcomm processor and has a 3.6 inch screen. The ...
Some Orange stores appear to be getting stock of the HTC Desire HD today. Maaz has emailed in to tells us .. “I get the impression stores are waiting on stock to arrive today or tomorrow. Stock seems limited though - the main branch in Edinburg...
OK, we're just going to throw this one out there. Have you had trouble downloading stuff from the Android Market these last two days? We'd love to know. In an innocent conversation today I found that someone was having trouble getting apps. Searching ...
Windows Phone 7. We've spoken a lot about it of late. My personal feelings are that, after a Service Pack, this could shape up to be a rather brilliant OS in a few months time. We're in the here and now though, and the fact that you can't …
A new version of YouTube has found it's way onto the Android Market and it's a sign that Google are beginning to split out the base OS from the additional apps. Videos will now show up in both portrait and widescreen, although it seems only the Androi...
Yesterday we showed you how ringtones worked in Windows Phone 7. We had a great response but a lot of you wanted us to show "normal" stuff, like making a call and texting people. Today we decided to do just that, with this video giving you a tour …
Engadget have posted up some photos and specs from what is being called the 'Playstaton Phone' and from initial looks it does seem quite an interesting device, more of a PSP replacement with phone attached. As you can see in the picture there is a sli...
We spotted this as coming soon before, but Microsoft have now released the beta tool to sync your Windows Phone 7 with your Mac. The tool lets you sync any playlists from iTunes or pictures from iPhoto. It also downloads your pictures and videos...
Vodafone have had the Samsung Galaxy Tab on their 'Coming Soon' section for a while now, in fact if I remember right they were the first network to confirm they would be stocking it. Well today Vodafone have updated their YouTube account with some vid...
Yesterday Pocketnow revealed that Windows Phone 7 doesn't seem to allow custom ringtones. We were determined to disprove this, so I spent time digging around the OS for a way to upload your own MP3 ringtone. There's Zune integration and wireless music...
Winamp is now available for Android users. It's a free download from the Market for those running Android 2.1 or later. There's desktop / wireless sync, easy player controls, album art and song info. You can also press and hold on the song info to int...
Orange have exclusivity on the HTC 7 Mozart but the great news is you can also snap up this amazing device on PAYG from Orange for £399.99 when bought with a topup. The HTC 7 Mozart has a unibody design which is stunning to hold and has the …
OK, we're big enough to admit when we're wrong. When we filmed our earlier look at Windows Phone 7 we stated that apps had to reload and kept forgetting what you were doing before. It seemed that a lot of third-party apps would just exit and then re-s...
