Right. This is it. This has to be the most NICHE Android app of all. It’s called I Love You Jennifer and yes, it’s been made by one man for the benefit of one person. Jennifer.
HTC’s just issued the following official statement about the status of the “FroYo” Android 2.2 update for the HTC Desire. It’s starting to roll out across Europe this weekend. That man was not far out.
The update will add 720p video capture, iTunes support through HTC Sync (!) and several other HTC Sense enhancements. Here’s the full announcement:
The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC’s App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, though the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.
HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won’t delete any of the phone’s content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.
This update will initially roll out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks’ time
Great news. The Desire retakes the #1 spot. Time for the celebratory stock image:
If your local mobile network seems a little unresponsive this weekend, this will be the reason why.
The astonishingly nice and chunky little X10 Mini Pro is now available on direct O2 contracts, with the network offering it on bundles starting at £25 per month. Which isn’t great, to be honest – the Mini Pro can be had for £20 with ease on other networks if you do a bit of internet shopping around.
Rather cheekily, O2 is promoting the phone in the press with the claim of “free sat nav” courtesy of Google Maps. This and every other phone, O2…
We’ve spent a fair bit of time with the Mini Pro, recently. It’s a sweet little phone. Much more powerful and feature-packed than it ought to be in this price range. If you can get one for £20 a month it’d definitely do you, especially if you’re a QWERTY fan.
Samsung’s UK Twitter channel has today told its fan base that the Galaxy S will be upgraded to the very latest 2.2 version of Android in a couple of months. The update is scheduled to arrive on “all networks” at the end of September, which is a pretty prompt turnaround, given that the Galaxy S has only been on sale for a few weeks.
They make no mention of phone model in that particular tweet, but rest assured it’s definitely the Galaxy S they’re talking about. The Galaxy S is all they talk about.
The bizarre new trend that sees even mobile phone manuals leaking all over the internet before the phone is even officially confirmed continues, with the entire user manual for the Motorola Droid 2 now online for your bedtime reading.
It’s funny, we’d never consider reading a manual when it arrives alongside a phone, but when it’s a manual you’re NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE it suddenly becomes the mist interesting piece of literature known to man.
The entire PDF document is being hosted over at Droid-Life, if you fancy having a read. Highlights are the apparent inclusion of “FroYo” from launch on the Droid 2 and Swype as its default keyboard. Link via MobileCrunch.
We’re not entirely sure DroidAlone is a completely new idea, but it’s certainly a good one – it generates a log of missed calls, then automatically sends an email to a registered account. So if your phone’s somewhere else, DroidAlone will tell you if the debt collectors have been ringing all day again.
“DroidAlone notifies missed calls and sms by reporting caller’s name and number by email to an email address or by sms to a phone number. There are also a configurable “I’m away reply”, and a remote contact number picking function through sms. Every functionality can be enabled remotely by sending sms containing commands”
And a couple of screenshots:
The bad news is DroidAlone’s a paid-for app, so you’ll have to part with €1.50 for it if you like the sound of the thing. A search for “DroidAlone” on the Android Market will bring it up for you.
There was a minor bit of FUSS yesterday, thanks to a popular Samsung firmware team announcing it had got its hands on a test build of Android 2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy S. Well they certainly did, and it’s now been released into the wild.
And these people have got it up and running – and filmed themselves at it.
There’s no more exciting a scene than Android 2.2 running on a Galaxy S. It’s the dream team of the moment. Link via Samsung Hub.
We’ve not heard a great deal about the angular new LG Optimus Z Android phone on this side of the planet, which is a shame as its a rather fancy-looking 1GHz monster with a 3.5″ 800×480 screen.
On paper it certainly blows away the much more humble regular LG Optimus that’s currently hanging around European shelving, that’s for sure. Here’s a photo of some very happy Korean early-adopters:
And here’s the press release about the Optimus Z, which goes into quite a lot of detail about the phone – and is in the Queen’s English for once. Looks like LG is trying to generate some international buzz about this one, which would suggest a worldwide launch could be on the cards. Via Gizmodo .
LG BOLSTERS SMARTPHONE PRESENCE IN KOREAN SMARPTHONE MARKET WITH OPTIMUS Z
Third Smartphone in Optimus Series of Smart Devices
SEOUL, July 29, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced the Korean launch of its latest smartphone, LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500). Offered through local telecoms providers SK Telecom and KT, Part of LG’s Optimus Series, Optimus Z boasts a singular, stylish design and latest version of Google’s Android OS.
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