Unofficial ROM update brings FM radio to Motorola CLIQ / DEXT
A known Android firmware tweaker who calls himself “Eugene373” was fiddling about running an LG ROM on his Motorola CLIQ (the US name for the DEXT) and discovered that, with a bit of twiddling, it was possible to convince the CLIQ to use the LG ROM’s radio APK files to boot up an as-yet unused and undocumented FM radio on the Motorola Android phone… Read the rest
HTC: Nexus One is "good for our brand" but it will persevere with Windows Mobile
Speaking yesterday to serious business people about HTC’s Q4 2009 earnings figures, Peter Chou, the company’s CEO, namechecked Google’s Nexus One as a reason for optimism and an estimated 30% year-on-year sales rise in Q1 of 2010 – and underlined the company’s commitment to sticking with Windows Mobile… Read the rest
European Android developers charge more for their apps
Here’s today’s Chart of the Day – showing average Android app prices set by developers in the main regions. The figures, compiled by analytics company Distimo, are based around average app asking prices in December, and show that, as a rule, European Android developers charge users a whopping 49% MORE for Android apps than US developers… Read the rest
We7 launching Premium Plus streaming service and Android app on February 1
Fashionable online music store We7 announced the imminent arrival of We7 Premium Plus at Midem yesterday, confirming it’ll launch on February 1 – and that an Android streaming app will accompany the new subscription-based all-you-can-listen-to music scheme… Read the rest
RUBBISH APP: Five Minute Clincal Consult
Now, obviously we have NOT paid the staggering $79.95 asking price that Unbound Medicine Inc is charging for the Android version of its Five Minute Clincal Consult diagnosis app, so please don’t consider this a review, especially if you’re a representative of Unbound Medicine Inc… Read the rest
T-Mobile UK "talking to Google" about carrying Nexus One in the UK
Today’s Twitter-sourced news story comes via TheRealRiley, who asked T-Mobile’s Robin O’Kelly, the network’s UK Head of Corporate Affairs, if the company had any comments to make about the UK Nexus One situation… Read the rest
Rest your weary, tear-stained face on the welcoming Android Pillow
Some chancer has decided to try knocking out plain cushions for $19.99 a shot, cushions enhanced with some simple Google Android branding so PEOPLE LIKE US might be tempted into buying soft furnishings for once… Read the rest
Google "working on" update for Nexus One 3G connectivity problems
Frankly, we don’t believe there’s a problem with the Nexus One – we simply believe there’s a problem with people being (a) too stupid to set their phones up properly, or (b) people STARING at their phones every minute of the day, then WHINING ABOUT IT whenever the signal bar drops a notch… Read the rest
New phone reviews
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: Case-Mate Tough Case for Galaxy Nexus
£30? For a phone case? It had better be good.
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: Samsung Official Mesh Vent Case for Galaxy Nexus
Samsung’s official Galaxy Nexus case. Costs a lot. Has a glittery little logo.
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: Case-Mate Barely There for Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Fresh from reviewing the cheap and cheerful FlexiShield case for the Galaxy Nexus, we’re back with another protective offering from industry veteran Case-Mate… Read the rest
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: FlexiShield Case for Galaxy Nexus
Seeing as we’ve just reviewed the brand spanking new Galaxy Nexus, we’re in the mood for some accessorising – and we don’t mean earnings and handbags… Read the rest
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Galaxy Nexus review
Google’s third Nexus is bigger, once again made by Samsung and features the new Android 4.0 or “Ice Cream Sandwich” version of the OS. It’s obviously going to be good. But how good? -
HTC Sensation XL review
The HTC Sensation XL is an odd one by HTC. It updates the screen size of this year’s HTC Sensation to 4.7″ and includes Beats Audio enhancements, but you lose a bit of processor speed – the HTC Sensation XL is powered by a single-core 1.5GHz brain… Read the rest
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Motorola RAZR review
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner. -
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute. -
LG Optimus 3D review
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming. -
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone? -
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review: Camera and video samples
To accompany our Xperia Neo review we’ve put together this collection of photos taken using Sony Ericsson’s latest Android phone, which features an 8megapixel Exmor R sensor… Read the rest
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INQ Cloud Touch review
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: Case-Mate Tough Case for Galaxy Nexus
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