Linux founder Linus Torvalds is a BIG fan of Google's Nexus One
Here’s a monumental PR coup for Google, even better than Woz’s little faux pas. The world’s most geekiest man, Linux innovator Linus Torvalds, told the world on his blog this weekend that’s he’s a massive fan of Google’s new Nexus One Android phone… Read the rest
Motorola MILESTONE users now ANGRY about lack of open bootloader access
Another day, another Motorola MILESTONE user rage story. Users of the MILESTONE have been kicking up a fuss for some time about the lack of openness with the phone’s bootloader, meaning it’s impossible to load custom ROMs on the Euro MILESTONE… Read the rest
HTC Incredible photos appear online
Yet another new HTC Android phone has embarrassingly leaked itself all over the internet today, with photos and video of the company’s upcoming “Incredible” arriving online for us to all look at and fantasize about being allowed to upgrade to for free… Read the rest
Motorola MILESTONE update process now hits Italy – 2.0.1 arrives for unbranded phones
The slow, painful and frustrating roll out of the Android 2.0.1 bug-fixing update for the European MILESTONE has now limped across into Italy, with Motorola Europe launching the over-the-air-update for unbranded MILESTONES… Read the rest
Google releases "Nexus One: The Story" on YouTube
Google’s obviously still on a bit of a high regarding its Nexus One hype campaign and launch, so much so it’s been sticking a series of “Making Of…” films about the so-called “superphone” up on the phone’s official YouTube advertorial channel… Read the rest
Sony Ericsson's X10 will arrive with Android 1.6 – but updates WILL come
Uh-oh, all might not be well with Sony Ericsson’s incredibly important X10 Android phone. Speaking to a Dutch tech blog, Harold de Kort, marketing manager for Sony Ericsson’s Netherlands office, said the company’s long awaited X10 Android phone will be arriving with Android 1.6… Read the rest
RUBBISH APP: Urbanspoon launches on Android
Urbanspoon, the random eatery listing generator that’s one of the most nonsensical and pointless apps for iPhone, has just launched on Android… Read the rest
Acer Liquid sales "better than expectations" says Acer man
Congratulations to Acer! Acer’s president Gianfranco Lanci told press that sales of the Android-powered Acer Liquid have been going well, so well that retailers are experiencing stock shortages as poor Acer factory workers struggle to make the things fast enough… Read the rest

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.