NEW APP: Gauge Battery Widget Beta
Oh yes, everyone loves a nice analogue dial, don’t they? That’s the promise offered and indeed DELIVERED by Gauge Battery Widget Beta, which takes your essential smartphone battery monitor and sticks the data into a slick little analogue-style meter… Read the rest
Vodafone launching Nexus One in Italy tomorrow
As of tomorrow, June 1st, Google’s Nexus One will officially be made available through another European network – thanks to Vodafone launching the REBORN Android phone in the country, both on monthly tariffs and SIM-free for those able to think ahead and see past the illusion of “free” phone deals… Read the rest
WEEKLY WRAP: Elsewhere in Android news
Here’s our now-traditional weekly look back at the Android stories we didn’t feature this week, either due to factual concerns, because they were a bit too complex for us to fully grasp, or because we missed them – after all, we do occasionally have to stop doing this for things like toilet breaks, meals etc… Read the rest
WEIRD APP: Gary Coleman Tribute
Show your sadness at the passing of the troubled 1980s child star well before his time by… installing an Android tribute app which streams a varied selection of images of Gary Coleman onto your phone… Read the rest
RealPlayer launches RealPlayer Beta for Android
Crikey, remember RealPlayer? Our early memories of the internet’s ‘pioneer days’ are filled with many frustrating encounters with Real Network’s old RealPlayer, with hours upon hours spent installing and then quickly uninstalling the PC app… Read the rest
TVCatchup needs UK testers for its live TV streaming Android service
TVCatchup, a UK service which lets users stream live TV channels to their computer or iPhone, is planning to add compatibility with Android phones quite soon – and would very much like YOU to help them check if it’s working OK… Read the rest
T-Mobile Hungary issues Android 2.1 update for the Pulse
Go T-Mobile Hungary! According to various internet reports today, the Hungarian office of T-Mobile has jumped the gun on the rest of Europe and released an OS update for the “entry level” T-Mobile Pulse – bringing the handset up to full Android 2.1 status… Read the rest
Glu Mobile launching Android game sale – everything MUST GO for $0.99 this weekend
Glu Mobile, which doesn’t have that many “must have” Android games to its name but has at least been giving it a good try, has today announced a one-off sale of “most” of its Android games… 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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