HTC Desire firmware updated – v1.19.161.5 available OTA in the UK
According to several Vodafone users today, the network has released an over-the-air update for the HTC Desire in the UK, taking the hot new Android phone’s OS up to version 1.19.161.5… Read the rest
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Android phone up for order – from £10 per month
Sony Ericsson’s X10 Mini is very near launch in the UK, with a few of the third-party discounters now accepting orders prior to its expected June 4 launch – and the phone is coming in very, very cheap… Read the rest
WEIRD APP: Fake Battery
You’ll never guess what Fake Battery does. OK, you probably already have, that is quite a descriptive name – Fake Battery generates a low battery warning screen so you can, according to the maker, get out of having to let someone else have a go on your phone because your battery’s dying… Read the rest
Samsung: Galaxy S will get “FroYo” Android 2.2 update
Speaking in an interview reported by the Asian Crave blog, one of Samsung’s product managers confirmed that its lovely upcoming Galaxy S Android phone will indeed get an update to Android 2.2 at some point in the future – although, as everyone else’s future-looking statements, no particular date or time frame was given… Read the rest
Adobe launches (launched) Adobe Reader for Android
The announcement of Adobe’s official Android PDF Reader has been rather “overshadowed” by the fanfare of the arrival of its Flash 10.1 tools last week, with the PDF app quietly popping up for download on the Android Market a few days ago… Read the rest
Dell Streak “Joins the Bamboo Packaging Party”
Is there really a Bamboo Packaging Party? Dell seems to think there is, as it’s just sent word that its forthcoming Dell Streak Android tablet/phone will be shipped SAFELY and NEATLY within casing made out of refined bamboo… Read the rest
Android Spotify updated – now with Last.fm scrobbling, Library sync, social tools and more
A rather significant update to the Android Spotify app has been pushed out this afternoon, with the paid-for premium mobile music service adding some HUGE new features – most notably for all you VAIN SHOW-OFFS is the chance to finally “scrobble” titles of your listened-to music to your Last.fm account… Read the rest
Vodafone also to stock HTC Wildfire – “coming soon” on monthly tariffs
Well, that’s a roaring future assured for the HTC Wildfire, then, with HTC’s brand new “entry level” Android phone so far confirmed to arrive on contracts through Virgin Mobile, T-Mobile UK and Three in the UK alone… 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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