BBC iPlayer coming to Android – but only for 2.2 devices with Flash 10.1
The BBC has confirmed its plans to bring official iPlayer support to Android phones, but there’s one rather obvious catch – it requires Flash 10.1 to operate… Read the rest
“Second Package” of HTC Hero Android 2.1 update goes live… in South East Asia
The HTC Hero 2.1 update is slowly spreading. We’ve previously reported on the release of the upgraded OS in Taiwan – and HTC has today unleashed the update in South East Asia… Read the rest
Expansys offering the Motorola XT720 with a contract – “free” on £25 tariff
Crikey, we didn’t see this coming. Renowned SIM-free phone seller Expansys has bundled together a subsidised deal for the forthcoming Motorola XT720 Android phone, which gives buyers the hot new Moto handset for “free” – in return for taking up a Vodafone connection and a £25 per month tariff… Read the rest
Alcatel: “Aspirational” PAYG Android phone to launch this year
Alcatel, which we’ve always struggled to take seriously due to its association with the “entry level” PAYG market, has today confirmed its commitment to Android – saying it’ll be launching a pay-as-you-go smartphone featuring Google’s OS later this year… Read the rest
Android 2.2 “FroYo” to arrive as x86 OS this summer
In a move that may finally kill off Windows XP as the cheap OS of choice for the netbook manufacturers of the world, Intel has revealed it’s creating a native version of Android 2.2 to run on its Atom chipsets – which power the lion’s share of netbooks on sale today… Read the rest
NICHE APP: Parking Lithuania
An app designed to help Lithuanian Android owners pay their parking fees by premium SMS message, we think. It’s quite a clever idea, to be fair – it would appear Lithuanian parking meters are rather more ‘smart’ than ours… Read the rest
Virgin Mobile launches Samsung Galaxy S – “free” on £30 tariff
We always forget about poor old Virgin Mobile, so were quite surprised to receive news that the network has launched the top-of-the-range Samsung Galaxy S – and is doing the very new Android phone on a rather impressive £30 contract… Read the rest
GOOD APP: ADW.Launcher
It’s a pretty HUGE understatement to call ADW.Launcher a mere app, as the tool basically reskins your entire Android phone in one swoop, bringing numerous customisation options to the desktop setup… 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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