The Orange “Touch Internet” launches in France
No idea what’s going on with this, but Orange France has just put a new Android phone on sale – and it would indeed appear to be called the Touch Internet… Read the rest
GOOD APP: London Cycle Hire
London’s about to embark upon a massive experiment, where thousands of bikes are left about the city for users to pick up, and then hopefully not throw into the Thames in a drunken rage at 3.45am when the poppers start wearing off… Read the rest
HTC: We’re “heavily investing” in new phone-production facilities
Speaking regarding the rather chaotic (volcano-enhanced) STOCK CRISIS that rather ruined the launch of the HTC Desire across Europe, HTC’s UK exec director Jon French said the company is investing in its production line to ensure such crazed shortages never happen again… Read the rest
Samsung makes a joke – Galaxy S gets full bar reception
We do like seeing companies rolling their sleeves up and laying into each other. Samsung has done it today, with a very nice print advert for its Galaxy S Android phone appearing in today’s Metro newspaper… Read the rest
Orange users launch HTC Hero 2.1 update Facebook page
The Android 2.1 update for the HTC Hero still hasn’t arrived on the phones of those connected via the Orange network, leaving disgruntled Hero users in a rather annoyed state of limbo… Read the rest
Nexus One no longer available direct from Google
Today, if you try to visit Google’s online phone shop to buy an unlocked Nexus One, you’re greeted by a virtual CLOSED sign – the Google-as-a-phone-shop dream is now officially over… Read the rest
“Proximity-based” media sharing app LoKast launches on Android
LoKast wants to take the check-in genre to a new level, letting users locate others nearby – and then indulge in a bit of hot-swapping media transfer action via 3G, wi-fi or Bluetooth… Read the rest
Acer Stream “exclusive” to Expansys – out August 3rd
Online mobile retailer Expansys is claiming to have a UK exclusive on supplying the Acer Stream, the fancy-looking new Android phone with a 3.7″ AMOLED screen and all your usual Android tech tools inside… 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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