UPDATE: Android 2.1 “Part Two” upgrade launches for T-Mobile G2 Touch users
Hooray! The long-awaited HTC Hero update has been pushed out over-the-air to T-Mobile users, with owners of the G2 Touch bought via T-Mo reporting en masse that the second part of the OS update is now appearing for installation on their Android phones… Read the rest
Motorola Milestone XT720 also in PRICE CRASH – now going for £359
SIM-free unlocked phone retailer Expansys has chopped a huge chunk of money off the price of its Motorola Milestone XT720, which it was previously selling for £449 the last time we looked… Read the rest
Orange in Samsung Galaxy Apollo PRICE CRASH – on PAYG for £159
Only a few weeks ago we were AMAZED that Orange was doing the brand new Samsung Galaxy Apollo for £189 on a pay-as-you-go tariff – now it’s gone one better… Read the rest
Seesmic Twitter app updated to v1.4 – now with Google Buzz support
Hooray! The feature we’ve been demanding has… oh. As well as deciding to include Google Buzz social features in the latest update to its superb Android Twitter app, Seesmic has also squeezed in a few more great additions – like a very clever image preview within the timeline itself and “OAuth” stuff for… whatever that means… Read the rest
T-Mobile UK adds the Samsung Galaxy Apollo to its range – due August
We’ve gone and blown all the facts we have in the headline again – T-Mobile UK has today added a listing for the Samsung Galaxy Apollo, telling those idly browsing its site for want of anything better to do tonight that the Android-powered Apollo is due in August… Read the rest
STATS: HTC on fire, BlackBerry users not happy bunnies
We have another set of smartphone user data underlining the astonishingly rapid growth of Android and that of its handset-making partners, courtesy of ChangeWave Research – which shows smartphone awareness at an all-time high… Read the rest
Shazam changes pricing structure – “unlimited” track tags for $4.99
Music recognition tool Shazam, which is definitely what you’d term a SURVIVOR in the tech world, has split its Android app in two – launching a “Freemium” version limited to five free song IDs a month, plus Shazam Encore, which delivers unlimited memory jogs for a $4.99 flat fee… Read the rest
Opera Mini 5.1 launches for Android
We’re not huge fans of the Opera Mini browser, to be honest. Mobile phone browsers need fewer options on them not more in OUR HUMBLE OPINION – but lots of people clearly do like the thing… 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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