WEIRD APP: Tips to Becoming Famous
Tips to Becoming Famous is no-doubt a well-meaning app, of similar type to the many advice-based spam web sites out there designed to hoover up Google spots for every conceivable search term that might come to mind… Read the rest
Joe Hewitt “didn’t say Android is horrendous”
Poor old Joe Hewitt has been having a bit of a hard time on the internet over the last 24 hours, thanks to the Facebook employee being a little critical of Android’s development environment – which many took out of context as an ATTACK ON ANDROID… Read the rest
T-Mobile pulls its Android 2.1 update for the Pulse – will have it back up by October
The weird ongoing status of the Android 2.1 update for the T-Mobile Pulse continues to confound all rational thought. The update was first released in Hungary, then took a few months to hit the UK – and has now been pulled due to unspecified “feedback”… Read the rest
Gameloft now lets you try its “HD” Android games for free
Game publisher Gameloft has launched a scheme for gamers it’s calling “Try & Buy” – which lets users trial games before buying them… Read the rest
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 user manual found online
Another incredibly comprehensive Android phone leak has popped up on the internet today, with the entire Xperia X8 user manual – both long form and brief quick start versions – appearing on the web site of US tech-check body the FCC… Read the rest
OFFICIAL: Samsung starts teasing the Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung’s just put up some official FACTS – some ACTUAL NON-LEAKED PROPER FACTS! – about the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android-powered tablet… Read the rest
Dell launches the Dell Aero – 3.5″ screen, 5megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
Dell’s just sent out the official confirmation of its upcoming Dell Aero Android phone, a phone Dell’s selling primarily on its lightness and speed… Read the rest
Samsung launching Galaxy S enhanced battery case
A reader’s just forwarded us the latest Samsung email newsletter, which reveals the company’s plans to launch a chunky battery-enhancement pack to increase the battery life of the Galaxy S… Read the rest

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.