Angry Birds now up to EIGHT million downloads on Android
While much of the blog-o-sphere has only just got around to writing up last week’s news about Android Angry Birds smashing through the seven million downloads level, maker Rovio has today confirmed the game has now been downloaded by an astonishing eight million Android users… Read the rest
HTC Desire HD suffering stock shortages across the UK
Three of the major UK networks are claiming to be struggling to meet demand for the hot new HTC Desire HD Android phone, with T-Mobile, Vodafone and Orange all saying they either have low numbers or are completely out of stock of the handset… Read the rest
Archos releases Android 2.2 update for its Archos 101 Internet Tablet
This’ll take you by surprise. The recently-released Archos 101 Internet Tablet, which Archos promised would receive an official update to Android 2.2 soon after launch, has indeed received it’s “FroYo” update… Read the rest
VIDEO: View Quest 5" and 8" Slate Android tablets
We’ve taken it upon ourselves to document all the weird Android tablets out there, and one range that looks quite promising is the Slate 5″ and 8″ Android machines from UK-based manufacturer View Quest… Read the rest
T-Mobile: Our "goal" is to launch Android 2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy S "today"
Finally we have some concrete word from T-Mobile about the status of the “FroYo” Android 2.2 update for its Samsung Galaxy S… Read the rest
Orange now offers the San Francisco for "free" on monthly contracts
If £99 for the Orange San Francisco on a pay-as-you-go basis is still too much money to lay out in one go, it’s your lucky day – Orange is now selling the Android SUPERPHONE on monthly contracts… Read the rest
Alternate Ashes Android app – Ashes Desk Clock
This other Ashes app has been put together by our old chum Stephen of Football Push Scores fame. It’s a desk clock app that also pulls in cricket scores and displays them on the same screen, so you can see what’s been happening without having to press anything… Read the rest
GOOD APP: Ashes Cricket Live Scores
A fantastic way to keep up on the latest scores in the Ashes, this. It’s a very simple and stylish cricket scorecard app for Android, that supports ball-by-ball reports and does everything you’d expect with minimum of fuss… 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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