New Android Market layout now available in the UK
Google has flipped a switch (or copied some files across) and launched that redesigned Android Market layout in the UK. If you fiddle about with your phone, turn it off and on again, clear the cache, shake it around a bit, polish the screen and open up the Android Market app, you ought to see the new layout… Read the rest
Carphone Warehouse slashes Nexus S price – now £429 SIM-free, £30 on contracts
Looks like Carphone Warehouse wasn’t exactly overrun with orders when it announced plans to sell the Nexus S at a lofty £549 – as it’s now SLASHED the price of the upcoming Android phone to £429.99 for an unlocked, SIM-free model… Read the rest
Samsung Galaxy Tab hits new low – now £399 at Comet
Samsung’s 7″ Galaxy Tab Android tablet continues its astonishing PRICE CRASH, with UK electrical retailer Comet now selling the thing for £399… Read the rest
Advent Vega loaded with “uncertified” Flash Player 10.1, software removed from next batch
There’s an odd situation surrounding the Advent Vega Android tablet at the moment, with the maker pulling support for Adobe’s Flash Player 10.1 – due to the software not being licensed for use on the Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset inside the Android tablet… Read the rest
LinkedIn launches beta version of Android app
LinkedIn, the social network everyone signs up for but nobody seems to ever actually use, has launched an Android app. Currently tagged as a beta test release, the only way to get yourself a copy is by downloading the APK direct from the maker… Read the rest
Google Maps 5.0 for Android launches – all-new vector based, offline, 3D mapping
Today is a big day for both Android and Google, as the company has just launched its new 3D vector based version of its Google Maps on Android… Read the rest
7″ Advent Amico Android tablet IN STOCK
The 7″ Advent Amico Android tablet is now in stock over at PC World. If you don’t mind taking a punt on a rather unknown hardware configuration, you may now put one in your little online shopping basket and buy one in return for £129… Read the rest
Sony launching Official PlayStation App “very soon”
This isn’t anything too exciting or game related, but Sony Computer Entertainment has just announced the imminent launch of an Official PlayStation App… 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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