Townsmen 6 launches on Android, exclusively via GetJar
The extremely popular and well reviewed mobile strategy game Townsmen 6 has arrived on Android, with developer HandyGames opting to publish the title on Android for free using the ad-supported model… Read the rest
Unnamed new HTC Android phone spotted on the Taiwanese underground
A tech-aware commuter spotted someone using/testing an unknown HTC phone on the Taiwanese underground system, a phone which matches up very well with the previously leaked renders… Read the rest
Samsung Galaxy 551 available via Vodafone UK, from £20.42 per month
This low-profile QWERTY Android slider from Samsung has been sneaked out via Vodafone UK, which is selling the Galaxy 551 on monthly tariffs – starting at £20.42 per month with a “free” phone with 100 minutes and a very “entry level” 250MB data allowance… Read the rest
Sony bringing PlayStation1 games to Android via PlayStation Suite emulation
Another piece of the “PlayStation Phone” jigsaw has fallen into place over night, with Sony revealing a new, cross-platform software tool that will emulate classic PlayStation games on a variety of hardware formats… Read the rest
MWC schedule confirms Samsung’s plan to reveal Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy S2
We’ve already seen Samsung hinting about something BIG it has to unveil during February’s Mobile World Congress event, and it looks like we now have confirmation of what that is – the long-rumoured Galaxy S 2 and a reworked Galaxy Tab… Read the rest
WEIRD APP: Conversation Starter
Conversation Starter is an Android app designed to help the shy to think of something to say in social situations. It seems to just pop up random questions to blurt out when it all goes quiet… Read the rest
Google’s Android Developer site updates its Android 3.0 guide, preview SDK launched
Google’s geeky Android Developer den has just updated with a whole pile of new information about the forthcoming “Honeycomb” update also known as Android 3.0, filling us in with more information about what to expect from the tablet-friendly future version of the OS… Read the rest
Free SMS and chat app HeyWire launches on Android
Mobile messaging app HeyWire, which is pretty well established on iPhone and iPad with a solid 3/5 rating on iTunes, has launched on Android today… 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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