Skyfire will require new users to pay for Flash video content transcoding
The popular Skyfire Android alternate web browser has been updated, with one critical change for fans of its ability to transcode Flash video content and display it on non-Flash Android devices – that’s now a paid feature… Read the rest
Android 2.3 confirmed for Samsung Galaxy Ace – leaked build out now
The notorious OS librarians over at Samsung Firmware are currently distributing a version of an official Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” update for the Samsung Galaxy Ace… Read the rest
NEW APP: Job-hunting site Monster launches Android app
Popular job-finding web site Monster now has an Android app, if you’re in need of something to do with your days other than stare at the internet… Read the rest
ZTE: “No plans” for Orange San Francisco Android 2.3 update at the moment
ZTE, which makes the popular and enjoyably affordable San Francisco Android phone that’s sold here by the Orange network, has commented on the likelihood of an upgrade to Android 2.3 in the future… Read the rest
Sony Ericsson reveals W8 Walkman Android phone
Another long-running internet rumour has been made real today, with official imagery of a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone appearing. There have been many Walkman-branded mobiles from Sony Ericsson over the years, but this is its first Android-powered model… Read the rest
Retailer: LG Optimus 3D launching on June 6
As if there wasn’t enough choice already. Online retailer Clove has told the world it’s expecting LG’s oddball, dual-core, glasses-free, 4.3″ 3D Android phone to arrive in stock on June 6th, if for some bizarre reason you’re not won over by the current staggering range of upcoming Android mobiles… Read the rest
Report: Samsung set to build Android tablet for Amazon
According to this man and many internet rumours over the past few months, Amazon is currently preparing an own-brand Android tablet… Read the rest
HTC and Expansys create the “Official HTC Flyer Store”
To help promote the May 9th release of the HTC Flyer Android tablet, the Taiwanese hardware maker has teamed up with online retailer Expansys to create (the) The Official HTC Flyer Store… 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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