Android Minecraft pictured running on Xperia PLAY
Here we go. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s news that the PC phenomenon would be coming to Android later this year, we now have the first image of someone actually playing Minecraft using Sony Ericsson’s little gaming phone… Read the rest
BlueStacks bringing Android support to Windows
Here’s an interesting thing. Android and Windows are about to be COMBINED, thanks to start-up BlueStacks and its Android support for X86-based PC/Windows devices… Read the rest
Wikitude Drive “augmented reality” satnav now available in the UK
Wikitude Drive, a clever alternate satnav app that overlays map data onto your phone’s camera viewfinder image, has launched in more European countries – with the UK, France, Italy and Spain now able to buy the augmented reality GPS app… Read the rest
PC smash Minecraft coming to Android – on Xperia PLAY first
The amazingly successful PC game Minecraft is heading to Android, with developer Mojang confirming reports that Sony Ericsson is set to show the Android version at E3… Read the rest
Tesco beta-testing an in-store Android “satnav” at its Romford branch
Android news can’t get much more local than this. UK retail giant and enemy of the common greengrocer Tesco is testing what it calls an “in-store satnav” in one of its branches, designed to help lost shoppers find that specific type of yoghurt the wife has requested… Read the rest
Search based music app Ghosttown promises “unlimited” music access
New music app Ghosttown searches common online music services and presents the results through a simplified Android app interface, giving you easy access to a vast catalogue of online music… Read the rest
HTC Desire S launches in red, exclusively via Vodafone
The extremely nice HTC Desire S is now available in an exciting new colour. That colour is RED. The red Desire S is a Vodafone UK exclusive, so if you want one you’ll have to take out one of its contracts – which start at £25 per month with a £99 upfront fee… Read the rest
The 2011 French Open has an Android app
Fans of tennis have an official way of keeping up to date with developments at the French Open, thanks to Roland-Garros 2011 French Open – an app created by the French wing of mobile network Orange in association with the tournament… 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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