Swype Beta updated to v3.25 – with “Swype Gestures” and more
If you’re currently using the excellent beta version of alternate keyboard Swype, there should be a new version available for download right now… Read the rest
New Android Market update included PIN locking and Google+
An unannounced update of the mobile phone Android Market client has leaked, showing a couple of new additions we can expect to see appearing on our phones at some point in the future… Read the rest
Eurostar launches Android app, with mobile check-in support
The big, exciting train service that goes TO ANOTHER WORLD has launched an official Android app, which lets users buy Eurostar tickets through their mobiles – and also supports phone-scanning for completely paperless check-ins… Read the rest
England rugby world cup players contribute to O2 Wake Up
There’s another rugby world cup about to happen, and with it taking place in New Zealand some of the matches occur at very unsociable time of night for us over here… Read the rest
The new “Who’s Suing Who” map of the Android world
News gatherer Thomson Reuters has compiled and updated its Android legal issues diagram, which gives us a good oversight covering the CHAOS that currently surrounds Android and its legal issues… Read the rest
Infinite Dreams launches Shoot the Birds on Android
The Android version of Shoot the Birds is now available, with an asking price of £0.69 attached to it. It supports OpenFeint social stuff, plus you’ll need android 2.0.1 or higher to run it… Read the rest
LG Optimus Sol – Android 2.3 on a 3.8″ Ultra AMOLED screen
The rumoured Optimus Sol has been officially announced by LG today, with the Korean hardware maker claiming its new Android phone features what it calls an “Ultra AMOLED” 800×400 screen… Read the rest
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman – Android 2.3 with Walkman button
Sony Ericsson has just announced yet another Android phone for 2011, in the form of the slightly oddly named Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman… 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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