HTC Hero S announced by US network
The iconic HTC Hero, which was the first properly amazing Android handset as far as most are concerned, is getting an upgrade, with the new HTC Hero S just announced by HTC and US network US Cellular… Read the rest
Asus releasing Eee Pad Transformer Android 3.2.1 update tomorrow
The ‘People’s Favourite’ Android tablet is about to see yet another update, with the very latest 3.2.1 update of the tablet OS set to arrive for UK Transformer owners tomorrow… Read the rest
Google: Microsoft trying to “extort” money from Android manufacturers
Google has just commented on today’s news about Samsung agreeing to pay licensing fees to Microsoft for every Android device it sells, claiming that it’s simply Microsoft trying to cover its failures in the mobile world by planning to “extort” money from hardware makers out of spite… Read the rest
GALLERY: Daisy Lowe demonstrating the Xperia Ray
Sony Ericsson has uploaded another BEWILDERING promotional video featuring the daily life of the sort-of-famous Daisy Lowe. This time, Daisy tries on some clothes, goes shopping for more clothes and is seen wearing some other clothes… Read the rest
Amazon Kindle Fire – 7″ Android tablet with custom interface
Well, it’s finally happened. Amazon has confirmed its long-rumoured plans to launch an Amazon-branded Android tablet, with the 7″, 1GHz dual-core Amazon Fire set to arrive before the end of the year… Read the rest
Microsoft wins again – Samsung agrees to pay Android patent fees
Microsoft has yet another huge stack of cash coming its way, thanks to signing a patent agreement with Samsung. The deal will see Microsoft receiving royalties from the sales of Samsung’s Android phones and tablets, much in the same way it also profits from HTC’s success with Google’s OS… Read the rest
9mm now available on the Android Market
The free-roaming crime game, which stars a character called John “Loose” Kannon*, is now available on the Android Market for a price of £4.51 plus taxes and fees… Read the rest
Jamcast Player promises “secure private cloud” music streaming
New Android app Jamcast Player is mounting an attack on your mobile data plan, offering users the chance to create their own private “cloud server” – then access their desktop music collections via 3G or wi-fi… 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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