Vodafone AppSelect, a new pre-loaded Android app store
Great news, fans of entirely unnecessary operator app stores! Vodafone has revealed the design of its forthcoming Vodafone AppSelect app store, which will offer buyers of Android phones through the network a “Curated catalogue” that “allows for easy app discovery by eliminating poor quality apps.”
Developers will submit their apps to Vodafone for approval, seeing as this is a curated collection of the best Android has to offer… Read the rest
Galaxy Nexus “exclusive” arrangement explained by Phones4U
Phones4U has indeed acquired a two-week exclusive of a sort with the Galaxy Nexus in the UK, with the shop chain claiming it is, and we quote, “…the only independent, multi-network stockist of the Galaxy Nexus for two weeks from the date of launch.”
We think that oddly-worded mess of a sentence means that other indie phone chains can sell it from today, but only if they offer it tied into one network – and can get stock out of Samsung… Read the rest
Literally AVOID DEATH with the Electrical Safety Checklist app
UK charity the Electrical Safety Council has created an Android app designed to help inform users about the good things and the bad things about electricity… Read the rest
Mobage brings Tiny Tower to Android
Another rampantly popular iPhone game has appeared on Android, with prolific developer Mobage porting popular micro god sim Tiny Tower to Android… Read the rest
Gametel accessory adds physical controls to all Android phones
A company called Fructel is about to launch its Gametel gaming accessory in the UK, which is a wireless Bluetooth controller able to connect to any Android phone running Android 2.1 or higher… Read the rest
O2 now selling Galaxy Nexus on PAYG, for £529
If you are currently in a PHONE BUYING FRENZY and examining your best options for acquiring the Galaxy Nexus, there’s an alternative way to get one today that doesn’t involve signing up for a Phones4U contract… Read the rest
Dead on Arrival launched on Android
Interesting looking 3D, top-down survival horror title Dead on Arrival has launched on Android, with the game now on the Android Market for… free… Read the rest
Sky+ app updated, now with new tablet layout
The useful Sky+ Android app has been refreshed today, with Sky adding an entirely new layout for those who do their critical evening TV scheduling on an Android tablet, and also introducing visual updates for standard phone users… 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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