The BBC has launched an update of its rather splendid BBC News Android app today, bringing in a new custom interface for devices the corporation describes as “large tablets.” In reality, this means a new side-by-side layout for those using Android 3.0 tabs and higher, with the size restriction meaning users of 7″ tablets will continue to see the mobile phone version.
Which is an odd move. Here it is in tablet mode:
The BBC also says it’ll have live streaming of the TV news channel and widgets ready for a future release. Meaning don’t moan about them not being in this version. The updated BBC News app is on the Android Market here.
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.
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’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.
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?
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.
MarkG
/ January 26, 2012Good stuff, all we need now is an iPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets that isn’t just a link to the BBC iPlayer website and we are done…
Daniel
/ January 27, 2012Useless Propaganda straight to my Android tablet. Great. Now we just need the news of the world.. ow wait………
MetalMickey
/ January 28, 2012@Daniel That’s what you pay £145.50 a year for ;)