ARCHOS updates G9 tablet OS with multiple bug fixes
Those two rather nice and affordable ARCHOS Android 3.2 tablets have an Android update waiting for them out there today, with the maker issuing its latest version 3.2.79 update of its OS for download and installation… Read the rest
Google launches “Android Design” app development advice portal
In an effort to bring a bit more uniformity to the often haphazard world of Android apps, Google has launched Android Design – which walks would-be app creators through the style and design processes it would like to see incorporated across all Android apps from now on… Read the rest
LG signs Android patent deal with Microsoft
Another one of the Android manufacturers has signed a deal with Microsoft, with MS itself today announcing a patent agreement with LG has been reached… Read the rest
Google updates its Android search app – faster, slightly prettier
Your phone ought to be updating itself to include a new version of the generic Google search app, which will introduce a new-look Search box and easily editable search history, also giving it a simpler, monochrome colour scheme and icon layout that has more in common with the Android 4.0 way of presenting things… Read the rest
Huawei MediaPad getting Android 4.0 from the “first quarter of 2012″
Fresh from revealing the exciting Huawei Ascend P1 S at the CES tech show this week, Huawei has now announced that future versions of its MediaPad tablet will soon start to arrive with Android 4.0 onboard, rather than the 3.2 version of Google’s OS it currently ships with… Read the rest
VIDEO: Android 4.0 on the Asus Transformer Prime
Asus has just put out a video demonstrating the very latest “Ice Cream Sandwich” version of Google’s OS, which will shortly arrive for download the lucky, independently wealthy few who’ve managed to get their hands on the new quad-core Transformer Prime Android tablet… Read the rest
LG plans UK Google TV launch in 2013
LG has slipped out a sneaky pre-CES announcement, with the tech company set to join the ranks of Google TV manufacturers… Read the rest
STATS: Android 2.3.3 of 55% of all devices, Android 4.0 on the radar too
Google’s developer portal has updated its endlessly fascinating Platform Versions data, giving us our latest up-to-date look at the versions of Android used by the majority of devices… 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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