Articles Tagged Android
Droid Bionic Unveiling Date
A Korean version of the Droid Bionic’s latest teaser advertisement seems to have finally confirmed the unveiling of the eighth of September (in just a few days) date for the much awaited device. Planned to be released on Verizon Wireless, the Droid Bionic is one of the most awaited devices so far this year, which is somewhat odd considering that we currently know nothing solid about tech specs, other than that it’s supposed to be Verizon Wireless’ first dual-core LTE handset.
Android 2.3.6 for Google Nexus S
Ever since the Google Android 2.3.4 update rolled out to the Nexus S many users have found that their voice search option has been underperforming. Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 is a patch aimed to fix just exactly that as well as… other stuff they haven’t told anyone about yet.
GS II No Longer Thinnest Smartphone
If only 14 year old me could see the world now. A wide-eyed teenager who was proud of his parent's 600MHz home computer and was, frankly, astonished when he realised that home computing had finally surpassed the 1GHz mark. Comparatively, Samsung Galaxy S II is a wonder of modern technology. With a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 16GB of internal memory and 1GB of RAM, it’s nothing short of incredible that Samsung managed to contain it to an astonishingly slender 8.5mm profile. However, it seems that out of all possible contenders for the title, NEC has released the Casio Media N-04C in Japan weighing in at just 7.7mm thick.
LTE Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9
It seems that once Samsung churns out a great device the many international variations just don’t stop coming. Next in line to continue the trend are the Samsung Galaxy S II and, to a lesser extent, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 which Samsung has how confirmed will soon be available in LTE capable versions in the US.
Android Market Security Update
Android Market has traditionally been somewhat insecure when compared to its iOS counterpart when it comes to direct access on your handset. While it’s true that having to enter a password every time you want to download a paid or free app from the Apple App Store can be annoying, there’s definitely something to be said for the security it brings. Android Market, on the other hand, has simply been an place from where apps of all prices can be downloaded without so much as a “are you sure?” from Google, if accessed directly from your Android handset.
LG Optimus Sol Preview
LG has announced one of their next smartphones – the LG Optimus Sol. Hardware-wise the Optimus Sol is far from unimpressive. A single-core 1GHz CPU won’t turn too many heads, but it’s still a fast and solid processor for a smartphone. 512MB of RAM should be enough to handle most multitasking and a 5MP camera is pretty standard for today’s smartphone market.
Google Acquiring Motorola Mobility
The internet has gone crazy over Google’s recent announcement of its plans to acquire Motorola Mobility – the wing of Motorola responsible for the design and manufacturing of mobile devices. Despite being huge news, this move certainly raises the question: “why?”
HTC Status Review
The HTC Status (aka the HTC ChaCha outside the US) is one of the new breed of Facebook/Social Media centric phones we’re starting to see crop up around the place. Much like the INQ Cloud Touch, the HTC Status has a user interface (UI) experience based heavily around efficient Facebook navigation. However, unlike during the INQ Cloud Touch review we did a couple of weeks back, we were pleased to discover that HTC managed to not only make an easily navigable interface, but a responsive one as well.
Facebook Displaying Cell Numbers
If you haven't seen it for yourself, Facebook has been abuzz today with this viral status update: The cause of the concern being that many users have suddenly realized that their Facebook contacts now have ‘handy’ cell phone numbers attached to them, seemingly by magic. The way Facebook has achieved this is through the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry Facebook apps, which now use cell phone number information by default whenever you sync your phone with Facebook.
Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Blocked in EU
As part of the ongoing (and ridiculous) saga of what is fast becoming known as the Patent Wars, Apple has successfully blocked the sale of Samsung’s Galaxy 10.1 tablet in the European Union, with the Netherlands being the sole exception. Any violation of this ban carries a maximum penalty of over $350k and possible jail time for Samsung executives if they are found to be allowing the continuance of sales.
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