Articles Tagged Android
Android 2.4: Ice Cream Sandwich
Google has just announced the next update to the Android dessert menu: Ice Cream Sandwich. Also known as Android 2.4, Ice Cream Sandwich is taking a slightly different angle than other Android updates have in the past. Rather than focusing purely on upgrading performance and adding new services, Google has said that they’re now focusing on unifying Android devices under one banner: Ice Cream Sandwich.
Android 2.3.4 Update for Nexus S
Google has finally started rolling out its Android 2.3.4 update for the Google Nexus S. The Android 2.3.4 update is important for one major reason; it will give users the option to talk with Video Chat. Google Talk is a video chat service that is very similar to FaceTime, a current and popular functionality of the iPhone operating system. Not only that, but Google Talk includes free instant messaging and audio chat between anyone with Android 2.3.4 and higher.
Flash 10.2 Released on Honeycomb
Flash 10.2 has come out for Android Honeycomb (Android 3.0) tablets. Flash 10.2 boasts some significant improvements over Flash 10.1, the first version of Flash support widely available on Android devices. Basically Adobe seems to have worked out most of the major kinks associated with running Flash on a mobile device. Originally, our biggest problem with Adobe Flash 10.1 was that it loaded Flash content in the form of an overlay, rather than as part of the page in question. The issue with this approach was (and still is) that elements of the page were not properly connected and as such the user experienced parts of the page scrolling at different speeds. This caused the browser to slow down and become jerky while it tried to keep all the elements of the page in the right places in relation to one another.
More Free Apps on Android than iOS
According to Netherland research company Distimo there are now more free apps available for Android devices than for iPhone users. It’s been a long time coming, but it seems Google’s Android mobile operating system (OS) has finally taken its first major step towards taking worldwide app domination from Apple.
Samsung Galaxy S II Gets Ads
Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S II, finally has its own ad campaign. The ads focus on different elements of the Galaxy S II’s design, namely its crisp resolution, impressively thin form factor and voice-control. We’ve grabbed our favourite 3 ads from YouTube and assembled them for you below.
Firefox 4 Launched On Android
For anyone who doesn’t know, Firefox is a web browser, much like Safari or Internet Explorer. It’s one of the more popular alternatives when it comes to internet browsing and it just got a new update that is now available from the Android Market. Users get bookmark coordination that registers on both their cells and on their desktop, a feature that also works for history, some nice options for customization and tabbed browsing. On top of all this there’s a noticeable, if not huge speed upgrade.
Kyocera Echo Available For Pre-order
We’ve already told you about the Kyocera Echo and why we think it’s a great idea. Well if you agree with us then now might be a great time to pre-order one on Sprint’s online store. In an entertaining twist Sprint has offered its customers to “duel for a dual” screen phone – winner gets a free Kyocera Echo. The duels themselves are against computer opponents, of course. To enter simply click on the ‘play game’ button below the Echo and submit your score afterwards.
Kyocera Echo: Bi-Winning Displays?
The Kyocera Echo was first introduced back in Feb and immediately grasped attention due to its unique dual-screen slider design. In honour of its impending release date on the 17th April we thought we’d give this Android 2.2 device a little mention. Mechanically, the Kyocera Echo operates just like any normal QWERTY slider or the Xperia Play, but instead of a keyboard or gamepad the user is gifted with another 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen.
WebTop App for All New Moto Phones
Remember the Motorola Atrix and its amazing Webtop App? Well Motorola's CEO Sanjay Jha has just announced that the Webtop App will start being included in every top-end Motorola smartphone from June 2011 onwards. The Motorola Atrix is an impressive phone in its own right, with a dual core 1GHz processor, Android 2.2 and stunning 960 x 540 QHD display. But what really set it apart from the competition at the last CES convention was the Webtop App, which allows it to function as a desktop, laptop or even portable media station via some innovative peripherals.
Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S
Just today a massive leak hit the web; the Gingerbread update for Samsung’s flagship phone the Galaxy S. You still can’t get it officially, something which is no surprise due to most Galaxy S owners not even having access to Froyo yet. But for anyone out there with a Rooted or Jailbroken Galaxy S you might want to start checking out the forums for news on how to get your hands on this little gem.
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