Vodafone issues preparatory Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update – full release still in testing
Vodafone UK is yet to launch the “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for versions of the Samsung Galaxy S II bought through the network – although it has issued a small preparatory update that supposedly “optimises” the phone ready for the arrival of the full Android 4.0 upgrade. Vodafone has also said it’s still “testing” Samsung’s [...]
Samsung Galaxy SII Android 4.0 update out now for Three UK users
The “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for Samsung’s fantastic Galaxy S II model is now available for UK Android users who bought their phones through the Three network. The surprisingly fast turnaround of Samsung’s OS update was announced a few minutes ago on the network’s Twitter page. Lots of men are now very excited indeed. As [...]
Asus updates Eee Transformer with “fix” for ICS issues
A patch for the Android 4.0 update for the original TF101 Eee Transformer has started hitting UK Android users’ tablets today, taking the EeePad’s OS build number up to version 9.2.1.17-20120312. This is assumed to be the emergency bug-fixing update that Asus has been promising for the last couple of weeks. It’s doesn’t appear to [...]
Google Play app updated to include “All” your past apps tab
A new version of the Google Play app is making its way on to phones around the world, adding in a new tabbed layout beneath the ‘My Apps’ part of the system. This now lets you scroll all the way back in time through your entire history of app installations, letting you, well, cringe at [...]
Archos now pre-loading Android 4.0 on its G9 tablets
The little French tech company has yet another alternate version of its G9 tablets up for order over on its web site, with the 1.5GHz “Turbo” editions of the tablets now available for order with Google’s “Ice Cream Sandwich” version of the OS installed. This means you can get the 8″ 4:3 aspect ratio Archos [...]
STATS: Android took 44.6% of global tablet sales at end of 2011
New data released by analyst IDC says Android had an explosive Q4 of 2011 in the tablet market, managing to represent 44.6% of entire tablet sales, versus Apple’s 54.7% with its iPad during the same quarter. IDC says a total of 68.7 million tablets were shipped during 2011, and that number should rise to 106m [...]
Motorola MOTOLUXE Android 4.0 update “in evaluation”
Motorola has updated its list of future OS update plans, adding the new MOTOLUXE to its schedules. Sort of, at least – an Android 4.0 update for the MOTOLUXE is down as being “In Evaluation & Planning” pending more details. Still, it’s optimistic news if you’ve been tempted by the recently launched affordable 4″ Android [...]
Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update hitting UK Android users from March 19th
Samsung has issued a brief statement on the timing of the arrival of its Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy S II for UK Android users, saying the update will start to appear “from week commencing 19th March.” As ever, the timing of the update process will be heavily dependent on where you bought your [...]
Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update begins in Europe
Samsung has announced that its “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for the popular Galaxy S II has started to roll out across parts of Europe, with S II users in Poland, Hungary and Sweden the first on the list to see the update arrive on their phones. Samsung makes no specific mention of the UK in [...]
Android 4.0 HTC Sensation update now live in parts of Europe
Several sections of Europe are reporting that the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Sensation is now live, with the “Ice Cream Sandwich” notifications hitting Sensation owners’ phones in parts of the mainland. Android 4.0.3 is the new OS version, which will arrive running HTC’s Sense 3.6 interface update. There’s no official word of the [...]
Reviews
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Panasonic Eluga review
The Panasonic Eluga marks the company’s return to the European mobile phone scene years after several years of absence, and it’s come back to us with a moderately high-spec Android model that features a rather stylish, slim case. The Eluga’s powered by a 1GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP processor, which is running a 4.3″ OLED [...]
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HTC One V review
The HTC One V is HTC’s third entry in its high-profile new HTC One range, offering a smaller 3.7″ display running on a single-core 1GHz processor. It is is very much the “affordable” option in HTC’s newest Android series, but it still arrives running the same HTC Sense 4 interface we saw in the excellent [...]
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HTC One S review
HTC’s 4.3″ dual-core Android model, powered by Qualcomm’s all-new S4 processor. It’s smaller than the enormous One X, but is it as nice as its bigger brother? (SPOILER: Yes it is). -
HTC One X review
HTC is very much B-A-C-K at the top of the Android world with this, its quad-core flagship for 2012. Great camera, huge 4.7″ display and Android 4.0 running beautifully well. -
HTC One X review: Camera, photo and video samples
Some camera samples taken with HTC’s quad-core Android monster.
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Sony Xperia S review
Sony returns with an all-new mobile design for 2012, pairing a dual-core processor with a 720p display. It’s a lovely phone, but is it enough to end our Samsung and HTC obsession? -
Sony Xperia S review: Camera, photo and video samples
We’ve spent most of the last week captivated by the staggeringly sharp screen of the new Sony Xperia S, while putting together what will hopefully be something resembling a review for you all to read very shortly. In the meantime, to be getting on with, here are a few sample photos and videos, taken using [...]
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LG Prada 3.0 review
LG’s updated Prada phone comes with an absolutely crazy black & white theme, but is it just for fashionable suit wearers who want to make themselves look a bit more interesting? -
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. Although this particular product retails for around the same price as FlexiShield’s TPU option, it’s quite a different proposition. Review submitted by extremely patient retro gaming advisor Damo. As the name suggests, [...]
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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. To that end, we’ll be covering a few Galaxy Nexus-themed items over the next few weeks, starting with the FlexiShield Case. Review submitted by reader, writer, gamer and occasional [...]
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Panasonic Eluga review
