The Android Surprise That Failed
Google has a track record of hyping up announcements for new services or new devices. It’s just the way they do things. When there’s something new on the horizon, they tease the heck out of it, build up hype, and in most cases you don’t feel let down about it. It’s usually a new product [...]
Whispercore is the First Smart Firewall for Android
There’s been a lot of concern lately about privacy and malware in the Android ecosystem. Following Google’s removal of several malware-infected apps from the Android market, as well the tracking scare that rippled through the smart phone community just last month, it certainly pays to be aware of what’s out there to protect you. XDA [...]
Nexus One 2.3.4 Update Available; Lacks Video and Voice Calls in gtalk
Android 2.3.4 is now rolling out to Nexus One owners as an OTA, some users have already got it and others must be in the queue. The most anticipated feature of 2.3.4, people are getting crazy about is the voice and video calling in gtalk but the bad news for the Nexus One owners is that [...]
Nexus One Gingerbread Image Is Now Available
Google’s first superphone, the Nexus One by HTC just had its latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread system image uploaded to HTC’s servers for download on the developer center. This image is labeled GRI40, and you can follow the link below to download it for yourself. Whether you’re a novice user looking to play around, or a [...]
Is Your Phone Getting an Android 2.3 Update? Find Out Here!
JR Raphael, over at Computer World has compiled an extensive list of devices that will be receiving official Gingerbread updates. We’ll keep on top of this in case things change and a new device is added, so bookmark this page check back for updates! http://blogs.computerworld.com/18077/android_23_upgrade_list Any additions to this list were made Thanks to crowd-sourcing. [...]
Nexus S Gets a Rubberized Battery Cover; Courtesy of a DIY Mod
We like the matt finish of HTC phones. They are least prone to fingerprints and don’t feel cheap. On the other hand Samsung’ stuff is shinny, slippery and fingerprint friendly. It feels cheap too. So why bother a cheap feeling on your Nexus S when you pay a nifty sum of $530 for a phone packing [...]
Here’s the AOSP Gingerbread Treat for Your Nexus One!
Who’d wait for the OTA Gingerbread update when the source code of Android 2.3 Gingerbread is already out? Great folks of Android community have already started building the ROMs from Android 2.3 AOSP and Nexus One is obviously the first one to have the tasty meal. It has been just a few hours since the [...]
Poll: Which Android Gadget Will Get Android 3.0 Honeycomb First of All?
Nexus S is the flagship Android gadget right now coming out with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Like Nexus One it is supposed to get the latest updates first of all. But wait, we’ve seen Motorola tablet running Android 2.3 Honeycomb and we have LG Optimus with Tegra 2 coming out soon. And well, we have the [...]
Android 2.3 Gingerbread Confirmed for Google Nexus One?
Gingerbread is being cooked we know! Eric had it on his Nexus S and we saw its blurry pictures too. We have had a clue of Android 2.3 Gingerbread to be compatible with ours truly Nexus One as it was spotted so on a AirBenchmark’s site. But now it seems to have confirmed by Google [...]
Android 3.0 ‘Honeycomb’ spotted running on Google Nexus One
There are rumors everyone is talking about. Like Nexus S and Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Nexus One. But what I gonna tell you right now is something totally unexpected. Guess what? Android 3.0 a.k.a honeycomb is spotted running on our truly Nexus One! AIRBenchmark is bringing some really interesting stuff for us. First [...]
