Archives For Android 2.2
Samsung Withholding Vibrant Update in Favor of Vibrant 4G Push
In what is being described as a hostage situation at AndroidSPIN, a tipster has informed the blog that Samsung is withholding the already finalized Android 2.2 update to the original T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant for the U.S.
LG Hopes You’ll Replace Home Gaming Console with Optimus 2X (Video)
With smartphones already replacing stand-alone GPS units, digital cameras, low-cost digital video cameras, PDAs, and other peripherals as those functions are now good enough and well integrated into a smartphone to use, LG is hoping to take that further and have users r...
Verizon HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE Android Smartphone Goes Official (Video)
At the 4G press conference today, U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless made the HTC Thunderbolt official as a 4G smartphone for its emerging LTE network, which will launch during the first half of 2011.
Samsung 4G LTE Android Smartphone for Verizon Previewed (Video)
Though the device is said to not be finalized yet, Samsung and Verizon Wireless were previewing the Samsung 4G LTE Android smartphone--the hardware doesn't have a consumer-release name yet--at the 4G press conference at CES.
AT&T Motorola Atrix Android Smartphone & Laptop Dock Demo
Motorola and AT&T are diving into territories of the Palm Foleo, a prototype yet unreleased productivity device that runs your applications from the phone but doesn't have any processing power of its own.
AT&T HTC Inspire 4G Hands-On
We were able to go hands-on with the HTC Inspire 4G, a large 4.3-inch Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone with HTC Sense. The HTC Inspire 4G is an HSPA+ smartphone that is essentially the AT&T re-badged version of the European HTC Desire HD. The design utilizes HTC's ...
HTC Inspire 4G Inspires Us All on AT&T with HTC Sense UI
After the Samsung Infuse 4G and Motorola Atrix 4G, AT&T's HSPA+ network rollout continues with the HTC Inspire 4G with HTC Sense, which should square off with Sprint's EVO 4G with its large screen.
Sprint Officially Announces HTC EVO Shift 4G Android Smartphone
The HTC EVO Shift 4G has gone official on Sprint's Now Network after numerous leaks leading up to the carrier's third 4G Android smartphone announcement at CES 2011.
Details Emerge for Huawei Ideos X5 Android Smartphone
While Huawei had announced the Ideos X5 and X6 earlier, more details are now emerging for the Android smartphones, which may see a CES debut.
Samsung to Lock Down Galaxy Tab in Future Firmware Update to Prevent Rooting
In a move to thwart hackers and developers from running unauthorized ROMs not intended nor created by Samsung for the Galaxy Tab, Samsung may be releasing a future firmware for the Android tablet that would lock down the device.
Will T-Mobile Launch the 7-Inch Dell Streak at CES?
Leaked images of Dell's 7-inch tablet has emerged, and this time the Android tablet with Dell's Stage user interface is shown with T-Mobile branding, suggesting that an announcement may be probable at CES.
Samsung Going After iPod Touch with Phone-less Galaxy Player
Word is that Samsung isn't content with pumping out lots of Galaxy S Phones or Galaxy Tab Tablets of the 7 inch variety. Apparently they are kicking up some dust and going after Apple's iPod Touch with a Galaxy Player that is essentially a phone-less version of the Gala...
Dell Venue Android Smartphone Coming to Korea
Dell has announced that the keyboard-less edition of the Venue Pro, known as the Dell Venue, will be coming to Korea this month. Like the Venue Pro, the Dell Venue will feature a 4.1-inch AMOLED curved Gorilla Glass display.
LG Star Dual-Core Android Smartphone Launching as Optimus 2X
The venerably leaked LG Star Android smartphone that was shown running on a dual-core ARM Cortex A9-based NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor has been confirmed by its maker LG as the LG Optimus 2X, a nomenclature that hints at the chipset that ships inside the device. The powe...
Google Gets Personal with Android Voice Search
A recent update to Google Voice Search on the company's Android mobile platform brings some improvements to voice recognition. The update, now available as a free update or download on Android Market, will now allow users who opt in the opportunity for Google to learn t...
Nook Color to Get Froyo in January
Interesting. Very interesting. Word is that Android 2.2 (Froyo) will be hitting the Nook Color in January. Yes, you can do some rooting and install it now, but this looks like an official way of moving only one step behind the next version of Android. What's really i...
eLocity Brings Dual-Core Tegra 2 Experience to U.S. Today
For those who are holding out on purchasing an Android tablet for dual-core processing power, eLocity has announced that its A7 Android tablet with a 7-inch WVGA tablet is now shipping with Android 2.2 Froyo, not the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread, along with NVIDIA...
Motorola Working on Successor to Original CLIQ
The Motorola CLIQ was launched as Motorola's first Android device and was seen as the device that marked the beginning of the company's turn-around since declining sales since the days of the RAZR.
The Viewsonic G 10 Inch Tablet Reviewed Found Lacking
Laptop Mag got their hands on the Viewsonic G 10 inch Tablet and has posted up one of their usual thorough reviews. Suffice it to say they weren't too enthusiastic about the Viewsonic G.
Dell U.S. Offering Android 2.2 Froyo Unlocked Streak for Slight Premium
It looks like Dell is now offering a SIM-unlocked version of its Dell Streak pre-loaded with Android 2.2 Froyo, the most current version of the Android operating system, for a slight premium at $580 compared to $550 for the AT&T SIM-locked, non-contract version ...
Acer Preps 7-Inch, 10-Inch Android Tablets for April 2011
In addition to its 10-inch Windows 7 tablet, Acer will also be releasing a pair of Android tablets with screen sizes of 7 and 10 inches with a resolution of 1280 X 800, which is higher than Samsung's Galaxy Tab's 1024 X 600 7-inch display.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X12 Reviewed: Not a Galaxy S Killer
The rumored Sony Ericsson XPERIA X12 Android phone has been given a review by mobile site Mobile-Review, whose fame came from being the first site to review a prototype of the Nokia N8 long before the Symbian^3 powered device was made available for sale.
Viewsonic G Tegra Tablet Reviewed: Not Magical
It's impossible to look at any slate device without comparing it to the Apple iPad. The Viewsonic G is no exception, and unfortunately it's simply not magical according to our friend Avram Piltch from Laptop Mag.
Best Buy Now Offering White Dell Streak
Select Best Buy stores are now offering the white version of the Dell Streak for sale. Unfortunately, though, the paler shade of the Streak, which was previously only available in black in the U.S., is only available in a physical store and cannot be ordered online th...
Unlocked Dell Streak Coming to U.S.
In a few weeks time, Dell will be making a version of its Dell Streak Internet tablet/smartphone hybrid available in unlocked form and pre-loaded with Android 2.2 Froyo for U.S.
Dell skipping Eclair on the Streak, going straight to Froyo
So, you have a Dell Streak with a Donut on it? Yes, releasing a device in 2010 with an Android version that came out in September 2009 is unsatisfactory in my book, but it looks like Dell cares.
Samsung Finally Releases the Galaxy Tab
The Galaxy Tab from Samsung has finally been officially unveiled. Yes, it is running Android 2.2, yes it is 7 inches, and yes, everything else we've been hearing about it is there including the fact that you can use it as a phone and it runs FLASH.
Not that shocking: Flash on Android called “Shockingly Bad”
GigaOM teammates Ryan Lawler of NewTeeVee and one Kevin C. Tofel of jkOnTheRun provide commentary and video showing off Kev's Nexus One running Android 2.2 Froyo and Adobo Flash 10.1.
Android making it easier to buy, stream and sync music and apps
Google is making a play at Apple's stronghold. Not the iPod, nor the iPhone or iPad, but iTunes. Music purchasing is coming to Android Marketplace, and it's being backed up with seamless ways to sync and stream from your PC.
Froyo is served: Android 2.2 officially unveiled with Flash 10.1 support and more
Google I/O is the place to be for all things Android today. At the developer conference keynote, Google detailed the key features of Android 2.2 Froyo, which include Adobe Flash 10.1 support, a faster web browser, tethering and mobile hotspot support, and storing apps o...
Android 2.2 to include Wi-Fi and USB tethering
TechCrunch reports that in addition to greater speed and Flash 10.1 support, Android 2.2 a.k.a. Froyo will have tethering via USB and Wi-Fi built right in, allowing you to use your Android device as a mobile hotspot or USB modem. (more...).
Possible Android 2.2 and Flash 10.1 announcement May 20th?
The Google I/O conference is coming up in May, and there is a chance of a big announcement, a la Steve Jobs style. What is the buzz about? The new version of Android, 2.2 and the new version of Adobe Flash 10.1, both to be announced on May 20th. Why the 20th? Well,...
