November 2011 Archives

Firmware updates

HTC promises Ice Cream Sandwich for short list of phones in 2012

HTC has finally given some cold-hard assurances about which of its current crop of phones can expect to receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. In a post to its Facebook page in the wee hours of the morn…

Android OS

Gingerbread finally overtakes Froyo in Android market share

Android 2.3 Gingerbread debuted on devices in December 2010, but not until November 2011 did Gingerbread surpass its predecessor, Android 2.2 (Froyo). The latest Platform Versions chart shows that Gingerb…

Samsung

Galaxy Nexus fans: see a taste of the camera’s power with this photo gallery

A lot of people have been disappointed that the Galaxy Nexus has “only” a 5 Megapixel camera rather than the 8 megapixel beasts that have been seen other recent Android phones. As we’ve cove…

Motorola

Motorola Droid Razr to hit stores November 11

It looks like the waiting is finally over, as someone just spilled the beans on a release date for the ultra-slim Motorola Droid Razr. Rumor has it that team Motorola is planning to launch the device for $299.9…

HTC

HTC Rezound coming with Beats Audio to Verizon Nov. 14, ICS update coming in 2012

HTC has joined Verizon to announce the HTC Rezound, the first U.S. phone with Beats Audio built-into the device. With its dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 4.3-inch LCD screen, 720p display, and an 8 Megapixel came…

Android App Reviews

Shadowgun brings Gears of War style gaming and supreme shooting to Android. [Game Reviews]

Since NVIDIA burst onto the mobile scene early this year with its Tegra II dual-core processor, we’ve seen Android take a big leap in terms of graphics and overall gameplay. Few games illustrate those ad…

Motorola Tablets

Motorola invades the UK with Xoom 2 and the smaller Xoom 2 Media Edition

Motorola today announced two updated versions to its first Android tablet, the Xoom. Both tablets are pretty identical when it comes to features. The Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition both run Andro…

Android Apps

Google Offers Android app. Yeah, because you needed another app for deals

Just last week, we wrote about Google adding 14 new partners to its Offers service, and providing filters that can lead to more targeted and relevant deals for individual consumers. Google has decided that kee…

Accessories

Sphero is a remote-controlled ball that wants to play with your Android device

Sphero – the rolling, racing, turning, twirling robotic ball that is powered by Android and features games – is available for pre-order. First seen at tech shows throughout the year, Sphero rece…

Android News

Nielsen: Android leads U.S. smartphone market, young users adopting faster

Time for our quarterly update on the “No Duh, Sherlock” statement of the year: Android is the most popular smartphone operating system. This time, it’s Nielsen sending third quarter stat…

Android Apps

Google Reader Android app gets new swipe navigation & ICS widgets, loses social features

Earlier this week, Google gave Google Reader a big-time makeover to bring it more in-line with the user interface applied to Google+ and Gmail. An update was promised for Android “soon,” which su…

Entertainment

News360 adds sync across devices and source suggestions for personalized news

Android newsreading app News360 has updated to add a few major functions in the 2.0 release of its app for phones and tablets. Aside from a interface redesign and added video support, there’s now a built-…

Tools

Norton announces new Android tablet security and scream feature

Norton today unveiled the availability of Norton Tablet Security and new updates for Norton Mobile Security. The Norton Tablet Security includes web-based anti-theft, anti-malware and web protect…

Accessories

Androidify Me Kickstarter prints stickers and posters with your personal Android avatar

One of my favorite memories of Mobile World Congress 2011 was the Android Zone that featured plenty of demos and a cool Android experience. Of all those attractions, the Androidify Me booth that allowed users t…

Firmware updates

Will the LG Optimus 2X, G2X, or Optimus 3D get ICS? LG says the jury’s still out

You know what’s not a good idea? Sitting on your thumbs and not anticipating a storm of questions that are sure to pour in once people start wondering if your flagship device will get update to the latest ve…

Android Apps and News

Malware Bullcrap

Motorola Xyboard

Apps Alert #86

Toshiba Thrive 7 Review

GTV Cable

Tablet Size

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Firmware updates

HTC promises Ice Cream Sandwich for short list of phones in 2012

Android OS

Gingerbread finally overtakes Froyo in Android market share

Samsung

Galaxy Nexus fans: see a taste of the camera’s power with this photo gallery

Motorola

Motorola Droid Razr to hit stores November 11

HTC

HTC Rezound coming with Beats Audio to Verizon Nov. 14, ICS update coming in 2012

Android App Reviews

Shadowgun brings Gears of War style gaming and supreme shooting to Android. [Game Reviews]

Motorola Tablets

Motorola invades the UK with Xoom 2 and the smaller Xoom 2 Media Edition

Android Apps

Google Offers Android app. Yeah, because you needed another app for deals

Accessories

Sphero is a remote-controlled ball that wants to play with your Android device

Android News

Nielsen: Android leads U.S. smartphone market, young users adopting faster

Android Apps

Google Reader Android app gets new swipe navigation & ICS widgets, loses social features

Entertainment

News360 adds sync across devices and source suggestions for personalized news

Tools

Norton announces new Android tablet security and scream feature

Accessories

Androidify Me Kickstarter prints stickers and posters with your personal Android avatar

Firmware updates

Will the LG Optimus 2X, G2X, or Optimus 3D get ICS? LG says the jury’s still out

Android App Reviews

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