Announced at the same time as HTC’s One X flagship Android phone, the smaller One S sits on the top tier of the current HTC line-up as a phone boasting a nice selection of attractive features such as 4.3-inch screen, super-fast dual core processor and the latest Android 4.0 operating system with Sense 4.0 user […]
As a flagship handset intended to put HTC right back up there at the top of the Android smartphone Most Wanted list, on paper the One X certainly has the potential to put a smile on your face: large, high resolution screen, fast quad-core processor and Android 4.0, to name but a few highlights. But, […]
I Installed Google Drive on my PC and Android phone tonight, but I don’t think it will drive (pun intended) me away from Dropbox. That’s my personal opinion and based on what I need from cloud storage and sync I think it’s the right choice. For now, at least…. Here’s my situation. I take photos […]
For the last few weeks, since HTC confirmed that the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE would be receiving the Android 4.0 ICS update before the end of march, I’ve been doing a manual check for system software updates and feeling disappointed by the same message telling me (incorrectly) that my software is up to date. […]
The guys and gals at J.D. Power & Associates have today released the latest results from their bi-annual customer satisfaction survey for smartphones. It should come as no surprise to see that Apple came top of the rankings with 839 on a scale of 0 to 1000, but the scores for other OEMs make rather […]
German HTC news site HTCinside is reporting that some users of the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE in Germany have started to receive notifications for the official Android 4.0 update, Ice Cream sandwich (ICS). The update delivers Android 4.0 and Sense 3.6 to these two handsets in a 283MB download and finally gives hope to […]
There are several examples of budget Android phones out there in the wild. Most tend to live up to expectations and offer a basic Android experience on a phone that is clearly affected by limitations of hardware cost. Every so often a handset comes along that appears to buck the trend by offering a decent […]
Developer TSFUI caused a bit of a stir today with the release of their TSF Shell launcher on the Android Market. You can forget everything you know about launchers if you decide to try TSF Shell – describing it as ‘different’ is something of an understatement, and not just because it comes with a price […]
Airspan today revealed more about it’s trials of its small-cell AirSynergy LTE network with Virgin Media. The trials are taking place in the busy Oxford Street area on London. The AirSynergy system uses a small form factor node for it’s LTE Base Station which makes it particularly suited to targeted population areas such as retail […]
If you’re an Android user living in the UK you’ll probably be rather frustrated by our American friends and their increasing access to the ‘next generation’ 4G mobile networks. You may also be frustrated by the insanely slow progression by the UK telecoms industry in allocating 4G spectrum to carriers. Well, there’s a glimmer of […]
HTC have added more handsets to their HTCDev device list which means users can now unlock the bootloaders and engage in some lovely Android hackery. The new additions receiving official HTC support are: ChaCha Aria Desire Z DROID Incredible Status T-Mobile G2 More information about supported devices and the method used to unlock your bootloader […]
Last week’s Samsung announcement at CES confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note is heading to AT&T. Now the rumour-mill is starting to spin with unconfirmed reports that the device may be heading to possibly three US carriers, including Verizon. The 5.3-inch Galaxy Note is rather unique as is doesn’t easily fit within the established categories […]
Owners of the original ASUS Transformer have something to smile about, according to a Facebook post by ASUS North America. The eagerly anticipated Android 4.0 update will be pushed out to users “soon�? and is currently going through the approval process at Google HQ.  This means that ASUS have finished working on the build and […]
The Android tablet market can be divided into two general groups: devices from established manufacturers who offer premium products at a premium price, and devices from obscure companies that seem to offer amazing hardware and software for an impossibly low price. Sadly, the latter products offer very little in terms of user experience and are […]
A preliminary assessment of the reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 by a court in Germany has found that the subtle changes to the device are enough to differentiate it from the Apple iPad, and has rejected Apple’s latest claim that the tweeked Android tablet, now known as the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, still infringes its protected […]
Orange today sent it’s mobile 3G data users a text message announcing that… You can now get fast internet in more places. Following the link at the end of the message takes you to a page on the Orange website that explains what it’s all about. Now you can use both the T-Mobile and Orange […]
Rovio Mobile has released Angry Birds Rio version 1.4.0 on the Android Market, offering you the chance to chase those 3 star scores on 15 new levels and a brand new Boss Fight to conquer. The update is the start of the Smugglers’ Plane episode and, in the words of Rovio…. The smugglers have escaped […]
Grabbed yourself a shiny new Galaxy Nexus only to discover the now infamous ‘volume bug’? Samsung and Google were quick to respond to user feedback and confirmed that the problem existed, that the cause had been found, and that a fix was on its way. Well, it looks like they are now delivering on that […]
Back in early 2010 when I wanted to upgrade my Sony Ericsson K810i for a touch screen smartphone, there seemed to be only one choice – the Apple iPhone. It had a large capacitive screen and swipe gestures which, at the time, were simply unmatched by any of the competition. I made up my mind […]
Earlier today Google appears to have confirmed that a fix is on its way for the Galaxy Nexus to solve the mysterious volume bug. The bug causes the system volume to drop down to zero, effectively muting the phone, when exposed to the 900MHz 2G signal used by Vodafone and O2 in the UK. The […]
About this app: Developer: ZOOPER, Inc Current Version (as tested): 0.712 Latest Update: 4th November 2011 Requires: Android 2.2 and above Installs: 100,000 – 500,000 Size: 104K Price: Free (Pro version £0.50 UK) Content Rating: Low Maturity Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5 The Android Market is packed with various clock widgets, most of […]
HTC look set to adopt the new functionality of Android 4.0 in April with their minimalist button-free Ville handset, according to BGR. The HTC Ville (codename) is expected to launch at Mobile World Congress next year with a slim 8mm thick metal case packed with Ice Cream Sandwich loveliness behind the company’s Sense 4.0 interface. […]
While it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes a picture on its own just isn’t enough. Have you ever sent someone a picture and found that you still need to write an explanation to show what’s actually in the photo in an email? Or have you ever tried to describe something […]
It’s been a long time coming, but the people at NatWest Bank have finally delivered on their promise and released their mobile banking app for Android. The App The app itself is basic, very basic, even for an initial release. After opening the app and signing in using your unique 8-digit pin number you are […]
