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“Machinarium” Lands on Android Devices, Priced at $3.99 USD (£2.49 or €3)

The highly-acclaimed PC title game Machinarium has just arrived in the Google Play Store and is now available for download. Although the game was specially designed to work on Android tablets with 1024 x 600 or 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, Machinarium works well on newer phones that boast large displays supporting ...

14 May 2012
08:04 GMT

LG Optimus Black Coming to Koodo Mobile on April 20

It’s been almost two months since LG Optimus Black was tipped for a Koodo Mobile release and the smartphone is still not available for purchase. However, the folks over at MobileSyrup have just learned that the Koodo Mobile plans to launch the Optimus Black on April 20. The smartphone will be available in both...

19 April 2012
16:01 GMT

Netflix for Android Updated with Volume Control and Improved UI

Netflix services are currently available in the United States, Canada and Latin America. However, this doesn’t seem to take its toll on the number of downloads in the Google Play store. That’s because the Android client has more than 10 million downloads to date, and a 4.2 out of 5 average rating, which ...

11 April 2012
03:24 GMT

Ice Cream Sandwich Keyboard for Android 2.2 and Newer Devices

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is definitely a great mobile OS, and its visual appeal determined people to start porting various features to older flavors of Android, so that more users could benefit from them. One of these is the keyboard in Ice Cream Sandwich, with has just been ported to all devices that are bas...

22 November 2011
05:51 GMT

Telstra Releases Android 2.2 for the T-Touch Tab

Australians who own a T-Touch Tab tablet PC from Telstra now have the possibility to download and install a new software update on their devices, none other than the Android 2.2 operating system flavor that many have been long waiting for. The new software update comes along with a wide range of features and enh...

12 September 2011
05:14 GMT

Netflix 1.4.0 Offers Support for All Android 2.2 and 2.3 Devices

In what can be called a great move, Netflix has added support for a much wider range of devices to its mobile application designed for Google's Android operating system. Released in the Android Market as Netflix 1.4.0, the new application flavor brings along support for all devices that are based on Android...

10 September 2011
04:02 GMT

RadioShack to Put T-Mobile Optimus T on Sale for $175 Off-Contract

Optimus T is one of the best choices for T-Mobile customers who are looking for an affordable Android smartphone. The phone is currently offered by the carrier for $239.99 unlocked, or for as low as $39.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and with a new two-year contract. However, it seems that RadioShack is preparing a...

7 April 2011
04:34 GMT

Dell Venue Announced in Taiwan

Taiwan Mobile and Dell have just announced that the Venue Android smartphone will be soon available in the country. Additionally, the electronics manufacturer unveiled plans to release its 7 and 10-inch tablets in Taiwan, in the coming months. Along with Streak 5, the Venue is among the first Android smartphones m...

7 April 2011
04:07 GMT

LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black Arrive in India

Introduced at the 2011 Mobile World Congress back in February, both LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black have since then been introduced on the Indian market. Tagged as an emerging market, India has seen tremendous growth for handset manufacturers that mostly offer entry-level mobile phones. However, it seems that the ...

5 April 2011
10:13 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Neo Launches in South Korea

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics has just made official a new handset aimed at its home market, namely the Samsung Galaxy Neo (SHW-M220L). The new mobile phone did not receive a specific release date as of now, but it should land at wireless carrier LG U+ in the not too far future. No specific inf...

4 April 2011
05:02 GMT

Affordable LG Optimus Me Android Smartphone Heading to Australia

Korean handset manufacturer LG continues to spread its entry-level Android smartphones around the world. After the Optimus One became one of the most popular handsets, it seems that LG found the proper replacement, the Optimus Me. The phone has just been confirmed by LG Mobile Australia and is preparing to hit th...

30 March 2011
04:12 GMT

HTC Merge Preorders Start at Alltel for $124.99

As expected, Alltel has started to take pre-orders for the HTC Merge 'world phone,' although the carrier is yet to announce a shipping date. The smartphone is priced at $124.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year agreement.Customers who reserve the HTC Merge won't have their credit cards bil...

29 March 2011
11:20 GMT

CTIA 2011: Samsung Indulge and Huawei Ascend 2 Heading to Cricket

Regional carrier Cricket is teasing with two new handsets showcased at the 2011 CTIA Wireless, which are expected to become available in the second quarter: Huawei Ascend 2 and Samsung Indulge. Both Android smartphones were shown at a press event and have been tagged by the company as “coming very soon.&rdqu...

23 March 2011
08:30 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Ace Coming Soon at Orange UK

Orange will be offering the Galaxy Ace for free on select plans starting this month. The smartphone is currently available in the UK via Vodafone, Three and O2. Vodafone is also offering the device for free on pay monthly plans from £25, while the Galaxy Ace smartphone is listed at O2 UK for Pay & Go users ...

22 March 2011
14:31 GMT

CTIA 2011: T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Gets Priced, $100 with Unlimited Data Contract

Introduced last week, T-Mobile's Sidekick 4G smartphone has been spotted at the 2011 CTIA Wireless event. Even though the device was not price tagged at first, it seems that the carrier has decided to reveal the phone's cost before it becomes available: $99.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and a new two-ye...

22 March 2011
06:58 GMT

Facebook INQ Cloud Touch Pre-Orders Live in UK

Touted as the first real Facebook phones, INQ Cloud Touch and Cloud Q have been announced in early February and made a consistent appearance at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Both devices are entry-level Android smartphones that deliver users a fully live Facebook experience, which is said to be deve...

21 March 2011
08:08 GMT

Wi-Fi-Only Dell Streak 7 on Pre-Order, Receives WiFi Certification

Computer maker Dell announced in early 2011 that it would bring to the market a new device running under Google's Android operating system, the Dell Streak 7 tablet PC, which is already available for purchase on the airwaves of T-Mobile USA with support for the carrier's HSPA+ network, and which should arr...

18 March 2011
10:38 GMT

CDMA Samsung Galaxy Pop Announced in India

Samsung India has just announced that Galaxy Pop CDMA will be available on the market starting March 25 for Rs. 9750 ($215). This would be the third CDMA Android smartphone to hit the Indian market, after Galaxy I899 and MTS Pulse.Surprisingly, the official announcement came only one day after the smartphone has been...

17 March 2011
14:31 GMT

Facebook for Android Update Adds Photo Upload Improvements

Facebook for Android has just received a minor update that brings a few bugs fixes, as well as several improvements. The popular social network application makes it easier for Android handsets owners to stay connected with friends. In the recent 1.5.2 update, the developer has added the ability to upload photos to...

16 March 2011
05:45 GMT

Hulu Plus Coming Soon to Android Smartphones

Users of mobile phones running under Google's Android operating system should soon be able to enjoy a new service on their devices, namely Hulu Plus.Hulu is one of the services that many Android users have been long waiting for to arrive on their devices, and it seems that they might soon have a reason to rejoi...

14 March 2011
03:11 GMT

HTC Incredible S Available for $559 in the US

HTC Incredible S has been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and is expected to be launched in the US through AT&T by the end of the month. However, until the smartphone is available from the carrier's stores, customers living in the U.S can purchase the Incredible S from online retailer...

14 March 2011
01:43 GMT

10.1-Inch Prestigio MultiPad Tablet Running Android 2.2 Makes Appearance

We've already talked a bit about Prestigio's MultiPad Android 2.2 tablets (powered by Archos technology), so it's now about time to take a look at the top-range model in the series, the PMP7100C, that has been recently released on the market.The new Prestigio MultiPad PMP7100C offers plenty of desktop ...

10 March 2011
05:45 GMT

Google Launches Instant Previews for Android Devices

Google's Instant Preview feature that provides users with a visual preview of their search results is available now for devices running Android 2.2 or later. With Instant Previews, users will be able to quickly compare results, pinpoint relevant content, as well as interact with the search results page. The new ...

8 March 2011
13:41 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Pro Android Smartphone Unveiled

Samsung's Galaxy family is about to get wider with yet another Android smartphone, as the manufacturer has just announced its new QWERTY candybar Galaxy Pro. The device was recently showcased during the Samsung SEA (Southeast Asia & Oceania) Forum in Singapore.Rumored since last year, the Galaxy Pro was initiall...

7 March 2011
03:58 GMT

MWC 2011: Hands-On with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH 990

At this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, mobile phone maker ALCATEL ONE TOUCH announced the upcoming availability of a nice range of new devices, with 28 new phone expected to be launched during the ongoing year alone.The company brought to the spotlight some of its latest handsets at the MWC 2...

16 February 2011
04:23 GMT

Hands-On with the Lenovo LePad/IdeaPad U1 Hybrid at MWC 2011

The Mobile World Congress expo, which takes place right now in Barcelona, Spain, has marked the introduction of an imposing number of hybrid tablet/notebooks devices, but few are more appealing than Lenovo's IdeaPad U1 hybrid with LePad slate that brings an Intel Core i5 Windows 7 laptop together with a Snapdrag...

16 February 2011
02:53 GMT

TELUS Puts Desire HD on Coming Soon Page

Canadian wireless carrier TELUS has just posted a new coming soon page on its website, this time around for the high-end HTC Desire HD smartphone, confirming this way that it won't be too long before the new device makes it to its users' hands.The new device was unveiled officially in September last year, ...

28 January 2011
13:41 GMT

Official Android 2.2.1 ROM for MyTouch 3G Slide Leaked, Coming Soon from T-Mobile

A few weeks after finally pushing the Android 2.2 Froyo software update to myTouch 3G family, it looks T-Mobile is now focusing on myTouch Slide owners who haven't got the update so far. It's been more than six months since the carrier officially stated that it would bring myTouch Slide smartphones to An...

26 January 2011
05:51 GMT

Motorola XT800 with GSM/CDMA Capabilities Launched in India

Motorola has recently announced the availability of the Android-based smartphone Motorola XT800 in India. The handset is quad-band (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) network compatible, but it also works with CDMA/EVDO networks. Motorola XT800 is the first Android GSM/CDMA compatible device available in India. Also kno...

25 January 2011
05:22 GMT

HTC Legend to Get Android 2.2 OTA at Vodafone Australia

Mobile phone carrier Vodafone Australia has just announced via a blog post that the HTC Legend devices on their airwaves would soon taste an over-the-air update to the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system flavor. According to the wireless carrier, those who own an HTC Legend device on its network should benefit from a...

19 January 2011
05:00 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Tab for Bell Only $549.99 at Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Tab, the tablet PC that South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung brought to the market last year with Google's Android 2.2 Froyo operating system on board, is now available for purchase in Canada for only $549.99.Only the Galaxy Tab flavor compatible with Bell's network has seen the price cut...

14 January 2011
09:49 GMT

HTC EVO Shift 4G Now Available at Sprint

Mobile phone carrier Sprint has made available for purchase on its airwaves a new device that would put together the Android mobile operating system from Google and support for the WiMAX-based 4G services the company offers to its customers, namely the HTC EVO Shift 4G. Announced officially last week, the new smartp...

10 January 2011
09:35 GMT

Huawei IDEOS X5 Android Smartphone Officially Introduced

Officially introduced last month in Australia, Huawei's IDEOS X5 device has been showcased at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Along with the press release announcing the smartphone, more information about its spec sheet has been disclosed. The latest addition of the IDEOS series of smartphone, the IDEOS X5 comes w...

10 January 2011
09:30 GMT

Acer Unveils beTouch E210 Android 2.2 Smartphone

Recently entered onto the smartphone market, electronics manufacturer Acer has just unveiled its latest Android-based smartphone, the beTouch E210. The device is an Android smartphone with full QWERTY keyboard and a rather small touchscreen display. The beTouch lineup of smartphones is one of the most prolific sma...

6 January 2011
10:07 GMT

Motorola CLIQ 2 Unveiled, Coming Soon at T-Mobile

The long-awaited Motorola CLIQ 2 has just been officially introduced by Motorola Mobility, the new Motorola independent company that focuses on mobile devices. The smartphone is the follow-up of the popular Motorola CLIQ business device, but with an upgraded spec sheet. The CLIQ2 slider will be exclusively availa...

6 January 2011
05:01 GMT

MTN Rolls Out Android 2.2 Froyo Update for HTC Desire

South African carrier MTN has recently started to deploy the long-awaited Android 2.2 Froyo update for customers who purchased HTC Desire smartphones. The new firmware update is the result of the partnership between the carrier and HTC, which was announced in early December. The update is being deployed FOTA (firmwa...

3 January 2011
04:04 GMT

Verizon Cuts Galaxy Tab Price, Existing Customers Get Refund

Even though Samsung has stated that it is more than content with Galaxy Tab sales overall, the device is still way behind its main competitor, the iPad. The main reason behind this is the tablet’s high price, which doesn't offer the same value for money as other devices in its range. Numerous polls have...

3 January 2011
03:21 GMT

Dell Venue Shows Up at Dell India

One of the latest Android-based smartphones manufactured by Dell, the Venue, has just landed on the company's Indian website. Recently announced in Korea where it should be available by the end of 2010 through major carrier KT, the device cannot be ordered yet from Dell's India site. There is no informat...

28 December 2010
03:50 GMT

Intex Android Smartphone Coming Soon in India, Priced at Rs 5,500

Intex Mobiles, one of the major Indian handset manufacturers, has recently announced plans to launch its first Android smartphone in India. Furthermore, the device is expected to be the cheapest on the market, as it is priced at Rs 5,500. Currently, Micromax A60 is the Android smartphone with the lowest price on t...

27 December 2010
04:15 GMT

T-Mobile Offers the G2 for Free Through Loyalty Department

Just in time for Christmas, T-Mobile has decided to make its customers an unexpected gift, the G2 Android-powered smartphone. One of the best selling devices from T-Mobile's catalog, the G2 is now available for free through the loyalty department.According to TmoNews, T-Mobile has a time limited offer where it g...

21 December 2010
11:25 GMT

HTC Desire HD and HTC HD7 Coming Soon to Saudi Arabia

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has recently announced during a press event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that it will launch the HTC Desire HD and HTC HD7 smartphones in the country. While no official date has been disclosed yet, rumors point to an early 2011 launch for both devices. After introducing the first Android sma...

21 December 2010
06:14 GMT

DROID 2 Global by Motorola Getting a Maintenance Software Update Soon

Verizon Wireless is preparing to roll out a software update to the DROID 2 Global, according to a leaked internal document. This is in fact a maintenance update, which fixes a few bug and adds several improvements to the smartphone.Verizon customers should not expect an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread for their DR...

17 December 2010
13:04 GMT

Dell Venue Pro for AT&T Gets FCC Approval

Dell has just received FCC approval for a new variant of its Venue Pro smartphone, which is compatible with AT&T’s 3G network. While this doesn't necessarily means that the device will be launched by the carrier soon, as Dell is well-known for getting FCC approvals for devices that don't make it on th...

17 December 2010
07:00 GMT

HTC Aria Receives Android 2.2 Update, Limited to Countries in South Asia

HTC has decided to spread the Android 2.2 Froyo flavor to as many older Android smartphones as possible. The most recent addition to the list is the Aria, which just got an over-the-air (OTA) build update posted on HTC's support page for South Asia. The new 2.37.708.5 build should get any unbranded HTC Aria A...

17 December 2010
06:18 GMT

Dell Venue Landing in Korea This Month, Comes with Android 2.2

Dell's latest Android-based smartphone, the Venue, has just been officially introduced in Korea through major carrier KT. The announcement does not reveal a certain launch date for the device, but it does mention that it will hit the shelves at the end of December. The Venue is the Android version of Dell...

16 December 2010
06:29 GMT

Dell Streak Tastes Android 2.2 Froyo at Optus Australia Too

As the end of the year approaches, more Dell Streak users around the world are receiving their share of Android 2.2 Froyo. The software update started rolling out several weeks ago for unlocked devices into the wild, and has just arrived at Optus Australia.Since Dell announced officially that the software solution w...

16 December 2010
05:29 GMT

Meizu M9 Full Specs Revealed, Chinese Website Goes Live

Meizu M9, the iPhone 4 knockoff has gone live with spec and its own website that looks super-crispy and eye-candy. The company's CEO, Jack Wong said the handset will be available in several Chinese major cities starting December 25th. Apparently, there are also some bad new as the Meizu M9 will only be available...

15 December 2010
11:56 GMT

HTC Legend Gets Android 2.2 FOTA in More Countries

Last week, we reported on the availability of an Android 2.2 Froyo software update for the HTC Legend in some markets around the world, including the UK, and it seems that more devices are now being upgraded to the new OS version. Among these markets, we can count India, Indonesia and Taiwan, androidos.in notes. HTC...

15 December 2010
05:22 GMT

CLIQ 2 Name Emerges, Might Land at T-Mobile

Wireless carrier T-Mobile is reportedly on its way to bring to the market a new Android-based device, the Motorola CLIQ 2, as the handset's name might has just made an official appearance into the wild. We're not referring here to an official announcement on the handset's arrival on shelves, but merel...

15 December 2010
02:53 GMT

Google Improves Voice Search App with Personalized Recognition

Launched two years ago, Google's Voice Search function is now getting improved, as Google has just announced the release the “Personalized recognition” feature. The company claims that the new feature will greatly improve the accuracy of its speech recognition service.Google sees the voice search fun...

14 December 2010
12:59 GMT


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