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Download Firefox for Android 14 Beta with Flash Support

Mozilla continues to work on its Firefox Android mobile browser by delivering new updates to the beta version. The latest update brings even more improvements and a completely new user interface. Aside from the new UI, the latest version of Firefox beta comes with Flash support and a new start page. Mozilla also dec...

15 May 2012
19:01 GMT

Verizon Rolls Out Motorola DROID X2 Maintenance Update

Two months ago, Verizon Wireless published the official changelog of a software update for Motorola DROID X2, though it did not provide any details regarding availability. Although the DROID X2 was launched at Verizon exactly one year ago with Android 2.2 Froyo on board, Motorola and Google have already delivered an...

12 May 2012
10:31 GMT

Samsung GALAXY Q Now Available at Mobilicity for $200 CAD Off-Contract

Mobilicity has quietly launched the Galaxy Q, a mid-budget Android smartphone. Customers can purchase the device for only $199.99 CAD outright. Samsung Galaxy Q combines the advantages of a messaging phone and the new features offered by Google’s Android operating system. Unveiled last summer, Samsung Galaxy...

11 May 2012
15:01 GMT

LG Optimus 3D On Sale in India for $375 USD (290 EUR)

The old LG Optimus 3D has just gotten a price cut in India. Initially priced at Rs 39,999 (750 USD or 580 EUR) off-contract, the smartphone is now on sale for only Rs 19,999 (375 USD or 290 EUR). Indian retailer The MobileStore has kicked on a promotional offer on the LG Optimus 3D, which is only available online. ...

10 May 2012
18:01 GMT

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update for Motorola CLIQ 2 Now Available for Download

Unveiled more than a year ago, Motorola Cliq 2 was launched by T-Mobile USA in March 2011 with Android 2.2 Froyo on board. However, Motorola promised it would offer an Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade for the Cliq 2 at some point, though no deadlines have been offered for the release of the update. The good news is ...

4 May 2012
13:01 GMT

T-Mobile USA Rolls Out Android 2.3 Gingerbread for G2x

The long-awaited Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for T-Mobile G2x has finally gone live. In fact, T-Mobile has just started the rollout of the final version of the update, after it inadvertently released earlier versions of Gingerbread a while ago.Judging by the repeated mistakes that both the carrier and the handset ...

24 April 2012
14:01 GMT

iBall Releases “Andi 2” Dual-SIM Android Phone in India

Dual-SIM phones are among the most popular handsets in India. Due to the fact that this is still an emerging market, Indian customers prefer dual-SIM devices regardless of the platform they run. This seems to be the reason behind iBall's decision to launch a new dual-SIM Android smartphone on the Indian market,...

28 March 2012
22:01 GMT

WishTel Launches Cheap "Ira" and "Ira Thing" Android Tablets in India

We already know that the cheapest Android tablet available in India, Aakash can be purchased for only Rs 3,500 (70 USD or 50 EUR). However, the slate is heavily subsidized and feature-cut-down, which makes a bit unattractive for Android fans. WishTel, an Indian start-up that has recently tried to bid on government&r...

26 March 2012
18:01 GMT

Rugged Motorola DEFY+ Now Available in the UAE

Although Motorola already launched another DEFY series smartphone, Android fans living in the UAE have been given the chance purchase one of the older rugged devices, the DEFY+. According to Motorola, the DEFY+ is now available in the UAE via leading authorized resellers. Unfortunately, the company did not unveil th...

19 March 2012
20:01 GMT

Motorola DROID PRO Receiving Small Maintenance Update

Major carrier has just published a new changelog for a minor Gingerbread update. It appears that Motorola DROID PRO is about to get a new maintenance update.The DROID PRO is one of the older Android-based smartphone released by Verizon Wireless in 2010. Initially launched with Android 2.2 Froyo on board, Motorola DRO...

17 March 2012
11:31 GMT

InfoSonics Debuts Obsolete "Verykool s700" Android Phone

InfoSonics is a handset manufacturer and provider of related products to OEMs, network operators and authorized sellers. The company is known for its line of products under the “verykool” label. Today, InfoSonics announced the upcoming availability of their first internally designed smartphone that runs ...

9 March 2012
17:11 GMT

YouTube for Android Updated with HD Playback on Some Android 2.2+ Devices

It looks like Google has just pushed another update for its YouTube application for Android devices. The latest version of YouTube bring a few important new improvements for older devices, as well as for older versions of the operating system.The most important change added it HD resolution support for devices runnin...

3 March 2012
03:31 GMT

Blast from the Past: Samsung Continuum Gets Android 2.2 Froyo Update

I bet most Verizon customers barely remember the Samsung Continuum, which was released about two years ago. The thing is that at that time Continuum was launched with Android 2.1 Eclair on board, which makes this smartphone almost useless these days.Suddenly, coming from nowhere, Samsung and Verizon decided to bring ...

18 February 2012
14:01 GMT

AT&T Rolls Out Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Samsung Infuse 4G

AT&T launched the Samsung Infuse 4G back in May and the smartphone was pretty popular due to its 4G support. Unfortunately, the smartphone was delivered with Android 2.2 Froyo on board, though Samsung promised it would roll out a Gingerbread upgrade pretty soon.   It appears that it took Samsung and AT&T more th...

1 February 2012
11:36 GMT

DROID Incredible 2 Now On Sale at Verizon for $9.99

Major carrier Verizon is in the process of getting rid of the older Android smartphones that are filling its stocks. After dropping the DROID RAZR’s price, which was to be expected given the initial high price, Verizon Wireless slashed the price of other Android devices, but only for a limited time.   We h...

24 January 2012
15:01 GMT

Motorola ATRIX Gets Launched in Turkey

Unveiled last year in April, Motorola ATRIX has just been officially introduced in Turkey. Although the smartphone is not yet available for purchase, Motorola confirmed that the ATRIX was expected to hit shelves during the ongoing month.   The smartphone will go on sale through Turkcell channels by 24-month inst...

24 January 2012
03:01 GMT

HTC Thunderbolt Goes Free at Verizon Wireless

HTC Thunderbolt is an old LTE-enabled Android smartphone, which means it’s time to be replaced with new more powerful devices. To make it easier Verizon Wireless is getting rid of any HTC Thunderbolt stocks surpluses. Starting today, the carrier offer the smartphone for free with a new two-year agreement.&...

20 January 2012
13:01 GMT

ZTE Launches Blade and Racer II Android Phones in Thailand

Chinese handset maker has just announced its entrance in Thailand with two budget-friendly Android smartphones and a tablet. All three Android devices will be available via Telewiz and WDS retail stores. It is also worth mentioning that that the after-sale service of all three ZTE devices will be provided by WDS...

16 January 2012
19:01 GMT

Micromax A85 SUPERFONE with Gesture Control Now Available in India

Micromax A85 SUPERFONE is the cheapest dual-core Android-based smartphone available on the market. Unfortunately for most Android enthusiasts, this one is only selling in India for the moment and there’s no chance that this one will be available outside the country as well.   The A85 SUPERFONE is equipped ...

12 January 2012
20:01 GMT

Original Galaxy Tab On Sale in India for $265 (205 EUR)

The original Galaxy Tab made its debut in India yesterday, but the tablet was incredibly overpriced at Rs 19,990 (380 USD or 290 EUR).  However, it appears that the Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab is now out of stock at Letsbuy, though the tablet is priced very high. IndiaPlaza offers Android enthusiasts a second cha...

4 January 2012
22:01 GMT

Wi-Fi Samsung Galaxy Tab Launched Late in India

Launched in Asia almost a year ago, the original Galaxy Tab has finally hit shelves in India. However, Samsung decision to launch this rather obsolete tablet is weird to say the least. To make things even more awkward, the handset maker priced the Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab at Rs 19,999 (375 USD or 290 EUR), which is extr...

3 January 2012
19:01 GMT

ZTE Blade Launched Again as FTV Phone for Fashionistas

Chinese handset manufacturer ZTE and Fashion TV have just announced the upcoming availability of the FTV Phone.   Aimed at fashionistas, the FTV Phone will be delivered with several exclusive Fashion TV content, such as wallpapers, widgets and applications.   Those who are already acquainted with ZTE’...

27 December 2011
07:58 GMT

Micromax Superfone A85 Now Cheaper in India

Micromax’s dual-core smartphone, the A85 was launched in India more than a month ago for a suggested retail price of $380 (275 EUR). However, it appears that the regional handset manufacturer slashed almost $100 (75 EUR) off the phone’s original retail price. Android fans living in India can now...

20 December 2011
12:02 GMT

Vodafone Smart Officially Introduced in India Cheaper Than Expected

Vodafone unveiled one of its own-branded Android smartphones, the Vodafone 858 Smart back in May, but the phone was released in the market one month later. It appears that the smartphone has been officially introduced in India, though the Vodafone 858 Smart was available at Flipkart for quite some time. How...

12 December 2011
09:31 GMT

Beetel Debuts Magiq Glide Android Tablet in India, Priced at $230

Once again Indian handset makers unveil a cheap Android tablet that could match lots of other Android budget-friendly smartphones manufactured by well-known companies, such as Samsung, LG or HTC. The new Magiq Glide tablet launched by Beetel is now available for purchase in India for a suggested retail price of ...

12 December 2011
04:13 GMT

HTC Incredible S Gets Sense 3.0 UI Update in Europe

Unveiled back in February, the HTC Incredible S is reportedly receiving another major software update that is said to update the HTC Sense UI. Although the phone was initially launched with Android 2.2 Froyo, HTC said that the Gingerbread update will be delivered “soon.” It only took the Taiwanese ha...

8 December 2011
08:44 GMT

eLocity A7+ Limited Edition Android Tablet Launched in the U.S. for $230 (170 EUR)

U.S.-based company Stream TV Networks has just announced a new addition to its portfolio of Android tablets, the limited edition eLocity A7+. The tablet is a limited edition release and will be retailed only until quantities last.  The slate is now available for purchase via major retailers across the country, i...

6 December 2011
20:01 GMT

LG Optimus 2X Goes Cheaper in India, Priced at $390 (290 EUR)

LG introduced the Optimus 2X in India back in May for a suggested retail price of Rs 29,000 (565 USD or 425 EUR). However, the smartphone’s price has just been slashed which might indicate that the handset is not that popular among Android fans in India. Hopefully, after the recent price cut, the Optimus 2...

6 December 2011
07:52 GMT

Google Launches Voice Search for Android in the Middle East

Android enthusiasts living in the Middle East will be happy to know that Google has finally launched its Voice Search application in the region. Arabic and Hebrew languages are now available for Android users to experiment with. Voice Search for Android allows users to search the Internet and the phone by voice,...

6 December 2011
04:34 GMT

LG Optimus Black En Route to U.S. Cellular as LG Majestic

Rumored for a September release in the U.S., LG Optimus Black is close to missing its Autumn launch. Although the smartphone was introduced in Europe about six months, the Korean handset maker has yet to make it available in the U.S.However, it appears that the folks over at Pocketnow spotted the smartphone with U.S....

18 November 2011
18:01 GMT

White Samsung Galaxy 551 Arriving at Virgin Mobile in December

Canadian carrier Virgin Mobile has just announced that it will add the white flavor of the Samsung Galaxy 551 to its portfolio of Android smartphones.According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, the White Samsung Galaxy 551 will be available in “early December” for $179.99 (130 EUR) without any commitment. ...

15 November 2011
18:01 GMT

Target Offers Virgin Mobile Optimus V for $50 (36 EUR) on Black Friday

Major retailer Target has just announced it will sell the LG Optimus V from Virgin Mobile for only $49.99 (36 EUR) off-contract. Although the Optimus V is not one of the modern Android smartphones recently launched in the market, this is a great deal as the phone is available for $80 (58 EUR) off the suggested retai...

14 November 2011
19:01 GMT

Verzo Kinzo with Android 2.2 Froyo Now Available, Severely Overpriced

Announced back in August, Verzo's Kinzo Android smartphone is now available for purchase in the United States and Europe.Although the company seems to have the right philosophy, the approach will surely fail given the phone's high pricing on both continents.The Kinzo will be available for purchase starting ...

11 November 2011
09:38 GMT

Huawei U8350 'Boulder' Goes Live at WIND Mobile

We reported last month that WIND Mobile plans to release two new Huawei handsets, the U2801 and U8350. It looks like the latter has just hit shelves and is now available for free on WINDtab.Also known as Huawei Boulder, U8350 is the fifth Huawei mobile phone launched by Canadian carrier WIND Mobile.However, this is u...

10 November 2011
19:01 GMT

Samsung Epic 4G Tastes Gingerbread via Sprint

All those prayers asking for a Gingerbread upgrade for Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G have just been answered as the carrier officially announced the availability of the update.According to Sprint, Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update is now pushed OTA (over the air), but those who are yet to be noti...

9 November 2011
13:01 GMT

Dual-Core Micromax Superfone A85 Available in India for $380 (275 EUR)

One of the cheapest dual-core smartphones available in India, the Micromax Superfone A85 can now be purchased for just Rs 18990 (380 USD or 275 EUR).For the moment, the handset is available at Flipkart, but may be offered by other major retailers in the country as well.The manufacturer describes the Micromax Superfon...

9 November 2011
07:50 GMT

Videotron Intros Alcatel One Touch 908S

Shortly after introducing RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9900, Videotron added a new budget-friendly Android smartphone to its portfolio, the Alcatel One Touch 908S.Even though the name of the phone is far from being catchy, those who never owned an Android device before might find the One Touch 908S a good deal.Alcatel ...

4 November 2011
21:01 GMT

LG Optimus Chic Debuts at Virgin Mobile

As expected, Canadian carrier has just added the LG Optimus Chic to its lineup of budget-friendly Android smartphones.Customer who want to purchase the Optimus Chic from Virgin Mobile must pay $149.99 (110 EUR) outright. The smartphone is also available for free with a new three-year agreement or prepaid with SuperTa...

1 November 2011
15:01 GMT

Dual-SIM Huawei Deuce Android Phone Introduced in Australia

Chinese handset manufacturer Huawei has just announced the availability of its dual-SIM Android smartphone, the Deuce, in Australia.Huawei U8520 Duplex, also known as Huawei Deuce is now available for purchase for 249 AUD (265 USD or 190 EUR) outright, from AllPhones, Dick Smith and Harvey Norman stores across the co...

31 October 2011
09:24 GMT

LG Optimus Chic Coming to Virgin Mobile

The old LG Optimus Chic launched by Bell more than a year ago is about to make its debut at Virgin Mobile, rumors claim.The Optimus Chic is an entry-level Android smartphone, which should be available for free with a new long-term contract.According to the guys over at MobileSyrup (via tipster), LG Optimus Chic shoul...

27 October 2011
14:31 GMT

Lava Mobiles Debuts Cheap S12 Android Smartphone in India

One of the major Indian handset makers, Lava Mobiles has just announced its first Android smartphone, the Lava S12.Although Lava Mobiles set one of its R&D facilities in China, the handset maker is mostly launching its products in India. Lava S12 is aimed at budget-friendly smartphone market and is expected to hit sh...

25 October 2011
11:20 GMT

Huawei U2801 and U8350 ‘Boulder’ Headed to WIND Mobile

It looks like WIND Mobile plans to release two new Huawei budget-friendly handsets in the coming weeks. According to a “webinar” for both phones, leaked courtesy to the folks over at HowardForums, Huawei U2801 and Huawei U8350 will soon be introduced by WIND Mobile. Unfortunately, neither offer impr...

15 October 2011
03:21 GMT

Dell Streak 7 Gets Android 3.0 Honeycomb Update

Even thogh Dell Streak 7 was spotted with Honeycomb on board back in September during IFA 2011 trade fair, in Berlin, the manufacturer stated that the update will be deployed on October 7.However, it appears that several UK owners of the slate already reported that the upgrade to Honeycomb is now rolling out OTA...

3 October 2011
10:35 GMT

Skype 2.5 for Android Adds More Supported Smartphones

Skype has once again updated its popular Android software application that allows users to make free voice and video calls over 3G or Wi-Fi.The next iteration of the application, Skype 2.5 adds more supported smartphones and enhanced video experience for those who own compatible devices.Unfortunately, video calling f...

29 September 2011
04:53 GMT

HTC Inspire 4G Now Available for Free via RadioShack

Apparently RadioShack plans to offer a great deal on the HTC Inspire 4G smartphone beginning September 27.According to the guys over at AndroidGuys, AT&T's HTC Inspire 4G will be available for free with qualifying two-year agreements.The offer is time-limited and runs through October 1, but the retailer has yet ...

28 September 2011
07:11 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Ace Coming Soon to Koodo Mobile

One of the popular Galaxy family smartphones, the Galaxy Ace is about to make its debut at Koodo Mobile, and most likely at TELUS as well.According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, the Galaxy Ace will be available at Koodo Mobile for only $200 (about 148 EUR) outright, or $50 (roughly 37 EUR) with the Tab.Even though...

26 September 2011
10:46 GMT

Micromax A85 Press Photos Leak, Launch Is Imminent

Spotted several weeks ago, along with a its official specs sheet, Micromax A85's press photos have just been leaked.Courtesy to the guys over at KnowYourMobile India, we can now admire the phone's entire design, which is not bad at all.Although Micromax is focusing on delivering low- to mid-end devices on t...

26 September 2011
10:10 GMT

Mobilicity Intros Samsung Galaxy Mini, Priced at $170

As expected Mobilicity has just announced the release of the Samsung Galaxy mini budget-friendly Android smartphone.Although the carrier priced the phone at $169.99, it appears that the Galaxy mini is already out of stock.Customers who want to purchase the smartphone as cheap as possible must wait until Mobilicity re...

9 September 2011
15:01 GMT

AT&T Unveils Impulse 4G Android Phone, Priced at $30

AT&T has just revealed a new 4G-enabled Android smartphone, which is expected to hit shelves on September 18, the Impulse 4G.Manufactured by Huawei, Impulse 4G will be available for just $29.99 with a new two-year contract at all AT&T stores, online, as well as select national retailers.The carrier recommends custome...

7 September 2011
15:01 GMT

IFA 2011: Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition Hands-On

Remember the Acer liquidmini smartphone that the leading computer maker has unveiled to the world a while back? The handset's Ferrari Edtion flavor has just made an appearance on the floor at the IFA 2011 show in Berlin, and Softpedia's editors had the chance to have a better look at it. The mobile phone c...

3 September 2011
12:01 GMT


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