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XOLO B700 Now Officially Introduced in India

Today, mobile phone maker XOLO officially introduced a new device on the Indian market, namely the XOLO B700, a device that has been already available for purchase for the past few days. The handset is priced at Rs 8,999 ($165 / €130) and packs pretty decent specs for this kind of money, such as a 3450 mAh bat...

28 March 2013
19:11 GMT

Jelly Bean Loaded on 13.6% Android Devices, Gingerbread Drops to 45.6%

Google’s Android Jelly Bean operating system is starting to gain more share on the market, courtesy of new device releases and various OS upgrades being pushed to devices. Data collected by Google in the two weeks ending February 4 shows that Jelly Bean was loaded on 13.6 percent of all devices that accessed ...

6 February 2013
04:58 GMT

Intel-Based Acer Liquid C1 Smartphone Goes Official

On Thursday, Intel and Acer officially announced the upcoming availability of Acer Liquid C1 in Thailand, the first smartphone in the country to sport an Intel processor inside. The new device arrives on shelves with Intel’s Atom Z2420 processor, and is expected to provide users with fast data connectivity ca...

1 February 2013
06:11 GMT

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Now Available for Unbranded Galaxy Note 10.1 in Australia

It looks like the long-awaited Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has finally reached Australia. Android enthusiasts who own unbranded tablets will be able to download and install this major upgrade via Samsung Kies desktop software. As AusDroid points out, the guys over at SamMobile recently that conf...

30 January 2013
18:31 GMT

Lava’s 5-Inch Iris N501 Goes Official with Ice Cream Sandwich

One of the latest budget 5-inch smartphones launched in India is the Lava Iris N501, which arrives on the market with Google’s Android 4.0 platform, priced at Rs. 9,999 ($182 / €137). The new mobile phone was made official with a 1GHz dual-core processor inside, as well as with a screen resolution of only 480 ...

11 January 2013
21:11 GMT

HTC T327d / T327w Spotted in China

A new Android-based smartphone from HTC has been spotted in China recently, with model number T327d / T327w attached to it. The handset was spotted at the Industry and Information Technology in China, where it received the necessary approvals for being launched in the country. Packing a 4.0-inch WVGA touchscreen ...

7 January 2013
21:51 GMT

Galaxy R Tastes Ice Cream Sandwich in India

Samsung has finally started to deliver the long expected Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update to its Galaxy R users in India, after making it available in other markets in August last year. The update is currently being pushed to users both over-the-air and through the Samsung Kies desktop application, an...

4 January 2013
21:01 GMT

Jelly Bean Now Loaded on 10.2% of All Active Android Devices

Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform releases have started to gain some more ground on the market, currently accounting for 10.2 percent of all active Android devices out there. According to data collected in the two weeks ending January 3, 2013, Android 4.1 was present on 9 perc...

4 January 2013
14:01 GMT

Galaxy S II Tastes Android 4.0.4 at AT&T

On Wednesday, wireless carrier AT&T announced the availability of a new software update for its Galaxy S II users, providing them with the features and enhancements included in the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich platform release. The new OS flavor was pushed to other Galaxy S II models a while ago, but AT&T has d...

20 December 2012
06:21 GMT

Vodafone Smart Tab II Now Available in the UK for £30/$45/€35

Following the success of the Smart Tab Android tablet, which was launched back in February, Vodafone UK announced the immediate availability of the Smart Tab II. However, keep in mind that this is a budget-friendly version of the previous Smart Tab model, so don’t expect anything impressive except, maybe, the ...

16 November 2012
08:06 GMT

Samsung GALAXY Music Arriving at Optus on November 15

The single SIM version of Samsung Galaxy Music has been recently confirmed for a November 15 release in Australia. According to AusDroid, the smartphone will be available this Thursday from Dick Smith and Domayne retailers. In addition, major carrier Optus will also offer the Galaxy Music for $150/€120 on prepa...

12 November 2012
18:01 GMT

Ice Cream Sandwich Now Available for All DROID Bionic Users

The long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system upgrade for the DROID Bionic smartphone on Verizon Wireless’ network. The wireless carrier started to push the update out to devices late last week, when it announced its deployment in stages. According to the latest reports on the matter, how...

23 October 2012
16:01 GMT

DROID Bionic Finally Tastes Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Motorola and Verizon have started the delivery of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the DROID Bionic devices, something that was suggested to happen a few days ago. Starting with Friday, October 19, owners of this device should be receiving notifications on the availability of this OS upgrade, though not all of the...

20 October 2012
07:11 GMT

ICS Arrives on PRADA phone by LG L-02D at NTT DOCOMO

On Monday, Japanese wireless carrier NTT DOCOMO announced the roll-out of a new software update for the PRADA phone by LG L-02D handset available on its network. The new update brings along Android 4.0 for this device, along with a series of other improvements and new features. Among the enhancements included in ...

15 October 2012
20:01 GMT

Best Buy Announces ICS-Powered Insignia Flex Tablet

Best Buy has just decided to enter the Android market with its own device, the Insignia Flex Tablet. The Insignia brand is well-known for the important discounts in comparison with other important big names in the industry. This is one of the reasons we think the Insignia Flex Tablet will be priced lower than most t...

15 October 2012
11:32 GMT

Samsung GALAXY S Blaze 4G Gets CyanogenMod 9 and 10 Ports

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G hit T-Mobile USA back in March with Android 2.3 Gingerbread onboard. However, the South Korean handset maker promised an Ice Cream Sandwich update will be delivered sometime soon. Unfortunately, after six months the update has yet to be pushed through. The latest hearsay pointed to a possib...

10 October 2012
14:31 GMT

Official Android 4.0 ICS ROM for Motorola ATRIX 4G Leaks

Although Motorola confirmed two weeks ago that ATRIX 4G wouldn’t be receiving an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update as previously promised, an official firmware build has just been leaked online. After promising ATRIX 4G, PHOTON 4G and ELECTRIFY would be getting an Ice Cream Sandwich update sometime this ye...

10 October 2012
13:01 GMT

Vodafone Australia: ICS Roll-Out for Xperia S Now Complete

Owners of an Xperia S smartphone on the network of Vodafone Australia should all have access to the latest operating system update available for their devices, namely Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. The carrier has announced in a blog post that the roll-out of the upgrade has been completed, and that users can no...

3 October 2012
20:41 GMT

ICS and Jelly Bean Loaded on Over 25 Percent Active Android Devices

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest platform releases from Google, are currently accounting for over 25 percent of all active Android devices, the latest data from the Internet giant shows. At the moment, Ice Cream Sandwich versions, namely Android 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 are present on 23...

2 October 2012
17:31 GMT

DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Receives Ice Cream Sandwich

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has started the deployment of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the owners of a DROID XYBOARD 8.2 tablet PC on its network. The company has provided specific info on what the new update is set to bring to devices only several days ago, yet no details on when the roll-out was p...

2 October 2012
13:31 GMT

Android 4.0.4 Lands on Galaxy S Blaze 4G on October 3rd

Wireless carrier T-Mobile has officially announced plans to start the delivery of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G devices on October 3rd. The new platform upgrade will be delivered to users as software version T769UVLH5, and will be available for download only via the Samsung Kies ...

2 October 2012
12:21 GMT

Ice Cream Sandwich Arrives on Xperia U

Sony Mobile announced several days ago plans to start delivering the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system to the owners of Xperia U handsets, and it seems that the platform has started rolling out to users. The first reports on successful updates to the new OS version have already started to emerge, refe...

2 October 2012
10:50 GMT

Android 4.0.4 Arrives on Xperia sola with Touch Enhancements

Last week, Sony announced the availability of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Xperia sola devices, and the first bits have already landed on handsets, users report. Smartphones should see the 6.1.1.B.1.10 firmware update available for them around the world in the near future, with a nice set of enhancement...

1 October 2012
20:01 GMT

No ICS for ATRIX 4G, ELECTRIFY and PHOTON 4G, Motorola Confirms

Last week, Motorola provided some details on its plans for the release of new software updates for its Android-based devices, but some things have changed in the meantime. At that time, the company said that it was set to offer some more info on its plans for releasing OS upgrades for a series of handsets, and now i...

29 September 2012
08:51 GMT

Verizon Details Ice Cream Sandwich for DROID Xyboard 8.2

Verizon Wireless is getting ready to provide the owners of a DROID Xyboard 8.2 tablet on its network with a brand new experience, courtesy of the Ice Cream Sandwich software update for the device. The company has already provided specific info on the new OS via its support website, confirming that it will be releas...

29 September 2012
08:11 GMT

Sony Pushes Ice Cream Sandwich to Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola

On Friday, mobile phone maker Sony announced the immediate availability of a new software update for its Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola smartphones. The new update brings along the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, along with a series of media applications unique to these devices. ...

29 September 2012
03:23 GMT

Cricket Announces Ice Cream Sandwich-Based ZTE Engage

On Thursday, wireless carrier Cricket went official with its second Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone, the ZTE Engage. Set to become available for purchase exclusively at this wireless carrier, the smartphone packs a 4-inch touchscreen display, along with a 1.4GHz processor inside. Moreover, it wil...

28 September 2012
11:41 GMT

Samsung’s Galaxy Music and Galaxy Music Duos Leak

Samsung is reportedly getting ready for the launch of new Android handsets in its Galaxy lineup, with a great focus on music capabilities this time. Two such devices have leaked online in the past few days, namely the Galaxy Music and the Galaxy Music Duos, the latter said to be a dual-SIM phone. Featuring model n...

28 September 2012
03:54 GMT

AT&T’s Xperia ion Gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Today, mobile phone carrier AT&T has announced the availability of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update for its Xperia ion smartphones. The update has been awaited for a long time, and it appears that Sony and AT&T were able to have it ready for shipping only now. The new operating system flavor arr...

27 September 2012
12:01 GMT

Motorola Updates Android Upgrades Roll-Out Schedule

Mobile phone maker Motorola has recently provided some additional info on its Android upgrades roll-out plans for its handsets, unfortunately disappointing many of its users. As it turns out, the deployment of Ice Cream Sandwich has been pushed back for some of the company’s devices, such as the XYBOARD 8.2 a...

24 September 2012
03:28 GMT

A Closer Look at Motorola’s Intel-Based RAZR i

Motorola’s first Intel-based smartphone is now official, and it promises great performance and an outstanding experience to all users. The new smartphone is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is expected to receive an upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at an unspecified moment in the future. Not o...

18 September 2012
18:01 GMT

Android 4.0.4 Arrives on Xperia ray at Vodafone Australia

Google’s Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system is now available for download for the owners of an Xperia ray smartphone at Vodafone in Australia. The wireless carrier has just announced the immediate availability of the platform upgrade, while noting that a nice range of enhancements are included ...

18 September 2012
03:58 GMT

Android 4.0.4 Now Rolling Out to LTE Xperia ion (LT28i)

Sony’s LTE flavor of Xperia ion (LT28i) is currently receiving the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich platform upgrade, recent reports on the matter suggest. Following the update, users will see firmware version 6.1.E.1.19 running on their devices, while enjoying all the enhancements that the new platform relea...

15 September 2012
02:29 GMT

Acer CloudMobile Skips Europe, Goes on Sale in China

Although Acer CloudMobile has been officially announced earlier in February at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, the smartphone received an iF Design award last year. All in all, the company promised the smartphone would be launched in the UK in early September. In fact, Acer CloudMobile is already availa...

13 September 2012
19:01 GMT

Motorola Intros Trio of New RAZR Smartphones

On Wednesday, mobile phone maker Motorola Mobility unveiled to the world three new smartphones included in its RAZR lineup of devices, namely the RAZR M, RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD. All three smartphones are set to hit shelves in the not too distant future, though they won’t be launched in all markets arou...

6 September 2012
06:51 GMT

Vodafone Australia Approves Android 4.0.4 ICS Update for Sony Xperia Ray

Sony Mobile promised earlier this year that it would deliver an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to most of its 2011 Xperia smartphones. As promised, the Japanese company released the long-awaited upgrade to all eligible devices, though the update was initially available only to unlocked smartphones. We report...

5 September 2012
18:01 GMT

Android 4.0 ICS Update for HTC Desire S Now Available for Download

HTC has quietly released the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Desire S. However, the update is not available OTA (over the air) as usual, instead HTC Desire S owners will have to manually download the file and flash it on their smartphones. The update file has been recently uploaded by HTC to...

4 September 2012
04:54 GMT

Bell Claims Incredible S Won’t Get the ICS Update, HTC Canada Says Otherwise

There have been lots of issues with some of HTC smartphones available in Canada. First HTC Desire HD was included on the list of eligible devices for an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade. Then the Taiwanese company removed the Desire HD and said the smartphone would not receive an official ICS update after all. ...

29 August 2012
07:40 GMT

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Receiving Minor Update, Improves Battery Life

Major carrier Sprint recently announced the availability of a new update for Samsung Epic4G Touch. Even though users have already received the long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade, it appears that Samsung and Sprint continue to offer maintenance updates.Software version S:D710.10S.FH13, also known as F...

25 August 2012
13:01 GMT

LG Optimus G Superphone Revealed in Live Pictures as Model Number LG-E973

It's been almost a week since rumors on the upcoming high-end LG smartphone leaked online. In the meantime, LG and Qualcomm confirmed the device is real, though neither offered too many details its specs sheet. Previously leaked as LG Eclipse 4G, the Optimus G has just been confirmed to powered by Android 4.0.4...

25 August 2012
05:09 GMT

First Sony Xperia J Press Photo Leaks

Sony Xperia J is just another budget-friendly Android smartphone. The device leaked several weeks ago and is expected to go official next week at IFA 2012 trade fair, in Berlin, Germany. Moreover, the Xperia J has already been reviewed ahead of official launch, so we already know most of the specs sheet. Today, the...

23 August 2012
13:31 GMT

Sony Xperia J Gets Reviewed Ahead of Official Launch

With only one week left until IFA 2012 trade fair kicks off in Berlin, Germany, a new Sony device leaked online. Sony Xperia J is a budget-friendly Android smartphone, which is likely to be officially announced on August 29. We’ve already been invited at Sony’s launch event, which is set to take place tw...

23 August 2012
05:41 GMT

MetroPCS Intros Affordable ICS-Based LG Motion 4G

US-based carrier MetroPCS has just announced the upcoming availability of the affordable LG Motion 4G Android smartphone. As the name suggests, the handset is aimed at customers who wish to take advantage of MetroPCS’ new LTE network. LG Motion 4G will be available later this week at all MetroPCS brick and mor...

22 August 2012
15:01 GMT

HTC One S Receiving Android 4.0.4 ICS Update in Europe

It appears that HTC One S owners in Europe have started to receive a new software update for their devices. The Verge reports that several One S owners living in the Netherlands and Germany have already received an Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update which brings several important improvements. Firstly, the so...

22 August 2012
10:57 GMT

Huawei Honor Now Available in Australia via Dick Smith

Unveiled back in December 2011, Huawei Honor has just been introduced in Australia via major retailer Dick Smith. The smartphone can now be purchased for only $399 AUD (420 USD or 335 EUR) off-contract. Although the device was initially launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system out of the box, Dick Smit...

21 August 2012
18:31 GMT

LG Says Optimus Vu Will Not Come to Australia

LG recently announced the global availability of Optimus Vu starting September. Unfortunately, Australian customers have been left out, LG officials claim. The folks over at Ausdroid have been told by LG that Optimus Vu will not be ranged by any local operators and will not be available for purchase in Australia. K...

21 August 2012
17:31 GMT

Sony Rolls Out New Android 4.0.4 ICS Update for 2011 Xperia Smartphones

Japanese handset maker Sony has just announced there’s a new software update available for download for 2011 Xperia smartphones. According to Sony, the new update will bump the software to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. It will also bring lots of bug fixes and performance tweaks, which have yet to be detail...

21 August 2012
14:01 GMT

Bell Rolls Out Maintenance Update for HTC One V

Canadian carrier Bell introduced the HTC One V back in May and the smartphone has been quite popular among Android enthusiasts especially that the device was available for free on contract. Today, Bell announced a new software update is available for all HTC One V devices, which promises to bring many improvements a...

21 August 2012
13:31 GMT

Samsung GALAXY Nexus Plus (GT-I9260) Spotted with 1.5 GHz Dual-Core and 8MP Camera

Rumors on upcoming Samsung devices have been running around these days, though we’re still waiting for official word on these handsets. We already reported on Samsung Galaxy S II Plus and Galaxy S III mini, and now we have another rumor that claims the South Korean company plans to launch a sequel to Galaxy Ne...

21 August 2012
10:31 GMT

Sony Xperia Ion Officially Launched in India for 665 USD (540 EUR)

The international version of Xperia ion has finally been officially released in India. Although the smartphone has been up for orders at various retailers across the country, Sony announced the Xperia ion only today. Sony announced the Xperia ion will be available for purchase in India for a suggested retail price o...

21 August 2012
06:21 GMT


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