Google Chrome 42 to be the last update for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Google will no longer bring an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The company has announced that Chrome 42 will be the last update for Android 4.0.

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New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app emerges [Download]

It was rumoured that Android 4.3 will be launched with the stock HTC One version, but there was no trace of the new version of Android when the device was launched recently. Recently the camera interface for the Android 4.3 was leaked by someone having 4.3 running on a Nexus 4 at a Thai expo. The new UI was supposed to come with Android 4.3, instead Google has decided to put some new features of Android 4.3 on these phones instead of the complete new update. Now, we have the apk and you can install it in any device just like you install any application.

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HCL Me V1 7 inch Android tablet launched in India for Rs 7790, can make calls

HCL has launched another tablet in its Me series of devices and it’s called the HCL Me V1. It is a 7 inch Android 4.0 tablet which can also make calls. The tablet comes with a 1GHZ processor. Read after the break to find out more about this device.

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[How To] Enable MTP in Linux for Android 4.0 and above

Google introduced MTP with Android 4.0, mainly because that used a single partition for the internal storage and also this enabled the usage of secondary storage even when it was being used by the PC and contents are being transferred. MTP works really well in the windows platform basically because of the drivers available. It is a real problem to use MTP on computers with any O.S other than Windows. Thanks to the guys at XDA who have come up with a solution. This guide will help all the Linux users out there to set up MTP on their computers.

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Google to acquire face recognition company Viewdle

We all know that Google has its own face recognition technology which was unveild to us with Ice Cream sandwich and the face unlock. But looks like Google is looking for more and has decided to acquire face recognition company Viewdle for around $45 million.

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Hands-on with LG Optimus L5 In India

 

LG Mobile is being quite aggressive this year when it comes to launching attractive Android smartphones running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. LG Mobile has announced three international models running on ICS apart from a few Gingerbread running devices at MWC 2012. These three devices are the Optimus L5, L7 and Optimus 4X HD which run Android 4.0.3 out of the box. Continue reading “Hands-on with LG Optimus L5 In India”

How to update your Samsung Galaxy Note to ICS using Kies

Samsung is now rolling out the Android 4.0 ICS update for the Galaxy Note in India and a few users have reported that a notification about an OTA update showed up on their phone. But many users have still not got the update and this short guide will tell you how to update your Samsung Galaxy Note to ICS using Kies software from Samsung Continue reading “How to update your Samsung Galaxy Note to ICS using Kies”

User guide of GT-i9300 leaked?

The entire world is eager to see what Samsung has to offer in the Galaxy S III which is said to be launching on May 3. There has been loads of rumors, supposedly leaked images, and many stories about the S III and its components. Well, this is one more leak about the galaxy S III but this time it’s the user guide with specs which has been leaked.

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Sony starts rolling out Android 4.0 ICS update for 2011 Xperia smartphones


Sony Mobile has started rolling out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the 2011 Xperia phones (Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray) for consumers in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway. It would take 4 to 6 weeks to reach globally. Continue reading “Sony starts rolling out Android 4.0 ICS update for 2011 Xperia smartphones”

Manually update your HTC Vivid to ICS

There was this rumor going on yesterday that the HTC Vivid from AT&T is going to receive the much awaited Android 4.0 update, but AT&T officially announced that this update is still not ready to roll out, and will not be updating the devices today. But some Vivid users were successful in updating their devices manually, read more to figure out how.

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ARCHOS announces Child Pad with 7-inch display and Android 4.0 at $129

ARCHOS7 has announced a new Android tablet for children, called the Child Pad. It has 7-inch display, powered by 1GHz processor and runs on 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with 1GB RAM and has Kid friendly features such as Kids App Store powered by AppsLib which has 10,000 apps in 14-friendly categories including games, entertainment, communication, multimedia, books, comics, sports and more. Continue reading “ARCHOS announces Child Pad with 7-inch display and Android 4.0 at $129”

Lumigon T2 Android phone with Android 4.0, Bang & Olufsen ICEpower audio announced

Lumigon has unveiled the Lumigon T2, successor of the Lumigon T1 that was announced in 2010. It has 3.8-inch ultrasharp screen with high resolution display with Gorilla glass protection and is powered by 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has stylish design and comes with a  infrared remote control integrated in the top of T2 and a built-in learn function turns T2 into a universal remote control that lets you operate your TV or music center, air conditioner and more. Continue reading “Lumigon T2 Android phone with Android 4.0, Bang & Olufsen ICEpower audio announced”

HTC One S Announced; Comes With 4.3 Inch Display, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core Processor

HTC recently announced the powerful HTC One S at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 in Barcelona. The HTC One S is the company’s thinnest smartphone, with a thickness of just 7.6mm.

Along with the HTC One X, the company also announced the powerful HTC One S at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 in Barcelona. This handset also runs on the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System. The HTC One S is the company’s thinnest smartphone, with a thickness of just 7.9mm. Check out the specs below. Continue reading “HTC One S Announced; Comes With 4.3 Inch Display, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core Processor”

HTC One X Announced With 4.7 Inch Display, 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor

HTC recently announced the much-awaited HTC One X at the MWC 2012 in Barcelona. This handset comes with a 4.7 inch display as well as a 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core processor.

HTC recently announced the much-awaited HTC One X at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 in Barcelona. This handset comes with a 4.7 inch Super LCD touchscreen display as well as a 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor. The HTC One X runs on the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System. Check out the complete specs, after the break. Continue reading “HTC One X Announced With 4.7 Inch Display, 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor”

Huawei Ascend D quad, world’s fastest phone to be showcased today?

So with Huawei MWC conference will be starting in just about an hour but their in news already with someone spotting the Huawei Ascend D quad poster at the Barcelona airport. What’s interesting is that below the device, it carries the tagline “World’s fastest phone”. Wow, I think that is a bit too much, because we will also be having the HTC and the Sony conference today so I think yes, it might be the fastest smartphone for about 3-4 hours.

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