As I write this post, HTC is rolling out a maintainance update for the Vodafone HTC Sensation users. This update will also upgrade your Android version to 2.3.4. If you are a Vodafone HTC Sensation user then you will be getting this update over the air, so all yu need to do is grab your phone and the update to be shown in your notification bar.
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So far the Samsung Galaxy S II has been enjoying incredible sales and with the white version coming soon, the numbers are only set to increase. But even the white one is expected to come in 16GB version. The 32GB version that was promised during the announcement is still unavailable.
An LG spokesman announced that LG has done very well globally as well as in Korea. The LG has managed to sell over 120,000 units of the Optimus 3D since its launch last month on the SK Telecom network.
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In the beginning of 2011, Huawei unveiled the Ideos in India. A budget Android handset for the masses. The very same handset has reportedly managed to cross over 350,000 units in terms of sales in Africa.
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Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 5.9.0. This version brings Bubble Buttons lab feature, Transit Navigation support for Tablets and Voice and Ringtone Notification for Transit navigation. Previous Google Maps update v5.8.0 last month had features like photo uploading for places and My Places. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v5.9 brings Bubble Buttons and Transit Navigation for Tablets”
Motorola Atrix 4G received the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread last month to users in USA. Now the update is also available to users in Korea.
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Xiaomi Phone with MIUI ROM and 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor has been launched in China. This phone has 4 inch capacitive touch screen with capacitive touch keys, 8MP camera and a whopping 1930mAh battery. Continue reading “MIUI phone with 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor launched in China”
Samsung Mobile has hired Steve Kondik, the founder and chief developer of CyanogenMod. This news comes after he adds Samsung Mobile to his work on his Facebook Page. He has also confirmed that this has nothing to do with the CyanogenMod and he will continue working on the CyanogenMod as a side project. Continue reading “CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik joins Samsung Mobile”
The rumoured Motorola Defy+ which is the successor to the original Defy is finally official close on the heels of the Google to acquire Motorola Mobility announcement . The Defy Plus retains the glory of it’s ancestor and is Water Resistant, Scratch Resistant and Dust Proof. We are not totally sure what extent of abuse this phone can handle. Our very own Jon had the pleasure of dipping the the old Defy in a glass of water and it did function properly afterwards. In terms of specs it is powered by a 1GHz CPU and runs on Android 2.3 and runs on a 1700 mAh battery. The 3.7 inch display is made of scratch resistant Gorilla Glass.You can find the full specs below. As you can see there are minor improvements in terms of specs but we wish Motorola promoted this phone in a better way at least in countries where it rains a lot !
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GeoSocials, location based Social networking game for iPhone was launched last month in US, and later it was launched in UK, Canada & Mexico. This game is now available in India for iPhone and for Android devices worldwide. The main aim of the game is to use GPS and hunt the treasure in the map added by the other players in your neighborhood, play a fun challenge and accumulate points. Continue reading “GeoSocials – Location based Social Networking Game for Android and iPhone”
Micromax A70 is a entry level Android Phone from handset maker Micromax who is well known primarily for its Dual SIM devices. The company had a big advert today in a leading newspaper Times of India pictured above which pokes fun at the iPhone and at the same time conveys the message to the prospective buyer. No one can deny the fact that the iPhone has become the benchmark for any Touchscreen phone. But the iPhone still remains expensive with the cheapest offering available only at Rs.19,990 and Micromax seems to be cashing in on that.
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The latest update (v 2011-08-11) for the Foursquare for Android brings new redesign for title bar and tabs and lots of new features like Facebook and Twitter sharing settings, new venue photo gallery design and much more. The previous update last month brought Notification tray and redesigned settings. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android gets new look and lots of features”
Ice Cream Sandwich was officially announced back at Google I/O which is actually an upcoming version of Google Android OS. Google is actually making a one OS for all their Android devices because at the moment Android tablets runs on Honeycomb (few of them on Gingerbread) and all new smartphones are running on Gingerbread and few of them are Froyo powered. On the announcement, Google told us that it will be out later this year and we also heard recently that it will be out in October. Now it seems that Ice Cream Sandwich is almost around the corner because Android-Police and RootzWiki got their hands on first screenshots of the Google’s upcoming Android OS known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Continue reading “First Screenshots of Ice Cream Sandwich Revealed”
HTC is no doubt one of the leading smartphone brands in the world, and they launched some amazing devices in past few months. Now they are planning to launch their first ever NFC enabled device and it will hit the biggest mobile market in the world, China. It will be launched as HTC Stunning and it will be launched officially next month. With this device, users will be able to make payments through China UnionPay’s credit cards. HTC Stunning features a 4-inch display and the device looks a lot like the HTC Incredible S. Continue reading “HTC Stunning to Hit China Next Month, HTC’s First NFC Device”
Motorola Android phones are very well known around the world and they recently launched a new Android phone with portrait QWERTY keyboard, which is known as Motorola XT316. Phones with portrait keyboard and touchscreen are becoming famous now a days, like recently we saw the LG Optimus Pro and Samsung Galaxy Pro, and now the Motorola XT316 which is hitting UK where it will be launched by Clove UK and they changed the name to Motorola FIRE. Continue reading “Motorola FIRE Price Revealed for UK, Due in September”
