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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update

Yesterday, we posted that, Sony Ericsson has officially confirmed that, the Android 2.3 update would come this week. And now, the company has kept their promise and finally rolled out the Gingerbread update.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the company’s most popular Android smartphone. It was originally launched with the Android 1.6 (Donut) Operating system, later it was updated to Android 2.1 (Eclair). Earlier this year, Sony Ericsson announced that, the company will skip the Froyo update and it will finally roll out the much-awaited Android Gingerbread update during the Q3 of 2011. Yesterday, we posted that, Sony Ericsson has officially confirmed that, the Android 2.3 update would come this week. And now, the company has kept their promise and finally rolled out the Gingerbread update. Continue reading “Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update”

Telus launching HTC Status in Canada

HTC ChaCha was officially announced by HTC at MWC which features a dedicated Facebook button and a portrait QWERTY keyboard and it’s especially for people who can’t live without the world’s famous social network known as Facebook. A few days ago, it was launched by AT&T as HTC Status and it’s also AT&T’s first ever device debuting with Android 2.3 and they are offering it for $59 with a 2-yr contract. Now our friends over at Mobile-Syrup are reporting that Telus will be launching it in Canada on July 29. Continue reading “Telus launching HTC Status in Canada”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE to Hit Verizon on July 28th

We already told you about the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G by Verizon in June. The 4G LTE equipped Galaxy Tab 10.1 is set to hit Verizon Wireless on July 28th. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE to Hit Verizon on July 28th”

MAXX mobiles launches dual SIM touch screen slider phone MAXX SOUL MS727

MAXX mobiles has launched new touch and type slider phone MAXX SOUL MS727. This is a dual SIM phone that has full metal body. The touch screen lets you access the multimedia features easily and the keypad is convenient for typing. Continue reading “MAXX mobiles launches dual SIM touch screen slider phone MAXX SOUL MS727”

AT&T to offer LG Thrill 4G for only $99 on contract

LG Thrill 4G was officially announced by AT&T back in March which is actually AT&T variant of world’s first ever 3D Android smartphone known as the LG Optimus 3D. We recently heard that AT&T will be launching it this month and July is about to end. Well, it seems that the launch is around the corner because BGR is reporting that AT&T will be launching it for $99 with a 2-yr contract but still no words on release date, but my guess is that either it’s coming in few days or probably in the first week of August. Continue reading “AT&T to offer LG Thrill 4G for only $99 on contract”

Video Demo of Samsung Galaxy R, Coming Soon

Samsung Galaxy R was recently spotted in Sweden which is actually affordable cousin of the Samsung Galaxy S II which is also known as one of the best Android handsets available in the market, and it’s also one of the reasons Samsung is expecting amazing sales this year. Well, if you are low on budget and need a device like SGSII, then I would suggest you to have a look on Galaxy R. We recently told you that Samsung will be launching it in UK but Samsung recently said that UK launch is unconfirmed at the moment, and possibly the device will hit Asian and other European markets. Continue reading “Video Demo of Samsung Galaxy R, Coming Soon”

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android 2.3 update coming this week


Sony Ericsson has officially confirmed on their Facebook page that the Xperia X10 Android 2.3 update would come this week. They announced this March that Xperia X10 would get Android 2.3 update in Q2 / early Q3 of 2011. Later they announced that the update would be available in August 2011. Continue reading “Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android 2.3 update coming this week”

Verizon Drops Motorola Xoom 3G Price To $599.99

Verizon has recently reduced the price of the powerful Motorola Xoom 3G tablet. It is currently available for just $599.99 instead of $799.99 without any service agreement.

Motorola XOOM

Motorola Xoom is the company’s first tablet device. It runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and comes with a 10.1 inch touchscreen display, 3G Connectivity, 5 megapixel camera and more. This tablet was originally priced at $599.99 with a 2 year contract and $799.99 without any contract. If you are planning to buy an Android 3.0 powered tablet, then you should go ahead and buy the Motorola Xoom 3G, since Verizon has recently reduced the price of this tablet and made it quite affordable for most of us. Continue reading “Verizon Drops Motorola Xoom 3G Price To $599.99”

AT&T to launch Gingerbread update for all Android devices sold this year

If you live in USA and you recently bought an Android powered device from AT&T, then I got some good news for you. Today, AT&T officially announced that all Android phones sold in 2011 will receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread update. They announced that HTC Inspire 4G will receive it sometime in September and as you people may know that Atrix 4G recently received it, which means AT&T is on the roll at the moment. Continue reading “AT&T to launch Gingerbread update for all Android devices sold this year”

HTC Salsa hitting China as HTC Weike, launching as Weibo-centric device

Back at MWC earlier this year, HTC announced a lot of device and two out of them were HTC Salsa and HTC ChaCha/Status, also known as Facebook Phones. Facebook is the largest social network website in the world, with more than 750 million users. Both Salsa and Status are made for people who can’t live without Facebook and always want to stay updated with it (read our review for both device). Continue reading “HTC Salsa hitting China as HTC Weike, launching as Weibo-centric device”

Airtel launches Facebook app for Java phones

Airtel has launched Facebook app for Java feature phones for their customers and they also offer free usage of the app for the first 3 months. This Facebook app provides a better and faster Facebook experience than other Java apps and mobile site. Continue reading “Airtel launches Facebook app for Java phones”

iPhone 5 hitting USA on September 5, International launch on October 5?

From last few months, we are hearing a lot of rumors about the Apple upcoming iPhone. Last month, we first heard that China Mobile will launch the new iPhone in September and then an analyst also claimed it, but he further said that Apple will launch two versions of it, one will be known as iPhone 5 and other will be iPhone 4S. We heard it before that there will be two versions of iPhone, but let’s wait for Apple to clear the air. I am about to tell you about another rumor related to the next iPhone, but this one is related to the release only. Continue reading “iPhone 5 hitting USA on September 5, International launch on October 5?”