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Android reaches 59 percent share of international smartphone market

2012-05-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

The smartphone war has turned into a two horse race as Android and iOS continue to grow their international hold on the mobile market while competing operating systems such as BlackBerry OS and Symbian continue to fall from relevancy. Android reigns supreme in IDC’s latest look at international smartphone sales with a 59 percent hold on the market in Q1 of 2012. Compared to a year ago, Google’s mobile OS is up about 26 percentage points. Pretty amazing growth.

Report: Google/ASUS Nexus tablet to hit shelves in July

2012-05-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

The somewhat reliable Digitimes has a new report out providing potential new info on the Google/ASUS collaboration that could result in the world’s first Nexus-branded tablet. The digital rag has been keeping a bead on the manufacturing industry centered in Asia and claims that the new tablet will begin shipping in June with an initial order of 600,000 units to go on sale in July. The timing is certainly right, as an announcement would line up perfectly with June’s Google I/O developer conference.

When Will Your HTC Android Device Get Ice Cream Sandwich? Here’s A Complete List With Time Frame

2012-05-23T22:43:00.004-07:00

Despite actually being an altogether solid OS revision, Ice Cream Sandwich has struggled to reach the number of devices Google would have liked. Up until a couple of months ago, when Samsung’s Galaxy S II began getting a taste of Android 4.0, the total number of Android devices running the latest firmware was around one percent – which is, by anybody’s reckoning – disastrous.

OmniVision Announces 16MP Camera Sensor for Smartphones – Coming Soon The Nexus Nine S

2012-05-23T03:28:00.000-07:00

Now that Apple has upped the ante, releasing a display with higher than full HD resolution, it wont take long for Android (and television) manufacturers to catch up. Only problem is with current smartphone/tablet sensors, we’ll be stuck watching our intimate home movies recorded at a lowly 1080p HD on those uber-high resolution displays. We’re going to need a bigger sensor.

CircleLauncher another Launcher if you havn’t Seen!

2011-01-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

CircleLauncher, is one of the Launchers available for Android. I myself love to use this Launcher.

Newegg Mobile application for Android by Newegg

2011-01-15T05:44:00.000-08:00

Newegg, the California-based online retailer of all things electronic (and by far one of my favorite tech shopping sites), has announced today the release of their Newegg Mobile Application. Newegg mobile is pretty full-featured for a 1.0 release, including account support, wish lists, quickly view daily deals, shell-shocker deal of the day, and the ability search for whatever awesome product you may be looking for using text entry.
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Dolphin HD browser for Android - Review

2011-01-14T21:04:00.001-08:00

This will certainly warrant a longer look, but for now suffice it to say that I’ve been greatly enjoying the Dolphin HD browser for the past month or so. A browser is one of those apps that takes a while to fully appreciate. I’d loved to have typed up a full walk-through and review for today, but the browser is such an integral part of the smartphone experience that I don’t want to sell it short. Even if you’re happy enough with the default browser, I think you’ll enjoy Dolphin a bit more.

Alltel Launches the LG Axis

2011-01-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Alltel has just announced that the LG Axis will be offered as part of their growing smartphone line-up. It’s an Android-powered device (of course) running version 2.1 out of the box, has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and all of the usual bells and whistles. Doesn’t sound like a top-tier product, and it isn’t priced as one: $89.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract if you’re interested.

GameTanium going to Debut Games on Demand Service for Android

2011-01-14T01:56:00.001-08:00

Gamesbeat, a publication of venturebeat.com is reporting today that there is a new subscription game service coming to the Android platform from Extent called GameTanium.

Gameloft’s-Guitar Rock Tour 2 HD coming to Android

2011-01-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

Well why not round out the Gameloft news with a triple play shall we? It seems as though Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD isn't the only game being leaked onto the site right before its official release. Seems Guitar Rock Tour 2 HD has also shown up on Gameloft's storefront but instead of Argentina, this is in the UK.
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YouTube Mobile Updated for Easy Music Discovery!

2011-01-13T06:49:00.000-08:00

YouTube’s been updated recently, apparently, and it brings with it a way for users to find more music easily. Official music videos recognized by YouTube now receive a music note badge, and a new tab will appear showing you related artists and more music by who you’re listening to. Outlets such as VEVO – who released their own Android app yesterday – also get a pretty banner beneath their videos.

VEVO Finally Released for Android - #1 online destination for music videos.

2011-01-13T02:59:00.001-08:00

The top streaming music video service from that other phone OS is finally available over here on the good side of the mobile world.

Motorola Atrix 4G on YouTube – Ad

2011-01-12T22:07:00.000-08:00

The Motorola Atrix 4G is certainly one of the most exciting handsets to come out of CES. Since Motorola and Verizon have done a great job marketing their DROID branded devices, we’re glad to see that Motorola will be pushing their AT&T-bound handset just as hard.

Get a taste of few Gingerbread apps

2011-01-12T11:01:00.000-08:00

Google promised that Android 2.3 would hit the Nexus One sometime soon, but if you’re not willing to wait any longer for a taste of Gingerbread, there are a few apps on the Market which should be enough to hold you over. Steven Lin has published three applications which bring the Android 2.3 Launcher, Keyboard, and Live Wallpaper from the Nexus S to most Android 2.1 and 2.2 devices.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Running Android 2.4

2011-01-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

The official product blog for Sony Ericsson posted an article yesterday, detailing their new 2011 hotness, the Xperia Arc.
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Adobe Flash Updated to Version 10.1.106.15

2011-01-12T10:17:00.000-08:00

Adobe Flash Player is receiving an update to version 10.1.106.15 as of today. It is most likely a simple bug fix/tweaks release with no major changes mentioned. However, it was brought to our attention by Phandroid regular keller that there is a warning with the latest update to hold off on the new release if you are using a Tegra 2 device.
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Honeycomb successor to be called Ice Cream Sandwich... We're serious.

2011-01-12T07:52:00.002-08:00

So... everyone who has been calling the Honeycomb successor Ice Cream has been wrong... sort of. Actually the official name is going to be Ice Cream Sandwich... no seriously, it will be Ice Cream Sandwich. Quite the mouthful but according to TechCrunch who talked to Andy Rubin, that is what it will be.
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Verizon iPhone 4 CDMA with an antenna redesign

2011-01-12T07:52:00.001-08:00

Turns out the expected Verizon's big announcement today is all about the CDMA iPhone 4. Apple's latest gadget has the same specs as its GSM sibling (sorry guys, no LTE) and will hit the Verizon's US network on 10 February.
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Samsung Fascinate gets Software Update - Available Now

2011-01-12T07:52:00.000-08:00

The first sizable update (still Android 2.1) to the Samsung Fascinate has made its way online, adding a number of new features and improvements. As detailed by Verizon, the i500.DL09 update provides the latest versions of V CAST Videos, City ID, VZ Navigator, and Amazon Kindle as well as some key changes to widgets, email and other general touch-ups.
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Gameloft’s -Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD now available for Android

2011-01-12T07:02:00.000-08:00

The sequel to Ganstar: West Coast Hustle seems to be doing the "Lets leak the product page in a far away country" type of thing Gameloft just loves to do right before the game is actually released. Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD is currently available in Argentina for purchase. Of course we can expect the usual pattern from Gameloft.

MiniSquadron Special Edition now available and on sale for a limited time!

2011-01-12T00:49:00.000-08:00

For everyone who has been waiting for the MiniSquadron Special Edition we talked about a couple of weeks back when we announced it would be coming to Android, well have no fear, the wait is over. Gray Fin Studios has released MiniSquadron Special Edition on the Android Market and it is on sale until Jan. 17th, 2011!

Unlocked LG Optimus 2x ready for preorder, for 499 pounds (602 euro)

2011-01-11T21:37:00.001-08:00

For those of you eager to get hands on the new LG Optimus 2x featuring the Tegra 2 SoC, now is your chance to get one step closer to the superphone for just 499 pounds.
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HTC 7 Pro arriving to O2 Germany next week for 570 euro

2011-01-11T21:37:00.000-08:00

The QWERTY-packing HTC 7 Pro is just about to hit the shelves. If you have delayed the purchase of a Windows Phone 7 handset until the side-slider hits the shelves, now is the time to whip out the plastic.
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51.8% of all Androids now run Froyo, where is Gingerbread?

2011-01-11T09:12:00.001-08:00

One of every two Android smartphones out there now runs the version 2.2 of the operating system. And while Froyo already accounts for 51.8% of all droids, 2.3 Gingerbread has the miniscule market share of 0.4%.

Old school MMORPG by Graal Online soon for Android

2011-01-11T05:16:00.000-08:00

Graal Online are currently planning to bring their old school styled MMORPG to Android, possibly in two different flavors, maybe even more. Called 'Graal Classic' and 'Graal Era', both of these games are MMORPGs and contain great old school 2D graphics which you probably have seen in a lot of retro console games from back in the day.