31 Aug 10 Huawei Unveiling New Android 2.2 Device
A new device running on Android 2.2 is set to come out, a product of the close collaboration of Huawei and Google. The high-end device will be unveiled this Thursday, a new handset that shies Google away from the controversial Google Nexus One.
No clear view of the actual technical details have been bared for now other than the fact that it will run on Android 2.2 FroYo. Let us just wait for Thursday to see the official specs of this one and hopefully will be something worthy for both Huawei and Google.
Tags: Android 2.2, Google, Google Nexus One, Huawei
17 Aug 10 Motorola Tablet to be Called Stingray?
Motorola is said to be coming out with a new tablet and rumors have it that it will be called the Stingray. The said Android tablet is headed to Verizon Wireless. Among the initial features leaked for the Motorola Stingray include a 10” display, running on Android Gingerbread, mobile TV and has two cameras.
Rumors also have it that this Motorola tablet may come out this November.
13 Aug 10 Oracle Sues Google for Patent Infringement
The latest protagonists for patent rights presents two biggies. These are Oracle and Google. The former has sued the latter for patent infringements involving the use of Java for the Android OS.
Oracle is claiming that Google infringed on Sun’s patents and trademarks, including the use of code and documentation. The claim, which also seeks monetary damages, has asked the court to stop Google from further infringement.
10 Aug 10 HTC Desire Receiving FroYo Update Very Soon
The HTC Desire from Vodafone will finally receive the much awaited FroYo update in the next 7 to 10 days. This comes in the light of reports that Vodafone recently pushed their Vodafone 360 update which filled the devices with 360-branded apps that many are unsatisfied with.
With the new Android 2.2 update, those unwanted 360 apps will be eliminated. Vodafone is shooting for their announced time frame, that is if they can get the final testing done in time.
Tags: android, Android 2.2, Froyo, HTC Desire
09 Aug 10 Motorola Droid 2 Pops Up at Verizon Inventory
Here is another leak for you. The Motorola Droid 2 seems to be spotted as part of the Verizon Inventory where the number seen was set at 6,610. However, the stock inventory is expected to rise as the actual launch date draws near.
Technical specs were leaked as well and the phone was said to be set to come out by August 12.
Tags: Motorola Droid 2, Verizon
04 Aug 10 HTC HD2 Port for FroYo Coming with GPS Soon
The transition of the HTC HD2 is almost complete and as of to date, the update has now enhanced the following features:
- Wifi
- GPS
- 3G
- Camera with flash
- Bluetooth (issues)
The HTC HD2 features a 4.3-inch touch screen, a 5MP camera and a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor.
03 Aug 10 HTC Glacier Leaks
The HTC Glacier has leaked out at the GLBenchmark database, ranking number four and may be the next Snapdragon dual-cores set to come out soon.
It has been ranked highly and is in good company with the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S and a pair of Tegra 2 tablet, which managed to keep it from claiming the top spot.
02 Aug 10 Android Outsells the iPhone in Q2
It seems that with the Blackberry faltering, the Android has now become the top choice in the smartphone market and overtaking even the Apple iPhone. US consumers are preferring the Android OS, accounting for abou 27% of smartphone sales over the iPhone’s 23%.
The Blackberry seems to be losing its share as most users are now jumping ship. The figures were revealed by Nielson.
Tags: android, Blackberry, iPhone
30 Jul 10 European HTC Desire Receiving OTA Update This Weekend
The unlocked HTC Desire will finally be getting the Android 2.2 update this weekend via OTA. The new update is said to come with features that concern 720p video recording, iTunes syncing, the AppShare widget and a Smart CallerID.
The said OTA update will not delete any existing data.
Tags: Android 2.2, Froyo, HTC Desire, OTA, update
30 Jul 10 Samsung Galaxy S Getting a FroYo Update
The Samsung Galaxy S will finally get an Android 2.2 (FroYo) update of its own soon, now with a more specific date. According to Samsung UK’s Twitter page, the update will come out this September which hopefully will stick.
Tags: Android 2.2, Froyo, OTA, Samsung Galaxy S
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