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Virgin Media UK has made three additions to their mobile phone line-up. In the name of the HTC Desire, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and the budget Samsung Galaxy Portal, currently only offered by T-Mobile. These three units will sit alongside a device that Virgin already offer running Android – the LG InTouch Max GW620.
It seems [...]
So HTC have did it again, pushed back their update shcedule for the HTC Hero. I wonder if it’s even coming at all. Android 2.1 has been expected on this device since late Febuary and then HTC told us at MWC10 that the Android OS 2.1 (Eclair) upgrade would be with us in March.
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Sprint may be close to announcing the HTC Supersonic that will have WiMax capabilities and utilize the networks 4th generation of wireless technology (4G). It is rumoured they will make the announcement at the CTIA wireless trade conference this coming Tuesday March 23rd.
Over the next few years 3G will be phased out and along with [...]
Taylor from AndroidandMe posted a real peice of informative information last night/yesterday over on their blog in regard to turning off HTC Sense UI on the HTC Desire. Now this was one question that was on my mind when all the details of Android OS 2.1 and the new HTC sense UI were getting merged [...]
So it turns out our HTC Tattoo report last week was false. You know the one about the device receiving the highly desired Android OS 2.1 (Eclair) upgrade. The report stated that HTC had it ready for release which would have been welcomed with open arms.
James from Tracy and Matt sent an email off [...]
According to Digitimes these handsets will be shiped in 1H of 2010. Foxconn is manufacturing these phones in Asia as of now and will be ready to hit the Sony Ericsson warehouse in June, ready for distubution to the European market.
Foxconn will be shipping various other phones to other markets and this may include a [...]
This is news to me but apparently Korea offer two different trademark systems, one for hardware and one for software. Engadget are reporting that Samsung have went and set up a hardware trademark for Android branding on devices such as PDS, GPS or PMP’s. Which would restrict other company’s in Korea from branding any of [...]
The Google Nexus One is now available for AT&T customers and Rogers customers in Canada. The Google store online now has the option to select it for both these customers. A job well done from Google and one I personally felt has been overdue. The pricetag sits at $529 unlocked and will bring 3G to [...]
The HTC Legend has been given somewhat of a makeover. The aluminum beauty is to see this new revamped look when it heads the direction of SFR in France. My vote goes for the new red look over the classic silver/black. Apparently it will be available from March 30th. The French can re-joice.
(Credit: Android-france.fr)
So the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has indeed showed up on the Orange UK website. We brought you a post back in January about the possibility of the handset reaching Orange UK, and that most certainly is the case.
It looks as though most networks will be offering this in the UK as it has been [...]
The HTC Droid Eris has been with is for sometime now, available on Verizon Wireless but only recently were developers able to gain root access for the developing and customizing loving Android community. If you have stock Android 1.5 then re-joice as this will be right up your alley. If you have a leaked Android [...]
Tim Bray, XML co-creator said on Monday that he has now joined Google to work on Android as a Developer Advocate. With his new position, he brings some verbal also as Tim said that “It’s a sterile Disney-fied walled garden surrounded by sharp-toothed lawyers. The people who create the apps serve at the landlord’s pleasure [...]
Look out for at least 6 new Android devices from the UK network 3. Currently selling only 1 Android unit which is the HTC Hero. David Kerrigan, chief of internet services said they will be heavily focusing on Android this year and will work in conjunction with Samsung and Sony Ericsson to name only two.
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Vivacom, Bulgaria’s largest wireless carrier is to release the Motorola Milestone with Android OS 2.1 (Eclair). The European version of the Motorola Droid is to get the goodies while the Motorola Droid sits pretty in the U.S and the UK with Android 2.0.1 which is not quite 2.1 (Eclair). Where do that leave the Droid? [...]
Vodafone seem to be going wild at the moment for Android goodies, just check out their website. They are now offering registrations for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, HTC Legend, HTC Desire and the Google Nexus One. Not to mention they did offer the HTC Magic which has now come to an end, and the [...]
New pictures have been leaked of the HTC Incredible running Android that is bound for Verizon Wireless in the United States. Unfortunatly the 8MP camera, half GB of RAM sporting badboy has apparently been underclocked with no apparent reason been given. We can only assume it’s been done by HTC for battery saving measures. The [...]
Chinese manufacturer Hott is launching a 4.8inch Android tablet. It will be highly customized by them and will sport a ARM9 Rockchip based processor.
What’s also great about the product you ask? Well Hott are defining this as the “iPad Killer” and will also come with a budget pricetag of $92 to distributors so will be [...]
Martin Cooper the inventor of the cell phone has admittedly swapped his iPhone for a Motorola Droid so that he can “get some experience with the Android operating system”. The video below shows us him explaing his reasons but will have to wait till about 30 mins into it. Martin also chats about the politics [...]
Huawei, makers of the T-Mobile Pulse here in the UK and several USB internet dongles have just announced their new SmaKit S7 Android tablet. Engadget seen it a CeBit but it was pretty much a non-functioning non starter. The overall look is pretty slick and indeed looks to have a great form factor when it [...]
Spotify mobile app for Android has received an update. Spotify is a UK music streaming service where you can have a free account or a premium account that lets the user store music or download music at a cost. Users do need to sign up for a premium account if they want to access and [...]
The HTC Tattoo in the UK on Vodafone is to receive Android OS 2.1 (Eclair). The low-end Sense UI sporting Android will get the upgrade from Android 1.6 sometime soon HTC say. The handset was released last year and comes with the ability to inter-change the back and front facing to make it more customized, [...]
The Sony Ericsson Asia launch looks as if it held more than just launch details, it also held some news relating to the Xperia X10 in the form of an Android update. Apparently somewhere down the line the Xperia X10 will get Android 2.2 which in theory could just be an update to the current [...]
Another day, another HTC Desire post, this time it’s for the lucky folk of Australia. The Desire has been officially announced by HTC for release down under which will come as some great news. The Snapdragon 1GHz, Sense UI sporting badboy may appear in the US also and will surely sell like hotcakes.
CTIA Wireless in [...]
Now the much sought after Android after the Nexus One and maybe the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the HTC Desire, slated for release here in the UK in April but again seems to have missed a release in the U.S or has it? Andrew Kameka from Androinica is reporting that T-Mobile managers all over [...]
Vodafone UK may be in line to release their own debut Android handset named the Vodafone 845, what is even better is that it may come with Android 2.1, good move Vodafone. Slated as a non smartphone, which will bring cost right down, apparently €150 cheap. The features will include a 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen [...]
HTC, is arguably the leader when it comes to Android phones, their highly anticipated HTC Desire has been priced here in the UK from 3rd party retailer Caphone Warehouse. They are offering the unit on different variations of plans at different costs. The Nexus One received its shiny unveiling on January 5th, now its nearly [...]
Firstview Electronic HK Limited is to introduce what quite possibly could be the worlds cheapest laptop. The PC706V is a budget device, and remember, we at Leakdroid like budget device’s (well sort of). Powered by a 533Mhz processor, the PC706V comes equipped with a 7″ 800×480 screen, 128MB RAM, 2GB Nand flash, WiFi and SD [...]
The video shown below caused a little stir in the Android world when it comes to home screen replacements. Now I don’t like to bring bad news, however the guys over at IntoMobile posted that’s it not likely to happen anytime soon. The developers named “TAT Home” (The Astonishing Tribe) have tweeted that it will [...]
Apparently Gigabyte’s official unveiling of their second Android offering is none other than the “Codfish”. Yes a really silly name for an Android isn’t it? The GSmart G1305 is an Android 1.6 OS (Donut) handset in which Gigabyte claims that would be the “platform of choice”. That remains to be seen as everyone and their [...]
Remember the HTC Supersonic? We do, the phone from HTC made waves when we first heard about it and now it has popped up again in a short video showing off it’s greatness. However, blink and you will miss it. The 4G WiMax handset is rumoured to be headed to Sprint sports a 4.3 inch [...]
With all the Nexus One news recently and the recent HTC madness of their new device’s such as the Legend, Desire, Incredible and the HTC Supersonic I thought I would remind you all about the one-time HTC Android that was making waves for such a long time. That handset was indeed the HTC Hero. The [...]
Need a case for your Android? Need a case for your Nexus One specifically? Look no further than VajaCases for your fix on protective gear for your little pocket Messiah. The company have released a “Classic Leather Pocket” for the Nexus One device and it looks really cool. I’m not usually a fan of carry [...]
