Hulu Plus update for Android adds compatibility on 9 new devices
Hulu Plus is a great app if you enjoy watching your favorite TV shows and select movies on the go, but many Android owners cannot due to the limited list of compatible devices. Hulu fans will be happy to hear that the list has just gotten a bit longer thanks to an update Hulu just [...]
Huawei’s 7″ MediaPad on pre-order in Singapore, will be out in Malaysia in October, US this year too
Back in June, Huawei made some waves when it announced its upcoming MediaPad 7-inch tablet that would run Android 3.2, because that’s the first time we’ve heard anything about that particular version of Google’s mobile operating system optimized for tablets. So naturally we assumed that the MediaPad would be the first tablet to launch running [...]
Asus Eee Pad Slider now available in the US starting at $479
After more than eight months have passed since its announcement, the Asus Eee Pad Slider has finally become available in the US. About one week ago we told you that it’s bound to be in stores this month, and that has already happened. Although it’s made it to the virtual shelves of Newegg first. The [...]
HTC Rhyme to hit the UK on October 17 (via O2). Or maybe on October 8
Announced earlier today by HTC in New York, the new HTC Rhyme Android Gingerbread smartphone will become available in the US first (via Verizon Wireless), and only then in Europe and other parts of the world. In the UK, O2 will be “the only network” to offer the Rhyme. According to this tweet (via EuroDroid) [...]
AT&T’s new Motorola Atrix 2 (Edison) spotted again
Remember that new AT&T-bound Motorola Atrix that we’ve discovered back in July? It certainly seems to be real now, as BGR has received a set of new images of the smartphone, alongside with fresh details. Reportedly, the handset – also known as Motorola Edison – will be called Motorola Atrix 2 (its model number is [...]
Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 2 gets updated to Android 2.3.4 too
Oh, this must be Android 2.3.4 update day. Here we have the third phone to be updated to Android 2.3.4 today. Following in the footsteps of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, and the HTC Sensation sold by O2 in the UK, Verizon’s HTC Droid Incredible 2 is now ready to run the latest non-Nexus Android [...]
Samsung to open source Bada next year. Will they use Meego to do it?
According to Wall Street Journal, Samsung is planning to open source their Bada smartphone platform next year. Companies that do have their own successful proprietary platforms are no it usually too eager to start giving them away in hopes that outside developers will make it better in exchange. Companies who’s platforms do fail to take [...]
Walkman branded Sony Ericsson Live headed to Three UK
Announced back in August, the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (that’s its full official name) will be released by Three UK soon – more exactly, before the end of this month. The SE Live is the first Walkman-branded smartphone to come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It’s a mid-end device that features a 3.2 inch HVGA [...]
UK: O2′s HTC Sensation now getting updated to Android 2.3.4
The HTC Sensation that’s sold by T-Mobile in the USA has already been updated to Android 2.3.4 starting last month. Also then the rollout began for unlocked devices sold across Europe. And now we have some great news for those in the UK who own a Sensation purchased from O2. It looks like the operator [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray to be a Vodafone exclusive in Australia, in stores on September 28
Earlier today, Sony Ericsson has announced that the recently unveiled Xperia Ray is headed to Vodafone Australia. Not only that, but apparently Vodafone will be the exclusive carrier for the Xperia Ray down under. The Xperia Ray will be available from Vodafone stores starting on September 28, so in just over a week from now. [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Android 2.3.4 update now available
Back in August when it launched the Xperia Neo V, Sony Ericsson also promised to update all its 2011 smartphones to Android 2.3.4 in October. Sony Ericsson launched the other phones running Android 2.3.3. Today we have some good news. It seems like Sony Ericsson decided to grace owners of the original Xperia Neo with [...]
HTC Rhyme with Android Gingerbread announced for Verizon
Initially known as HTC Bliss, the HTC Rhyme has been finally announced by the Taiwanese company, which unveiled that the smartphone would be first released by Verizon Wireless in the US. Verizon will offer the Rhyme starting September 29 (for an unknown price), while other markets – including Europe and Asia – are expected to [...]
Nokia 700 with Symbian Belle coming to T-Mobile UK this month
T-Mobile UK will launch its very first Symbian Bell smartphone soon: the Nokia 700. Expected to become available before the end of September, the Nokia 700 will most likely be offered by T-Mobile for free on select plans. The handset comes with a 3.2 inch (360 x 640 pixels) AMOLED ClearBlack display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, [...]
HTC Explorer (ex Pico) shows up in press photo
Here’s another new and yet to be announced HTC smartphone that has appeared in a press shot (not long after the HTC Runnymede / Bass). The new handset is the HTC Explorer, previously seen in some live photos as the HTC Pico. The Explorer runs Android Gingerbread (with Sense 3.5 UI), and comes with features [...]
White LG Optimus Black to be launched by Telus
Already available at Telus in a black version (obviously), the LG Optimus Black will be released by the Canadian carrier in white, too. Just like the black edition, the white one comes with Skype pre-installed, allowing customers to make unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls, and will be priced similarly: from $0 (with a new 3-yr contract agreement) [...]
Samsung launches Champ 3.5G, Chat 527, and Primo in India
Today, Samsung has announced not one, not two, but an impressive three new affordable 3G-enabled phones for the Indian market. All of these are due to launch soon, and they all promise to bring HSDPA data speeds to those who buy them. So let’s take them one by one. First we have the Samsung Champ [...]
BlackBerry Torch 9860 will be available in the UK on October 3
The BlackBerry Torch 9860, codenamed Monza, was officially unveiled last month. This is RIM’s successor to the failed Storm series, meaning it’s a full touch device – no physical QWERTY in sight. In the UK, pre-orders for this model in its SIM-free and unlocked form have started about three weeks ago. Back then we had [...]
New, thin Motorola Android tablet possibly spied
Motorola is apparently getting ready to announce a new and ultra thin Android tablet. Currently unnamed, the tablet has been spotted in an image published by This is my next / The Verge. In fact, there are two such tablets in the image (see below). Sadly, there are absolutely no details on the features the [...]
AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G now available for $49.99 with contract
Just as we expected it would, AT&T’s very own interpretation of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has now gone on sale for a pretty reasonable $49.99. That price is naturally valid only if you agree to signing a new two-year contract. You also have to get data service which starts at $15 per month. But [...]
Telus Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update now available
Just in case you’re in Canada and your device of choice is a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G, and you can actually say that name out loud without stuttering or bursting into a laugh, here’s some great news. Telus, which obviously is your carrier since you’re sporting one of its smartphones, has just decided to [...]