Only few days after the Gingerbread release, folks have already started talking about Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The details are popping all around the Interweb, usually mentioning tablet computers, most notably Motorola Stingray. We have another news item to add to the pile. From what we’ve heard, Honeycomb won’t require any physical buttons. Forget home, back,…
Acer beTouch E140 officially official in the UK
Two weeks after we covered the Acer beTouch E140, the Taiwanese company officially announced the device in the UK. As you may know from our previous post, we’re talking about an entry-level Android smartphone which prides itself with a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 600MHz processor, WiFi and HSDPA connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio and…
Facebook for Android Updated with Chat and Push Notifications
Some of you Android users out there may have noticed that the Facebook application has been updated in the Market. What new features does it include? Well, push notifications for when you get a new wall post or direct messsage, and real-time chat with your friends who are online. Chat is a huge addition, and…
MTV supports Sprint ID with Pandora, Soundhound and more
Remember Sprint ID? This was a highly-customizable pack of apps for Sprint devices which enables users to quickly change out the feel of the software. There was a big splash at CTIA a few months ago but we haven’t heard much about it until now, as MTV has just introduced its own music-centric ID pack.…
Nexus S supplies at Best Buy revealed (unconfirmed)
Wondering if your Best Buy will have enough Nexus S inventory when it launches the new generation of Google Nexus superphones this Thursday? AndroidAndMe has posted some numbers for the number of Nexus S phones that each Best Buy will get according to the store size. The numbers are unconfirmed, but these figures are all…
Broadcom intros dual-core processor for Android phones
Broadcom has just introduced a new dual-core processor for mobile phones which it promises will deliver high-end experiences to low-cost Android phones. The Broadcom BCM2157 dual-core baseband processor promises to be more affordable than other chips in this class and it should come in at 500 MHz. This will also include support for 3G HSDPA…
Google Chrome OS to eventually merge with Android?
When a former Googler speaks, the world listens and today the world is listening to Paul Buchheit, former Google employee who was the brains behind Gmail. Via his twitter account, Buchheit made the bold prediction that Google will eventually merge Chrome OS with Android. This stinging assessment of the future of Chrome OS was delivered…
Skyfire for Android updated to 3.0.1
Skyfire has been the go-to browser for users who are heavy video users, but the app really took off and gained notice when it was announced for the iPhone. Despite the raging popularity on the Apple platform, however, the Android version is still being cared for by Skyfire. Today the service announced a small update…
Motorola ‘Stadia’ gaming handset to rival PSP Playstation phone?
Motorola has been churning out smartphones — specifically, Android smartphones — like no other, this much we know. From the Flipout to the Droid X, Moto’s smartphone portfolio covers a vast demographic that rivals other Android leaders. But, where’s Motorola’s gaming focused handset? Well, the newest rumor to hit the streets is that Motorola is…
Motorola Cliq 2 finally on the way to T-Mobile?
Motorola’s first Android phone, the Cliq, may finally see a successor coming to market. The Cliq 2 model name has found its way into the Trademark office, and while it’s a little late, it’s certainly better late than never! Codenamed Begonia, the Motorola Android smartphone will ship with Android 2.2 Froyo and the MotoBlur UI.…