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LG Optimus One and Optimus Chic on display at IFA

Sep 4, 2010 1:28 pm

It seems that lower-end Android devices have been making the rounds at IFA so far this year. LG has thrown their hat into the arena with two such devices, which they’re calling the Optimus One and the Optimus Chic. No specs are available for this device, as they are not even commercially... [more]

Video: Archos 10 Android tablet from IFA

Sep 4, 2010 12:42 pm

Here’s video that Todd Haselton of MobileBurn.com shot for us, with the help of Will Park from IntoMobile, showing you the Android powered Archos 10 tablet. Video: Archos 10 Android tablet from IFA was written by the team at Android Authority.Video: Archos 10 Android tablet from IFA was... [more]

Samsung ups 2010 smartphone sales targets

Sep 4, 2010 12:14 pm

Riding the wave of success that is the Galaxy S line, Samsung has increased their smartphone sales targets for 2010. J.K. Shin, Samsung’s Mobile communications division president, announced at IFA that his company is increasing their sales projections to 25 million, up from the previously... [more]

Google may be gearing up to launch their music service along with Android 3.0

Sep 4, 2010 11:54 am

You may have heard a thing or two about Google’s music service, likely to be dubbed Google Music. The idea was discussed at I/O back in May, which expectations we would see something around September. Well, September is here, and we’ve really heard nothing new about Google Music,... [more]

GOOD APP: No Lock

Sep 4, 2010 9:27 am

This is the simplest app we’ve yet featured. No Lock has just the one function – disabling the swipe unlocking requirement of Android 2.x handsets. Once installed, you stick a widget on the Home screen and use it to toggle the screen lock on and off. That’s all it does.... [more]

From the forums: Custom boot animation

Sep 4, 2010 8:08 am

Fresh from our Droid X forums, Natemz brings us a couple of cool custom boot animations. On the left, a spinning Android logo. On the right another for some little Android site we've heard a little bit about. You're going to need to be rooted, and there are a couple steps involved. But that's a... [more]

Feeling competitive? Take part in our Angry Birds for Android competition

Sep 3, 2010 9:53 pm

So how many of you downloaded Angry Birds (lite) for Android today? If you did and are feeling competitive, then head on over to the forums (Not a member? Register, duh) and take part in our Angry Birds for Android competition thread. There’s no prize, just bragging rights that you’re... [more]

Android continues Mobile OS share gains in August

Sep 3, 2010 9:39 pm

It seems that Android is continuing to increase their market share, at least according to numbers for Mobile Web Consumption for the month of August. As seen in the graph posted above, Android continues to rise, while iOS and RIM both continue to fall. The numbers also look good in the chart... [more]

Arkon Mega Grip Mega Giveaway

Sep 3, 2010 9:23 pm

With our review of the Arkon Mega Grip landing tomorrow, it’s time to get the ball rolling for the inevitable contest that usually accompanies our reviews. This contest is especially great because not only will we be giving away TEN Arkon Mega Grips, but the winners will have the choice of... [more]

Motorola slams Apple (again) in recent NYT ad

Sep 3, 2010 8:45 pm

Ah Motorola. Whenever we want to see Apple get what they deserve, you deliver. As you all know, Motorola is no stranger to making sure everyone knows their phones are superior to those from Apple. Motorola has taken out a full-page ad in the New York Times, pointing out that, while the Droid 2... [more]

T-Mobile in talks with Huawei over launching the Ideos

Sep 3, 2010 8:39 pm

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that T-Mobile is in talks with Chinese manufacturer Huawei over distributing their Android powered Ideos smartphone. The deal would bring the first Huawei device to the US, and T-Mobile is hoping to be able to release it in time for the holiday season. Reports... [more]

Droid R2-D2 gets a special edition dock

Sep 3, 2010 8:34 pm

Verizon’s R2-D2 Droid 2 teaser site has revealed its latest image: a very Star Wars themed dock. While it’s likely made of plastic, this is still a nice touch to an already spiffy looking phone. So, for you Star Wars nuts out there, if the phone itself wasn’t enough of an... [more]

Android Central Editors' app picks for Sept. 3, 2010

Sep 3, 2010 7:15 pm

The Android market is one of my favorite places to spend time while on my Motorola Droid, but cruising the market is not nearly as fun as messing around with some of the great applications that are available. Trying to decide which of the hundreds of thousands of applications are a solid starting... [more]

HTC Peep login problem fixed

Sep 3, 2010 5:24 pm

HTC Peep, HTC’s built-in Twitter client that comes pre-loaded with HTC Sense, has been broken. It’s been broken for the last few days, as a result of some login system changes make at Twitter’s end. Twitter claimed the issue had been resolved a few days ago, but judging by the... [more]

T-Mobile reportedly in talks to carry Huawei Ideos [video]

Sep 3, 2010 4:42 pm

T-Mobile USA in in negotiations to carry Huawei's new Ideos handset -- an entry-level Android handset that will ship with Android 2.2, so says the Wall Street Journal. WSJ's unnamed source, however, says that it's unsure if the deal will go through, and to expect the answer in four to six... [more]

Verizon Fascinate ringtones, wallpapers available

Sep 3, 2010 3:53 pm

A new device means new goodies, and this time we don't have to wait for the Samsung Fascinate to launch before we get a peek at it's innards. We have the full system dump for you hackery types, as well as a bevy of new wallpapers and system sounds for the rest of us to enjoy:Full Fascinate... [more]

Android Now Accounts for 25 Percent of Mobile Web Consumption According to Quantcast

Sep 3, 2010 3:50 pm

The latest report on mobile web consumption is in from analytics firm Quantcast, and Android is once again up, posting up its biggest gain in market share since November 2009. Now sitting at 25 percent, Android is up 17 percent since this time last year, and showing a healthy 5.5 percent growth... [more]

R2-D2 Droid 2 dock pictures revealed

Sep 3, 2010 3:32 pm

Verizon's R2-D2 version of the Motorola Droid 2 will be released September 30th, news w broke a few weeks back. Pictures have now begun to creep up showing off some of the R2-D2-specific accessories. The phone dock, pictured above, is one such item. It's style and color fits in with what the... [more]

Samsung Galaxy Player 50 hands-on

Sep 3, 2010 2:34 pm

Take the Samsung Galaxy S, low-end it a tad, and take out the radios. What you're left with is the Samsung Galaxy Player 50, a 3.2-inch multitouch multimedia player running Android 2.1. The screen itself is LCD and not Super AMOLED like the Galaxy S phones, but this guy has a 2MP camera and... [more]

Froyo on the Droid Incredible [video]

Sep 3, 2010 2:22 pm

Wow, what a wait it has been. The Droid Incredible faithful (of which I am a member) have waited what seems like forever for Google's latest version of Android to hit their phones. But finally, Froyo is upon us and it is glorious. If nothing else, you can finally sing along with Strong Bad... [more]

Google Would Like Their Music Service Up and Running by the End of the Year, but yet to Sign any Record Label Deals

Sep 3, 2010 2:09 pm

Google Music — or a version of what Google plans for Music to be — was shown off way back at I/O along with the debut of Android 2.2. It has since then been assumed that the launch of Music would most likely coincide with the launch of Android 3.0 (Gingerbread). From what has been [...] [more]

Vodafone UK lists the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sep 3, 2010 1:48 pm

Hooray! Finally there’s a bit of new Android hardware up on Vodafone’s Coming Soon page, with the recently revealed Samsung Galaxy Tab now confirmed for the network – and there’s a full holding page up for it on the site now. And that’s about all the news there is,... [more]

Motorola unleashes new iPhone zinger in print ad

Sep 3, 2010 1:47 pm

Remember how a certain fruit company used "There's an app for that" as a marketing slogan for the longest time? Well, Motorola has used a similar slogan in its latest ad in the Wall Street Journal to remind people that the Droid 2 can run full Adobe Flash 10.1. Personally, I would have gone... [more]

IFA Hands-On Round Up With Toshiba and Huawei Tablets Plus More

Sep 3, 2010 1:37 pm

While Phandroid wasn’t able to make an appearance at IFA and personally shmooze with device manufacturer’s as we fondled their goods, plenty of pals from around the Android community made their way to Berlin for the event and did a bang-up job of covering the many releases. Tablets... [more]

Target Releases Android App

Sep 3, 2010 12:38 pm

Ah, Target, you provide a near-WalMart-like selection at reasonable prices without the social stigma of PeopleOfWalmart.com. And now you are giving us an Android app? That’s just too kind. The new Target app for Android provides users with the ability to look up items and check stock at... [more]

Android Central Podcast Episode 28

Sep 3, 2010 12:05 pm

Short Description: Phil gives birth, Jerry's struck by lightning and Mickey takes over as Great Leader of the Android Central Podcast. Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Droid Incredible gets Froyo, tons of app news and your e-mails and voicemails. Podcast MP3 URL: ... [more]

NES controller used on an Android phone

Sep 3, 2010 11:56 am

Go ahead and file this one under awesome! In an incredible display of ingenuity, an original Nintendo controller has been paired with an Android phone for use as a keyboard and game controller. The hack makes use of an Arduino, a single-board microcontroller, and a blueSMIRF BlueTooth module.... [more]

Dell Streak 2.1 Upgrade Going Out Over the Air Now

Sep 3, 2010 11:47 am

We knew the Dell Streak’s 2.1 upgrade was just about finished – and a manual installation file was seen floating around the internet, but we can now confirm that the upgrade to Android 2.1 (Eclair, if you’ve forgotten) is being pushed out over the air. This follows initial word... [more]

Samsung Galaxy Tab is headed to Sprint

Sep 3, 2010 11:45 am

BGR is reporting that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will indeed be heading for Sprint. This would make Sprint the second US carrier to nab the Galaxy Tab, in addition to Verizon. They have not been given any information about price, but they are reporting it will also be a 4G device. Stay tuned for more... [more]

Skyfire updated in the Android Market

Sep 3, 2010 11:23 am

Skyfire has announced that the latest version of their popular mobile browser has hit the Android Market today, under the version number 2.3.2.19574. One of the major updates includes a fix for the force close issue that many users had been reporting over the past week. They have also updated the... [more]

Samsung is choosing to focus on Android

Sep 3, 2010 11:14 am

Samsung, the world’s second-largest cellphone manufacturer, has announced their intention to make Android a key focus moving forward. The company hopes to continue with the success of its Galaxy S line, which has already shipped 1 million units in the US alone. “We are Prioritizing... [more]

O2 Dell Streak 2.1 update going out now

Sep 3, 2010 11:00 am

American users of the Dell Streak may still be on Android 1.6, but Streak users on O2 are being treated to Android 2.1.… [more]

The future of Android

Sep 3, 2010 10:55 am

The Android Developers Blog is always a great insight into the the world of our favorite green robot. Dan Morrill, Android’s Open Source & Compatibility Program Manager, brings us some thoughtful analysis about the exciting paths Android is currently taking, and where the road ahead may... [more]

Another look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sep 3, 2010 10:53 am

The guys over at slashgear have gotten another look at the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Tab, and they’re still just as impressed as they were the first time around. According to the article: “It’s well-sized for the hand, and, unlike the iPad, you can actually slot it into an... [more]

Angry Birds Lite Beta Released (Screenshots Inside)

Sep 3, 2010 10:36 am

The much anticipated puzzle game has made it’s way onto the Android Market. As we told you earlier this week, Rovio had planned to release a beta of their already worldwide selling game on the Android Market, and they have not disappointed. Beta test version of Angry Birds Lite. The... [more]

Toshiba Folio 100 Hands-On

Sep 3, 2010 10:26 am

We took a gander at Toshiba's Folio 100 today and here's the main takeaway: sucker be huge. It has a 10.1" screen and a fairly reasonable bezel around it - though the resolution on that screen is still only 1024x600, same as the 7" Galaxy Tab. The whole thing is hard plastic with a small... [more]

Android Angry Birds beta test live

Sep 3, 2010 10:15 am

That beta test version of Angry Birds for Android that we mysteriously decided was so exciting we’ve written about it twice this week already, has gone live today as promised. It’s there. We’ve just looked. Here’s the announcement direct from Rovio: Angry Birds Lite Beta... [more]

Angry Birds lands in Android Market

Sep 3, 2010 10:11 am

I still have absolutely no idea what the heck is Angry Birds or why this game is so popular. But you people keep… [more]

Angry Birds Lite Beta Now in the Market

Sep 3, 2010 10:10 am

It’s Friday, and just as promised, Angry Birds Lite has made its way into the Android market in beta form. As I sit here typing this, I can’t actually download and play the game as my phone’s charging port is a bit borked. Once I get back from Best Buy with a brand new EVO, [...] [more]

New GMail Now in .APK Form for Anyone (on Froyo) to Install

Sep 3, 2010 10:04 am

We’ve known about the improvements to GMail in the latest version of the GAPPS package for a while now, but it’s found its way onto the net as an installable .apk file for anyone with an Android 2.2 phone to install – no root required (it actually surfaced at the time of our... [more]

Angry Birds is here!!!

Sep 3, 2010 9:40 am

No time to talk. Too busy playing. Go get the beta now in the Android Market.Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories [more]

Verizon Fascinate: $199 on contract, plus buy-one-get-one!

Sep 3, 2010 9:27 am

We just got some pricing info on the Verizon Samsung Fascinate, and it's about as you'd expect, with a bit of a twist. The fourth U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S will go for $199.99 on contract with Big Red. Plus, it'll be offered as buy-one-get-one/buy-one-get-any, which makes it fun for... [more]

ViewSonic Tablet to Dual-boot Windows 7 & Android 1.6

Sep 3, 2010 9:18 am

ViewSonic today announced the specification details on their ViewPad 100. The device will run both Windows 7 and the older 1.6 version of Android. This is very disappointing news for the tablet. It will be a very powerful tablet if you look down the hardware specification list: 10-inch... [more]

Galaxy Tab Prototype Rooted Already

Sep 3, 2010 9:16 am

It’s not even a month away from even a European release and the Galaxy Tab has already been hacked to provide Root user access. The guys over at a website called Sera-Apps got their hands on a prototype Galaxy Tab unit. The hacker notes that he is unsure if the final Galaxy Tab will be able... [more]

Sprint: Epic 4G one of its best first-day sellers

Sep 3, 2010 9:07 am

Sprint this morning trumpeted the Epic 4G, saying "it became one of Sprint's best-selling devices for first-day sales." Redundancy notwithstanding, no numbers were given, and that's sort of the same vague cheerleading we saw after the launch of the Evo 4G (even with revised remarks). But... [more]

Verizon offering new prepaid data package for 3G smartphones

Sep 3, 2010 7:59 am

Now there is truly no reason as to why anyone can't enjoy a shiny new Android phone from Verizon. Big Red announced for the first time, consumers can subscribe to a prepaid monthly data plan for their smartphone devices and not have to worry about a contract. This includes a $30 prepaid unlimited... [more]

Specs: Folio 100 vs Galaxy Tab vs iPad

Sep 3, 2010 7:09 am

Tablets are slated to be a hot ticket item this holiday season, with Apple’s iPad and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab set to be the heavyweights for iOS and Android, respectively. There are a seemingly infinite number of Android tablets hitting the market in late 2010/ early 2011, including... [more]

Asus 10-inch Tablet to be Released in Q1 of 2011

Sep 3, 2010 7:09 am

About two weeks ago, we reported that Asus were to release an Android based Eee Pad next March. Well, news coming out of Taipei today seems to confirm this along with some hardware details. The source of this information is not exactly clear, but the report seems to suggest that it was gathered... [more]

T-Mobile confirms G2 will have 800MHz Scorpion processor

Sep 3, 2010 7:09 am

Here is some news that may prove to be disappointing to some T-Mobile readers out there. As you all know, the first Android phone was the G1, and it launched on T-Mobile. Continuing the legacy of the first Android phone is the T-Mobile G2. The phone was rumored to have had a 1GHz processor, which... [more]

Skyfire updated, in the Market now

Sep 3, 2010 6:58 am

Skyfire Android browser updated to 2.3.2; available in the Market now

Skyfire, an alternate browser available for multiple platforms, has updated its Android browser to 2.3.2 today with some fixes and a couple of new features. What's fixed? Well there was a pesky bug that caused the browser to force close for some users, and they say that's gone now. They have also... [more]

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