It seems that Droid users aren’t the only ones who will be able to video chat on their devices, as RIM has announced an app that does just the same for its PlayBook users. As with GTalk, the PlayBook video chat application also uses the front-facing camera but with a […]
No, it’s not Gingerbread but still a significant update that fixes many glitches and improves the overall usability of the HTC Thunderbolt. The update, about 22MB, will start rolling out beginning May 3 and can either be done OTA or manually depending on your preferences. Some of the improvements
Similar in almost every aspect other than the controller pad and PlayStation certification, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and the Play are now available on Rogers Canada. If it’s the gamer in you that you are looking to satisfy, Xperia Play is the way to go but if raw processing
One of the most popular features expected of Gingerbread was the ability to video/voice chat on GTalk, but strangely the feature was missing when the Android 2.3 update first came out. But better late than never as they say since the search giant has now announced that it will be
The strategy with the Galaxy S worked out great for Samsung and it is looking to employ the same with the upcoming successor to the runaway hit – the Galaxy S II. As with its predecessor, Samsung is looking to flood the markets all over with the dual-core smartphone with
If this isn’t a sign of Droid supremacy, we really don’t know what is. According to Distimo, a company with a roving eye on applications across platforms, and its recently released findings, the Android Market currently has 134,000 compared to the Apple iPhone’s most recent count of 121,000 – a
One of Google’s popular online services just got a native Android app – Google Docs. The online document/spreadsheet service is used by millions and a major part of those will now have the ability to open, create, edit and save new documents directly from their Android smartphones. There’s also a
It took a hijacked poll on Facebook for Motorola to wake up and listen to the masses, and according to AusDroid, the company might go a lot more lax than previously on the locked bootloader issue. This is how the company responded to an inquiring customer on the subject: We
The Tegra2-powered dual-core device has the guts to run Android 2.3 more than smoothly but sadly, the device shipped with Froyo when it was released. But the situation may not remain the same and the G2x could be getting the Gingerbread treatment “soon,” according to T-Mobile. In response to a
Miffed about the Thunderbolt not coming with Android 2.3 out of the box? Feel let down by Verizon/Google at the long, arduous wait to be endured before finally getting Gingerbread on your powerhouse of a smartphone? It’s devs to the rescue again and thanks to the efforts of slayher and
It seems like Samsung is having a hard time keeping a lid on its future updates in its Galaxy series and after the Galaxy S Gingerbread leak before the official rollout, the lucky winner this time around is the Galaxy Ace S5830. The prerelease version of the Android 2.3.3 ROM
Got the hot new SE Xperia Play? Waiting to get that li’l something more from it? Root is the way to go and thanks to the devs, the Xperia Play is now rooted. According to Bin4ry at XDA, all you have to do is: 1. Unlock Bootloader Stick to lollylost100′s
The price cuts keep coming and from an initial $299 that fell to $199, Amazon is now making an offer price of $129 for Verizon’s first ever 4G device – the HTC Thunderbolt. The offer is only valid until this weekend and you shouldn’t miss it if you were biding
A perfect match for the tightfisted, LG Phoenix could most probably ready for primetime on Rogers Canada on May 10th. If released, the price may be similar to the one asked on AT&T (pictured above) which was $49.99 with a two-year agreement. The LG Phoenix features: 3.2-inch 320×480 touchscreen display
Verizon has started rolling out the Android 2.2 update for its rebranded Galaxy S smartphone. The wait is over and if you don’t know the drill, look for the notification or initiate the download via the settings option on your phone. Connecting your device to Kies is also another option
