Pierre Cardin, the famous brand created by the esteemed fashion designer, has released a 7-inch Android tablet. This makes it the first UK designer tablet to hit the market. The fact that it runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) shows that it isn’t packing the latest specs, but fans of high fashion might take an interest. Here are the specs: 7-inch 800 x 480 screen 1GHz Samsung Cortex A8 processor...
Android phones aren't always the best for the business set, but that's not for a lack of trying. Last year, Motorola and Verizon Wireless brought us the Droid Pro, a phone aimed right at BlackBerry defectors. Now Sprint users get their own version, the Motorola XPRT (see what they did there?). The XPRT is pretty much the Pro reborn on a different network. Is it still good enough for...
According to this screenshot, T-Mobile retail locations will be receiving SD cards pre-loaded with the files to update the MyTouch 4G and T-Mobile G2 to Gingerbread, as well as updating the MyTouch 3G Slide to the latest Froyo version. Coming August 1, techs in the stores will be able to assist customers who have difficulty understanding or completing the OTA update process, which is a...
Almost two months ago, Zinio, the popular magazine browsing app, released its first Android version which was exclusive to Honeycomb tablets. The developers have now released a version that will work with any device running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher. With the release, Zinio is giving users 12 free current titles through Aug. 15. These titles...
Welcome to another exciting edition of "Who's using which Android version!" -- the game show that takes a look at the various versions of Android floating around out in the world, and the percentage of devices using them. Unsurprisingly, Android 2.2 Froyo leads the way for the past two weeks at 59.4 percent, but that's down from 64.6 percent for the two weeks ending June 1. Android 2...
Last May we saw the release of News360 for Honeycomb devices, and today they have released the version for the smaller screen. In a nutshell, News360 is a news aggregator app with over 4,000 global sources (find us in the Android section!) and it's visually stunning. The features are there, too -- the social integration with Facebook, Twitter, ReadItLater, Instapaper, and TripIt, the...
Despite it having been a long time coming, the EE25 update for the Samsung Showcase (Galaxy S) on Cellular South is now available. With it being a Froyo update it does have quite a few bug fixes in it so if you've been having any issues with your device you'll want to make sure you grab this one. Fixed, Missed voice call while playing YouTube content Fixed, Restore Buddies now contact...
Way back at GoogleIO, Google showed off their upcoming movie rental service, releasing the service to the Motorola Xoom, promising that other devices would be added in "a few weeks." It's taken awhile, but it seems like Google is finally preparing to push the app out to a wider audience. Several members tipped us about seeing the application in the market briefly yesterday evening, and...
TAG Heuer has unveiled the Link smartphone -- a 3.5-inch snakeskin covered Gorilla Glass coated precision made phone that will certainly fulfill any James Bond-like fantasies we would happen to harbor. Specs are a little unknown, but what TAG Heuer is telling us won't be likely to tickle anyone looking for a powerhouse: Quadband GSM HSUPA enabled 800x480 LCD @16,000,000 colors 256MB...
Begun, the 3D war has. And whether you're a fan, or a skeptic, there are going to be two high-end phones you can't ignore this summer that have embraced 3D technology. First out of the gate (but just barely) is the LG Optimus 3D. It's a specs powerhouse, LG is promoting it as the world's first "Tri-dual" architecture smartphone with its dual-core OMAP 4 CPU, dual-channel RAM, and...
Right on schedule, as U.S. Cellular noted previously -- the EE19 update for their Samsung Mesmerize is now available for download via the U.S. Cellular Android updates page. You will need to make sure you have Kies Mini installed in order to make use of the update but that's a minor step in the process. This update should correct the issue some users were having with phone calls not be...
Viewsonic has announced the release of their budget friendly 7 inch ViewBook 730 Android tablet today. While their tagline of "changing the face of tablets" may be stretching things a bit, this one looks to be a great new product in the multi-purpose eReader category, and appears to have the market currently dominated by the Nook Color directly in its sights. The ViewBook runs Android...
Another day, another midnight T-Mobile press release to show us some new Android phones. This time around we have the Samsung Exhibit 4G, and the Samsung Gravity Smart. The Exhibit 4G (pictured on the left) comes with a 1GHz CPU, Android 2.3, a 21Mbps 4G radio, all wrapped up in either violet or black. It also has Samsung's Media Hub, Doodle Jump, Bejeweled 2, and Scrabble...
We spend a lot of time here on Android Central obsessing over the latest high-end, high-spec, high-price handsets -- devices aimed at nerds like us who crave shiny new toys every few months. But in the real world, not everyone likes to blow hundreds of their local currency on a cell phone, even if they’re looking to dip their toe into the enticing world of smartphones. This means that...
A vanilla UI and dual-core power combined with open hardware make the G2X one of the best Android phones to date The LG T-Mobile G2X and its cousin from across the pond the Optimus 2X show us LG is serious about getting into the high-end Android market in the United States. LG has always been a major player in the mobile space, but up until now its U.S. Android offerings have leaned...
Step into my time machine, and go back to May 20, 2010, with me. That was the day Google released Froyo to the world with much fanfare and cheering. I think a few little old ladies may have even cried. In any case, we all were excited and looking forward to the day we could have some frozen yogurt for our Android phones. Now back to today, and things still look about the same -- a...
U.S. Cellular has released Froyo for the LG Apex, that QWERTY slider released last November. The Android 2.2 update brings the goodies we’ve all come to love to the Apex, including enhanced performance, Microsoft Exchange support, and mobile hotspot capabilities. Disappointingly absent is Flash support, which is likely due to hardware limitations on the Apex. Nevertheless, you’ll want...
Google just released the latest batch of numbers showing us how many devices are on on which version of Android. The big picture didn't change much in April -- Froyo still dominates, growing to 65.9 percent, up from 63.9 percent a month ago. Gingerbread -- in this case Android 2.3 and 2.3.3 -- climbed a tad, to 1 percent and 3 percent, respectively. Honeycomb's up one-tenth of one...
The Samsung Gem is Samsung's latest foray into the hugely popular and lucrative entry-level Android smartphone market. This is where Android is going to grab what's left of the market share, and any company that builds a solid performer but still keeps prices in check is going to do well. The Gem is that solid performer. Checking in at $29.99 (with the standard two-year agreement),...
When is the ASUS EeePad Transformer, one of the hottest Honeycomb tablets available, not actually one of the hottest Honeycomb tablets available? (Read our full review) When it's shipped still running some pre-release firmware identified as Android 2.2. Craziness! That's what happened to moago, who was lucky enough snag one at launch this week, only to find it not running Honeycomb....
