Xperia Arc is a great phone that comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). But since Sony Ericsson probably isn't one of the major players in the smartphone market, their marketing team came up with this weird, yet funny idea of promoting the phone with, well.. a dancing Android!
It's fast becoming the measure smartphone manufacturers and OS developers use to convey how fast their products are, and now one Canadian firm has taken Apple's iOS and Google's Android through 45,000 tests to see just who has the fastest web browsing experience.
The official Google Search app for iPhone (formerly Google Mobile) has got a massive update this evening. Apart from getting a new name, the new Google Search app brings a complete revamped interface, with support for improved fast-app switching and more.
Facebook today updated its official Android client to version 1.5.2, with new features and bug fixes the order of the day. Weighing in at 2.6MB, the update brings the ability to upload photos to friends' wall as well as to Groups. Improved security by the way of SSL and numerous other bug fixes.
It's finally here. Apple today announced the much-anticipated 2nd-generation iPad. With Google's Android, RIM’s BlackBerry powered PlayBook, and HP's webOS getting fancy new tablets either recently or in the future, buyers are going to be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a new slate device.
Filed firmly in the 'cool but probably pointless' category, AndroidSpin brings us news that one clever XDA-Developer member has managed to find a way to turn your Android device into a wireless mouse for your PlayStation 3.
One feature that we all have come to love on iOS devices is the ability to take screenshots natively, without having to jailbreak, or install any third party app. On the other hand on Android phones, taking screenshots has always been a pain. It requires you to root your device, and then get this functionality either via custom ROM, or by using a third-party app.
With many owners of the Samsung Galaxy S still not rocking Google's Froyo version of Android, it's surprising to hear the company has been hard at work on a Gingerbread version of the OS. It's even more surprising that it's managed to leak said software on the web. Ooops.
The wait is finally over ! If you haven’t got the OTA update notification on your Nexus One yet, you no longer have to worry. The official Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Nexus One is now available for download. You can install it manually by following the instructions posted below.
Yes you read that right ! Google has confirmed that Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread OTA (Over-The-Air) update for both Google-branded phones: Nexus S and Nexus One is rolling out now. But be patient as the OTA rollout may take a few weeks to complete.
