Back in October, an Australian court decided to ban the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from going on sale in the country, after Apple had sued Samsung in Australia claiming the tablet infringed on Apple's patents. This legal battle was part of a broader global conflict between the two tech giants, with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Ban Removed In Australia
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Samsung Announces Dual Core Exynos 5250 2GHz Processor
Samsung has announced their latest Exynos processor, the Exynos 5250, which is Samsung's first dual-core processor clocked at 2GHz. The chip is based on ARM's Cortex A15 architecture, which is reported to be 40 percent faster than the current Cortex A9. This significant leap in performance is … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Dual Core Exynos 5250 2GHz Processor
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Gets Taken Apart
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus hasn't gone on sale in the US as yet, but that hasn't stopped the guys from iFixit getting their hands on one, and as usual they have taken the device apart to see what is hidden inside. According to the iFixit guys, the Galaxy Nexus was a bit difficult to get inside, and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Nexus Gets Taken Apart
Google Maps Rolls Out Indoor Mapping
This is really cool. If you spend a lot of time in major airports, big malls, or certain retail stores and use Android, you need to update Google Maps. Google has announced that Google Maps 6.0 for Android now supports maps of the inside of buildings in some instances. The maps can be accessed by … [Read more...] about Google Maps Rolls Out Indoor Mapping
Kindle Fire Booted With CyanogenMod 7
JackpotClavin over on the XDA Developers forum has posted a few images that show a new Amazon Kindle Fire booted using CyanogenMod 7. Amazon's Kindle device was rooted earlier this month and only a few weeks later has received the CyanogenMod 7 treatment. Even in these early stages of development, … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Booted With CyanogenMod 7
Motorola Milestone 2 Finally Getting Android Gingerbread Update
Owners of the Motorola Milestone 2 will be pleased to hear that Motorola has announced that the handset will finally get the Android Gingerbread update, and the update will start rolling out as an OTA update from tomorrow. News for European Motorola Milestone 2 owners. The upgrade to Gingerbread … [Read more...] about Motorola Milestone 2 Finally Getting Android Gingerbread Update
Motorola MOTOACTV Lands In The UK 1st December
The Motorola MOTOACTV was announced last month, and now Motorola has given a launch date for the device here in the UK. It will be available from the 1st of December 2011 and will retail for £249.99. As a reminder, the MOTOACTV is designed to be a music player and fitness device in one. It features … [Read more...] about Motorola MOTOACTV Lands In The UK 1st December
Samsung Galaxy Nexus With Fixed Volume Bug Returns To Retailers
We recently heard that Samsung were flashing the software on the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus to fix the volume bug on the device before sending it to the various retailers. This issue had been a significant concern for many users, as it affected the overall user experience by causing the volume to … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Nexus With Fixed Volume Bug Returns To Retailers
Acer Iconia Tab A200 Demo Turns Up (Video)
Acer has yet to officially announce the new Iconia Tab A20 Android tablet, but now the device has appeared online in what looks like an official advert from Acer, and we get a brief look at the device. It looks like the Acer Iconia Tab will come with a micro USB port, a full-sized USB port, a micro … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A200 Demo Turns Up (Video)
Motorola XT928 HD Android Smartphone Announced For China
It looks like Motorola has launched a new Android device which is headed to China, the Motorola XT928. This new smartphone features a 4.5-inch HD touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass, ensuring durability and resistance to scratches and … [Read more...] about Motorola XT928 HD Android Smartphone Announced For China
Acer Liquid Express NFC Android Smartphone Lands In the UK
Acer has launched their latest Android smartphone here in the UK, the Acer Liquid Express, which will be available with UK mobile carriers Orange and T-Mobile. This new device comes equipped with NFC (Near Field Communications), a feature that is becoming increasingly popular for contactless … [Read more...] about Acer Liquid Express NFC Android Smartphone Lands In the UK
Lenovo LePhone S2 Android Smartphone Announced
As well as introducing some new Android tablets, Lenovo has also launched a new Android smartphone in China, The Lenovo LePhone S2, which is an Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread device. The Lenovo LePhone S2 features a 3.8 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, processing is … [Read more...] about Lenovo LePhone S2 Android Smartphone Announced
