Google only announced its new Android Web Store last week but already security firm Sophos is urging Google to remove the automatic over-the-air installation of apps feature. Saying that it makes the silent addition of malware and spyware to Android users' devices far too easy. With hackers who … [Read more...] about Android Market Web Store Could Provide Backdoor For Hackers
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Archos 70c Colour E-Book Reader Now Available To Pre-Order
After becoming available for pre-order in Europe during December, the new Archos 70c is now available to order in the United States. The Android-based e-reader is the first Archos device to specialize in e-books and comes with official Adobe DRM support for downloading e-books from a variety of … [Read more...] about Archos 70c Colour E-Book Reader Now Available To Pre-Order
Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb Tablet To Cost $800, Coming 24th February
Motorola Xoom is the first tablet that will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and now it looks like we have some pricing information, as a recently leaked Best Buy advert shows a price of $799.99. The advert is also showing a launch date of the 24th of February, which ties in with previous details … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb Tablet To Cost $800, Coming 24th February
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming 13th February
It looks like we won't have to wait very long until we get to take a closer look at the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, as this new Android gaming smartphone is set to be launched on the 13th of February 2011. We have already seen some photos of the Xperia Play, as well as Sony's first TV advert for the … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming 13th February
Angry Birds Valentines Edition Coming Next Week
Rovio Mobile is set to release an exciting new version of their immensely popular Angry Birds game. This time, it is a Valentine's Day-themed update for the Angry Birds Seasons game. Just like the previous Halloween and Christmas versions, this update will be available as a free addition to the … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Valentines Edition Coming Next Week
Fring For Android Gets Updated
Fring has just updated Fring for Android, and the latest version now offers support for Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well as adding a range of new features. New features in the latest version of Fring for Android include new notifications, that send updates to your Android device's home screen and … [Read more...] about Fring For Android Gets Updated
RD Mute App Mutes Your Android Smartphone When Face Down
If you are looking for a quick way to mute your Android smartphone, a new Android App called RD Mute mutes your smartphone when it's placed facedown on a surface together with other handy features to notify callers you are driving. The RD Mute application is free to download and offers a useful car … [Read more...] about RD Mute App Mutes Your Android Smartphone When Face Down
Google Launch Android Blogger App
Google has today launched its official Blogger App on to the Android Market, allowing you to now easily publish posts with pictures, labels, and location information directly to your Blogger blog from your Android device. This new app requires Android 2.1 and up, making it accessible to a wide range … [Read more...] about Google Launch Android Blogger App
LG Optimus Pad 3G Android Tablet To Debut At MWC 2011
We have already seen the T-Mobile G-Slate from LG, which is the US version of their Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet. Now, it looks like LG will be announcing a European version at MWC 2011 later this month. The LG Optimus Pad is expected to be a 3G version of the G-Slate, designed specifically for the … [Read more...] about LG Optimus Pad 3G Android Tablet To Debut At MWC 2011
Android 2.2 Now Makes Up 57.6 Percent Of All Android Devices
Google has released their latest user data for its Android platform, and it looks like more users are getting updated to some of the later versions of Android as 57.6 percent of all Android devices are now running Android 2.2 Froyo. This is an increase of 5.8 percent from last month, and Android … [Read more...] about Android 2.2 Now Makes Up 57.6 Percent Of All Android Devices
Android 2.4 Ice Cream To Have Honeycomb Features
Google recently announced Android 3.0 Honeycomb for tablet devices, and now it looks like some information has been leaked on what will be included in the next version of Android for smartphones, Android 2.4 Ice Cream. According to the guys over at Phandroid, Android 2.4 which is dubbed GRI17 and … [Read more...] about Android 2.4 Ice Cream To Have Honeycomb Features
Motorola Xoom Headed To Best Buy This Month?
It looks like the Motorola Xoom, the first tablet to come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb, will be available at Best Buy later this month, according to a recent posting on the company's Facebook page. Best Buy has a launch date of the 24th of February 2011 listed on their Facebook page, although we have … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom Headed To Best Buy This Month?
