Google has announced via its Google Mobile Blog new social updates to a range of its services including Google Maps, Places, Hotpot and Latitude. You can now Tweet your hotpot ratings within Google Maps for Android share your review with even more people. … [Read more...] about Google Updates Android Maps, Places, Hotpot And Latitude With New Social Features
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RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger Headed To Google’s Android And Apple’s iOS
It looks like RIM's Blackberry Messenger may be headed to both Google's Android platform and also Apple's iOS platform, according to the Boy Genius Report who are citing multiple sources. According to the BGR, the BBM app will either be offered for free or will be charged for with a one-time fee, … [Read more...] about RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger Headed To Google’s Android And Apple’s iOS
Some Samsung Galaxy S2 Smartphones Will Use NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 Processor
When the Samsung Galaxy S2 was announced, we heard that it would use Samsung's own system on a chip, the Exynos, but its seems that Samsung wont be able to produce enough of these processors for all the S2's it intends to sell. The guys over at ITProPortal have bee told by NVIDIA that they are … [Read more...] about Some Samsung Galaxy S2 Smartphones Will Use NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 Processor
Sony Xperia X10 Gets Android Gingerbread Unofficially
If you own a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and don't want to wait for the official release of Android Gingerbread, then the guys over at the XDA Developers have put together an unofficial Gingerbread update for the X10. Not everything works in this unofficial update, although they have managed to get … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia X10 Gets Android Gingerbread Unofficially
Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update For Samsung Devices Again
Last month, Microsoft released a small update for Windows Phone 7 devices. This update was designed to prepare handsets for the first major update to Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS. However, the rollout did not go as smoothly as planned. When the update was initially released, a number of Samsung … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update For Samsung Devices Again
Sony Planning To Launch Android Walkman Phones?
Sony has launched a teaser campaign for its new range of Walkman phones, with the tag line 'A smarter Walkman phone is coming soon', which could mean that they will come with Google's Android OS. This could be a good move for Sony Ericsson as they would be able to sell their new Walkman phones as … [Read more...] about Sony Planning To Launch Android Walkman Phones?
Windows Phone 7 Homebrew Device Manager Gets Previewed (Video)
Just Schapman, who has been diligently working on a homebrew Windows Phone 7 device manager, has released a video showcasing the device manager for Windows Phone 7. You can see it in action in the video below. This homebrew Windows Phone 7 device manager will let you manage your applications, … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Homebrew Device Manager Gets Previewed (Video)
New BlackBerry Devices To Feature NFC Capabilities
It looks like RIM is planning to build NFC (Near Field Communication) into its new range of smartphones, according to Stephen Bates, who is RIM's Managing Director here in the UK. Bates was speaking at a Westminster eForum on smartphones, tablets, and applications, when he said that RIM would be … [Read more...] about New BlackBerry Devices To Feature NFC Capabilities
LG Optimus 2X Coming To Europe This Month
The LG Optimus 2X went on sale in Japan back in January, and LG has just dropped us an email to let us know that the new Optimus 2X will go on sale in Europe this month. The LG Optimus 2X comes with a dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, which is designed to deliver high performance and … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 2X Coming To Europe This Month
Dell Venue Pro Goes On Sale In The UK
The Dell Venue Pro was due to go on sale in the UK at the start of February. Unfortunately, the launch was delayed, but if you have been waiting to get your hands on one, it is now finally available in the UK. Dell is selling the Venue Pro from their website, and this Windows Phone 7 smartphone … [Read more...] about Dell Venue Pro Goes On Sale In The UK
The Magic W3, Pocket Computer And Smartphone In One
Not to be confused with a Windows Phone 7 device, the Magic W3 is a pocket computer that runs Microsoft's Windows 7 and can also be used as a smartphone. The Magic W3 features a 4.8 inch display, and it is powered by an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, and has 1GB of RAM and a 32GB solid state … [Read more...] about The Magic W3, Pocket Computer And Smartphone In One
Android 2.3 Gingerbread Headed To HTC Desire Smartphones
It looks like HTC's Desire range of smartphones will be getting updated to the latest version of Google's Android OS, Android 2.3 Gingerbread in quarter 2 of 2011. HTC has said that the HTC Desire, the HTC Desire HD, HTC Desire Z as well as the new HTC Incredible S will all be getting Android 2.3 … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 Gingerbread Headed To HTC Desire Smartphones
