Mobile Phone News

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Almost Reaches 40 Percent On Android Devices

10:21 am October 5, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

Google has released the latest Android distribution details, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread now makes up for almost 40 percent of all Android devices, with a 38.7 percent share. Still in top place is Android 2.2 Froyo, with 45.3 percent on all Android devices. Next is Android 2.1 Eclair with an 11.7 … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 Gingerbread Almost Reaches 40 Percent On Android Devices

Samsung Teases Google Nexus Prime (Video)

8:52 am October 5, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

Yesterday, we saw a photo that is reported to be of the new Google Nexus Prime, which is being made by Samsung for Google. We are expecting the Google Nexus Prime to be unveiled at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event later this month. Now, Samsung has released a teaser video for the Google Nexus … [Read more...] about Samsung Teases Google Nexus Prime (Video)

Walmart and T-Mobile Announce No Contract 4G Plan

7:26 pm October 4, 2011 By Shane McGlaun

Walmart and T-Mobile are teaming up to offer pre-paid service fans access to a new 4G service plan starting on October 16. This plan has no contract and offers HSPA+ faux 4G data speeds that are marginally faster than 3G. Plan Details and Pricing The service will be offered in Walmart stores and … [Read more...] about Walmart and T-Mobile Announce No Contract 4G Plan

HTC Explorer To Go On Sale In The UK On 31st October

4:51 pm October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

HTC recently announced a new budget Android smartphone, the HTC Explorer. We already know it is headed to a number of the mobile carriers here in the UK, although we didn't have any information on an actual launch date until now. According to the guys over at Clove, the HTC Explorer will go on sale … [Read more...] about HTC Explorer To Go On Sale In The UK On 31st October

Google Wallet Now Available On All Nexus S Phones (rooted)

4:17 pm October 4, 2011 By Julian Horsey

Google Wallet, the NFC-based payment system which was launched a couple of weeks ago by Google, was originally only intended to be currently used on the Sprint Nexus S. This innovative payment solution allows users to make secure transactions using their smartphones, leveraging Near Field … [Read more...] about Google Wallet Now Available On All Nexus S Phones (rooted)

Google Nexus Prime Photo Leaked

3:02 pm October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

We have been hearing more and more about Google's latest smartphone, the Google Nexus Prime, which is being made for Google by Samsung. Now, the guys over at GSM Arena have got their hands on a photo of what is reported to be the new Google Nexus Prime. Unfortunately, we don't get to look at the … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Prime Photo Leaked

More Than One Nokia Windows Phone Smartphone Launching Before The End Of 2011?

2:48 pm October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

Nokia is expected to launch its first Windows Phone smartphone later this month, at Nokia World 2011 which takes place in London on the 26th of October. However, it now appears that we may see more than one Windows Phone smartphone launch before the end of the year. Based on what we had previously … [Read more...] about More Than One Nokia Windows Phone Smartphone Launching Before The End Of 2011?

Windows Phone 7.5 Now Available To 50 Percent Of Windows Smartphones

2:26 pm October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

Microsoft launched their latest version of Windows Phone last week, Windows Phone 7.5, and now Microsoft has announced that the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update is already available to 50 percent of Windows Phone smartphones. Microsoft has updated their page to show which handsets the Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7.5 Now Available To 50 Percent Of Windows Smartphones

HTC Titan Goes On Sale In The UK

11:36 am October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

The HTC Titan was announced last month, and it has now gone on sale in the UK. This highly anticipated smartphone comes with the latest version of Microsoft's mobile OS, Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, which brings a host of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. The HTC Titan … [Read more...] about HTC Titan Goes On Sale In The UK

HTC Sensation XE Now Available In The UK

10:54 am October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

The HTC Sensation XE was announced last month, and we have just got an email from the guys over at Clove to let us know that the HTC Sensation XE is now available in the UK. The HTC Sensation XE features a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, which ensures smooth performance and efficient multitasking. This … [Read more...] about HTC Sensation XE Now Available In The UK

HTC Working On Patch For Security Hole In Android Smartphones

10:07 am October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

Yesterday we heard about a potential security hole that was found in certain HTC Android smartphones, and now HTC has confirmed that they are working on a fix for the security hole. HTC spoke to the guys over at Engadget, and HTC said that user data isn't at risk by its own software, but a third … [Read more...] about HTC Working On Patch For Security Hole In Android Smartphones

LG Optimus LTE Gets Official

9:39 am October 4, 2011 By Roland Hutchinson

We have been hearing about the new LG Optimus LTE, which is LG's first HD smartphone, a lot over the last few weeks. Numerous leaked photos have surfaced, and now LG has officially announced the LG Optimus LTE. The LG Optimus LTE features a 4.5 inch IPS HD display which comes with a resolution of … [Read more...] about LG Optimus LTE Gets Official