android 2.1
Android 2.3 Gingerbread overtakes Froyo in the Android OS handset distribution
Latest stats coming from the Android Developer site is showing something important and relevant for the Android platform. The data which looked into devices that have accessed the Android Market for the past two weeks is showing that Android 2.3 Gingerbread and all its flavors is now the leading the Android pact when it comes more »
Google updates Docs for Android, includes new Web Clipboard and additional language support
Google has rolled out another update to the Google Docs Android app that launched originally in April 2011. Essentially, you could edit, view, and create Docs on the go and have it sync with your Google account for access across other Internet-enabled devices. One new feature included in today’s update is the ability to take more »
Android 2.2 is still very popular, Android 2.3 tries to catch up
According to a recent report that finds how many people are using which version of Android, Froyo is leading the charge with a 55.9% share of the pie. Next up, we have Android 2.3.3-2.3.4 (Gingerbread) with a 23.7% of the share. As we move forward, I expect a significant portion of the Android 2.2 crowd more »
SwiftKey X for Android is free with Amazon today
Today’s free app through the Amazon Appstore is SwiftKey X, an awesome keyboard for Android that makes virtual typing easier and quicker. The SwiftKey X app normally costs $3.99 in the Android Market, but for the next 12 hours or so, Amazon will be giving away the app for free through its Appstore. Unfortunately, the more »
Motorola Titanium will launch July 24 for $150 on contract, according to Sprint
About a few weeks ago, a rumor regarding the upcoming Motorola Titanium leaked claiming the ruggedized Android 2.1 smartphone would launch on July 24 for $150 on a two year contract. Today, Sprint officially announced that the pricing and availability are exactly as the rumor indicated. The Titanium features a 3.1 inch touch screen, Android more »
Augen, the makers of cheap Android tablets, netbooks & e-readers dies
Many following the gadget scene will remember the splash that Augen made when they launched their GenTouch 78 tablet at Kmart here in the US and had the Android Market pre-loaded. Of course, in hind site, that should have not been included. Needless to say, Augen touted their low priced offerings including the previously mentioned more »
Android version stats: 64.6 percent of users are on Froyo
It’s time again for Google to release stats on the versions of Android that are currently being used. Unsurprisingly, a large percentage of users are still using older versions of Android, while a much smaller percentage is using Honeycomb. According to the latest stats, Android 2.2 Froyo is clearly the most popular version of the more »
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 on AT&T is finally being upgraded to Android 2.1
Better late than never they always say. Today, Sony Ericsson announced that the Xperia X10 on AT&T in the United States will begin to receive the OTA Software Update for Android 2.1 starting today. Most OTA Software Updates take at least a week for all the owners to receive the update, so don’t stress out more »
Final update to Android 2.1 available for AT&T Xperia 10
We’ve come to the end of the line for the Sony Ericsson Xperia 10 with this update to Android 2.1. The update is available now and finally moves users off 1.6. Sony has publicly stated they will not being upgrading past 2.1. “We believe the features included in the Android 2.1 phone are on par more »
Arnova 8 tablet gets Android Market access courtesy of custom firmware
Well, that was fast. After going on sale for just a couple of days in the US, the Archos Arnova 8 Android tablet was already hacked to run a custom firmware that enables full Google Android Market access. As you all know, or may have missed – the Archos Arnova 8 Android tablet didn’t meet more »
