In its latest Android 4.0 upgrade deployment update, Sony Mobile today confirmed that the Xperia Play will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. Sony had launched a beta version of the update some time ago but has now decided not to move forward with the update: In regards to Xperia PLAY, after extensive in house testing with our developer teams […]
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Samsung Galaxy S III to launch in Canada on June 20th?
While Canadian carriers have not been shy about announcing their plans to offer the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III, none has put forward a launch date beyond indicating that it would be sometime this summer. A leaked screenshot now suggests that the launch could take place on June 20th, the first day of summer. Pre-orders could start as early as […]
Rumour: RIM puts BBM development on backburner to focus on new devices
BBM is synonymous with BlackBerry and remains very popular even as RIM’s fortunes have soured. Along with RIM’s famous QWERTY keyboards, it has allowed RIM to hang on to more than a few customers as it has some 55 million BBM users. Rumours earlier this year suggested that Research In Motion was making good progress in porting its instant messaging […]
Samsung announces dual-SIM Samsung GALAXY Ace DUOS
Samsung today announced another successor to its Samsung GALAXY Ace smartphone. The Samsung GALAXY Ace DUOS supports a a dual-SIM support system, allowing users to manage their work and personal lives with one smartphone. The GALAXY Ace DUOS’s Dual SIM system maximizes communication flexibility by allowing users to manage two separate phone numbers on one smartphone. Samsung’s unique ‘Dual SIM […]
Rumour: Google Nexus tablet to launch in July
Google’s rumoured Nexus tablet is once again the topic of rumours. According to Digitimes, the 7-inch tablet will begin to ship in June with initial volumes set at 600,000 units per month. Citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” the report adds that the tablet will hit the street in July. Past rumours indicated that the tablet was co-developed with […]
Rumour: Google to launch 5 Nexus devices on November 5th for Android’s 5th birthday
Google could mark Android’s upcoming 5th birthday with quite the celebration. Rumours last week suggested that the next major Android version (Android 5.0/Jelly Bean?) would launch with multiple Nexus devices from different manufacturers on Google Play by Thanksgiving. Talk Android has learned from a “reliable source” that Google will launch five Nexus devices on November 5th. It just happens that […]
Updated Bell Android 4.0 upgrade release schedule revealed
It looks like Bell has once again updated its “Estimated Release” schedule for Android 4.0 updates for various devices. Best of all, it has been leaked much as earlier versions were. While both the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Raider 4G LTE yesterday got their updates ahead of schedule, the changes on this schedule are delays. The latest “estimated release” […]
Updated HTC Android 4.0 upgrade schedule
HTC has in the past provided information several times as to its plans to offer Android 4.0 updates. Following in the footsteps of other manufacturers, HTC today provided an updated list of devices and general timelines for these upgrades. It expects that most will take place between June and August but warns that it can take “45 days for all […]