Android

Android 4.0 now available in Canada for Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi

Motorola Canada today announced via Twitter the availability of the Android 4.0 upgrade for its Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet. “The software update delivers a refined user interface and introduces innovative features and enhancements for tablet users. Install today for peak performance.” Among the updates highlighted by Motorola are: Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan Users can also now […]

ASUS rolling out additional Eee Pad Transformer TF101 ICS update

ASUS today announced a new Android 4.0 firmware release for its Eee Pad Transformer TF101, the original Transformer tablet. Release 9.2.1.24 comes with additional functionality and system stability improvements. These include: Improved system stability Improved Email App stability Improved MyNet stability Improved MyLibrary stability New System Bar Lock: Lock the system bar when playing games New Face Unlock feature: Unlock […]

HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE imports delayed by U.S. Customs

The launch of the HTC EVO 4G LTE will likely occur later than HTC and Sprint had planned as the smartphone is facing import delays imposed by U.S. Customs. The HTC One X is facing similar delays and will likely become difficult to find at AT&T stores. The holds are due to an unresolved patent infringement issue with Apple. HTC […]

Rumour: Future Nexus devices to come from multiple manufacturers

There could be a lot more Nexus devices in Android’s future, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Whereas there was a single Nexus device per Android major release in the past (2009’s Nexus One, 2010’s Nexus S and 2011’s Galaxy Nexus), Google could allow multiple manufacturers to offer Nexus devices with the next major version (Jelly Bean). […]

HTC announces HTC Desire C

HTC formally announced the HTC Desire C today, a day after it was accidentally revealed by Vodafone Portugal. As expected, it is an entry-level smartphone running Android 4.0 and aimed at those getting their “first smartphone or for those upgrading from an existing one.” HTC Desire C specifications: Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0 […]

Vodafone accidentally reveals HTC Desire C

Vodafone Portugal has accidentally revealed the upomcing HTC Desire C. The unannounced smartphone appears in its May catalog with press shots and specifications. Codenamed Golf during development, the leaked specifications indicate that it will be an entry-level Android 4.0 smartphone. The Vodafone catalog reveals the following specifications: Processor: 600MHz single-core Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0 Cellular […]

Android 4.0 updates begin rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung has begun to roll out the Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy Note. Reports from Europe indicate that users have begun to receive notifications of the over-the-air update (and Samsung’s Kies software in Germany). Build XXLPY will update Android to version 4.0.3. The update, dubbed a “Premium Suite upgrade” by Samsung will not only include Android 4.0 but also […]