Here is some good news for Xperia X10 users. Sony Ericsson who previously shut doors to update the Xperia phone beyond Android 2.1, has now confirmed to give the Android 2.3.3 update. Sony Ericsson’s change of heart decision came after working on their 2011 range and felt Xperia X10 can be upgraded for a […]
HTC to give Gingerbread update to Desire HD, Desire Z, Desire and Incredible S
Here’s some good news for HTC users using Desire, Desire HD or Desire Z. HTC has confirmed to SlashGear that the aforementioned devices are destined to Google Android’s latest 2.3 aka Gingerbread update. “We are excited to announce that the Desire HD, Desire Z, Desire and Incredible S will receive the Gingerbread update in […]
Manually update Nexus S and One to Android 2.3.3
If you’re in the unlucky lot who has still not received the Android 2.3.3 OTA update for your respective Nexus device, good folks over at XDA-Developers have found the official OTA link for you to download and apply manually. The firmware builds can be downloaded from the link below and all a user needs […]
Google Nexus One and Nexus S get Android 2.3.3 update
Google has rolled out the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for both of its Nexus phones. While Nexus One users will taste the Gingerbread for the first time, Nexus S users will be treated with some new feature additions and bug fixes. First and foremost will be the resolution of random reboot issue and random […]
Android 2.3.3 gains NFC write capability
Google added Near Field Communications (NFC) support in Android 2.3 to facilitate contactless payments in Android devices. Now they’re expanding the NFC realm that will allow devices to not only read but write NFC tags as well. They’ve released the Android 2.3.3 SDK that will enable developers to create apps that can read and […]
OliveSmart V-S300 is India’s first HSPA+ Android 2.3 running phone
At a press conference in New Delhi, Olive Telecom today unwrapped OliveSmart V-S300, the first HSPA+ band supporting phone in India. The phone also takes the crown to be India’s first Android smartphone running the Gingerbread OS (Android 2.3). Housed in a 9.9mm shell, it packs some meaty specs like Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 […]
Android 2.4 update slated for April?
Google is working on a new version of Android OS for smart phones. Since Honeycomb is optimized for tablets, PocketLint’s source claims that the new update scheduled in April will try and bridge the gap between Gingerbread running smartphones and tablets powered by Honeycomb OS. The site claims that v2.4 will still be known […]
Sony Ericsson brings Android 2.3-running Xperia arc
Sony Ericsson has kick started the new year by announcing a power packed Android smartphone at the CES. The Xperia arc will be the latest device to join the Xperia family and will run on Android’s 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest part and is crafted of high-quality materials […]
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini successor leaks; Android 2.3, QWERTY onboard
New picture leaked from China suggests that Sony Ericsson is developing a successor of Xperia X10 Mini successor. If the live photo is legit (which we believe, it is) Sony Ericsson will up the little device with beefier specs. The new Xperia X10 Mini will reportedly have a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 3-inch display, a […]
Google will release Gingerbread update for Nexus One
Google may have released Nexus S with the latest Android 2.3 update but that doesn’t mean they’re ignoring their maiden Nexus device. Google on their official twitter account has confirmed that Nexus One owners can expect the over-the-air update. While Google didn’t say the exact date they did confirm to roll out in the […]