Articles Tagged “Android 2.1”
Amazon Kindle Fire to be Unveiled Tomorrow
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 27, 2011 0 Comments">0
Amazon is going to hold an event tomorrow, and all rumors point to them announcing and showcasing their upcoming Android-based tablet, the Amazon Kindle Fire. The latest rumors about the specs of this tablet are very contradicting, with some saying the tablet will sport a dual-core OMAP 4 processor, while others are saying it will have an older OMAP 3 processor (much like the original Nook Color). I don’t think Amazon should be fighting to have the best specs in this tablet, but it all depends on what kind of tablet they want to have in the first place. An OMAP 3 …
Amazon’s Kindle Tablet – iPad Killer or Android Tablet Killer? Or Both?
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 07, 2011 4 Comments">4
Since the details about the Amazon Kindle Tablet were unveiled, many thought about whether this will be an iPad killer, which would be pretty good for the Android ecosystem, since it will be running an older version of Android, but in the same time others say it will actually be an Android tablet killer, because iPad’s position is secure, so the Amazon tablet will wipe the floor with the other Android tablets. So which is it? Will the Amazon Kindle tablet kill the iPad? The Android tablets? Both? Or none of them? I think the Amazon tablet will kill none …
The Amazon Kindle Tablet – Not the Droid You Are Looking For
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 03, 2011 3 Comments">3
So now that we’ve seen some details about the Amazon Kindle Tablet, I have to say that I’m a little disappointed in what the Amazon tablet is shaping up to be. The price seems pretty good compared to the Nook Color, and compared to the Kindle reader. This is the price Amazon should’ve gone for from the very beginning, not the early rumored $350 for the 7″ tablet. I still think there was a change of plan in the last minute, which is why the tablet has been delayed so much compared to the initial rumor about launching in August. …
Amazon Kindle Tablet Hands-on. Details Revealed
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 03, 2011 5 Comments">5
While we were waiting for the Amazon 7″ tablet to appear in August according to the initial rumors, and later got pushed to October, it appears it won’t arrive until November this year. Also, the 10″ tablet may or may not come in Q1 2012, while it was initially planned for Q4 2011. But right on the tails of the Nook Color 2 rumors, Amazon wanted the world to know more about its tablet, so they showed it to MG Siegler from TechCrunch so he can write an article about it, although without being allowed to take pictures or videos …
The Binatone Android eReader Is Looking Nice
by Aerol Bibat on Aug 01, 2011 1 Comments">1
E-book readers are an increasingly popular product. With Amazon’s Kindle leading the pack, most of these devices pack Android as their OS of choice. This is mostly because it’s cheap and easy to use. Binatone, a small manufacturer, already has a proven track record in providing cheap eBook Readers that can also function as Android tablets. There’s the ReadMe Daily, the HomeSurf 7, and the HomeSurf 8 devices. They’re not exactly scene-stealers, but they are decent and usable devices for any prospective user. The company’s latest offering though is pretty unique. The Binatone ReadMe Mobile has two main features. First …
Avoid The Taxman’s Wrath With QuickBooks’ App
by Aerol Bibat on Jul 28, 2011 0 Comments">0
With the current economy, taxes may seem like a pain in the ass. However, no matter how we may dislike them, we still have to do them. And as the old saying goes, anything worth doing is worth doing right. And that’s what Intuit, a small software company that specializes in financial and tax preparation software, is helping you do with its latest release. The QuickBooks Mobile app for Android is a small app designed to work with Intuit’s other products, namely, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premier, or QuickBooks Online to manage your business’ financial records. This is great news for …
Android 2.1 for Sony Ericcson Xperia X8
by James Tromans on Nov 29, 2010 1 Comments">1
According to the official Sony Ericsson Blog, if you are a proud owner of the Sony Ericsson X8, then you might find Android 2.1 finding its way to your device sometime soon. The things added besides the obvious step-up to Android 2.1 are the same as for the already started roll-out for Xperia X10 mini and mini pro. For instance, you can expect things like 720p video recording, improved social networking integration and five home-screens. The blog post includes a list of SI-numbers, which will give you some idea as to when you can expect the update to your phone. …
European Motorola Milestone getting Android 2.2 Froyo in Q4 2010
by Michael Oryl on Aug 22, 2010 0 Comments">0
In slightly better firmware update news from Motorola than what we’ve been getting, the company has stated on its Support Forums that the European version of the Motorola Milestone (the DROID in the U.S.) will get an Android 2.2 Froyo update sometime in Q4 of 2010. [via Arne Hess]
Motorola CLIQ, CLIQ XT, BackFlip Android 2.1 updates pushed back to late Q3, early Q4
by Michael Oryl on Aug 22, 2010 2 Comments">2
According to a recent post by a Motorola employee on the Motorola Support Forums, Moto has been having a bit more trouble getting OpenGL working on the CLIQ, CLIQ XT, and BackFlip than expected, which is delaying the already long delayed update to Android 2.1 for these devices, which was originally promised for Q2 of 2010. The statement reads as follows: The quality of experience for consumers is a top priority in providing upgrades to our current product portfolio. In working through Android 2.1 upgrades for CLIQ, CLIQ XT, and Backflip, certain hardware configurations have been limiting upgrade capabilities. We …
Dell Streak running Android 2.1
by James Tromans on Aug 06, 2010 0 Comments">0
The Dell Streak has been available in the UK for a while now, plodding away running Android 1.6. It isn’t even available in the US yet, but the device is set to receive an update to Android 2.1 in the near future. Engadget have managed to get a sneak peak of the device running the goodies, but it’s not all rosey. The device is still optimised for landscale mode and the home screen only offers support for 24 icons instead of 32. Indeed, Android 2.2 is out now, so perhaps Dell will release this pupy directly with Android 2.2 stateside. …
Acer Stream to run Android 2.1
by James Tromans on Jul 26, 2010 0 Comments">0
Acer have just announced their latest high-end Android multimedia smartphone. This is certainly one to watch and is clearly aimed towards the Samsung Galaxy S and Nexus One market. Indeed, the Stream will offer an AMOLED 3.7” WVGA display with 3G+ HSDPA 7.2 Mbps download connectivity. Naturally, the device offers Bluetooth but we are also pleasantly surprised to see WiFi n included too. In terms of the core processing unit, the Acer Stream packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, with its 512 MB RAM. By their own admission, this is Acer’s fastest handset to date. The 5MP camera can also …
Android 2.1 ported to the HTC HD2
by James Tromans on Jul 01, 2010 1 Comments">1
A group of developers called HTC Linux have put together a YouTube video revealing a working port of Ubuntu and Android 2.1 on the HTC HD2 WinMo device. We use the word ‘working’ loosely as both Ubuntu and Android are buggy, but the foundations are certainly in place. As you might expect, much of the work is documented over at XDA-Developers. If you feel as though you know your way around the Android porting steps, check out this site for links and builds aimed at advanced users. Alternatively, if you prefer to wait till something a little more user friendly …
Cisco announces Android tablet called the Cius
by James Tromans on Jun 30, 2010 0 Comments">0
Over at the Cisco News Room, the business giants have announced a new tablet for their business users. This device will focus on a teleconferencing user-base, and the Android tablet offers a forward facing HD camera to adhere to these goals. (The) Cisco Cius is an ultra-portable device weighing just 1.15lbs (0.52kg) that extends the productivity benefits of Cisco collaboration applications to a highly secure mobile platform. In addition to full telepresence interoperability, Cisco Cius offers HD video streaming and real-time video, multi-party conferencing, email, messaging, browsing, and the ability to produce, edit and share content stored locally or centrally …
Pantech A630K comes with women in mind
by James Tromans on Jun 30, 2010 0 Comments">0
According to ZDNet Korea, the Pantech A630K is launching in Korea via KT with Android 2.1 within the next month. The device is alleged to be aimed towards women, and here are the points made on the Korea speaking website. The phone itself fits into smaller hands very well and the ‘crystal’ bevel on the bottom of the device can light up like jewelry with seven shade of color. The device also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth T-DMB TV tuner and there seems to be mention of multi-touch on the ZDNet Korean website. Further specifications are as follows; ■ Size: 114.4 x …
HTC announce Android 2.1 for GSM Hero, June 4th
by James Tromans on Jun 04, 2010 1 Comments">1
The word is out. The Android 2.1 update for the GSM variant of the HTC Hero will start hitting handsets some time today, June 4th. If you have had a CDMA version then you may have had the Android 2.1 update sometime over the last month providing you live in the US. This would include the Droid Eris and Sprint Hero devices. Unfortunately, at the moment there is little known regarding the release of Android 2.1 for the Hero within Europe. Indeed, at the moment this progress is limited to the Western side of the pond. We’ll certainly keep a …
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