Articles Tagged “Eclair”
HTC Hero Android 2.1 Eclair update coming next week
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 27, 2010 0 Comments">0
Hero users on Orange UK’s network will start receiving the Android 2.1 Eclair update as early as next week, according to an HTC spokesperson. The following statement has been posted on Orange’s website: “We apologise for the delay in Orange Hero customers receiving their Eclair update. Testing the update across European markets took longer than anticipated. However, we hope to receive final approval by the end of the week and Orange handsets should start updating from next week.”
Google: Android 2.1 Eclair OS being used by 55% of users
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 21, 2010 2 Comments">2
Today Google has provided data about the relative number of active devices running the various versions of the Android platform. The results show that the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system is the most widely used at 55.5%. The full table is below: Android 1.5 – 18.9% Android 1.6 – 22.1% Android 2.1 – 55.5% Android 2.2 - 3.3% Most of today’s biggest selling smartphones like Sprint’s EVO 4G, Verizon’s Motorola DROID and DROID X, and the newly launched AT&T Captivate and T-Mobile Vibrant Galaxy S all run Android 2.1. The study was from data collected during two weeks ending on …
Acer Liquid A1 smartphone gets upgraded to Android 2.1
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 09, 2010 0 Comments">0
The Liquid A1, Acer’s first Android device, now has an available firmware upgrade that will take it from Android 1.6 to 2.1 Eclair. The smartphone offers a speedy 768 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a large and colorful 3.5-inch 480×800 touchscreen display, 3G,WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity, and a 5-megapixel shooter. Head to Acer’s website for the download (under Driver Download). [via IntoMobile]
Over 50% of Android phones run version 2.0+
by James Tromans on Jun 17, 2010 1 Comments">1
Over at the Android developers blog, Google have released the statistics of Android version usage. The data were collcted over a two week period ending on June 16, 2010. The figures reveal that 50.4% of Android devices run Android 2.0 or greater. If we consider Eclair to comprise Android 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1, then we can certainly conclude that the Android ‘fragmentation’ issue is subsiding. This is good because it has been such a hot topic over the last few months since Google have released version after version of Android. The other ~50% or so goes to Android 1.6 and …
Android 2.1 proof of concept running Intel Moorestown
by James Tromans on Jun 03, 2010 0 Comments">0
The Computex expo has given us one of the first proof of concept devices running the new Intel Moorestown processor chip. The device itself is manufactured by Aava, who we have covered in some depth before. Aava is collaborating with Intel to take the Moorestown platform to market with a range of customers and service providers. The two companies are working on smartphone reference designs covering Android, Moblin, and MeeGo. The bad news is that the video recorded by Engadget (after the jump) does not show the device running quicker than any other higher-end device on the market right now. …
Sprint’s HTC Hero gets its own Android 2.1 OS update
by Michael Oryl on May 19, 2010 0 Comments">0
Sprint and HTC have released the Android 2.1 update for the HTC Hero. Like the update that recently went out for the HTC DROID Eris for Verizon, this Hero firmware update must be downloaded and applied from a personal computer. Sprint notes that applying this update will delete your personal data. The following is the official warning: Important Note: Installing the 2.27.651.5 update will delete all the data and information on your phone. You will lose contacts that have not been synced to an email account, text messages that have not been forwarded, saved voicemail messages older than 5 days, …
All Android devices updating to version 2.1?
by James Tromans on Mar 01, 2010 3 Comments">3
Getting right down to it, Android news blog ‘Android and Me’ believes that all current devices running Android of any version flavor will be capable of receiving an upgrade to the latest version, one way or another. Here is a direct quote from the ‘Android and Me’ website which broke the news recently; After talking with several inside sources familiar with the matter, I would like to report that every Android phone currently released in the United States will be receiving an upgrade to Android 2.1. Unfortunately, the early adopters may suffer from a few issues. Some Android based devices …
General Mobile shows COSMOS, its new Android 2.0 device
by Michael Oryl on Dec 31, 2009 1 Comments">1
I just received a bit of New Year’s Eve cheer from my friends at General Mobile. I now have some decent specs and photos for GM’s second Android powered smartphone, the General Mobile COSMOS. The specs for the COSMOS, below, are much better than those of the DSTL1 that General Mobile released earlier this year. Android 2.0 (Eclair) 900/1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM/EDGE Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP, GPS 3.2-inch 320 x 480 HVGA capacitive touchscreen w/accelerometer 5 megapixel autofocus camera 256MB flash, 128MB SDRAM, microSD card slot (16GB max) 1500mAh battery FM radio, USB 2.0 mass storage mode, digital compass …
Android 2.0 coming to the T-Mobile G1?
by Susan Ellery on Dec 27, 2009 0 Comments">0
This one is coming out of left field so read it with a healthy dose of skepticism, but a rumor fresh out AndroidSPIN claims that the T-Mobile G1 will be upgraded to Android 2.0, possibly even Android 2.0.1. Supposedly, OTA updates for both Android versions have been prepared and both updates are already in the hands of a few choice people. The rumor does not specify which update will be rolled out or when the update may occur but we will keep our fingers crossed that Eclair for the G1 will be coming soon.
Our full Motorola DROID review posted
by Michael Oryl on Nov 02, 2009 3 Comments">3
It’s been a busy morning, indeed. Amid all of this Motorola MILESTONE news, I managed to get the full review of the Motorola DROID for Verizon posted on MobileBurn.com. I came away being much more impressed with it than my initial impressions might have suggested. Sure, there are some ergonomic issues that bug me, and I stumbled upon a few minor bugs, but overall I was really loving the device. I’m going to keep it around for a bit, too – just because I can. It’s a fun device, and the new Google Maps Navigation is a great tool for …
HTC to offer Android 2.0 update for the Hero
by Michael Oryl on Oct 29, 2009 0 Comments">0
On its Twitter account, HTC yesterday said that an Android 2.0 update was forthcoming for the HTC Hero. The tweet in question didn’t specify if the update would be available for both the EU version and the Sprint CDMA version, though. The rumors are true! Hero will be getting an Eclair update. We ask for your patience as we update Sense for the fancy new Android OS.
Motorola DROID for Verizon – video unboxing and photos
by Michael Oryl on Oct 29, 2009 0 Comments">0
OK, here is the video I promised. I’ll pop in some live photos once I get a bit more situated this morning. Since shooting this video, I’ve had a bit of time to play with the phone. So far I like it, but don’t love it. The display is brilliant, plain and simple. The keyboard, not so much. It is usable, but far lacking when compared with the keyboard on the CLIQ. The touch sensitive controls work nicely, and the camera seems decent during non-flash sessions, at least. Exchange support appears to be spotty, and the entire multi-account support in …
Android 2.0 (Eclair) now available in the SDK
by Michael Oryl on Oct 27, 2009 1 Comments">1
The Android Developers Blog has announced that the new version of the Android SDK now supports Android 2.0, the “Eclair” OS that is running on the much-hyped Motorola DROID that is set to launch soon. Among the changes is new and broader support for synchronizing an Android device with other services. This will allow developers to build apps to easily sync with other services, like social networks and what appears to be built-in Microsoft Exchange support. A new “quick contact” widget provides users with quick access to calling, emailing, or texting a contact just by tapping on the contact’s image, …
Dell Streak – Android 2.0 mid with 5-inch display – stars in a video
by Michael Oryl on Oct 21, 2009 1 Comments">1
From the same site that first brought us video of the HTC Tattoo (then known as the Click) comes the first video of a new 5-inch display equipped Streak from Dell, which runs Android 2.0 (Eclair). It is said to feature a wide-VGA (800 480 pixel) capacitive touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, and 3G connectivity. That part souds good. The part that concerns me is the supposed 1300mAh battery. Considering that the HTC Imagio and other recent devices that have crossed my desk come equipped with 1500mAh batteries, I wonder just how long a 3G …
Verizon Motorola DROID TV ads say it is “coming in November”
by Michael Oryl on Oct 18, 2009 0 Comments">0
I noticed that Verizon is running a TV commercial that offers the same basic content as its promotion website for the Motorola DROID while watching Amazing Race this evening. The only difference is that instead of a countdown timer, the commercial says “coming in November.” This could mean that we’ll see an unveiling on October 30 and actual device availability in November.
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