Android 2010 SmartPhone Articles

EA Mobile Makes Almost All its iOS and Android OS Games Just 99 Cents 12/27/2010

The mobile division of Electronic Arts is having a big sale -- virtually all of its games are now available for just under a dollar each. Th

Google Improves Voice Search for Android OS 12/27/2010

If you've tried to use Google's Voice Search, but the results haven't always been all that accurate, Google has rolled out a new feature for

Android OS 2.3 Upgrade for the Google Nexus One Pushed Back 12/21/2010

The promised upgrade to Android OS 2.3 for the Nexus One won't be available quite as soon as first thought. This update to the latest versi

Samsung Intercept Gets Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 12/18/2010

A system software upgrade to Sprint's Samsung Intercept is now going out. The upgrade to Android OS 2.2 brings many enhancements to the mid-

Offline Maps and 3D Views Now Available With Google Maps for Android Update 12/17/2010

Never again will you get lost in the big city with the latest update to the Android OS version of Google Maps for mobile, which brings offli

Samsung Nexus S Released Today with Android OS 2.3 12/16/2010

The wait for the new version of Google's operating system is over with the arrival of the Samsung Nexus S today, the first smartphone to run

Android Market Update Streamlines App Shopping 12/14/2010

Android users with devices running at version 1.6 or higher will be seeing an update to the Market client over the course of the next two we

Samsung Noncommital About Android OS 2.3 Upgrades 12/13/2010

Samsung has a growing problem with keeping its products up to date with the latest version of Google's operating system. The company has yet

Many Dell Streak Users Won't Get Android OS 2.2 Until Next Month 12/11/2010

Users of the version of the Dell Streak that is SIM locked to AT&T are going to have to wait several more weeks to get an upgrade to Android

Gmail for Android Update Includes Priority Inbox, New Compose Options 12/10/2010

E-mailing from an Android OS phone just got a little more advanced, as the Google Mobile team has ushered out an update for Gmail for Androi

HTC Commits to Android OS 2.3 Upgrades for ''Some'' Models 12/9/2010

This week's official unveiling of Android OS 2.3 naturally raises the question of upgrades for current models. HTC says that some of its sma

HTC Users Port Android OS to One Windows Phone, Complain About Another 12/9/2010

As HTC gets socked with more user complaints around reception problems with its Windows Phone 7-enabled HD7 smartphone, independent develope

Google Reveals the Details of Android OS 2.3 12/6/2010

Android OS 2.3 has just been officially unveiled. Google's main goals in the next version of its operating system for smartphones were suppo

Samsung Nexus S Debuting Next Week with Google Android OS 2.3 12/6/2010

After weeks of leaks and rumors, the Samsung Nexus S has just been officially announced. This high-end smartphone will be the first with Goo

Samsung Epic 4G Can Be Manually Upgraded to Android OS 2.2 12/6/2010

Those who would like to upgrade the system software on their Samsung Epic 4Gto can now download and install the long-awaited upgrade to Andr

Google Reader Android OS App Released 12/2/2010

Android OS users can now downloaded an official app for the Google Reader service. Like its desktop equivalent, this allows smartphone users

AT&T, T-Mobile Mull Acer's Liquid Metal Android OS 2.2 Phone 11/24/2010

AT&T and T-Mobile are now evaluating Acer's Liquid Metal, an Android OS 2.2-based smartphone, for possible release in the United States, a s

Acer Unveils Android OS Tablet Phone with 4.8-inch Display 11/23/2010

Acer just took the wraps off a device that is going to skirt the dividing line between a tablet and a smartphone. This as-yet unnamed model

Motorola Olympus Could Be an Android OS Smartphone with a Tegra 2 Processor 11/23/2010

Those who are looking ahead to the next cutting-edge smartphone should keep an eye out for the Motorola Olympus. This Android OS-based devic

Android OS, iPhone, iPad Users Now Able to Directly Edit Google Docs 11/17/2010

Users of devices based on the Android OS and iOS have been able to view the documents and spreadsheets stored in Google Docs for some time.

LG Prepping Cutting-Edge Android OS Smartphone for Release Next Year 11/16/2010

Those looking for a cutting-edge Android OS smartphone should keep their eye on LG, as this company is reportedly working on a model with a

NetFront Life Web Browser for Android OS Released by Access 11/16/2010

Access has introduced its latest app for devices running the Android OS, a web browser called NetFront Life. This offers several unique feat

Android OS 2.2 Upgrade for the Dell Streak Starting to Go Out Now 11/16/2010

An upgrade to Android OS 2.2 has begun rolling out to the Dell Streak. Those who have the unlocked version of this tablet phone will get thi

LG Vortex To Be Verizon's Latest Low-Cost Android OS Smartphone 11/15/2010

Verizon will soon be the third U.S. wireless carrier to offer a version of the LG Optimus One, an entry-level smartphone running Google's An

Netflix App Coming to the Android OS 11/15/2010

Netflix has promised to introduce a version of its streaming video service for devices running Google's Android operating system. Issues wit

Dell Streak Android OS 2.2 Upgrade To Start Rolling Out This Month 11/15/2010

Dell says it is going to start sending out a system software upgrade to its cutting-edge tablet phone before the end of this month. The move

Virtually All AT&T Android OS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 Models Selling for a Penny 11/12/2010

Amazon.com is having a massive sale on most AT&T smartphones. The new Windows Phone 7 models, plus the Samsung Captivate and BlackBerry Torc

Dell Opus One Could Be a Cutting-Edge Android OS Tablet Phone 11/11/2010

According to an anonymous source at Dell, this company is working on a follow-up to the Dell Streak. The upcoming tablet phone with Google's

LogMeIn Ignition for Android OS Review 11/11/2010

Want to turn your Droid into a desktop? With LogMeIn Ignition you can use your smartphone to remotely-control your office or home PC. Bright

Verizon Prepping Low-Cost Motorola Citrus Android OS Smartphone 11/10/2010

The Motorola Citrus is going to be released by Verizon Wireless tomorrow. This inexpensive model will run Google's very popular Android oper

Opera Mobile Browser Released for Google's Android OS 11/9/2010

A beta version of Opera Mobile 10.1 is now available in the Android market, giving users of smartphones running Google's operating system an

Android OS 2.3 Could Come to the Google Nexus One Any Day Now 11/8/2010

The Nexus One will supposedly be among the first, if not the first, to get an upgrade to Google Android OS 2.3, AKA Gingerbread. This new ve

Google Android OS 2.3 Launch Could Be Right Around the Corner 11/5/2010

The debut of the next version of Google's mobile operating system could happen next week. The company is expected to release Android OS 2.3

Sprint's Android OS-based LG Optimus S to Debut on Sunday 11/5/2010

Sprint is getting ready to introduce the LG Optimus S, an inexpensive Android OS-based device created for those buying their first smartphon

Motorola Backflip Finally Getting Android OS 2.1 Upgrade 11/4/2010

Motorola will soon release a new version of the system software update for AT&T's Motorola Backflip. The long-overdue upgrade to Android OS

Android OS-based T-Mobile Comet and LG Optimus T Debut for Free 11/3/2010

T-Mobile has broken new ground for low-priced smartphones. It introduced two Android OS models today, the T-Mobile Comet and LG Optimus T, b

Motorola Defy Rugged Android OS Smartphone Now Available 11/3/2010

T-Mobile has just begun offering the Motorola Defy, a mid-range model running Google's Android OS. This smartphone has been designed to surv

Android OS-based T-Mobile Comet to Sell for Just $10 11/1/2010

T-Mobile has just announced that it is going to introduce a very affordable smartphone running Google's Android OS . The T-Mobile Comet will

Google Nexus Two Might Debut Next Month with Android OS 2.3 10/28/2010

Unconfirmed reports indicate that Google is going to offer a second Android OS-based smartphone under its own brand name. At this point, few

Cab4Me for Android OS Review 10/28/2010

Cab4Me is a free application for Android OS-based smartphones which uses location and web information to locate nearby taxi cabs. Antoine Wr

Android OS-based LG Optimus T Coming to T-Mobile for a Very Low Price 10/26/2010

T-Mobile's next model running Google's Android OS is going to debut an an unusually low price: just $30 with contract. The LG Optimus T has

Google's Android OS Passes an Big Milestone: 100,000 Apps 10/26/2010

Google has announced that there are now over 100,000 applications for its Android OS. This puts it in second place behind the Apple iOS, but

Sprint's HTC Knight Could Be an Android OS-based Slider 10/25/2010

Sprint may be getting ready to offer its first smartphone from HTC that runs Google's Android OS and includes a sliding keyboard. Details on

DataViz Documents To Go 3.0 for Android OS Offers Desktop Syncing, Support for Google Docs 10/22/2010

DataViz Documents To Go 3.0 for Android OS has just been released, bringing a number of new features to this suite of Office apps, including

Android OS 2.2 Upgrade for Samsung Epic 4G, Captivate, Vibrant, Fascinate Available by the End of November 10/21/2010

Samsung has started upgrading all the models in its Galaxy S series to Android OS 2.2. The company now says this process will be finished by

Astrid Task Manager for Android OS Review 10/21/2010

Astrid is an expansive and easy to use task manager for Google Android devices. Antoine RJ Wright brings us a review of this handy and free

Android OS-based Motorola Flipout Brings an Unusual Design to AT&T 10/19/2010

AT&T has begun offering the Motorola Flipout, a consumer-oriented Android OS smartphone with an innovative design. This inexpensive model ha

Next Android OS Version May Offer Built-in Video Conferencing 10/18/2010

Google is expected to release a new version of its Android OS in the near future. No details have been announced yet, but an unofficial sour

Verizon Prepping Four Android OS Worldphones 10/18/2010

A listing of current and upcoming worldphones has leaked out of Verizon, showing that this carrier will soon be introducing four new models

Apple iOS Keeps Beating Rival Android OS Among Businesses 10/15/2010

While some other studies show the Android OS leaping ahead of Apple's iOS on an overall basis, one new survey finds that Apple continues to

Android OS 2.2 Upgrade for Samsung Epic 4G, Captivate, Vibrant, Fascinate Coming Very Soon 10/15/2010

Samsung has just announced that it is starting to send out an Android OS 2.2 upgrade to all the models in its Galaxy S series. This will bri

FXware Currency Guide and Currency App for Android OS Review/Comparison 10/14/2010

Antoine Wright takes a look at two applications named Currency in the Android Market, and compares these free offerings. Each will give you

Dell Streak Tablet Phone To Get Android OS 2.2 in the Near Future 10/13/2010

The Dell Streak debuted with Android OS 1.6, but Dell has committed to releasing Android OS 2.2 for it before too much longer. This upgrade

CTIA Tradeshow Brought a Range of Android OS Smartphones 10/10/2010

The fall CTIA tradeshow has wrapped up in San Francisco. This year was unusually busy, with a large number of new smartphones announced. Wit

Sprint Launches Android OS-based Samsung Transform, Sanyo Zio 10/10/2010

Sprint introduced two new mid-range smartphones today, both of which run Google's mobile operating system. The Samsung Transform is a slider

Sprint and T-Mobile Prepping Android OS-based LG Optimus Models 10/7/2010

T-Mobile has announced that it's going to be offering the LG Optimus T, while Sprint is getting the Optimus S. Both are versions of an inexp

Scan2PDF for Android OS Review 10/7/2010

Scan2PDF is an image utility for Google's Android OS which takes captured images and makes them PDFs for emailing. Antoine Wright brings us

AT&T Prepping Three Android OS Smartphones from Motorola 10/5/2010

AT&T has just announced plans to introduce three additional smartphones running Google's Android OS by the end of this year. The Motorola Fl

Skype App Now Available for Most Android OS Users 10/5/2010

Since it was released in the spring, the Android OS version of Skype has only been available for Verizon Wireless customers. A version for f

Verizon Prepping the HTC Merge Android OS Slider 9/28/2010

A version of the recently-announced HTC Desire Z is reportedly going to be released by Verizon Wireless as the HTC Merge. This high-end Andr

Talk to Me Classic for Android OS Review 9/28/2010

Talk to Me Classic is a translation application for Android OS able to take text and voice input and speak the translated language. Antoine

New Versions of Gmail for Android OS No Longer Require System Software Updates 9/24/2010

Google has released a new version of Gmail which Android OS users can download and install. Previously, users had to wait for new versions o

Dropbox for BlackBerry Released, Versions for iPhone and Android OS Updated 9/23/2010

Dropbox is a free online file storage service. An app that gives BlackBerry users access has just been released, and the versions for device

Android OS 2.2 Upgrade for Samsung Epic 4G, Captivate, Vibrant, Fascinate Scheduled for Next Month 9/22/2010

All of the top U.S. wireless carriers offer versions of the Android OS-based Samsung Galaxy S, though under different names. No matter what

LG Vortex Could Be Verizon's Version of the LG Optimus One Android OS Smartphone 9/22/2010

The LG Optimus One is an inexpensive Android OS-powered smartphone that was officially unveiled last week. According to an unconfirmed repor

Motorola Droid X Finally Gets Long-Awaited Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 9/21/2010

The Motorola Droid X's official upgrade to Android OS 2.2 is finally ready. Among other changes, the new version of Google's operating syste

Android OS-based HTC Lexikon Appears in a Leaked Image 9/21/2010

A rendering has leaked out that shows the HTC Lexikon, a high-end smartphone reportedly heading for Verizon Wireless. This Android OS 2.2 mo

Android OS and iPad Users Will Soon Be Able to Directly Edit Google Docs 9/20/2010

Google announced today that many smartphone and tablet users will soon be able to edit the files stored in Google Docs, a free online word p

HTC Droid Eris Won't Get Android OS 2.2 9/17/2010

Quite a few smartphones running Google's mobile operating system have received upgrades to the latest version, but Verizon's HTC Droid Eris

BlackBerry Fading Against Android OS and iPhone 9/16/2010

BlackBerry is losing overall share in the smartphone market along with its long-time leadership spot in the business space, suggest major an

Acer May Be Prepping Android OS-based Tablet Phone 9/15/2010

Acer is reportedly working on a smartphone similar to the Dell Streak. This cutting-edge tablet phone will supposedly have a very large scre

DataViz Was Not Acquired by RIM, Still Working on iPhone, Android OS Software 9/15/2010

Despite recent rumors to the contrary, an official DataViz spokesperson says that this well-known mobile app developer has not been acquired

SoftMaker Office for Android OS in Development 9/11/2010

SoftMaker is a long-standing developer of applications for working with Microsoft Office files. There are versions for a variety of platform

Android OS-powered T-Mobile G2 Formally Announced 9/9/2010

T-Mobile has been teasing consumers with details of its next high-end smartphone, but today finally revealed virtually all the specification

Android OS-based Motorola Milestone 2 Unveiled 9/1/2010

Motorola has just taken the wraps off the Milestone 2, the European version of the Motorola Droid 2. As such, this smartphone is going to ru

HTC Droid Incredible Owners Can Manually Install Android OS 2.2 8/31/2010

Verizon Wireless has begun sending an over-the-air upgrade to Android OS 2.2 to the HTC Droid Incredible. Those who haven't received it and

HTC Prepping Android OS-based Smartphone for Verizon with 4.3-Inch Display 8/28/2010

Images of an HTC model on its way to Verizon have leaked out. This will supposedly have much in common with Sprint's HTC EVO 4G as it will i

HTC Droid Incredible Getting Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Now 8/28/2010

Verizon Wireless has started to send an upgrade to Android OS 2.2 to the HTC Droid Incredible. This brings a number of new features, most no

HTC Droid Incredible Might Get Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Tomorrow 8/26/2010

Verizon will begin sending Android OS 2.2 to the HTC Droid Incredible tomorrow, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This will bring new fea

Motorola Droid's Second Android OS 2.2 Update Going Out Now 8/26/2010

Verizon Wireless has just begun sending out an update for the original Motorola Droid's system software that will add support for Adobe Flas

Dell Aero Android OS Smartphone Now Available 8/24/2010

Dell's first smartphone has just been introduced in the U.S. The Dell Aero is an inexpensive, consumer-oriented model running Google's Andro

Motorola Droid's Second Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Might Start Rolling Out Today 8/24/2010

The Motorola Droid is being upgraded to Android OS 2.2 in two phases. The first of these adds most of the features of Google's latest operat

Android OS 2.1 Upgrades for Motorola Cliq, Cliq XT Delayed, No Upgrade for Motorola Devour 8/23/2010

The Motorola Cliq and Cliq XT from T-Mobile probably will not get upgrades to Android OS 2.1 as early as first thought. And Verizon's Motoro

Motorola Droid X's Unofficial Android OS 2.2 Upgrade No Longer Available 8/23/2010

Motorola has turned to its lawyers to block distribution of an early version of Android OS 2.2 for the Motorola Droid X. As a result, those

Brave Motorola Droid X Owners Can Install an Unofficial Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 8/21/2010

The Motorola Droid X's official upgrade to Android OS 2.2 isn't expected for several more weeks, but those who are getting impatient can go

Oracle Calls Patent Foul Against Google and Android OS 8/16/2010

Enterprise software giant Oracle Corp. last week filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Google, claiming its Android operating system v

Specifications for Two HTC Android OS 2.2 Smartphones Leak Out 8/16/2010

Many of the details of two upcoming models from HTC have leaked out. One will be a mid-range smartphone with a keyboard, while the second wi

Dell Streak Tablet Phone To Skip Android OS 2.1, Go Straight to OS 2.2 8/16/2010

The Dell Streak debuted with Android OS 1.6, but Dell has committed to releasing an operating system upgrades for it. According to an offici

HTC Droid Incredible Could Get Android OS 2.2 Upgrade this Week 8/16/2010

Verizon will begin sending Android OS 2.2 to the HTC Droid Incredible in just a couple of days, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This wi

Android-based Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Now Available from AT&T 8/15/2010

Today is the launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 from AT&T. This Android OS smartphone has a surprisingly low price given its many high-e

Analyst: Android OS Is Now Number One in the U.S. 8/15/2010

After jumping over the BlackBerry OS to turn into the most widely used mobile operating system in the U.S., Google's Android OS is now on tr

Motorola Droid's Second Android OS 2.2 Upgrade To Bring Adobe Flash Support (Updated) 8/14/2010

According to Motorola, the Android OS 2.2 upgrade that is going out now for the original Motorola Droid does not include support for Adobe F

Dell Streak Android OS Tablet Phone Now Available 8/13/2010

Dell has just begun selling the highly-anticipated Dell Streak. This cutting-edge tablet phone runs the Android OS on a 1 GHz processor, plu

Google Releases Free Voice Control Software for Android OS 8/12/2010

Google has just introduced Voice Actions for Android. This feature allows users to control their smartphone with a selected group of spoken

Dell Thunder Android OS Smartphone Appears In Leaked Pictures 8/12/2010

The Dell Thunder is one of a group of upcoming Android OS-based smartphones from Dell. Word of it first leaked out in the spring, and now a

Android OS 3.0-based PlayStation Phone May Resemble the PSP Go 8/12/2010

The first report that a PlayStation Phone is in development surfaced earlier this year, and now some additional details of it have leaked ou

Motorola Droid Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Going Out Now 8/11/2010

A great many users of the Motorola Droid received their promised Android OS 2.2 upgrade overnight, and the remainder should receive it in sh

AT&T Commits to Android-based Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 8/9/2010

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be released by AT&T next week. This Android OS smartphone offers a large, high-resolution display, a 1 GHz

Android OS 2.2 Is Coming to the LG Ally 8/8/2010

The LG Ally, a smartphone recently released by Verizon with Android OS 2.1, is getting an upgrade to version 2.2. The latest version of Goog

Get an Early Early Glimpse of HTC's 1.2 GHz Android OS Slider for Verizon 8/7/2010

Android OS smartphones with 1 GHz processors are becoming increasingly common, and device makers are getting ready to move on to faster chip

Motorola Droid's Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Initially Won't Include Adobe Flash App 8/6/2010

Those who have already received the Android OS 2.2 upgrade for the original Motorola Droid got a surprise: it's missing the promised Adobe F

Motorola Droid X Getting Android OS 2.2 Upgrade by Early September 8/6/2010

A member of the Motorola Droid X support team says that this new smartphone will get an upgrade to Android OS 2.2 by early next month. The l

Android-based Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Getting Close to an AT&T Release 8/4/2010

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 could be released by AT&T in the next few weeks. This Android OS smartphone offers a large, high-resolution dis

Motorola Sage Could Be AT&T's Next Android OS Smartphone 8/4/2010

A collection of images of the Motorola Sage have leaked out of AT&T. Not all the details on this upcoming model are available yet, but it wi

Motorola Droid Owners Can Manually Install Android OS 2.2 8/4/2010

Motorola and Verizon are going to send the original Motorola Droid an upgrade to Android OS 2.2 this week, but those who are impatient can a

Motorola Droid's Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Won't Include Hotspot Software 8/3/2010

When the version of Google's Android OS 2.2 for the original Motorola Droid is released later this week, it won't include software that allo

HTC EVO 4G Upgrade to Android OS 2.2 Going Out Now 8/3/2010

Sprint has begun sending out an over-the-air system software upgrade for the HTC EVO 4G. The latest version of Google's operating system, An

Android OS 2.2 Upgrades for Motorola Droid X, HTC Droid Incredible Apparently Delayed 8/1/2010

Recent unconfirmed reports indicated that the Motorola Droid X and the HTC Droid Incredible would get simultaneous upgrades to the latest ve

Motorola Droid Officially Getting Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week 7/31/2010

Motorola has promised to release a version of Android OS 2.2 for the Motorola Droid at some point next week. The latest version of Google's

Motorola Droid 2 To Launch with Android OS 2.2, MotoBlur 7/30/2010

The user manual for the upcoming Motorola Droid 2 has leaked out, helping to confirm many of the details of this smartphone that's headed fo

HTC EVO 4G To Get Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week 7/30/2010

Sprint is going to begin sending out an Android OS 2.2 upgrade to the HTC EVO 4G in a few days. Among other new features, this will bring su

AT&T Will Launch Dell Aero Android OS Smartphone in Two Weeks 7/27/2010

Dell has just announced that its first smartphone, the Dell Aero, is going to be released by AT&T at the beginning of the second week in Aug

Android OS-based Motorola Charm Might Not Debut Until Late August 7/27/2010

Those interested in the Motorola Charm might have a bit of a wait -- according to an unconfirmed report, this inexpensive Android OS smartp

Motorola Droid X, HTC Droid Incredible, Motorola Droid Could All Get Android OS 2.2 Upgrades Early in August 7/27/2010

Three of Verizon's high-end smartphones will get simultaneous upgrades to the latest version of Google's Android OS, if an unconfirmed repor

Android OS-powered Dell Streak Tablet Phone Set To Launch Very Soon 7/22/2010

The much-anticipated Dell Streak is going to hit the market in the next week or so, according to an official statement from Dell. This table

Barnes & Noble Introduces nook app for Android OS 7/22/2010

Barnes & Noble has released an app that allows Android OS-based smartphones to access ebooks created for the nook eReader. This gives users

Graffiti Text Input System Jumps from Palm OS to Android OS 7/20/2010

Access has released a version of the Graffiti text input system for devices running Google's Android OS. Long-time Palm OS users should reme

Android OS-based Samsung Captivate Released by AT&T 7/18/2010

AT&T's first high-end Android OS smartphone is now available. The Samsung Captivate includes a large Super AMOLED touchscreen, a fast proces

Android OS-based Samsung Vibrant Now Available from T-Mobile 7/15/2010

The Samsung Vibrant has just been launched by T-Mobile, making it the first high-end Android OS smartphone released by this carrier in quite

LogMeIn Ignition for Android OS Now Available 7/14/2010

A version of the LogMeIn Ignition remote access application is now available for smartphones running Google's Android OS. This allows users

Nokia to Fight Back in Smartphones, but Without the Android OS 7/10/2010

While Nokia continues to struggle in the US mobile market, the Finnish-based company has voiced plans to "fight back" in the smartphone spac

Android OS 2.1 Upgrade for T-Mobile myTouch 3G, Motorola Cliq, Cliq XT Coming in August 7/9/2010

Three of T-Mobile's smartphones will be getting upgrades to Android OS 2.1 next month, according to a product roadmap leaking out of this ca

Sprint To Launch Inexpensive Android OS-powered Samsung Intercept 7/8/2010

The Samsung Intercept is going to debut from Sprint this weekend. This Android OS smartphone is going to sell for $100 and will offer an ent

Android OS-based Motorola Charm Officially Headed for T-Mobile 7/7/2010

Motorola has just taken the wraps off its next consumer-oriented Android OS smartphone, the Motorola Charm. This upcoming model will have a

Borders New E-book Store Now Open for Android OS, BlackBerry, iPhone 7/7/2010

Borders, one of the nation's largest booksellers, has opened an e-book store, and has just introduced apps to allow Android OS smartphones a

Motorola Charm To Be T-Mobile's Next Android OS Smartphone 7/7/2010

T-Mobile USA is reportedly prepping the Motorola Charm, an entry-level smartphone with a keyboard, a focus on messaging, and Android OS 2.1.

Android OS-powered Samsung Galaxy S2 Could Sport 2 GHz Processor, 4.3-inch Display 7/6/2010

Various iterations of the Samsung Galaxy S will hit the U.S. market soon, and the first details on its replacement have already leaked out.

Yahoo! Launches Mail and Messenger Applications for Android OS 7/6/2010

Yahoo! Inc. has expanded Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Messenger to support Android OS 2.0 or greater, providing a new operating system platform alter

Android OS-based HTC Vision To Sport a Sliding Keyboard 7/5/2010

Information on the HTC Vision has leaked out before, but the first image of this upcoming smartphone has now appeared on the Web. This model

Motorola Droid May Get Android OS 2.2 in Mid Month 7/3/2010

Motorola has committed to releasing a version of Android OS 2.2 for the Motorola Droid, but hasn't said exactly when. An unconfirmed report

Google Docs Can Now Display PDF, Word, PowerPoint Files on Android OS and iPhone 7/2/2010

Google Docs has been updated to enable Android OS devices as well as the iPhone and iPad to display the contents of PDF, Microsoft Word, and

Android OS 3.0 Will Sport a New Look and Feel 7/1/2010

The next version of Google's mobile operating system isn't expected to come out until this fall, but many of the details have leaked out alr

Android OS 2.1 Upgrade for Motorola Cliq Delayed 7/1/2010

The upgrade for T-Mobile's Motorola Cliq to Google's Android OS 2.1 isn't going to be out by the end of this month, as had been promised ear

Android OS 2.2 Coming to Samsung Epic 4G, Vibrant, Fascinate, Captivate 6/30/2010

All of the top U.S. wireless carriers are going to release versions of the Android OS-based Samsung Galaxy S, though under different names.

Verizon Getting the Android OS-based Samsung Fascinate 6/30/2010

In the last few days, all of the top U.S. carriers have announced plans to offer a version of the Samsung Galaxy S, and Verizon is no except

Samsung Vibrant To Be a High-End Android OS Smartphone for T-Mobile 6/29/2010

T-Mobile customers who have been hoping for a cutting-edge smartphone running Google's Android OS have received some good news: this carrier

Official Android OS 2.2 Upgrade for Google Nexus One Released 6/29/2010

The Google Nexus One has become the first smartphone to get an official upgrade to Android OS 2.2. This brings a number of new features, inc

Kindle App for Android OS Now Available 6/29/2010

Amazon.com has released a version of Kindle for Google's Android OS. The free application gives customers access to e-books from the online

Android OS-based Samsung Epic 4G Will Be Sprint's Next WiMAX Smartphone 6/28/2010

Sprint has promised to release the Samsung Epic 4G, an Android OS smartphone with a sliding keyboard and WiMAX. It will offer a wide range o

SMobile Systems Study Points to Potential Android OS Security Threats 6/24/2010

Can downloading Android applications be harmful to your personal and business data's health? Yes, according to the results of a study conduc

Android OS-based HTC Aria Now Available from AT&T 6/20/2010

AT&T has just launched its second smartphone running Google's Android OS. The HTC Aria is a mid-range model with an HVGA touchscreen, 5 mega

Samsung Captivate To Be AT&T's First High-End Android OS Smartphone 6/17/2010

AT&T has just announced plans to offer the Samsung Captivate. This upcoming Android OS smartphone will be well supplied with high-end featur

Android OS 2.1 Upgrades Coming to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Line Next Quarter 6/17/2010

Sony Ericsson has announced that the smartphones in its Xperia X10 line will get upgrades to Android OS 2.1 during the third quarter of this

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 To Be a Mid-Range Android OS Smartphone 6/17/2010

Sony Ericsson has taken the wraps off the Xperia X8, its latest Android OS-based model. This consumer-oriented smartphone will target consum

Android OS-based HTC Desire Headed to the U.S. 6/16/2010

A high-end smartphone that has until now only been available in Europe and Asia will soon be released in the United States. The HTC Desire r

Android OS-based Samsung Galaxy Beam To Sport a Pico Projector 6/16/2010

The Samsung Galaxy Beam is going to be the first Android OS smartphone with a built-in a miniature projector. It will include a range of oth

Sprint's Android OS-powered Samsung Galaxy S Pro To Have WiMAX 6/15/2010

Sprint is reportedly going to release a version of the Samsung Galaxy S with a sliding keyboard and the 4G standard WiMAX. Several images of

Android OS-based HTC Aria Coming to AT&T Next Week 6/14/2010

AT&T is going to release its second smartphone running Google's Android OS next week. The HTC Aria will be a mid-range model with an HVGA to

AT&T Confirms It's Getting the Android OS-based HTC Liberty 6/12/2010

AT&T has released a video showing off its testing lab for Android OS smartphones. During this demo, an upcoming smartphone is shown of very

Motorola Prepping a 2 GHz Android OS Smartphone 6/11/2010

Motorola's CEO has promised that his company is working on a smartphone that will run Google's Android OS on a 2 GHz processor, twice as fas

New Quickoffice App for Android OS Supports Cloud-based Storage of Office Documents 6/10/2010

Quickoffice has released a suite of apps that lets Android OS-based smartphones edit Microsoft Office files, as well as access them through

Android OS-powered Garminfone Now Available from T-Mobile 6/9/2010

T-Mobile is now offering Garmin's first smartphone running Google's Android OS. Not surprisingly, the Garminfone comes with a suite of navig

Android OS 2.2 Coming to the T-Mobile myTouch 3G 6/9/2010

Information leaking out of T-Mobile shows that it will soon release an Android OS 2.2 upgrade for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G. This will bring a

Android OS-based HTC Liberty May Be Headed for AT&T 6/7/2010

The HTC Liberty is supposedly going to be offered by AT&T. An image and some details of the smartphone have leaked out, indicating that it w

Android OS and Others Drive Growth of Mobile Linux 6/5/2010

The explosive growth of Google's Android OS has pushed Linux into the top ranks of smartphone operating systems, and a market reserch firm p

Android OS-powered T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Now Available 6/2/2010

T-Mobile USA is now offering its latest Android OS smartphone, the myTouch 3G Slide. This mid-range device has a focus on communications, an

Images of an Android OS-based Smartphone Headed for AT&T Leak Out 6/1/2010

Several images and details of an upcoming smartphone have leaked out of AT&T. This model will supposedly run Google's Android OS and won't b

Android OS Version of SlingPlayer Streaming TV App Nearing Release 5/31/2010

An app that will let Android OS users watch programs streamed from their home TV will be available soon. SlingPlayer Mobile won't come with

T-Mobile's Samsung Behold II Won't Get Android OS 2.2 5/31/2010

Samsung says that its Behold II is going to get a long-awaited upgrade to Google's Android OS 1.6, but that will be the last operating syste

LG Ally Android Phone Now Available from Verizon 5/27/2010

Verizon Wireless has just launched the LG Ally, a mid-range smartphone with Google's Android OS. The device features a sliding keyboard, WVG

Android OS-based Acer Stream Might Be Headed for AT&T 5/27/2010

Acer has taken the wraps off its latest smartphone running Google's Android OS. The Acer Stream is going to have a fairly high-end feature

HTC Aria Could Be AT&T's Next Android OS Smartphone 5/26/2010

AT&T has committed to offering an HTC model running Google's Android OS in the near future, and according to an unconfirmed report this devi

Dell Streak Tablet Phone Officially Unveiled, Will Run Android OS 2.2 5/25/2010

Dell has been giving the world sneak peeks for months, but today is the official announcement of the Dell Streak, an upcoming tablet phone t

Android-based Garminfone Might Debut June 2 5/25/2010

T-Mobile USA has promised that the Garminfone is going to be released at some point next month, and a new unconfirmed report gives the exact

Motorola Droid Will Soon Get Android OS 2.2 5/24/2010

A company spokesperson has promised that an Android OS 2.2 upgrade will be released for the Motorola Droid before too much longer. This will

HTC Vision Could Be the Android-Based Slider HTC Fans Have Been Looking For 5/23/2010

HTC is supposedly prepping a smartphone with the feature set many have been looking for: a high-end model with Google's Android OS and a sli

T-Mobile Google Nexus One Owners Can Manually Install Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 5/23/2010

Google is in the process of sending to the Nexus One an over-the-air upgrade to Android OS 2.2, but those who have the T-Mobile version and

Motorola Droid Shadow High-End Android OS Smartphone Coming to Verizon 5/23/2010

An image and many of the details on the Motorola Droid Shadow have leaked out of Verizon Wireless. This smartphone will supposedly include a

Google Nexus One Already Gets Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 5/22/2010

Just two days after Google unveiled Android OS 2.2, the Nexus One has received an upgrade to the new version. This brings a number of new fe

Android Phones Gain Ground Against iPhone, but Android Market Lags 5/22/2010

While Android phones seem to taking over market share against Apple's iPhone, and also catching up in sheer numbers of software apps, Google

What Do You Most Want to See Added to Google's Android OS? 5/21/2010

Google unveiled Android OS 2.2 yesterday, and while this has some nice new features, there's still room for improvement. What do you think G

Android OS 2.2 Coming To HTC Droid Incredible, HTC EVO 4G 5/21/2010

HTC said that it intends to release software upgrades to the next version of Google's Android OS for many of its recent and upcoming smartph

Google Android OS 2.2 To Offer Mobile Hotspot, Flash Player 5/20/2010

Google has taken the wraps off the next version of its mobile operating system. Android OS 2.2 will include a number of new features such as

Sprint's HTC Hero Gets Android OS 2.1 Upgrade 5/19/2010

A very significant system software upgrade for the HTC Hero is now available. The jump to Android OS 2.1 from version 1.5 brings a wide arra

Google's Android OS 2.2 Unveiling Expected Tomorrow 5/18/2010

Google is widely expected to officially announce the next version of its mobile operating system tomorrow at an event for developers. Accord

Kindle App for Android OS Coming this Summer 5/18/2010

Amazon.com is going to release a version of Kindle for Google's Android OS this summer. The free application will give customers access to e

Sprint's HTC Hero Getting Android OS 2.1 this Week, Unofficial Version Already Available 5/16/2010

A long-awaited upgrade for the system software on Sprint's version of the HTC Hero a reportedly going to be released this week. Those who ab

Samsung Moment's Android 2.1 Upgrade Now Available 5/15/2010

Sprint has begunn offering an Android OS 2.1 upgrade for the Samsung Moment. This brings a number of enhancments to the smartphone, such as

Dell Mini 5 Android-based Tablet Phone Definitely Coming to AT&T 5/14/2010

Dell CEO Michael Dell has made it official: AT&T is going to introduce the Dell Mini 5 this summer. The smartphone, also known by its code-n

Samsung Moment's Android 2.1 Upgrade Getting Closer 5/14/2010

The Android OS 2.1 upgrade for the Samsung Moment that Sprint has promised is apparently getting close to release. Close enough that a versi

Android OS 2.2 To Include Built-in Wi-Fi Router, USB Tethering 5/13/2010

The next version of Google's Android OS will reportedly include software that will allow smartphones running it to share its wireless Intern

Android-based LG Ally Now Available for Pre-order from Verizon 5/13/2010

Verizon Wireless has just begun taking pre-orders for the LG Ally, an Android OS 2.1-based smartphone that will debut later this month. The

Verizon's Android-powered LG Ally Will Go for Just $100 5/12/2010

Verizon Wireless has just announced plans to offer the LG Ally, an Android OS 2.1-based smartphone that will debut later this month. The dev

Android-based Garminfone To Debut in June for $200 5/12/2010

T-Mobile USA has announced that the Garminfone is going to be released at some point next month. The carrier has also announced the price fo

HTC Droid Eris Getting Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Now 5/12/2010

Verizon Wireless has begun sending out a long-awaited Android OS upgrade for the HTC Droid Eris. This moves the smartphone up to the latest

Motorola Flipout To Offer Android OS 2.1 with Unusual Design 5/11/2010

Motorola is reportedly prepping an Android OS smartphone with a flip-around display. The Motorola Flipout will apparently be an entry-level

Google's Android OS Outselling iPhone in U.S. 5/10/2010

The Android OS continues to grow in popularity, and last quarter moved past Apple's iPhone OS to take the No. 2 position among smartphone op

AT&T To Release Four More Android OS-based Smartphones by Mid-Year 5/10/2010

In January, AT&T committed to releasing five smartphones running Google's Android OS in the first half of this year. So far it has released

HTC Droid Eris Getting Long-Awaited Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Soon 5/8/2010

Verizon Wireless says that a delayed Android OS upgrade for the HTC Droid Eris will be available soon. This will move the smartphone up to t

LogMeIn Ignition for Android OS Released as Beta 5/7/2010

A beta version of the LogMeIn Ignition remote access application is being is now available for smartphones running Google's Android OS. This

Confirmed: LG Ally Will Run Android OS 2.1 on a Fast Processor 5/6/2010

LG is slowly revealing the details on the LG Ally, a smartphone running Google's Android OS that will hit the market later this month. The c

Android-based LG Ally Will Debut on May 20 5/3/2010

LG has officially announced that the LG Ally will be introduced on May 20. However, the company still has not yet revealed all the specifica

Twitter Introduces Official Android OS App 5/1/2010

Twitter has released a app that allows those with an Android OS-powered smartphone to use its social-networking service. This free software

Android OS Will Get Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Beta this Month 5/1/2010

Adobe says it will release a beta of Flash Player 10.1 for smartphones running Google's Android OS in a few weeks. This will allow users to

LG Ally Could Be Verizon's Next Android OS-based Smartphone 4/30/2010

Unconfirmed reports of the LG Aloha have been surfacing for weeks now, but a leak coming out today says that when this Android OS smart hone

AT&T Reveals Specs for Android OS-powered Dell Aero 4/30/2010

When AT&T first announced plans to offer the Dell Aero, it gave few details on the smartphone, only to mention that it will run Google's And

Skyfire Web Browser for Android Offers Adobe Flash 4/29/2010

A beta of Skyfire 2.0 for the Android OS has just been released. This is the first Android version of a free app that seeks to bring a PC-li

LG Unveils Two High-End Android OS Smartphones 4/28/2010

LG has taken the wraps off a pair of smartphones that will be variations on a theme. They are going to have different designs, one with a sl

Android OS 2.2 Will Have Adobe Flash Built In 4/28/2010

Andy Rubin says next version of Google's Android OS is going to have built-in support for Adobe Flash. However, those who want this multimed

Android-powered Dell Smoke To Be Small, Inexpensive 4/23/2010

Dell is reportedly working on a slender, lightweight and affordable smartphone running Google's Android OS. The Dell Smoke will have a desig

Dell Thunder Will Include 4.1-inch Touchscreen and Android OS 4/22/2010

The upcoming Dell Thunder will reportedly offer a range of high-end features, including a 4.1-inch, WVGA, OLED display and an 8 megapixel ca

Android-based Garminfone Headed for T-Mobile 4/21/2010

T-Mobile has just announced that it will be the exclusive provider for the Garminfone. It will be Garmin's first smartphone to offer both Go

AT&T May Get the Android-based Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 this Summer 4/20/2010

Sony Ericsson's Android OS-based Xperia X10 could be on its way to AT&T in July. The smartphone offers a large, high-resolution display, a 1

Adobe Says Flash Player for Android OS on Track to Launch by the End of June 4/20/2010

Serge Jespers, an Adobe platform evangelist, said that a recent comment from CEO Shantanu Narayen was misinterpreted, and the Android OS ver

Android-powered HTC Droid Incredible Now Available for Pre-Order 4/19/2010

The highly-anticipated HTC Droid Incredible isn't going to hit stores until later this month, but those who would like the high-end Android

Android-powered Dell Aero and Mini 5 Coming to AT&T this Summer 4/17/2010

AT&T is reportedly going to release Dell's first two devices running Google's Android OS in the next few months. The Dell Aero will be a low

Adobe Flash for Android OS and webOS Delayed Again 4/17/2010

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said that Flash Player 10.1 for Google Android OS and Palm webOS won't be released until the second half of the y

Twitter Working on an Official Android OS App 4/17/2010

Evan Williams, Twitter co-founder and CEO, announced that the social networking service is going to offer an official Android OS app. This f

Android OS 2.1 Coming to Motorola Cliq and Cliq XT this Spring 4/15/2010

Motorola is working on upgrades to the latest version of Google's smartphone operating system for two models offered by T-Mobile. They are g

Pantech Sirius Sky: Another Android-based Smartphone with a Fast Processor, Large Display 4/15/2010

Pantech has joined a group of companies that are building the Sirius Sky, a smartphone with Google's Android OS 2.1 running on a 1 GHz proce

Sprint's HTC Hero and Samsung Moment Getting Android 2.1 Upgrades Soon 4/14/2010

Sprint announced that its first two Android-based smartphones, the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment, are going to get upgraded to the newest vers

Android-Based Alex eReader Now Available 4/14/2010

Book worms can now purchase the Alex eReader from Spring Design, the latest device to enter an increasingly crowded eReader space. The Alex

Android OS Ported to Intel Atom Processors 4/14/2010

Intel has created a version of the Android OS that can run on an Atom microprocessor, which could lead to smartphones and tablets with Googl

Verizon Could Be Getting an Android-Based Smartphone from LG 4/12/2010

Information leaking from Verizon Wireless indicates that it's going to offer the LG VS740, but little is known about the device except that

Vonage VoIP App Released for Android OS Smartphones on AT&T and T-Mobile 4/11/2010

A version of Vonage Mobile has been released for smartphones that run Google's Android OS and have service through AT&T or T-Mobile. This al

Developers Releasing Android OS Apps at a Breakneck Pace 4/8/2010

Consumer interest in Google's Android OS has been growing tremendously in recent months, and third-party software developers are attempting

Rhapsody Streaming Music Player Now Comes in an Android Version 4/7/2010

Android OS smartphone users who prefer streaming music over the Internet rather than storing it locally have a new option. Rhapsody has rele

LG Aloha May Sport the Android OS Plus a Large Screen and Keyboard 4/2/2010

LG is reportedly working on its first high-end smartphone running Google's Android OS. Many details remain unknown, but the LG Aloha will su

Motorola Droid Owners Can Manually Install Android OS 2.1 3/31/2010

Motorola and Verizon have begun sending out a significant upgrade for the system software on the Motorola Droid, but so far only a few thous

Motorola Droid's Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Finally Rolling Out 3/30/2010

The oft-delayed Android OS 2.1 upgrade for the Motorola Droid has started going out. This includes most of the features users have been hopi

CTIA Spring 2010 Wrap-Up: Lots of New Android OS Smartphones 3/28/2010

One of the most important phone-related tradeshows of the year was held this week. The spring CTIA show saw the unveiling of several new sma

LogMeIn Remote Access App for Android OS in Development 3/27/2010

A version of the LogMeIn remote access application is being developed for smartphones running Google's Android OS. This will allow those wit

HTC Hero May Finally Get its Android OS 2.1 Upgrade in April 3/26/2010

Sprint's version of the HTC Hero may be getting its long-awaited upgrade to Android OS 2.1 in the coming weeks. An unconfirmed report says S

Skype for Android and BlackBerry Now Available to Verizon Customers 3/26/2010

A mobile version of Skype is now available for a number of Verizon Wireless smartphones. This allows users to make phone calls with their un

Android-Based Alex eReader Can Now Be Preordered 3/25/2010

Book worms can now preorder the Alex eReader from Spring Design, the latest device to entrr an increasingly crowded eReader space. The Alex

Samsung Outs Android-Powered Galaxy S with Super AMOLED Screen 3/24/2010

At the CTIA tradeshow, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S, an Android OS 2.1-powered smartphone that will sport a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchsc

HTC EVO 4G Will Offer WiMAX, the Android OS, and a Large Screen 3/23/2010

Sprint has just taken the wraps off the HTC EVO 4G, which will be the first smartphone available in the U.S. with WiMAX. This very high-end

Android-Based Dell Aero Is Headed for AT&T 3/22/2010

AT&T has pre-announced its plans to offer the Dell Aero, a re-branded version of Dell's first smartphone running Google's Android OS. Expect

Motorola Droid's Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Could Finally Start Rolling Out Tomorrow 3/17/2010

Motorola Droid users may soon get the system software update they've been waiting for. This will include most of the features users have bee

EasyTether Lets Android OS Phones Share Their Net Connections 3/13/2010

No one wants to pay for two wireless Internet connections when one will do, which is the reason behind the growing popularity of tethering s

Opera Mini 5 for Android OS Gets Updated 3/11/2010

Opera Software has released a new beta version of Opera Mini 5 for the Android OS. This web browser has been designed to used much less data

AT&T Now Offering Its First Android-Powered Smartphone, the Motorola Backflip 3/7/2010

AT&T has gotten on the Android bandwagon by releasing the Motorola Backflip. This inexpensive smartphone has an unusual reverse-flip keyboar

Swype Text Entry System Now Available for Download to Android OS Phones 3/6/2010

Swype is a system for entering text on small touchscreens by sliding a finger for letter to letter. It's built into several devices, but And

Teksoft BlueInput Lets Android OS Smartphones Use Bluetooth Keyboards 3/1/2010

Teksoft has released a Bluetooth driver that allows users to connect a Bluetooth Keyboard to their Android-powered device. BlueInput is rela

Future Android-Based Tablets from Dell Will Have Larger Displays 2/26/2010

Dell's first tablet computer running Google's Android OS, the Mini 5, will be only the starting point -- the company plans to introduce tabl

Verizon's Android-Powered Motorola Devour Debuts Exclusively at Best Buy Stores 2/25/2010

The Motorola Devour, Verizon's third smartphone running Google's Android OS, is being released today. At launch, the only brick-and-mortar s

Google Earth Now Available for the Android OS 2/23/2010

A version of Google Earth has been released for smartphones running Google's own Android OS. This free app acts as a sort of "virtual globe

Dell's Android-Powered Mini-Tablet Could Be a Serious Rival for the iPad 2/22/2010

The Apple iPad has garnered a great deal of attention, but Dell is working on a device that will offer many of the same features in a more p

Skyfire Accelerates Developing Web Browser for the Android OS 2/22/2010

Skyfire has been working on a version of its high-end web browser for Android OS, and to facilitate this process has recently acquired kolby

AT&T Will Launch the Android-Powered Motorola Backflip in Early March 2/18/2010

After some broad hints last month, AT&T has officially announced that it will be offering the Motorola Backflip in a few weeks. This smartph

HTC Hero Getting Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Next Month 2/17/2010

HTC has confirmed earlier rumors by promising to release an upgrade to Android OS 2.1 for the HTC Hero. This smartphone is currently running

MWC Day 3: Attention Turns to New Android OS and bada OS Smartphones 2/17/2010

Much of the attendees' attention at the Mobile World Congress 2010 tradeshow today was on smartphones that were unveiled this week. This inc

NetFront Web Browser Coming to Google's Android OS 2/17/2010

ACCESS Co., Ltd. has announced plans to release a version of its NetFront web browser for Google's Android OS, giving users an additional op

Verizon Teams Up with Skype, Will Bring VoIP Service to Android, BlackBerry Smartphones 2/17/2010

An agreement announced today today will bring Skype's VoIP service to Verizon Wireless smartphones starting in March. This will allow users

Bluestreak Bringing Flash Platform to Android OS, Java Devices 2/16/2010

Bluestreak Technology today announced its MachBlue platform will soon support Java and Android devices, meaning more device manufacturers wi

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro: New Variations on an Android Phone 2/16/2010

Sony Ericsson is broadening its Android offerings. The Xperia X10 is its first smartphone running Google's OS, and now two more have been an

HTC Prepping Two Android-Powered Smartphones: Legend and Desire 2/16/2010

HTC is continuing to add to its stable of devices running Google's Android OS. The newly-announced HTC Legend will be the replacement for th

T-Mobile Will Launch the Android-based Motorola Cliq XT in March 2/15/2010

Motorola has just announced that T-Mobile USA is going to release the Motorola Cliq XT next month. This device -- previously known as the Ze

Android-Based HTC Legend Will Debut Next Month 2/13/2010

An accidental slip-up by a European wireless carrier has reveled that the HTC Legend is going to hit the market soon. This smartphone will r

Samsung Moment May Get an Android OS 2.1 Upgrade by Month's End 2/13/2010

There is good news for those with a Samsung Moment who are getting impatient for an upgrade to the latest version of Google's Android OS: th

Garmin Outs First Android nuvifone 2/11/2010

Garmin-Asus today unveiled their nuvifone A50, the company's first Google Android OS device. This will come loaded with location-based featu

HTC Scorpion Could Run Android OS 2.2 on a 1.5 GHz Processor 2/10/2010

Some preliminary information has leaked out on the HTC Scorpion -- a device that could be HTC's next very high-end smartphone. Few details a

Motorola Droid's Android OS 2.1 Upgrade Will Bring Several Significant Enhancements 2/10/2010

Motorola accidentally leaked a list of changes in the Android OS upgrade coming to the Motorola Droid this week. This will include most of t

Motorola Droid Getting Android OS 2.1 Upgrade this Week 2/8/2010

Ever since Android 2.1 debuted last month, users of the Motorola Droid and other Android-based smartphones have been impatiently waiting for

Google Maps 3.4 Released for Android OS Devices 2/6/2010

Google has released a new version of Google Maps for smartphones running the Android OS. New features include night mode for navigation and

Motorola Zeppelin Could Be an Inexpensive Android OS Smartphone 2/4/2010

The next Android-based smartphone to come out of Motorola will apparently be called the Zeppelin. It hasn't yet been announced, but unconfir

Verizon Makes the Android OS-Based Motorola Devour Official 2/3/2010

After weeks of rumors, Verizon has officially announced that it will begin offering the Motorola Devour next month. Like the popular Motorol

Dell Mini 5 Android-Based Tablet Coming Soon 1/29/2010

Reports have been around for some time about Dell's upcoming tablet-shaped device with a 5-inch touchscreen and Google's Android OS. Michael

MSI Prepping an iPad-like Tablet Running the Android OS 1/28/2010

In the wake of Apple unveiling the iPad, MSI has revealed that it plans to release a similar tablet computer later this year. This will run

HP's Android-Based Netbook May Be Released by AT&T 1/28/2010

HP was demonstrating a netbook running Google's Android OS at CES earlier this month, but said it was an experiment rather than a product it

HTC Hero Getting Android OS 2.1 in Early Spring 1/27/2010

The HTC Hero reportedly will be getting an operating system upgrade to Android OS 2.1, but not for several more months. This smartphone is c

Motorola Split Could Be an Android OS Phone that Lives Up to Its Name 1/25/2010

AT&T may be getting a smartphone with an unusual design featuring a split keyboard that slides out from either side of the touchscreen. The

T-Mobile Sidekick Series Could Be Phased Out, Replaced with Android-Based Smartphones 1/25/2010

In its heyday, the T-Mobile Sidekick was a hot device with teens and over-exposed celebrities. But the popularity of this line of featurepho

HTC Supersonic Could Run Android OS 3.0 1/23/2010

Very preliminary details on a smartphone supposedly on its way to Sprint say that this model will be one of the first with Android OS 3.0. T

T-Mobile G1 Could Get Android 2.0 Upgrade Very Soon 1/20/2010

The T-Mobile G1 is over a year old, but it may soon have new life breathed into it courtesy of a significant system software upgrade. An unc

HTC Supersonic May Sport 4.3-inch Screen, Android OS, WiMAX 1/18/2010

Sprint will be introducing a very high-end HTC smartphone code-named the Supersonic, if some leaked information is correct. This model will

T-Mobile Slashes Prices on BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Mobile Smartphones 1/15/2010

T-Mobile USA has just significantly dropped the prices on a wide array of smartphones, many of which debuted fairly recently. This includes

Inbrics MID-M1 Will Be an Android Smartphone Packed with Features 1/14/2010

Android-powered smartphones are nothing new, but the MID-M1 is making waves for what manufacturer Inbrics seemingly intends to be a truly al

AT&T Getting on the Google Bandwagon, Commits to Five Android OS Phones 1/9/2010

Following in the footsteps of all its top rivals, AT&T has promised to offer its first smartphones running Google's Android OS. These will b

Motorola Cliq Getting an Upgrade to Android OS 2.1 1/7/2010

Motorola's CEO has promised that the Motorola Cliq, a smartphone offered by T-Mobile USA, will be getting an upgrade to the latest version o

Motorola Backflip Will Offer Android in an Unusual Shape 1/7/2010

Motorola has taken the wraps off the Backflip, an upcoming smartphone that will run Google's Android OS and have an unusual design featuring

Google Will Free Android OS Users from Limit on Number of Apps Installed 1/6/2010

Currently, Android OS-based smartphones can only run software from a small partition of their internal memory, which severely restricts the

Motorola CEO Stops Short of Promising Android 2.1 for the Droid 1/6/2010

The Motorola Droid owners probably feel confident that they'll be getting numerous system software upgrades in the coming months, but a comm

Survey Finds Dramatic Increase in Consumer Interest in Google's Android OS 1/4/2010

A survey performed by a research firm has found that consumer interest in Google's Android OS has risen dramatically in the past few months,