Android 2011 SmartPhone Articles

Samsung Galaxy S Models Might Get Android OS 4.0 After All 12/27/2011

Samsung recently admitted that last year's Galaxy S series won't be getting an upgrade to Android OS 4.0. The company may be reconsidering t

Google Android OS 4.0 Review: Find Out What's New and Different 12/23/2011

The latest version of Google's mobile operating system is Android OS 4.0 (aka "Ice Cream Sandwich"). This debuted recently on the Samsung Ga

No Room for Android OS 4.0 on Last Year's Samsung Smartphones 12/23/2011

There's bad news for those who bought a Samsung smartphone introduced last year: there will not be an official Android OS 4.0 upgrade for yo

Google Delays Android OS 4.0 Upgrade for Samsung Nexus S 12/22/2011

Google began sending out an Android OS 4.0 upgrade to the Samsung Nexus S a few days ago, but the distribution of this has either been slowe

25 Top Gadget Add-Ons for iPhones, iPads, PCs, and Android Devices 12/20/2011

Still doing last-minute shopping? Technology Guide has put together 25 gift suggestions for accessories you can get for someone on your list

Samsung Galaxy S II Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade 12/20/2011

An upgrade to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is going to be released for a number of smartphones and tablets Samsung released this year

Samsung Galaxy Nexus First Look Review: Android OS 4.0 and a Whole Lot More 12/18/2011

The first smartphone with Android OS 4.0 (ICS) is now available from Verizon. We take a preliminary look at the hot new Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Starts Going Out to Samsung Nexus S 12/17/2011

Google's Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) debuted recently on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but users of the previous Nexus model don't have

Grand Theft Auto III Released for Android and iOS-based Smartphones 12/15/2011

Rockstar is celebrating its transition into open world 3D gaming by releasing a mobile version of its acclaimed Grand Theft Auto game.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android OS 4.0 Finally Launches from Verizon 12/15/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was unveiled back in October, but Verizon has just become the first U.S. carrier to launch this smartphone, the fir

Google's Android OS U.S. Marketshare Grows to 53%, iOS Up Dramatically Too 12/13/2011

A new analysis of the smartphone market shows that Google's Android operating system market share of sales grew to command more than half of

OnLive Gaming App Now Available for Android Smartphones and Tablets 12/9/2011

OnLive, the cloud gaming company, has launched a free app that brings gamers access to top-tier console games on their Android smartphones a

Great Add-On Gadgets for Any Android Smartphone 12/8/2011

Whether you're getting ready to accessorize a new smartphone, or you're shopping for a great holiday gift, finding the right add-on gadget f

Easily Discover If Your Android Smartphone Has Carrier IQ 12/6/2011

A new app is available in the Android Market that allows users to detect if the controversial Carrier IQ mobile network diagnostic tool is p

Android Smartphones Rank Highest for Malware Vulnerability: Should You Be Worried? 11/30/2011

Millions own Android OS devices, and it appears some could be at higher risk for malware than others, as a new report discovered that phones

Adobe Flash Player Coming to Android OS 4.0 After All 11/21/2011

Even though Adobe has abandoned its efforts to bring support for Flash to smartphones and tablets, the company said today that a version for

Three More Android Smartphones Debut from AT&T 11/20/2011

AT&T added two new Samsung models to its product line-up today, as well as one from Pantech. These all run the Android OS, and are either mi

Sprint Express, Entry-Level Android Smartphone Now Available 11/18/2011

Sprint has just launched its latest Android offering, the Express. This model has a small keyboard located below its touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS

HTC Zeta Specs and Photos Surface: Quad-Core, Android OS 4.0 11/16/2011

The HTC Rezound is already yesterday's news, despite only hitting stores on Monday, as a new leak of a possible HTC device codenamed Zeta ha

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade 11/15/2011

Sony Ericsson has announced that all the Android smartphones it released this year will be getting upgrades to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream San

AT&T Prepping Three Android Smartphones for Sunday Launches 11/14/2011

AT&T announced this afternoon that it is going to launch two Samsung models and one from Pantech this Sunday, Nov. 20. The Samsung Doubletim

Android and iOS Games Out-Earn Nintendo and Sony. Game Over? 11/10/2011

Android and iOS will generate about $500 million more in revenue this year in the U.S. from the sales of mobile games than Nintendo and Sony

Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Heading for HTC EVO 3D, HTC Amaze 4G, Many Others 11/7/2011

HTC has revealed the first group of its smartphones that will be getting upgrades to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This is made up of

Samsung Galaxy S II Review: T-Mobile's Best Android Smartphone 10/28/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II pulls out all the stops, offering virtually every feature a smartphone shopper is looking for. T-Mobile's version of

Motorola Commits to Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for Three Recent Models 10/25/2011

Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) was unveiled a week ago, and since then device makers have starting talking about when current smartphon

HTC Promises Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for as Many Devices as Possible 10/24/2011

Google announced Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) a few days ago, and many people are eagerly awaiting a system software upgrade for thei

10 Cool Business Apps for iPhones and Android OS Phones 10/24/2011

Here are ten of the coolest apps for taking care of business while you're on the go, whether you're using an iPhone or an Android-based devi

ThinkFree Mobile Office for Android OS Review: An Office Suite for Phones 10/20/2011

The full version of ThinkFree Office is the least costly of all the paid Office-compatible suites for Android. Is it worth $9.99 to you? Rea

Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Should Be Out By Year's End 10/19/2011

The full unveiling of Android OS 4.0 was last night, and today users of smartphones and tablets running the previous versions are wondering

Google Reveals the Details of Android OS 4.0, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 10/18/2011

Google has revealed the details of Android OS 4.0. This includes a new user interface designed to run on a wide range of screen sizes, from

Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android OS 4.0 ''Ice Cream Sandwich'' To Be Unveiled Tonight 10/18/2011

Google has posted on Twitter a promise to reveal "what's new from Android" tonight. This is almost certainly going to be the debut of Androi

Samsung Adding Two Android Smartphones to AT&T's Lineup 10/11/2011

Samsung has announced its two latest additions to its Android lineup for AT&T with the Captivate Glide and the Double Time. The Captivate Gl

Samsung Nexus Prime and Android OS 4.0 Delayed 10/7/2011

Samsung and Google have decided to cancel their event scheduled for next week. This was expected to be the unveiling of the Samsung Nexus Pr

HTC Responds to Claims of a Major Security Flaw in Its Android Smartphones 10/4/2011

HTC has released an official statement regarding reports of a massive security flaw in its Android devices. The company has concluded that w

Google's Powerful Chrome Web Browser Headed to Android 10/3/2011

A new version of Google Chrome that runs on Android is in the extreme early stages of development, with the updated user interface already c

Warning: HTC Android Devices Feature Massive Security Flaw 10/3/2011

Several HTC Android devices feature a serious security flaw that allows hackers to access phone numbers, GPS, email addresses, SMS and more,

Take a First Look at Android OS 4.0 Running on a Smartphone 9/29/2011

A video showing the next version Google's Android OS has appeared on the web, giving the world it's first look at what this version, code-na

Skype for Android Update Adds More Smartphones, Tap-to-Zoom Capabilities 9/29/2011

Skype has recently released an update to its Skype for Android app, adding support for several new Android devices. Some of the new smartpho

HTC ThunderBolt Gets Android OS 2.3 Upgrade at Long Last 9/28/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt was one of the last models to debut with Android OS 2.2 (Froyo), but an upgrade to OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) is finally avail

Apple iPhone Owners Show Much More Loyalty than Android, BlackBerry Users 9/23/2011

Findings from a new study of smartphone owners show 89 percent of iPhone users saying they would purchase an iPhone as their next smartphone

Hulu Plus for Android App Adds Nine New Devices 9/21/2011

A recent update to Hulu Plus brings the TV streaming service to nine additional Android devices. This more than doubles the number of smartp

Google Urges App Developers To Get Ready for Android Ice Cream Sandwich 9/19/2011

Google used a blog post today to remind developers that the next version of the Android OS is going to be released soon, and some of them ne

Android OS 4.0 May Go Down To Just One Hardware Button 9/15/2011

A tipster who got a preview of the first smartphone running Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) claims that this device will have only one b

Android OS To Be Optimized for Intel Atom Processors 9/13/2011

Google said today that it going to add support for Intel's Atom processors to the Android OS. Until now, all Android-based smartphones and t

And the Code-name for Google's Next Android Version Is... 9/11/2011

Google has assigned a candy-coated codename to most of the versions of the Android OS, from Cupcake to Ice Cream Sandwich. Those who like to

Netflix App Now Fully Supports Android OS 2.2 and 2.3 Smartphones 9/11/2011

Netflix has introduced a new version of its app that brings support to all smartphones running Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) and OS 2.3 (Gingerbrea

GoToMeeting App Now Available for Android Smartphones 9/8/2011

Now all Android smartphone owners can down Citrix GoToMeeting , an app that allows users to check in and participate in online meetings, for

Google CEO Promises Android OS 4.0 on Schedule for Fall Debut 9/7/2011

The CEO of Google says that the next version of the Android OS is going to be released in October or November. This is the most specific tim

Madden NFL 12 Hits Android and iOS 9/3/2011

The latest version of the Madden NFL football game franchise has been released for Android, iPhone and iPad. These versions of this classic

Sony Ericsson Unveils Live with Walkman Android Smartphone 8/22/2011

Music lovers stay tuned as Sony Ericsson has just announced a new Android smartphone with Walkman branding that features unique music-centri

Samsung's Upcoming Android and Windows Phone Devices Leaked 8/19/2011

Thanks to a new leak detailing several of Samsung's upcoming Android, Windows Phone and bada devices, we now have a good idea of what the co

With HP Out of the Running, Can Anyone Compete with Android and iPhone? 8/18/2011

In his latest "From the Editors Desk" column, Ed Hardy discusses why HP was forced to end its plans to release phones and tablets based on t

Motorola Mobility Buy Could Make Android More Enterprise-Friendly; say IDC Analysts 8/17/2011

With the recent news of Google's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility, IDC analysts examine the possible benefits the Android OS migh

Netflix for Android Review: Streaming Movies to Your Smartphone 8/14/2011

Netflix streams movies and TV shows to smartphones, not just PCs. According to Adama Brown, the free app for Android OS delivers excellent v

Android Topped Smartphone Market in Q2 8/11/2011

A new report detailing earnings of the smartphone market for this year's second quarter show increased sales and Android as the leader of op

Symantec Rolls Out Free Norton Security Software for Android OS 8/11/2011

Symantec on Thursday released a free edition of Norton Mobile Security, aimed at Android OS phone users socked by security threats ranging f

First Smartphones with Android Ice Cream Sandwich Coming in Mid-Fall 8/9/2011

Google took the wraps off the next version of the Android OS this summer, but the first devices running it won't be out for another few mont

HTC Inspire 4G Owners Can Now Install Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) 8/8/2011

There has been a rush of Android OS 2.3 upgrades released recently, and the latest model to receive one is the HTC Inspire 4G. This brings a

Skype Updates Android App to Support Many More Devices 8/4/2011

A new version of the Skype app is now available for Android smartphone, supporting more handsets with video-chatting capabilities. This incl

Kyocera Echo Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Update Now Available 8/1/2011

The latest smartphone to get an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 is the Kyocera Echo. This adds some important features to this dual-screened devic

Google Updates Gmail App for Android 7/30/2011

Google has released an update for the Gmail app on Android smartphones. The new version 2.3.5 brings a handful of new features and performan

Android Market Update Rolling Out Today, Adds Movies and Books 7/27/2011

Good news for those of you with Android OS 2.2 or higher: the Android Market update is supposedly live and has started to roll out to users

All AT&T's Recent Android Models Getting OS 2.3 Upgrades 7/26/2011

AT&T has committed to releasing system software upgrades for every Android smartphone it has released this year. This will bring OS 2.3 (Gin

Motorola Atrix 4G Can Now Be Upgraded to Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) 7/23/2011

Motorola has introduced a system software upgrade for the Atrix 4G from AT&T. Amoung an array of other chnages, this updates the version of

T-Mobile to Release HTC Wildfire S Midrange Android Smartphone 7/21/2011

With more 4G compatible smartphones entering the marketplace, carriers are offering midrange handsets at a lower price, as seen with T-Mobil

Spotify for Android OS Review 7/20/2011

Long a user favorite in Europe, the Spotify streaming music service has finally rolled over to U.S. shores. In reviewing the beta of the And

Samsung Nexus S Android Smartphone Being Used on the International Space Station 7/16/2011

The Samsung Nexus S, the first commercial smartphone to be cleared for use in the International Space Station, will be used to further NASA'

HBO Go for Android OS Review 7/15/2011

Adama D. Brown, a self-confessed HBO addict, took a close look at a free Android OS app known as HBO Go. Although he rediscovered a sumptuou

Spotify Music Service for Android and iPhone Now Available in the U.S. 7/14/2011

Americans can rejoice, the Spotify streaming music service that has proved to be so popular in Europe is now available in the U.S. Users of

Motorola Photon 4G Cutting-Edge Android Smartphone Coming Soon to Sprint 7/14/2011

Sprint has announced that the Motorola Photon 4G is going to be released at the end of this month. This Android smartphone is going to be pa

Google Overhauling Android Market, Will Offer Movies and Books 7/13/2011

A redesigned Android Market will soon provide users with the ability to buy books and rent movies directly from the storefront to their phon

HTC Droid Incredible 2 Getting Its Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Update Now 7/12/2011

Verizon has begun sending out an operating system upgrade to the HTC Droid Incredible 2. This contains no dramatic improvements, but many us

Google+ for Android Review 7/4/2011

Google+ is the latest social-networking service to take on Facebook, allowing users to share their thoughts, images, and video, with circles

Google+ Social-Networking Service Available as an Android App 6/29/2011

Google has introduced its long-expected rival to Facebook, called Google+. It has also released an Android app that can connect to this nasc

Hulu Plus Now Available for a Lucky Few Android Smartphones 6/23/2011

An Android version of the Hulu Plus streaming video service has gone into limited availability. This allows users to watch a selection of TV

Motorola Triumph Preview: A Contract-Free Android Smartphone 6/19/2011

Brighthand takes a look at how the features of the Motorola Triumph - an upcoming contract-less smartphone from Sprint's Virgin Mobile USA -

Android OS 2.3 Upgrade Released for the HTC EVO Shift 4G 6/16/2011

Sprint's HTC EVO Shift 4G can now be upgraded to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. The move to Android OS 2.3 isn't as

Google Nexus 4G Could Be the First with Android OS 4.0 6/15/2011

Some details have leaked out about a device that might go by the name Google Nexus 4G. This upcoming smartphone will reportedly be among the

Sprint Unveils Not Just One, But Two Motorola Android OS Phones 6/9/2011

Despite industry predictions of a single Android OS smartphone announcement, Sprint and Motorola pulled a pair of new phones out of their co

AT&T Cuts Price on Motorola Atrix 4G Android OS Smartphone to $100 6/8/2011

Six months after announcing the product at CES 2011, AT&T has lowered the pricetag on Motorola's first dual-core smartphone, the Android 2.2

Analysts: App Downloads To Accelerate, Driven By Android and Apple 6/7/2011

Driven by the rise of Apple and Android smartphones, touchscreens, and app stores, the numbers of app downloads will reach 48 billion by 201

Samsung Indulge Android Phone Now on Cricket for $55 Per Month 6/7/2011

Contract-free wireless provider Cricket has announced its first Android OS smartphone from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, as one of fo

comScore: Google's Android, Apple's iPhone Gain More Ground 6/6/2011

While Apple, Microsoft and HP have already made major updates to their respective mobile environments, Google's Android OS continues to hold

HTC EVO 4G Can Now Be Upgraded to Android OS 2.3 6/4/2011

Sprint's flagship smartphone is getting a big helping of dessert -- an upgrade to the latest version of Google's Android OS (code-named Ging

Android OS 2.3 Upgrades Coming to Two of Last Year's Most Popular Models 6/2/2011

There's good news for owners of the Motorola Droid X and HTC EVO 4G: upgrades to the fastest version of Google operating system are availabl

AT&T's Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets an Android OS 2.1 Upgrade 6/1/2011

In the "better late than never" category is today's release of an Android OS 2.1 upgrade for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. This device has h

HTC Merge Android Slider Now Available from US Cellular 5/31/2011

The HTC Merge has just launched from US Cellular, making it the first carrier in the United States to offer this mid-range Android smartphon

HTC Merge Android Slider Headed for US Cellular Next Week 5/26/2011

The long-delayed HTC Merge is going to be released by US Cellular. This mid-range smartphone is going to run Google's Android OS and will co

HTC ThunderBolt vs. HTC EVO 4G: Battle of the Flagship Android Smartphones 5/22/2011

For those who are in the market for the best smartphone available, regardless of carrier, we bring you a head-to-head comparison of Verizon'

Android Most Popular Mobile OS, Bane of BlackBerry and Symbian 5/20/2011

A recent Gartner study on the mobile market during the first quarter of 2011 reveals that Google's Android has become far and away the most

PrivacyStar for Android Fends Off Text Messaging Abuse 5/20/2011

With the annoying phenomenon of text messaging harassment continuing to plague cell phone users, PrivacyStar has rolled out a new feature th

Samsung Captivate, Epic 4G, Fascinate, Vibrant Getting Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Upgrade 5/16/2011

Samsung has announced plans to release an operating system upgrade for its Galaxy S, bringing it up to the latest version of the Android OS

Google Reorganizing Android Market, Wants To Make Good Apps Easier to Find 5/12/2011

Now that there are over 200,000 apps in the Android Market, sifting through the chaff to find the best apps can be a challenge. In order to

Google Brings Cloud-Based Music, Video Rentals to Android 5/10/2011

Some major announcements were made at the Google I/O conference today. The announcement of Ice Cream Sandwich is the major headline, but sur

Google Reuniting Android's Smartphone and Tablet Versions 5/10/2011

The next major version of the Android operating system was officially announced at the Google I/O tradeshow today. It's still months away, b

Sprint's Motorola XPRT, an Android Smartphone Aimed at BlackBerry Users 5/5/2011

Sprint has announced plans to launch the Motorola XPRT, a device that will run Google's Android OS but has clearly been designed to lure bus

RIM's Enterprise Solution Will Let Companies Manage BlackBerry, Android and iOS Devices 5/2/2011

One of the things that makes the BlackBerry platform popular with businesses is RIM's software that gives companies the ability to remotely

HBO Go Released in Apple App Store and Android Market 4/30/2011

HBO has just released HBO Go for both the iPhone and Android smartphones. The app provides mobile access to much of the network's content, a

Google Talk Gets Video Chat in Android OS 2.3.4 4/29/2011

Google Talk for Android is getting video support, something that will help Android compete better against the iPhone. However this update wi

Google Docs Goes Mobile with Android App 4/28/2011

Google has announced that it will help augment the productivity potential of smartphones with the Google Docs for Android app. This provides

Qik Video Connect Brings iPhone and Android Users Together 4/27/2011

Software developer Qik is crossing boundaries with its new Qik Video Connect smartphone app. This will give iPhone and Android users the opp

Verizon Announces Casio G'zOne Commando Rugged Android Smartphone 4/26/2011

Verizon will soon be serving Froyo in a nearly indestructible dish: The carrier has just announced plans to release the rugged Casio G'zOne

T-Mobile G2x Getting an Upgrade to Android OS 2.3 Soon 4/25/2011

The T-Mobile G2x debuted last week running Android OS 2.2 (Froyo), but the company promised today that an upgrade to version 2.3 (Gingerbrea

Motorola Defy Can Now Be Upgraded to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) 4/23/2011

A significant upgrade for the system software on the Motorola Defy is now available. The most notable enhancement in this is support for Ado

U.S. Cellular Discounting Android Phones in Graduation Promotion 4/23/2011

In honor of it being that time of year (or close to it) when the kids are wrapping up high school or college and preparing to leave the nest

Verizon's Samsung Fascinate Finally Gets Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Upgrade 4/21/2011

Users of the Samsung Fascinate can finally upgrade this smartphone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This brings support for Adobe Flash 10.1 and o

Motorola Droid X Getting Android OS 2.3 Upgrade 4/13/2011

Reports are coming in from around the Web that users of the Motorola Droid X are getting an over-the-air update to Android OS 2.3, the latse

Orange Cinema Series Movies Available While Offline on Android Phones 4/5/2011

Bluestreak Technology announced today that the company has partnered with the European wireless carrier Orange to develop an Orange Cinema S

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Gets Its Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 4/4/2011

HTC hasn't forgotten about the T-Mobile myTouch 3G, and has released a significant system software upgrade for this mid-range model that deb

Verizon Prepping Four Cutting-Edge Android OS Smartphones for Release in May 4/2/2011

A roadmap of Verizon Wireless' plans for May has leaked out, and this shows that the carrier is going to introduce no less than four high-en

Google Tightens Its Grip on Android 4/1/2011

Google has decided to move a bit closer to Apple's approach to business and has begun to lock down its Android operating system, requiring h

U.S. Cellular Launches Inexpensive Samsung Gem Android Smartphone 4/1/2011

Today U.S. Cellular is launching an Android OS phone for people on a budget, with its release of the reasonably priced Samsung Gem. This dev

Android Market Now Supports In-App Billing 3/30/2011

Google's Android Market will now support in-app billing, letting developers build in features that customers can purchase while using the ap

Smartphone Market Growing, IDC Predicts Android to Take Top Spot 3/29/2011

Current indicators suggest that the smartphone market will grow almost 50% in 2011, as millions of consumers leave their old phones behind i

HTC ThunderBolt Getting Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) by Mid-Year 3/28/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt debuted recently running Android OS 2.2, but an HTC representative says that an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 will be releas

Quickoffice for Android Receives Update and New Name 3/26/2011

There is a new version of the widely-used Office utility Quickoffice for the Android OS. This delivers a ton of new features while also spor

Samsung Epic 4G Finally Receiving Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Update 3/21/2011

A month after Sprint pulled the plug on the Samsung Epic 4G's upgrade to Android OS 2.2, the carrier is re-releasing the update -- theoretic

Adobe Flash Player 10.2 Released for Android OS 3/19/2011

Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Google's Android OS was released last year, and now a new version has been introduced. This brings better perfor

Navigation by TeleNav Now Free for Verizon Android Phones 3/17/2011

TeleNav has begun offering a basic turn-by-turn navigation app free to Verizon customers with an Android OS smartphone. The company is also

Android OS Getting Adobe Flash Player 10.2 Next Week 3/11/2011

Adobe has just announced that many smartphones running Google's Android OS will be getting an update to the latest version of Flash Player i

Google Maps Navigation for Android Now Routes Around Traffic 3/8/2011

Google is trying to alleviate one of life's major frustrations for drivers with its latest update to the Google Maps Navigation software for

BlackBerry Messenger Could Be Headed for Android OS, iPhone 3/3/2011

Research in Motion (RIM) is reportedly going to release a version of BlackBerry Messenger for rival operating systems. If true, this will be

Xfinity TV App Integrates Android Smartphones into TV Watching Experience 3/2/2011

Comcast has just released the Xfinity TV app in the Android Market, which provides several useful smartphone/television cross-over functions

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Finally Released 2/24/2011

The latest device to get a long-overdue upgrade to Android OS 2.2 is AT&T's Samsung Captivate. This new version of Google's operating system

AT&T's Dell Streak 5 Gets Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 2/24/2011

Users of the version of the Dell Streak that is SIM locked to AT&T can now upgrade this tablet phone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This is a si

Android OS 2.3.3 Coming to Samsung Nexus S Bringing NFC Support 2/23/2011

Google is releasing an Android OS 2.3.3 update to the Samsung Nexus S, and with it comes a special new feature: near field communications. A

Samsung Captivate Long-Awaited Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Coming Tomorrow 2/23/2011

There's good news for users of AT&T's Samsung Captivate: an Android OS 2.2 upgrade is going to be released tomorrow. This is going to bring

Google Nexus One Finally Getting Its Android OS 2.3 Upgrade 2/23/2011

Google has given Nexus One owners the news they have been waiting for since December: an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) has started

Samsung Epic 4G Can Be Manually Upgraded to Android OS 2.2 2/22/2011

The long-awaited Android OS 2.2 upgrade for Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G is now available. Among other changes, this brings support for Adobe Fl

Samsung Epic 4G Finally Getting Its Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week 2/19/2011

The system software on the Samsung Epic 4G is about to get a long-awaited upgrade. Sprint has promised that Android OS 2.2 for this model wi

Mobile World Congress Was Dominated by Google's Android OS 2/18/2011

The biggest European mobile technology show of the year has now closed down in Barcelona, leaving a record number of global smartphone premi

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Released, Then Quickly Pulled 2/17/2011

The long-awaited upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for AT&T's Samsung Captivate was released today... only to be quickly withdrawn. Currently, it's

Google's Eric Schmidt Stays Tight-Lipped About Android Future Plans 2/15/2011

For those that were hoping that Google CEO Eric Schmidt would shed some light on the company's plans for Android during his keynote today at

Gmail's Priority Inbox Going Mobile for More Than Just Android OS 2/9/2011

Google's Priority Inbox, an innovative way of automatically highlighting important email messages, had only been available on PCs and Androi

Sprint to Reveal Dual-Touchscreen Android Smartphone Tonight 2/7/2011

Sprint looks to double the pleasure of its customers later today when it officially reveals the Echo, an upcoming dual-touchscreen smartphon

New Android Market Website Allows Users to Find, Buy Apps on their PC 2/2/2011

While most of the focus during today's event at Google headquarters went to Android OS 3.0 (Honeycomb) and tablets, there was an announcemen

AT&T to Greatly Expand Its Catalog of Android Devices 2/1/2011

Now that its iPhone exclusivity is coming to an end, AT&T appears to be ramping up its Android OS support, if a leaked internal document fro

Android Market Changes Coming to Boost Sales 1/29/2011

Apparently Google is not satisfied with the way things are going with its Android Market, and it's looking to fix that, starting with the wa

Sony PlayStation Suite Bringing PlayStation Games to Android 1/27/2011

Sony is about to get a leg up on the competition, as its PlayStation games are about to spread to another platform -- smartphones running Go

Future BlackBerry Devices Might Be Able to Run Android OS Apps 1/26/2011

The operating system powering future BlackBerry smartphones might be able to do something very unusual: run applications written for the riv

Samsung Announces Four Entry-Level Android OS Smartphones 1/26/2011

Though the Mobile World Congress is less than a month away, Samsung couldn't keep it in any longer: the company announced today that four en

Streaming Music App from Play.fm on Sale for iPhone, Android OS, and Windows Phone 7 1/25/2011

Play.fm, an online radio service specializing in recordings of DJs and live performances, is now offering a mobile app that streams the stat

Samsung Vibrant Gets Its Long-Delayed Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 1/22/2011

An upgrade to Android OS 2.2 has just been released for the Samsung Vibrant. Among other changes, this new version of Google's operating sys

Google's Android OS 3.0 Is for Tablets, Not Smartphones 1/21/2011

Tablets are getting an exclusive treatment when Android OS 3.0, aka Honeycomb, hits the market: the new version of Google's operating system

Google Still Says Android OS 2.3 Upgrade for the Nexus One Is Coming Soon 1/20/2011

When Android OS 2.3 debuted on the Samsung Nexus S in December, most users of the Nexus One thought they'd be getting an upgrade in short or

LG Ally Finally Receives Its Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 1/20/2011

Users of the LG Ally have been waiting for quite a while for an Android OS 2.2 upgrade, but the wait is over. The newer version of Google's

Toktumi Line2 VoIP App Now Available for Android Devices 1/20/2011

Toktumi has released a version of its popular Line2 application for Android OS phones and tablets. The app allows users to add a second phon

LG Ally Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Moving Closer to Release 1/18/2011

A system software upgrade to LG Ally will be arriving soon, according to information leaking out of Verizon. The upgrade to Android OS 2.2 b

T-Mobile G2 High-End Android OS Smartphone Now Available for Free 1/18/2011

The T-Mobile G2 normally sells for $200 with a two-year contract, but for a brief time this Android OS smartphone is available with no money

Users of Android OS 2.3-based Samsung Nexus S Furious Over Glitches 1/17/2011

Starting late last month, users of the Samsung Nexus S have made myriad complaints on the Web about the Android OS 2.3-based smartphone, cit

U.S. Cellular Offering Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal for Android OS Devices 1/15/2011

U.S. Cellular has launched a buy-one-get-one-free deal on all of its Android OS models, most notably the HTC Desire, Samsung Mesmerize, and

Smartphone Users May Get to Cool Off This Summer with Android OS Ice Cream 1/11/2011

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The 2011 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show has finished up, and this year, no less than eleven smartphones were unveiled. All of thes

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AT&T has revealed some of the details on a trio of cutting-edge smartphones. These devices will all run Google's Android OS, and support thi

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Samsung says the long-delayed upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for the U.S. versions of the Samsung Galaxy S is still in testing. The company says