April, 2010 - Android Community

HP Compaq AirLife 100 specs revealed

By David Junior
on 21 Apr, 2010

This isn’t the first time that we have heard news about HP’s Compaq AirLife 100. This is an Android powered netbook that we have known about since MWC. It has finally passed through the FCC and now the full specs are now available.

Beta Test The Skyfire Browser Now

By David Junior
on 21 Apr, 2010

The browser options for Android just are growing all the time. If you don’t like the stock browser or just want a change of pace, hit the market and replace the browser (unlike other unnamed OSX’s). Now you can beta test the upcoming Skyfire browser. The XDA has gotten a hold of this app and has shared it with the rest of us.

T-Mobile USA Announces Garminfone

By David Junior
on 21 Apr, 2010

It’s been a long time coming but the long awaited Gamifone has been announced for a T-Mobile release. Garmin was one of the first members of the OHA, promised to produce an Android handset, seemed like it would never come to fruition. This may be the first announcement of great Android devices for T-Mobile.

Android 2.2 Froyo on May 19th?

By Chris Davies
on 21 Apr, 2010

Is Android 2.2 just around the metaphorical corner? The next update for Google's mobile platform is currently being tested by the company, reckon Android and Me, who have been digging through their visitor stats and finding records of devices running v2.2. They've also heard from additional sources that the new build is, indeed, being trialled prior to public release.

Google Maps Navigation arrives in UK

By Chris Davies
on 21 Apr, 2010

Up until now, despite having a fair few Android 1.6 or 2.x devices to choose from, UK owners didn't have (legitimate) access to Google's Maps Navigation beta, with its free turn-by-turn directions. That's all changed today, with an unannounced overnight update delivering the 4.1.1 Beta (that hit US Android phones back on April 6th) to UK handsets.

Seesmic v1.3 adds widget, geotagging, more

By Chris Davies
on 20 Apr, 2010

There are plenty of Twitter apps for Android, but in our opinion Seesmic is one of the best. The team behind it may just have made it even better, however, with Seesmic for Android v1.3: the update adds geotagging and extra retweeting functionality, as well as satisfying one of the most commonly requested features, a homescreen widget. The widget allows you to scroll through new tweets in your timeline together with composing a new update of your own directly from the desktop. Meanwhile the new retweet functionality allows you to choose between traditional quote method, or Twitter's newer retweet system. Finally, geotagging can automatically or manually add location data to newly posted updates. Seesmic for Android v1.3 is available - free - from the Android Market.

Motorola Android flip-phone leaks

By Chris Davies
on 19 Apr, 2010

Images of a new Motorola Android smartphone have leaked, with the unnamed model having a flip cover form-factor similar to the Verizon Motorola Krave ZN4. The touchscreen handset has a transparent cover and a row of touch-sensitive controls; it's also a MOTOBLUR device, it seems, going from icons on the homescreen. According to IT168, where the images leaked, the phone is in prototype stage. Interesting it has dual network indicators showing in the status bar, which some are speculating could mean it has dual-3G capabilities for better coverage. Other tipped specs include a 5-megapixel camera and 720p HD video recording. Of course, it could also be a Motorola-styled copy, running a ripped build of the company's Android OS and themed around their popular Ming/Krave design. [gallery] [via Engadget Chinese]

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible Review

By Ewdison Then
on 18 Apr, 2010

With a name like the Droid Incredible by HTC, Verizon aren't exactly pulling any punches when it comes to their latest Android smartphone. Beating the CDMA Google Nexus One to the market, the Droid Incredible packs the current holy trinity of big screen, fast processor and high-resolution camera, together with the UI benefits of HTC Sense. Can it really live up to its boastful name, though?

Droid Incredible by HTC Shown Off on Video, Pre-Orders Starting Sunday [Video]

By Evan Selleck
on 18 Apr, 2010

When it comes to phones, especially major releases, we are always counting down. Counting down to the next big release. For most, the Droid Incredible by HTC is one of those devices. Speculated for the last few months, and teased with an assortment of screenshots and other leaks, it's been a long time coming, but the newest (official) Android-based handset is on its way to Verizon Wireless in just a couple of weeks. And, we thought you might like a video.

Sprint Android 2.1 Hitting HTC Hero and Samsung Moment in May

By Evan Selleck
on 16 Apr, 2010

So, would you like some kind of confirmation as to when you're going to get some Android 2.1 goodness on your Sprint Android-based devices? You know the ones: the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment. Well, looks like we can finally put ourselves to some type of ease, as we've just seen an internal Sprint screenshot that details (without much detail) the upcoming release of the Android 2.1 upgrade.