October, 2010 - Android Community

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Samsung Vibrant Overclocked, Hits 1.6 GHz

By Dylan Bailey
on 29 Oct, 2010

Overclocking has become really popular over the last few weeks. With a little risk and knowledge you can take your already impressive device and make it even more amazing. Now, adding to the many devices that have been overclocked, the Samsung Vibrant has hit 1.6 GHz.

Sprint wants you! to vote in their poll which mobile platform they should be focusing on

By Dakota Torres
on 29 Oct, 2010

No, Sprint isn't trying to recruit you to join the army, but they do want your opinion. Sprint is holding a poll on the community part of their website. They want to know what mobile platform they should focus on the most: Android, Palm webOS, Blackberry, and Windows 7.

HTC Desire Z Unboxed by SlashGear [Video]

By Evan Selleck
on 29 Oct, 2010

During an HTC event not too long ago, the company showed off their upcoming Android-based smartphones. The pair of devices, the Desire HD and the Desire Z, have their set of features that make them differ from one another, such as their physical attributes, but they've got one big feature that ties them together: the new Sense UI. So, if you've been waiting to see how the Desire Z looks out of the box, check out the full unboxing and hands-on preview of the device that SlashGear put together.

Last Free Phone Friday at BestBuy: Snag a Droid Incredible or a Samsung Vibrant

By Dakota Torres
on 29 Oct, 2010

Today is Friday, and you know what that means; Free Phone Friday at Bestbuy. Unfortunately this will be the final Free Phone Friday that BestBuy will have. Free Phone Friday is a great opportunity for those of you who are available for an upgrade or are planning on getting a new phone to get a high end device for free.

Samsung Galaxy Tab for T-Mobile Specs Page Outlines Different, Windows 7 Tablet

By Evan Selleck
on 29 Oct, 2010

Mistakes happen. And, usually when a company is dealing with multiple versions of something, they tend to happen more often. For example, if a company happens to have two different tablets shipping in the near future, it's possible that someone typing up the specifications for one of them might, say, make a few mistakes, and put the wrong specifications down. It looks like someone at T-Mobile has made a mistake, because the Samsung Galaxy Tab's specifications page certainly outlines a tablet, but it's not the Galaxy Tab.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10/X10 mini/X10 mini pro Android 2.1 update begins Oct 31

By Chris Davies
on 29 Oct, 2010

It's taken an age, but Sony Ericsson is finally releasing its Android 2.1 update for the XPERIA X10, XPERIA X10 mini and X10 mini pro. As of Sunday evening, the first updates notifications will begin to roll out in the Nordic countries, with availability spreading throughout November. While the handsets themselves will alert users to the availability of the new software, it will need to be installed via the PC Companion software. Full change-list for the three XPERIA phones below. Xperia X10: • HD video recording with continuous auto-focus for high quality videos • Upgrade of the Android platform to Android 2.1 • New back up and restore application, with extended content back up • 5 homescreens for apps, widgets, shortcuts and folders • Social phonebook which automatically syncs contact pictures from Facebook and shows when your friends are online Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro: • Improved Bluetooth functionality with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more • New backup and restore application with extended content back up • Automatic synchronization of your contact pictures between Facebook and your phone book • Improved ways of handling pictures, audio, text and numbers in your messages • Upgrade of the Android platform to Android platform 2.1

Carphone Warehouse price Samsung Galaxy Tab

By Chris Davies
on 29 Oct, 2010

UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has announced its pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which makes its sales debut on Monday, November 1. The Tab will be priced at £499.99 when bought with a £10 per month rolling contract with Talkmobile, which includes one month free, or £529.99 without a contract. Those figures are in line with what online retailers like Amazon are offering, but they're still on the expensive side. Five Carphone Warehouse stores will be opening at 8am on November 1 for eager buyers:

272 – 274 Oxford St, London
Centrepoint, Oxford Street, London
Cornmarket, Oxford
Commerical Road, Portsmouth
Princesshay, Exeter

Monsoon offers Android app for streaming TV from Vulkano set top box

By Shane McGlaun
on 29 Oct, 2010

It's great to be able to stream TV from your home to your Android smartphone so you can watch your favorite shows or the big game wherever you happen to be. Monsoon Multimedia has announced a new app for the Android platform that allows streaming and mobile video recording using the Vulkano Deluxe and Vulkano Deluxe Pro set top boxes.

Galaxy Tab GT-P1010 WiFi-only slate caught at FCC

By Chris Davies
on 29 Oct, 2010

Samsung's WiFi-only Galaxy Tab has been spotted crossing through the FCC, in the shape of the Galaxy Tab GT-P1010. The second version of the Froyo slate lacks the integrated 3G modem of the regular GT-P1000, making do with just WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. Samsung told us at IFA 2010 last month that a WiFi-only Tab was on the cards, and more recently it appeared in a printed Best Buy flier. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, however, though there's talk of a $499.99 sticker. [via IntoMobile]

netTALK unveils new smartphone app for Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 29 Oct, 2010

VoIP applications on smartphones are a great way to save some minutes and money on calling overages. Using your WiFi or data connection, you can make calls to lots of people you want to talk too without eating into the minutes on your plan. NetTALK has unveiled a new app for Android users that supports calls on 3G, WiFi, and EDGE networks across the US.