Dylan Bailey

Join Us With Google’s Honeycomb Showcase Stream

By Dylan Bailey
on 2 Feb, 2011

Today is a big day for Android. Google will officially be showing off Android 3.0 Honeycomb and will be giving full hands-on demos of the operating system for the first time. We're preparing to head over now, and you can join us with the live stream of the press event!

Is the Samsung GT-I9003 a Galaxy S with Super Clear LCD?

By Dylan Bailey
on 2 Feb, 2011

Last month we started hearing rumors of a device making the rounds with a GT-I9003 model number. Speculation led us to believe that it was either a Nexus S with a Super LCD display, or a Galaxy S with the same display. Now, after further speculation, it seems the later will be true and that the I9003 is on track to replace the Galaxy S (I9000).

LG Readying to ‘Rewrite History’ with the Optimus 3D

By Dylan Bailey
on 2 Feb, 2011

LG hasn't been a key player in the phone market for quite some time, but they fully expect to change that in 2011 with device launches such as the Optimus 2X and Optimus 3D. Not only are they entering the smartphone market; they're entering it aggressively. In a new teaser published by LG, they boast "The World's First Dual Core-Multi Channel" device that looks strikingly similar to the LG Optimus 3D we saw leaked last week.

T-Mobile Activates 8 New HSPA+ Areas, Planning to Push Hard into 4G Market for 2011

By Dylan Bailey
on 2 Feb, 2011

T-Mobile is sure pushing into the mobile 4G market. With the 2 devices detailed yesterday: the G-Slate and the Galaxy S 4G, they are going to be an aggressive competitor in the 4G war of 2011. However, we were informed to an overlooked segment of the G-Slate announcement; T-Mobile has also turned on their HSPA+ network in 8 new areas.

T-Mobile G-Slate Further Detailed, Including 3D Stereoscopic Rear-Facing Cameras

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

Remember the LG G-Slate announced at CES but then disappeared? Well it's back, and T-Mobile has provided us with all the details of the upcoming Honeycomb-based tablet.

Google’s Honeycomb Showcase Event – What Would You Like To See?

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

It's Tuesday night of a generally slow news day. Tomorrow is the big Android 3.0 Honeycomb showcase event in California and we'll be there to cover the press event to it's fullest! However, we need your help - what would you like to see more of regarding the Android operating system?

Google Maps Updated to Support New Latitude Check-In Features

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

Google Maps is by far the most used maps application on the Android Platform, it offers up the most refined user experience and even some features that are usually cost a premium. Well, the application has just been updated to version 5.1.0, and with the update many new features have been added.

Xperia Lineup Receives Maintenance Update, X10 Receives MultiTouch

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

Sony Ericsson has announced that their current Xperia devices such as the X8, X10, X10 Mini and Pro - will be receiving a maintenance upgrade that will fix some common issues with the set of devices. Adding support for new languages that include Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, and Thai, the update also brings in the expected performance updates.

Firefox Beta 4 Released, Faster than Ever

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

Mozilla has had a long and interesting journey with its Firefox for Android browser. With each update we see significant changes and so far it's definitely one of the best browsing options we have for the Android platform. Now the 4th beta release of Firefox has been released and with it many improvements have been added.

Notion Ink Adam’s App Suite Ported to G-Tab

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Feb, 2011

Regardless of all the drama revolving around the Notion Ink Adam, it's software is very impressive. It definitely brings an interesting new take to Android based tablets and this interest is what sparked XDA member gojimi to port them to the G-Tab.