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AOSP Based Gingerbread ROM Running on the DROID Incredible

By Dylan Bailey
on 21 Dec, 2010

Android 2.3 Gingerbread was realsed to the Android Open Source Project just a few days ago and we are already seeing working ROMS for devices. One of the first to appear is Gingerbread for the DROID Incredible.

Best Buy Details Nexus S Launch Plans

By Dylan Bailey
on 13 Dec, 2010

The Samsung Nexus S will be launching this thursday, December 16th at Best Buy stores and Best Buy online. The retailer has now detailed how exactly the launch will be handled and what customers can expect in terms of availability and pricing.

Android Community Week in Review – Week 49 2010

By Dylan Bailey
on 12 Dec, 2010

It has been the official week of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Earlier this week we not only saw the official announcement of Gingerbread, we learned about the device we have heard so much about, the Nexus S. Many manufacturers are getting ready for 2011, bringing in many impressive ultra-powerful smartphones that will all run the newly announced software.

LG Star Unofficially Previewed

By Dylan Bailey
on 12 Dec, 2010

The LG Star is shaping up to be one of the most impressive devices of early 2011. Although, LG isn't exactly known for their powerful devices, especially Android-based, the LG Star will hopefully mark their venture into the powerful smartphone marker. One of the test units has found its way into the hands of the Engadget staff and they gave us all a quick preview of the device.

Android 2.2 Update for HTC Legend Coming December 9th

By Dylan Bailey
on 8 Dec, 2010

Even though Android 2.3 has been announced that does not mean we will stop seeing devices getting updated to 2.2 Froyo, which is a good thing considering Froyo is now the "second best." The latest phone to be getting the update will be the HTC Legend which will see the European rollout starting tomorrow.

Hands-On With the Samsung Nexus S [Video]

By Dylan Bailey
on 7 Dec, 2010

The Google Nexus S will be the new "standard" of Android handsets when it's officially released on December 16th. Android fans have definitely been vocal about their disappointment with the device mainly because it's not as groundbreaking as the Nexus One was, but how is the device actually once you've gotten your hands on it? Well, we have had some time with the device and you can check out our first impressions as well as a video demo below.

Android Community Daily Wrap Up: December 6th 2010

By Dylan Bailey
on 6 Dec, 2010

Today has been the day we have been waiting for a long, long time - Gingerbread has finally been announced along with the Samsung Nexus S. We have had extensive coverage of the upcoming operating system all day, but that is not all that has made its way onto Android Community this Monday. Check after a break for all of the news covered for Monday December 6th, 2010. R3 Media Network AndroidCommunity Android 2.3 Gingerbread PlayStation Buttons Found in 2.3 SDK Android 2.3 User Guide Available Now Nexus S Review and Rundown by TechCrunch Nexus S $529 unlocked confirms Best Buy Nexus One Owners: Have You Received Gingerbread Yet? [Update: Not for a Few Weeks] Android 2.3 SDK Officially Released Nexus One Gingerbread OTA Update Due in a Few Weeks Nexus S vs. Nexus One and other current Android Devices Other News: ZDNet outlines the top Android phones Google eBookstore launches with new eBook Reader for Android Samsung W899 is twin Super AMOLED touchscreen clamshell Sony Ericsson Planning on Releasing Froyo for the X10? HTC Desire 2.29.405.2 Update Available Now Motorola DROID X Gets Updated, version 2.3.340 brings in Madden ’11 Samsung Creates 1GB and 2GB RAM for mobile phones and tablets Fring Updated, Bringing in ‘Dynamic Video Quality’ MetroPCS will launch LTE Android Device in early 2011 Sweet FRG83D Update for DROID A855 from Verizon

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Features and List of What’s New

By Chris Burns
on 6 Dec, 2010

Hooray because today's the day. Google's released not only the Nexus S with Samsung, but Gingerbread as well. This version of the Android mobile OS offers speed! Not only that though, as you're soon to find out, there's wild additions too! Nothing so big your eyeballs will explode, but close! There's a new keyboard, a new text selection tool, gyroscope support, power management improvements, VoIP/SIP calling, improved copy and paste, support for NFC technology, and more!

PlayStation Buttons Found in 2.3 SDK

By Dylan Bailey
on 6 Dec, 2010

We now know that one of the focuses of Android 2.3 Gingerbread is, in fact, improved gaming. Whether it be smoother graphics performance or support for additional dedicated gaming buttons (hello, PlayStation Phone), Gingerbread will allow us to game better than ever on a mobile device. Now as people have been tearing apart the SDK they have seem to have found support for PlayStation buttons.

Android 2.3 User Guide Available Now

By Dylan Bailey
on 6 Dec, 2010

Today was the day we have been waiting for for quite some time, and although it may be a few weeks before many users get their hands on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, you can now look over the user guide until you are fully satisfied.