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Android Community Daily Wrap Up: January 20 2011

By Chris Burns
on 20 Jan, 2011

Wacky day, wacky day. Today was full of apologies, hints at the future, and olive branches offered at the brink of all-out Android war. Take peeks at the oncoming wave of superphones coming out more than likely in the middle of next month at Mobile World Congress, see the phones that never will be (Sony much?), and get some sassy updates for the phones you've already got. A couple of Froyos if I remember right. Oh and the CEO of Google is stepping down. No big deal!

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.

HTC Legend looking stylish in new all black paint job

By Dylan Bailey
on 4 Oct, 2010

The HTC Legend, one of the most stunning phones as it is, has just gotten a new coat of paint. This time, in Phantom Black. The previously only silver handset, with this new black finish makes it arguably one of the most stunning phones on the market.

Motorola DEFY And Milestone 2 Officially Announced for Europe Q4

By Donny Benfield
on 1 Sep, 2010

After that leak yesterday of the Milestone, Motorola has come out and announced it along with another rugged handset called the DEFY. The DEFY is another MOTOBLUR device that is supposed to be able to handle normal every day environments that you throw at it. It is dust proof, water resistant, and the display has superior scratch protection.

Google Search by Voice in French, German, Italian and Spanish

By David Junior
on 9 Jun, 2010

This is great news for our European Android friends. Google Voice search has been updated to include French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Google has been real busy today, first Google maps received a big update now this update to Voice search.

LG Optimus Is Now Rooted

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

There hasn’t been much coverage on this device since it’s not available here in the US. It may never make it over here but in Europe (mainly France) this is a very popular handset. It has been rooted by none other than Paul aka Modaco.

Samsung introduces the Corby i5500 Android 2.1

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

Besides releasing the highly anticipate Galaxy S all across the world, Samsung has a few other Android devices in the making. They have just introduced the Corby i5500. This is a mid-range handset that runs Android 2.1 and will be available shortly in Europe.

Movistar unveils the Ivy, a low-cost Android 2.1 phone with Huawei

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

While most of us wait in anticipation for the 2.1 OTA, a low-end device emerges with it preinstalled. Movistar, in partnership with Huawei, has launched a low-cost Android-powered handset called the Ivy. The Movistar IVY comes with the usual Google apps and is expected to launch shortly in Europe. .

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Gets Passes the FCC

By David Junior
on 11 May, 2010

While the larger X10 makes its way around the world, the X10 Mini has been patiently waiting on the sidelines. The X10 Mini has just received approval by the FCC and could make its way across Europe real soon. The keyboard version is expected to pass soon as well.

Boxee paid-content due July/August Android plans tipped

By David Junior
on 11 May, 2010

Today, Boxee and their partner Vindicia have announced plans to bring paid content to their set top box. They also have plans to bring this service to many of the leading mobile platforms including Android. These services are expected to debut this summer.