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MIPS Technologies launch Dalvik Turbo virtual machine for Android

MIPS Technologies launch Dalvik Turbo virtual machine for Android

08 June 2010 by Discuss (1)

A few months ago Myriad Group introduced a new way to speed up Android’s Dalvik Virtual Machine to drastically improve the speed of the system. Since then there hasn’t been much information on the progress of this project until now. This system works on the MIPS architecture and could potentially replace the Dalvik VM completely.

Archos 5 Internet Tablet gets OpenGL support in 2.0.15 update – Video

Archos 5 Internet Tablet gets OpenGL support in 2.0.15 update – Video

04 June 2010 by Discuss (0)

The Archos 5 just received an update to OpenGL 2.0.15. This update brings with it a drastic improvement in gaming. There is a video demo of its results after the break. Yes, this device is still running on Android 1.6, for those of you that are curious.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get UXP upgrade in Q4 2010

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get UXP upgrade in Q4 2010

21 May 2010 by Discuss (0)

This is good news for all you X10 owners, Sony has just confirmed Android 2.1 for the X10 in Q4. Not only will it get Android 2.1 but it will also receive a few other enhancements. This device is one of the best multimedia Android devices. The X10 Mini and Pro may receive the update …

Google Sky Map updated v1.5

Google Sky Map updated v1.5

24 April 2010 by Discuss (0)

This is without a doubt one of the coolest apps of any kind on any platform. The latest update just made it even better. There is now a picture gallery with photos taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. This app now has “Magnetic Correction” to fix the angles of the stars to more accurately depict …

Digg for Android

Digg for Android

02 April 2010 by Discuss (0)

Shortly after releasing their iPhone version, Digg has decided to give Android some love as well. the app is in the Android Market right now. Click this link from your device to get the app or scan the qr code below.

Gesture Search Now Available For 1.6

Gesture Search Now Available For 1.6

17 March 2010 by Discuss (0)

Google announced today that it has added support for all Android devices running 1.6 or higher. Initially, this was only available to phones that has 2.0 and up leaving only two Android’s capable of using this new feature.