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MIPS Technologies launch Dalvik Turbo virtual machine for Android

By David Junior
on 8 Jun, 2010

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.

Motorola Shadow battery spotted, more benchmark scores and its not running 2.2 but “Ninja Blur”?

By David Junior
on 1 Jun, 2010

For now let’s just take this a few grains of salt. The latest benchmark of the upcoming Motorola Shadow suggests that if it had Android 2.2 it would be twice as fast as the Nexus One. Is this possible? I would say no but anything could happen. The most shocking part of this story is the Shadow in the test is not running Android 2.2 but a new version of MotoBlur called NinjaBlur.

Android 2.2 Running on Acer Liquid

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

Since Android 2.2 was released to developer’s phones recently, modders around the world has been working hard to port it to other Android devices. Froyo may be making its way to the Acer Liquid soon. A video posted by Josselin Cornou shows Android 2.2 running on the Liquid.

Motorola Droid Will Be Updated To Android 2.2

By David Junior
on 22 May, 2010

Our friends over at SlashGear have recently received confirmation from Motorola that the Droid will be receiving the update to Android 2.2. Although, their reply doesn’t lead us to believe that it will hit the device anytime soon. It is good to hear that there will be other devices other than HTC’s 2010 lineup that will receive Android 2.2.

Droid Incredible Sold Out?

By David Junior
on 16 May, 2010

Recently HTC phones have been a hot commodity, their latest releases have all sold out immediately after it’s released. Some of them have even sold out before they’ve been released. The Droid Incredible is no exception, it is currently sold out nationwide.

How To Turn Off Sense on The EVO 4G

By David Junior
on 16 May, 2010

One of the best features of Sense UI devices is the ability to turn it off and use Vanilla Android. For some reason there are a few newer Sense devices that don’t allow this. Luckily the EVO isn’t one of them, you can turn off Sense in the HTC EVO 4G.

Phones4U UK stocking the Nexus One on May 7th?

By David Junior
on 6 May, 2010

This is quite odd, Google has long since said the Nexus One will only be available online. But, According to a report featured on Mobile Magazine, Phones4U will carry Google’s Nexus One both on their website and in their retail stores across the United Kingdom. If this is correct they will be first to have a physical device for demonstration purposes and for sale.

Verizon Droid Incredible by HTC Available Today but It’s Already Sold Out Online

By David Junior
on 29 Apr, 2010

The Incredible is available in stores today. Stop by your local Verizon wireless store and play around with the demo unit. Unfortunately if you didn’t preorder, that may be the closest you will get to possessing this phone. Verizon is reporting that this phone has been sold out.

Vodafone is Out Of Nexus One’s Already

By David Junior
on 28 Apr, 2010

How is this possible? Looks like they’ve learned nothing from the recent Desire debacle where the phone keeps getting delayed due to them not having enough in stock. The Nexus One for Vodafone UK just got a release date of April 30th and it seems those devices are already gone.

Beta Test The Skyfire Browser Now

By David Junior
on 21 Apr, 2010

The browser options for Android just are growing all the time. If you don’t like the stock browser or just want a change of pace, hit the market and replace the browser (unlike other unnamed OSX’s). Now you can beta test the upcoming Skyfire browser. The XDA has gotten a hold of this app and has shared it with the rest of us.