Update - Android Community

Sony Xperia P, Go and E Dual Jelly Bean updates beginning this week

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Apr, 2013

We recently heard from Sony about Jelly Bean coming to a select group of Xperia branded handsets. Those details were posted on Twitter and really just amounted to Sony teasing about Jelly Bean for the Xperia P, Go, S, SL, acro S and ion smartphones. With that in mind, we now have a confirmed release (beginning this week) for the Xperia P, Xperia Go and Xperia E Dual.

Groupon app update brings support for Android tablets and more

By Shane McGlaun
on 24 Apr, 2013

If you're a fan of the coupon/deals app Groupon, the company has issued an update for Android users. The embedded application brings a new universal search feature to make it easier to find deals that are nearby. That improved search functionality allows users to search not only time sensitive local deals but persistent offers that are close by as well.

LG Spectrum 2 set to receive Jelly Bean update soon

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from Verizon have just confirmed another one of their budget smartphones is set to receive an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The LG Spectrum 2, which was released back in October, was just approved for the OTA update. We can expect this little mid-range phone to see it arrive shortly from Verizon and LG.

Falcon Pro update brings offline mode and more to Twitter client

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Apr, 2013

There's no shortage of Twitter clients for Android but one that is leading the pack lately is Falcon Pro. Their extremely customizable and feature-filled app is popular among power users, and today was updated with even more features that makes it stand above the rest. Whether you use Falcon Pro, Carbon, or others you'll want to read on to see what's new.

Verizon Wireless begins pushing latest Samsung Stratosphere update

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless has detailed and begun pushing the latest software update for the Samsung Stratosphere. Those with a Stratosphere can expect an update that brings a handful of what Verizon describes as "device enhancements." This is one that will have Stratosphere users sticking with their current version of Android, but hopefully with a few less issues than before.

Facebook Pages redesigned for mobile – looks like Google Now

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Apr, 2013

Today the folks over at Mark Zuckerberg HQ have another announcement and product redesign to share with everyone. It looks like all those business and Facebook Pages are going to get prettier soon. Facebook has confirmed a completely redesigned mobile layout for Facebook Pages, but at first glance it looks quite a bit like Google Now - only it's on iOS.

Motorola DROID RAZR M Android 4.1.2 update rolling out today

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Apr, 2013

Early last week we confirmed the folks from Motorola and Verizon were preparing to release a software update for the 4.3-inch DROID RAZR M full of fixes, and now it's ready. We've received multiple reports that the update (still Android 4.1 Jelly Bean) for the M is arriving on devices as we speak and should fix a slew of issues.

LG Optimus L9 getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with T-Mobile

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

LG announced Jelly Bean for the international variant of the Optimus L9 back in mid-March. That update began rolling out immediately as was expected, however it left things up in the air for those with a T-Mobile branded Optimus L9. The good news has arrived though, T-Mobile has begun updating the Optimus L9 to Jelly Bean.

ES File Explorer 3.0 arrives with a new UI and WiFi file sharing

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

For all those who haven't already settled on a File Explorer for their Android devices or are looking for a powerful and awesome option, today ES File Explorer just got a lot better. If you're not a Root Explorer fan, ES File Explorer has tons of features and options and today's update improved the UI and added tons of impressive features. It still doesn't quite have the Android Holo look, but it's getting closer.

Sony Xperia Tablet S Jelly Bean update now available

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Apr, 2013

We had been expecting Sony to begin offering the Xperia Tablet S Jelly Bean update as of today. In fact, Sony shared the news in their community forums yesterday afternoon. That Jelly Bean update has indeed begun rolling out, but perhaps even nicer, Sony has since come back with a detailed changelog.