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HTC Desire to get Gingerbread sooner rather than later

By James DeRuvo
on 4 Apr, 2011

Back in February, we reported that HTC was bringing Gingerbread to their HTC Desire line in the second quarter. Well it looks like they're ahead of schedule, at least in Europe, because a representative from ThreeUK has tweeted that they've begun testing Gingerbread today for the HTC Desire and should have it would at the end of the month or early next. That could make a sunny Spring for Brits who were looking to wait until at least summer for their gingy goodness. The update also looks to be coming to Desire owners in Sweden around the same time.

Google App Inventor March 31st 2011 Update

By Chris Burns
on 31 Mar, 2011

It's update day over at Google's App Inventor office, and the list of improvements is a LONG one. For those not in the know, App Inventor is an application created by Google to assist developers in creating apps for their Android mobile OS. This application allows users to create apps in as simple as a drag-and-drop type manner, creating an environment where it's not only easy to create apps, it's totally fun as well! Behold a big fat update!

Motorola ATRIX 4G OTA Software Update 4.1.57

By Chris Burns
on 30 Mar, 2011

All of you dual-core wielding Motorola ATRIX 4G slinging bandits out there can be joyous of the day, for today you receive a software update totaling in at 17MB that'll update your system to 4.1.57. This update brings a few changes you'll be sure you love including improvements in Bluetooth, your fingerprint reader, battery life, screen features, phone stability, and your car dock connecting via 3.5mm jack. Sound good? Grab it!

Samsung Fascinate Update Axes SD Card Mounting

By Chris Burns
on 16 Jan, 2011

So you updated your phone a couple of days ago on your Samsung Fascinate, the update pushed out by Verizon, right? Have you tried to mount your SD card as a mass storage device to your desktop? Good luck! Users in several forums are noting a problem doing so, saying now that any attempt to mount their SD card ends up with no luck to be had.

Droid Pro and Samsung Fascinate Receive Maintenance Update from Verizon

By Chris Burns
on 14 Jan, 2011

Today (and yesterday, apparently,) Verizon is pushing out a maintenance update for both the Droid Pro and the Samsung Fascinate. Both of these updates will not include any new features for your phone, but will fix a bunch of bugs (most of which I'm sure you never noticed in the first place. You can feel free to either wait for the update over-the-air or manually grab a download and install yourself.

Two T-Mobile myTouch Devices to get Android 2.2 Froyo by Feb 1st

By Chris Burns
on 10 Jan, 2011

Joy to the updates! It's hard to believe that there are any Android phone-like devices out there running anything under Android 2.2, but it's true. Today we receive news from T-Mobile USA that they will be shooting out the Android 2.2 Froyo update to two of their devices starting on January 12 (two days from now!) and ending on February 1st, 2011 - ending meaning everyone will have the update by then. Those devices are: myTouch 3G 3.5mm Jack and myTouch Fender LE. Is that you? Are you just so totally pumped up?!

Nexus S First OTA Update Today! [UPDATE: Maybe Not!]

By Chris Burns
on 22 Dec, 2010

This is the first over the air update to Nexus S and it's coming in just SIX DAYS after its initial release. This update brings the system up to version GRH78 and contains several important bug fixes and the latest version of maps. If you'd like to wait for the update like a Patient Patty you can do so, but if you'd like to get the update directly from Google right this moment, follow the instructions below.

Motorola’s Android Update Site Gets Refreshed, Doesn’t Look Promising

By Evan Selleck
on 22 Dec, 2010

As Motorola has released more devices, and let them loose around the world, they've had one site that owners could visit to check on the schedule for impending updates to their particular handset. Covering devices that have released in the Unites States, and all around the world, it's a quick and easy way to see if your device is getting updated to the latest and greatest software version. Unfortunately, it doesn't always have the best news. With their latest refresh of the site, Motorola hasn't gone out of their way to make a lot of owners happy, and some devices look like they're going to be eternally stuck at lesser versions of Android (at least, officially).

Samsung Epic 4G Reportedly Being Updated to Android 2.2 December 26th

By Evan Selleck
on 22 Dec, 2010

With the holiday season in full swing, getting a bunch of presents (or even just one present) is something to look forward to. It looks like Samsung is ready to give owners of the Epic 4G, the Galaxy S variant that released earlier in the year for the Sprint Network. If a leaked screen shot is any indicator, then Sprint is getting ready to release the Android 2.2 update in an Over the Air update, beginning the day after Christmas.

Dell Streak for O2 UK Update to Android 2.2 Rolling Out This Week

By Evan Selleck
on 14 Dec, 2010

The Dell Streak, which launched earlier this year with Android 1.6 on board, has seen a pretty aggressive update schedule since it hit the market. Which, for owners of the 5-inch "tablet" device, is good news. It doesn't look like it's slowing down, either, as O2 UK has just announced that Streaks tied to their network will be getting the official, carrier-approved update starting this week.