Tag archive: Android phones

Almost everything about Android phones is getting bigger and better. The screens, processors, and antennas are larger and faster but one thing just can’t keep up with the rest – the battery. Batteries are being taxed further and further with all of these new technologies, and they haven't quite caught up. Here's a quick guide to make sure that you get the most out of your Android’s battery so your phone spends less time plugged into… Read More

Some phone manufacturers have come under heat lately for being lazy when it comes to Android upgrades. Users – especially those who own Samsung devices – have been losing patience waiting for Froyo. But a post on the Android developer’s blog claims that 50 percent of devices out there are finally running on 2.2. Keep in mind that Froyo was introduced all the way back in May, and at the end of December a disappointing 43.4-percent of users were… Read More

Maybe Google’s Android isn’t as “fragmented” as Steve Jobs thought. Android continues to challenge Apple’s hold on the smartphone market, despite any claims Jobs has made in recent months. Tech industry analysts from Canalys reported today that for the third quarter, Apple still leads the pack as the best-selling US vendor and has a 26.2 percent share. The same report also found that smartphones using Android’s OS accounted for 43.6 percent of… Read More

Flurry, a company that tracks smart phone/MID usage via an API, is beginning to provide some unique real-time information on the health of various mobile platforms. The company tracks 45 million consumers on 4 platforms — Apple (iPhone and iPod touch), Blackberry, JavaME, and Google Android — via 3000 applications that have integrated the company's API.

Best Buy is making mobility a little more affordable this holiday season with its special Sprint Android Smartphone offers. The electronics retailer announced today it will be offering two Sprint smartphones—the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment—for $99.99, including instant rebates, with new two year activation.  Both phones were originally $179. This offer runs all throughout December too.

The National Basketball Association is now offering mobile phone owners the ability to watch entire live games for $40 per year. Just a few games into the 2009-2010 NBA season, this is the first time entire games are available for streaming — only game highlights were previously available through an official service. There are now three methods to watch complete games in the NBA: via TV, PC, or now using a mobile phone. Initial estimates… Read More

Sony Ericsson has been teasing Android lovers with its vague website dedicated to its new Android Xperia phone debuting on November 3rd. This top secret smartphone has a seductive video adding to the lure of the Xperia X3, aka Sony Ericsson's 'Rachael.' The Rachael is expected to be loaded with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, an 8MP camera with AF, 3D graphic capabilities and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. Here are some specs from… Read More