The high-end HTC One Android smartphone will hit the market in the United Kingdom, Germany and Taiwan beginning next week, followed by releases in other parts of Europe and Asia, as well as North America, including the United States and Canada, by the end of April 2013. For those in the U.S., the HTC...
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ASUS has started pushing out a new OTA software update to the U.S and worldwide variants of the Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Android tablet. The 9.4.5.26 upgrade isn’t the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update you may be patiently awaiting, but it’s said to address compatibility issues for some SD cards, as well as deliver...
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Motorola has started rolling out the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean JRO03H update to the Xoom WiFi tablet in the US. While the Google Nexus 7 was the first device to come pre-loaded with Jelly Bean, the Xoom is the first tablet to get the upgrade over the air. If you happen to own one,...
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The Motorola Xoom WiFi tablet in the US will soon be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The following is the official changelog in case you want some reading material while waiting for the JRO03H OTA update to arrive. Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean Software Update for the Motorola XOOM™ WIFI in the U.S. Introduction...
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Asus has announced U.S. release details for the Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Android tablet (WiFi model). The successor to the original Transformer Prime, which was released in December of last year, will be available to the U.S. market on July 16th. The Infinity series looks a lot like its predecessor, with an ultra-slim 8.5mm...
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After a disappointing 2011, Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC shifted their strategy by concentrating on quality over quantity. We’ve seen evidence of their efforts in the form of fewer devices, primarily the HTC One Android series, which includes the One X, One S and One V. So, how does the smartphone-maker feel about their tactics...
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The unlocked Samsung Galaxy nexus is now available for a decently priced $399 on the Google Play Store. That means you will be purchasing directly from Google for compatibility with over 200 GSM/HSPA+ carriers worldwide, including AT&T and T-Mobile. The price is also free from any contracts, in case you were wondering. Unfortunately, it...
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Asus started rolling out the initial Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update (build 9.2.1.11) for the original Eee Pad Transformer today. Users in Taiwan are included in the first batch of OTA updates and other regions will follow soon after, including the U.S. Statement from ASUS: Dear valued ASUS fans, ASUS prides itself on...
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The Tegra 3-powered Asus Transformer Prime seems to be getting OTA updates every week, as another has started rolling out to users in the U.S. and Taiwan today. As usual, there’s no official changelog posted with the 9.4.2.14 IML74K update, but Gary Key from Asus did chime in on XDA to mention that the...
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Motorola has updated their customers on the status of potential Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades again. They’ve narrowed down some releases to a specific quarter for the year and added some more smartphones and tablets to the list. The WiFi-only Xoom in the U.S. has already received Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (in...
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Samsung has shipped one million Galaxy Note devices during its first two months on the market. While those numbers only reflect the amount shipped, and not the amount sold, it still gives a good indication that there’s a healthy demand for the device in Asia and Europe. The Android-powered smartphone-tablet hybrid is intriguing for...
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Visiting the Galaxy Nexus sign up page on Samsung’s website will reveal a drop-down menu that allows those interested to select from seven major US wireless carriers (to be notified of potential news updates). The listed carriers include: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Cellular South, Metro PCS, and US Cellular. We already know the...
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