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Rumours about Google Tablet

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Rumours about Google Tablet

After its recent move into the cell phone market, rumours are that Google is looking forward to developing it's own Android based Tablet PC.

News

Android 2.2 Froyo triumphs Apple iOS4

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Android 2.2 Froyo triumphs Apple iOS4

Various tech websites have performed comparative JavaScript execution tests resulting in a conclusion that Android 2.2 Froyo executes JavaScript significantly faster than Apple iOS4.

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro here Next Month

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Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro here Next Month

The Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro are two phones taking Smartphones to a new level with their Tiny size.

Hero Update to Android 2.1 Eclair now Available

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Hero Update to Android 2.1 Eclair now Available

Update: Apparently this update is only if you have Original HTC Hero ROM, and not the LEAF version ...

HTC Android 2.2 Froyo Plans for South Africa

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HTC Android 2.2 Froyo Plans for South Africa

A couple weeks ago, HTC stated that most of their Android based phones released this year will receive an Android Froyo update.

New iPad Rival, the Samsung Galaxy Tape

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New iPad Rival, the Samsung Galaxy Tape

According to the Vietnamese website, Tinhte, Samsung will be launching a new Tablet based on the Android 2.2 Froyo platform.

Reviews

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Review

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Review

In the review below, I will take you through an objective view of my feelings and insights towards using the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 for 1 week.

Fennec Browser (Firefox for Android)

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Fennec Browser (Firefox for Android)

As if the default Android web browser wasn't brilliant enough, we will soon be getting a version of Firefox for Android codenamed Fennec.


Android MMORPG - Runes

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By the end of last year, when I got my HTC Dream, I was very surprised that there weren't any 3D MMORPGs available for Android devices.

Have you run out of ideas on what apps you might like?

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I'm sure many of us Android users (including myself) sometimes get the urge to add something new to our phone, but we just aren't sure what because we already have everything.


Microsoft's first Android App

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Microsoft has launched their first Android app called Microsoft Tag, previously available on Windows Mobile, iPhone, Blackberry and Symbian devices.

Apps and Games

Official XBMC Remote

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Official XBMC Remote
Price: 
Free

If you have a media center PC running XBMC, and a Wifi network, and an Android phone, you must try this official XBMC remote application for Android.

Diet & Food Tracker by SparkPeople

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Diet & Food Tracker by SparkPeople
Price: 
Free

Those of you who are Health and Fitness conscious will love the Diet and Food Tracker app by SparkPeople.

Phones

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini
Status: 
Available. Released July 2010 in SA
Networks: 
Vodacom
Networks: 
MTN
Networks: 
Cell C
Networks: 
Virgin Mobile
Screen Type: 
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size: 
240 x 320 pixels, 2.55 inches
Main Camera: 
5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Android Version: 
Android OS 1.6
GPS: 
Yes, with A-GPS support

Samsung i9000 Galaxy S

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Samsung i9000 Galaxy S
Status: 
Coming Soon, ETA July 2010
Networks: 
Vodacom
Networks: 
MTN
Networks: 
Cell C
Screen Type: 
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size: 
480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches
Main Camera: 
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus
Android Version: 
Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair)
GPS: 
Yes, with A-GPS support