First Android 3.0 named as XOOM
Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS and teased in a Tablet Evolution video, Motorola’s forthcoming tablet that has been titled as the company given a brand name XOOM.

The trademark, which has been filed for use in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan and the whole of the EU, hints towards a global rather than regional product launch and is to cover “mobile computers and related accessories, namely, docks, cradles, mounts, holders, stands, carrying cases, covers, protective or decorative covers, batteries, power adaptors, cables, connectors, headsets and speakers, hand held computers, lap top computers, tablet computers, electronic notepads, computers, mobile data communications apparatus.” Continue Reading »

An efficient headset that’s guaranteed to get the latest Android updates, but the price is on the high side. This is generally a good thing: the 4in 480 x 800 screen uses Samsung’s Super AMOLED technology, which means it’s eyeball-searing in its gleam and amazingly colorful, and the touchscreen itself is responsive and exact.

With a 1GHz processor under the hood, too, the Nexus S feels very approachable. The biggest advantage to any Google phone is that owners are always ahead of the curve when it comes to operating system updates, and that hasn’t changed with Nexus S. It’s the only smartphone on the market right now to sport Android 2.3 and when the next version rolls along owners won’t have to wait on their network.

You’ll still not get very impressive battery life out of this phone. In our 24-hour test, in which we download 50MB of data, make a 30-minute phone call, force the screen on for an hour, listen to music for an hour and finally leave the phone in its default email checking state for the remaining time, we recorded 50% capacity on the gauge.

Conclusion

Despite this, it’s light, speedy, has a lovely screen, and Google’s backing ensure you’ll always be ahead of the curve when it comes to Android OS updates, even if this one is a little underwhelming.

It’s pricey & both SIM-free (£430) and on contract – but there’s a sudden price drop and a nicer screen means there’s sufficient appeal for early adopters to consider it over the Nexus One.

News Source: www.pcpro.co.uk

The Motorola Milestone XT720 is now available to order on O2, and is confirmed as being in stock.

Motorola’s most stylish handsets, offering a glossy navy blue casing with silver accents. Within its chassis sits a 3.7 inch capacitive touchscreen protected by Gorilla Glass, offering easy access around the Android UI. The handset’s most impressive feature is its 8 megapixel camera, complete with Xenon flash and 720p HD video capture. Continue Reading »

Fortunately for HTC and Verizon, though, it looks like this won’t be the case because the Droid Incredible lives up to its name and then some. It’s a new groundbreaking features, what it does better than any other Android product on the market right now, including the Motorola Droid and Nexus One, is enhancing those features with better software and combining it with a sleek design and lots of power. Continue Reading »

The Nokia X6 8GB is now available to order on pay monthly deals with O2, Orange and Vodafone.

The Nokia X6 8GB, also available in a 16GB model and a variety of different colours, provides the perfect mix of fashion and functionality. The sleek handset comes equipped with a 3.2 inch touchscreen complete with scratch resistant surface, which displays Nokia’s fun and easy to use interface. Continue Reading »

It’s available exclusively at Sony Style Stores.

THE BACK STORY: At a time when high-end smartphones are defined by large-display screens, high-powered processors, and endless web features, Sony Ericsson has decided to go against the grain and take a shot at producing a high-quality compact Android model-the Xperia X10 Mini Pro. Continue Reading »

Samsung announced just one Windows Phone 7 handset when the operating system launched last month. The Omnia 7 GT-i8700 is available from Three, Orange and T-Mobile, and is also available SIM free. The Omnia 7 is a nicely made smartphone, although there’s nothing particularly spectacular about the chassis design. However, anyone who appreciates clean lines and solid hardware should find that the Omnia 7 ticking these boxes.

The handset is relatively thin (10.99mm) given its 64.2mm-by-122.4mm footprint. It weighs 138g, which is neither lightweight nor excessively heavy. The screen bezel is plastic at the top and bottom, and is complemented by a metal back – with a removable panel cut into it -that curves to form the left and right edges. The resolution is the standard 480 by 800 pixels, but rather than LCD, the Omnia 7 uses superior Super AMOLED technology. The display is sharp, vibrant and a joy to look at – particularly in indoor conditions, where it delivers extremely vivid colors. Continue Reading »

Samsung Verizon Galaxy S I9000: AMOLED Touch screen Android mobile: The strongest Android phone currently on the planet, the new Samsung Galaxy S i9000 has hit the Indian shores. The Samsung Galaxy S has the biggest Super AMOLED screen in the market with a size of 4 inches. The Galaxy S is available in two versions, 8GB and 16GB.It has a 4-inch AMOLED touchscreen Android mobile phone powered by a 1GHz processor. Continue Reading »

With the amount of Android based smartphones out there in the mobile arena it’s not surprising that Android is becoming more dominant in the US over Apple’s iOS even though Apple’s iPhone remains the dominant smartphone as reported (here)

According to an article, the Android developer site has revealed the figures which place Android 2.2 Froyo at 40.8% and Android 2.1 Éclair at 36.2% of all Android devices. Continue Reading »

Verdict
The Cedar is yet another likeable addition to Sony Ericsson’s eco-friendly GreenHeart range, offering impressive functionality and attractive aesthetics for an eminently reasonable price. It’s just a shame that irksome Web access and occasional social-networking issues spoil the overall impression.

The Sony Ericsson Cedar forms part of the company’s environmentally conscious GreenHeart range. Constructed from and packaged in predominantly recycled materials, the Cedar is the perfect handset for mobile users with lofty morals. Continue Reading »