Tagged ‘Android 2.3’

Samsung Conquer 4G redefines the entry level Android smartphone, drops TouchWizThere’s nothing we love more than a vanilla build of Android, especially when it’s Android Gingerbread. Samsung has quietly announced ‘Conquer 4G’, its new entry level Android smartphone destined for a US release on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network.

When you hear entry level and Android used in the same sentence, the last thing you’d expect to hear is a 1 GHz processor. Surprisingly that’s exactly what’s inside the Conquer 4G, along with a 3.5-inch HVGA resolution touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera and Tri-band CDMA support.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia active withstands the elements, keeps dust and water at bayAndroid smartphones rarely survive the elements of an active lifestyle. The Sony Ericsson Xperia active breaks the mold, offering a dust and water proof design (up to 90 seconds) that incorporates wet finger tracking, ensuring perfect touch accuracy whether wet or dry.

The Xperia active also includes built-in GPS, barometer and compass. The icing on the cake is the realtime heart rate and pulse monitoring (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), which combined with the preloaded iMapMyFitness app, transforms the phone into the perfect training companion.

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Tesco Extra, Romford helps navigate your shopping list with new Android ‘Sat-nav’ appWouldn’t you like to know exactly where every item in your shopping list is located before stepping inside a store? A prototype system installed at Tesco Extra, Romford in north-east London is looking to do just that and they need your help. If you have an Android 2.2+ smartphone and live or work near Tesco Extra, Romford, this app is for you.

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Samsung has three million reasons the Galaxy S II should be your next smartphoneNo ifs ands or buts about it, the Samsung Galaxy S 2 is a hot commodity, recording more than three million pre-orders worldwide. The Korean manufacturer confirmed the pre-orders by way of a press release this afternoon. With the iPhone 5 reportedly delayed until late 2011, could this be the summer of the Galaxy S II?

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Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 launch plans: Russia and Switzerland get first dibsThe Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 received a formal launch this morning in the company’s stomping grounds of Seoul, Korea. As the leading provider of Smart Mobile Devices, Samsung is bring the four and five inch Galaxy S players to Android fans around the globe. The fun kicks off in Russia for the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and Switzerland for the Galaxy S WiFi 5.0.

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Droid Bionic scratched, new and improved 'Targa' coming soonThe Motorola Droid Bionic we graciously handled at CES earlier this year is no more – at least according to an internal Motorola press release. Tracked down by the folks at droid-life, today’s press release provides some insight on what went wrong and how the future Droid Bionic will look to correct this.

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Android lands a new QWERTY slider: HTC DoubleshotHardware keyboards on Android smartphones are hard to come by these days. The rumored HTC Doubleshot will help fill this void, complete with Google’s latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a speedy 1.2 GHz processor. Much of the phone is a mystery for now, but we’ve confirmed at least one carrier will have the Doubleshot on tap this Summer.

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O2 begins selling Xperia Arc: free on £27.00 plans or higherFew words resonate through our tech addicted veins like ‘free’. For O2 customers ready to hop on a £27.00 per month plan a free Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc awaits. Touting Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a slim and lightweight design, and some amazing low light capabilities, thanks to the award winning Exmor R sensor, we’d say this is a win win.

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