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The Tab 10.1 just went up a few more notches on eye candy chart, as the new tablet-customized TouchWiz UI update is now en route to devices across the world.  The update brings major UI changes and here are a few at a glance: Live panel view Mini-mode tray for easy access to running applications Clipboard Photo Editor New apps including Words with Friends, Samsung Media Hub, Social Hub, Swype keyboard, Kindle ebook reader, and Amazon Music Player The I/O version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which has been getting preferential treatment over other variants, hasn’t gotten the same kind […]

It’s always good to have a fallback when you are messing with your smartphone and an official version of the OS image is the best way to ensure you have this.  Things can go wrong even if the instructions are clear enough to follow but an original backup of the OS is always a godsend just in case something goes wrong. Motorola Photon 4G users have this failsafe now, as the SBF file containing the original Android 2.3 version is out and read for use.  The device, rooted, ROMed or modified in any other way, can now be restored back

If you missed out on the free Nexus S offer recently, don’t worry we got one more for ya.  Following in the footsteps of BestBuy, Amazon is now offering the Nexus S 4G (the Sprint variant) for a cent with a new two-year contract or those eligible for an upgrade currently.  In tow, we also have the Thunderbolt going for a throwaway $49.99 – interested buyers will need a sign a two-year contract with Verizon in this case. While both the devices support 4G networks, those looking for a slightly larger display could opt for the HTC Thunderbolt but for

Consider this a headsup if you haven’t seen the “updates available” notification.  Facebook has updated its Android application to v1.6.3 and is ready to be installed.  The update brings nothing major to write home about, but does fix a few issues, the biggest of which is a bug that used to make birthdays disappear.  The app will also now have a redesigned composer bar. So, fire up that Market app on your device or head to the web-based store to do it a lot more easier.

Motorola has announced a new handset in its budget-range segment, the XT531.  The device has features on par with your average Android smartphone that won’t burn a hole in your pocket and comes with a noticeable change compared to Motorola’s previous Android offerings – no MotoBlur UI! In lieu of this is something called the Moto Switch, which from the mockups released during the press release, seems serviceable enough.  Other major features include: Runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Dual-band HSDPA/Quad-band EDGE 3.5” HVGA display with capacitive multitouch 5MP camera with auto-focus and built-in flash Front-facing VGA camera for video call,

The side-sliding QWERTY device was released in January and has been suffering with intermittent problems sending MMS/text messages, but with Sprint now releasing a small update to fix these, users should no longer face those irksome issues.  Updating will bring the OS version number on the to v2.76.651.5 from the previous 2.75.651.4, which is the number it got to when it was updated to Gingerbread 2.3 in June. If the notification prompting you to update doesn’t pop up automatically, do the following: 1. Go to the Home screen 2. Tap Menu > Settings > System updates > HTC software update

With specs on par with any current Honeycomb device, the Galapagos tablet was unveiled by Sharp today.  The device is currently being targeted towards the Japanese market, but Sharp may eventually bring it to the US, seeing that the same Galapagos tablet stopped by the FCC recently. Featurewise, as we said, the A01SH has plenty to offer: 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen display Dual-core Tegra2 processor 1GB RAM 5mpx rear camera with a 2-megapixel lens on the front 8GB onboard memory with microSD slot for further expansion Supports speeds of up to 42Mbps via built-in 3G mobile router Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating

The mid (to low) range Gingerbread phone officially announced on July 21st is now available from T-Mobile and goes for a cheap $80, if you order it online – interested buyers will need to sign up for a two-year contract with the carrier as usual.  This price is only for units purchased online and the offer is valid until 9th August. An update to the original HTC Wildfire, the Wildfire S features a 3.2-inch multitouch display, 600MHz processor, 512MB RAM, a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, and runs Android 2.3 OS with Sense UI on top. Head over to

It may not be the best Android on the shelves right now, but at $0, we’ll take it.  The Nexus S can be bought without dropping a cent from Best Buy currently, although interested parties will still need to sign up for a new two-year contract with Sprint or T-Mobile.  The offer is valid only for today, August 3, until midnight, so head over to Best Buy right now if you want to order yours. If you didn’t know, the Nexus S is a second-generation Google Experience phone that comes with a 1GHz processor, 5MP camera, aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC

In addition to the Moto XPRT that is already on its network, Sprint might have another monoblock QWERTY Android in the works – the Motorola Pax, as revealed by ThisIsMyNext.  The site was fortunate enough to come by a few pics of the device and a peek into what kind of specs the device has – compared to the XPRT’s 1GHz processor, the Pax will come with a dual-core processor running at an unspecified clockspeed and will have support for Sprint’s CDMA 1X Advanced PTT service.  It is also speculated that the device will come with Gingerbread 2.3 onboard but

It looks like VINCI is getting ready to tap into a market segment that has been ignored by most Android manufacturers – kids.  The company is releasing the VINCI Tab – a Gingerbread tablet tailored for toddlers who are always having a go at their father’s precious Galaxy Tab or the Flyer. While the device may be built for kids, with a soft foam hand encircling the entire device and the display itself made of tempered glass, the specs are good enough to keep any adult satisfied.  Major features include: 7-inch 800×480 multitouch display 3MP camera with 720p video recording

After settling the debate on whether to release the Gingerbread update or not for the HTC Desire and Desire Z, the company has now begun meting out the goodness finally.  HTC had given the end of July as the time to expect it and it’s only a few days late, so we’ll let it slide for now. Let us know if you don’t get the update and we’ll point you to some real classy custom 2.3 ROMs that you might like. Source

If the bland blacks on your droid aren’t working for you, Verizon might have an offer for you.  PocketNow has received the above image of what is supposedly the silver edition of the already available HTC Droid Incredible 2 and it looks good, we have to say.  The silver color is only applied on the back of the device, with the front bezel around the screen remaining the same old black, giving the entire device that two-tone impression many like. Other than this cosmetic change, this version of the Droid Incredible 2 is expected to stay true to its original

News on Sony’s foray into the Android tablet market has been trickling in for a few months now and CNET was able to snag a few more details on both the S1 and S2. According to its source, the S1 tablet will sport a 9.4-inch IPS display with TruBlack and Bravia technologies, DLNA/PS3 connectivity, and an infrared sensor.  It will be available in four variants, 16GB storage with WiFi only or with WiFi/3G and a 32GB storage version with WiFi only or with 3G/WiFi.  The 16GB of inbuilt storage should be sufficient for most users vying to buy the S1

Released in May this year with top-of-the-line specs, the Motorola Droid X2 sounded like a great dual-cored device except for one noticeable letdown – no Android 2.3 OS out of the box.  Verizon has now remedied this drawback and devices across the country should be getting the “Update Available” notification as we write. The version being rolled out is Android 2.3.3, so you will have to wait a bit longer to see it bumped up to 2.3.4.  Still, this is a big leap with a host of new features appearing on the Droid X2 compared to what Froyo offered previously.