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It seems that Droid users aren’t the only ones who will be able to video chat on their devices, as RIM has announced an app that does just the same for its PlayBook users.  As with GTalk, the PlayBook video chat application also uses the front-facing camera but with a vastly limited scope – the person on the other ends needs to have RIM’s tablet too.  Moreover, the app only works with WiFi connections which further limits its usability.  We distinctly remember Skype being demoed on the PlayBook this CES, which we think should be for more functional with cross-platform […]

  No, it’s not Gingerbread but still a significant update that fixes many glitches and improves the overall usability of the HTC Thunderbolt.  The update, about 22MB, will start rolling out beginning May 3 and can either be done OTA or manually depending on your preferences.  Some of the improvements include: Enhance data connectivity when accessing the Verizon 3G network SMS and MMS messages are stored properly in the Messaging Application (Inbox, Sent, etc.) Timing for device activation has been improved “Backup Assistant” is correctly displayed in the Application menu. Stability improvements for data centric applications such as Facebook, KAYAK,

Similar in almost every aspect other than the controller pad and PlayStation certification, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and the Play are now available on Rogers Canada.  If it’s the gamer in you that you are looking to satisfy, Xperia Play is the way to go but if raw processing power and getting things done is what suits you best, we recommend the Arc.  Both the devices are priced reasonably at $99.99 on three-year agreements, and if you want to eliminate the contract completely, both the devices will set you back by about $549.99 each. Here’s the lowdown on both

One of the most popular features expected of Gingerbread was the ability to video/voice chat on GTalk, but strangely the feature was missing when the Android 2.3 update first came out.   But better late than never as they say since the search giant has now announced that it will be including this feature in the upcoming 2.3.4 update with the video chat feature included, scheduled to be rolled out in the coming weeks.  The first of the Gingerbread devices to be getting this latest update will be the Nexus S, with the others to follow soon.  We are not sure

The strategy with the Galaxy S worked out great for Samsung and it is looking to employ the same with the upcoming successor to the runaway hit – the Galaxy S II. As with its predecessor, Samsung is looking to flood the markets all over with the dual-core smartphone with 120 countries on the roster and a total of 140 carriers consigned to offer the device when it is released in early May. Sammy plans to sell close to 10 million units of the Galaxy S II and if it follows the same path as the first Galaxy S (which

If this isn’t a sign of Droid supremacy, we really don’t know what is. According to Distimo, a company with a roving eye on applications across platforms, and its recently released findings, the Android Market currently has 134,000 compared to the Apple iPhone’s most recent count of 121,000 – a huge leap for the former if the age of both platforms is considered. The Apple store still has a strong foothold in terms of total apps currently available for its iOS ecosystem (with 333,000 odd apps), but Distimo says this may not last for long as the app count on

One of Google’s popular online services just got a native Android app – Google Docs.  The online document/spreadsheet service is used by millions and a major part of those will now have the ability to open, create, edit and save new documents directly from their Android smartphones.  There’s also a widget bundled for easier access from your homescreen.  The news was made public some time back and if you haven’t got it already, hit up the Market icon or scan the barcode at the end of this post. Also included is an innovative feature to scan physical documents using the

It took a hijacked poll on Facebook for Motorola to wake up and listen to the masses, and according to AusDroid, the company might go a lot more lax than previously on the locked bootloader issue.  This is how the company responded to an inquiring customer on the subject: We completely understand the operator requirement for security to the end user, and as well, want to support the developer communities desire to use these products as a development platform. It is our intention to enable the unlockable/relockable bootloader currently found on Motorola XOOM across our portfolio of devices starting in

The Tegra2-powered dual-core device has the guts to run Android 2.3 more than smoothly but sadly, the device shipped with Froyo when it was released.  But the situation may not remain the same and the G2x could be getting the Gingerbread treatment “soon,” according to T-Mobile.  In response to a G2x user’s lament on Twitter about the issue, the carrier has got back saying that the update is “coming to G2x soon” and that we “won’t have to wait too long” before the update is released. The “soon” in the affirmation definitely opens up a huge time window but G2x

Miffed about the Thunderbolt not coming with Android 2.3 out of the box?  Feel let down by Verizon/Google at the long, arduous wait to be endured before finally getting Gingerbread on your powerhouse of a smartphone? It’s devs to the rescue again and thanks to the efforts of slayher and toastcfh at XDA, Thunderbolt users need not wait any longer and can get a far more customizable version of Google’s latest OS update.  But all’s not well yet, and in its current cooked pre-alpha form, the Thunderbolt CM7 port has its shortcomings, which in the chef’s own words are: -USB

It seems like Samsung is having a hard time keeping a lid on its future updates in its Galaxy series and after the Galaxy S Gingerbread leak before the official rollout, the lucky winner this time around is the Galaxy Ace S5830. The prerelease version of the Android 2.3.3 ROM has appeared online via Samfirmware.com and can be downloaded here (after free registration). As always, we warn to you to flash this at your own risk and advise a full backup before you get to it. Source  

Got the hot new SE Xperia Play?  Waiting to get that li’l something more from it? Root is the way to go and thanks to the devs, the Xperia Play is now rooted.  According to Bin4ry at XDA, all you have to do is: 1. Unlock Bootloader Stick to lollylost100′s Tutorial 2. Download my package: R800i WORLD .184 Open a Terminal (on windows Start->Run->cmd) Now copy the downloaded package to the location of fastboot you used for unlocking. Enter this command: Windows: fastboot flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img Linux: fastboot -i 0x0fce flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img Mac: fastboot-mac -i 0x0fce flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img

The price cuts keep coming and from an initial $299 that fell to $199, Amazon is now making an offer price of $129 for Verizon’s first ever 4G device – the HTC Thunderbolt.  The offer is only valid until this weekend and you shouldn’t miss it if you were biding your time for yet another price drop. If you want to give this a pass, Verizon has three more LTE handsets to entice you in the near future – the Samsung Droid Charge ($299, coming on April 28), the LG Revolution (some time next month), and the Motorola Droid Bionic

A perfect match for the tightfisted, LG Phoenix could most probably ready for primetime on Rogers Canada on May 10th.  If released, the price may be similar to the one asked on AT&T (pictured above) which was $49.99 with a two-year agreement. The LG Phoenix features: 3.2-inch 320×480 touchscreen display 3.2-megapixel camera 600MHz processor Android 2.2 Froyo OS WiFi with Hotspot capabilities and other connectivity options We’ll confirm the price and the validity of the May 10th release date once we get to know more. Source

Verizon has started rolling out the Android 2.2 update for its rebranded Galaxy S smartphone.  The wait is over and if you don’t know the drill, look for the notification or initiate the download via the settings option on your phone.  Connecting your device to Kies is also another option if you are more of the safe-playing, PC-loving kind. While other Galaxy S devices across the globe are getting to enjoy some delicious Gingerbread, it seems that Verizon users will have to be satisfied with the cold treat that is Froyo for now.  We won’t even ask if they’ll be