Froyo Coming To Samsung Galaxy S September 23rd – Maybe
September 15, 2010 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Android Spin, based on a memo from within the Finland branch of Samsung’s repair department, is reporting Android’s Froyo will be available for the Galaxy S i9000 on the 23rd of September.
“definitely recieving new software for reparing froyo builds on the 22nd of September with the build expected to be released on the 23rd”
The Samsung Galaxy S is already one of the quickest smartphones available and with the addition of Android’s Froyo and Adobe Flash 10.1 it will be the smartphone to beat. The info at this point is just a rumor but it appears the update would be only for the Galaxy S i9000 not any of the US variants. One would think however if the Euro version is getting the update on the 23rd the US variants would be updated soon there after. Cross your fingers because it would sure be nice to see the Galaxy S with Android 2.2 Froyo. Hopefully the Droid X won’t be too far behind in the Adroid 2.2 Froyo update sweepstakes.
Qualcomm To Release 1.5GHz Snapdragon CPU In 2011
September 10, 2010 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Mobile device chipmaker Qualcomm will launch a more powerful mobile processor in Q1 2011. The upcoming 1.5GHz Snapdragon CPU will offer a 50% jump in processor speed over today’s 1GHz smartphone processors.
The new processor will provide high-quality multimedia performance with 3D graphics, HD video, built-in GPS and more. A 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon will also help Android regain an edge in the high-end against Apple’s iPhone 4, which is now on par or ahead of most Android devices with its custom-designed but single-core A4 chip. Watch the video after the jump to get more details.
Kindle For Android Is Available Now
June 30, 2010 by tcgames · 2 Comments
Amazon has just released the Kindle for Android (link) app.Apparently the app will come pre loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Android phone in addition to the Dell Streak.
For those with Android devices you can download it from the Android market.
Verizon’s Droid X Joins Android Uber Phones
June 25, 2010 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
The Droid X’s Tech Specs
The Droid X is a CDMA device with an 8 MP (megapixel) camera offering a shutter speed of 1/1,000 seconds, autofocus, digital zoom, dual LED flash and cropping, rotating and geotagging tools.
It captures high-defintion video at 720p resolution at 30 fps (frames per second). The Droid X also runs streaming audio and video. Media formats supported include AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, .WAV and MIDI.
Motorola’s new smartphone supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, the Android and Webkit browsers, and 802.11n WiFi. It can serve as a 3G mobile WiFi hotspot for up to five other devices and enables data access.
Owners can share videos by linking the device using an optional HDMI cable or Digital Living Network Alliance-certified technology to multiple DLNA devices such as a HDTV set, game console or PC.
The Droid X comes pre-loaded with games and apps such as “Need for Speed Shift,” “NFL Mobile,” Skype Mobile, and a full suite of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Mobile Services, including Android Market, Google Maps with Street View, Google Latitude and Gmail and Google Search.
Users can download Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) on Demand using Verizon Wireless’ VCast video feature. Read more
Oppo Multitouch Android Smartphone
OPPO is known as a portable media player manufacturer in its early years in China. The company will launch their first Android-powered smartphone in the first quarter of 2010. The phone will comes with a 3.5-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen, a side slide QWERTY keyboard and a Wi-Fi connectivity. The name of the model is still unavailable at this time. Stay tuned for more updates.
Google Voice Released For BlackBerry, Android Devices
July 15, 2009 by tcgames · 2 Comments
Google released Google Voice for BlackBerry and Android-powered smartphones on Wednesday.
Last month, Google sent invitations to people who signed up to test the service that is based on technology from GrandCentral, which Google acquired in 2007. Google Voice gives users a single phone number that will ring his or her home, work and mobile-phone numbers. Users can control the service to have specific callers ring a particular phone. Callers can also be sent to voice mail, with messages transcribed and e-mailed to the user.
Writing on The Official Google Blog, Vincent Paquet of Google’s voice team and Marcus Foster of Google’s mobile team said the application can be downloaded from a Google site and the Android Market. They also said Google is responding to requests to make outgoing calls easier.
“Previously, to place a call using Google Voice, you had to dial your own Google Voice number from your cell phone or use the Quick Call button online,” they wrote. “With this new mobile app, you can make calls and send SMS messages with your Google Voice number directly from your mobile phone. The app is fully integrated with each phone’s contacts, so you can call via Google Voice straight from your address book.”
They also wrote that Google Voice users will be able to access SMS messages sent to the Google Voice number even if a user’s cell phone doesn’t receive SMS. The app also displays the user’s Google Voice number on outgoing calls and SMS messages.
For people who don’t have a BlackBerry or Android device, a mobile Web version of the Google Voice site can be accessed through a mobile browser, Paquet and Foster wrote. A Google Voice account is required, and the service is only available in the U.S.
