Archive for the ‘Android’ Category
Havok Tools Comes To Android 2.3
Sony Ericsson is making efforts to attract big and small game developers to produce sufficient content for its new mobile phone-cum-videogame device, Havok and Sony ericsson make a partnership for smartphone boundaries,Optimised Havok physics engine comes to Android 2.3 and it’s tools are available for Android Developers to create games for Xperia Play…….
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Google Released Android Anti-fragmentation Kit[Download]
Google has released a new compatibility pack which helps developers combat fragmentation-related issues. The new released static library exposes the same Fragments API (as well as the new LoaderManager and a few other classes) so that applications compatible with Android 1.6 or later can use fragments to create tablet-compatible user interfaces.
Google Maps For Android Updated to Version 5.2
Google updated its Maps application for Android smartphones with two new features. The new Google Maps, the version 5.2, is significantly improved with emphasis on Google Hotpot and Latitude social kind-of services.
BlackBerry Messenger Coming To iPhone And Android
BGR has reported that RIM (Research In Motion) will launch its BlackBerry Messenger app and service for Android and iOS such as iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices soon. The source also claims that the RIM’s BBM will be launched for iOS devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch too along with one for Android.
Xperia Arc Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM Successfully Ported to Xperia X10
XDA member TripNRaVeR has ported Xperia Arc Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM to Xperia X10 includes apps from the Xperia arc including Timescape and the Mediascape widget.
Xfinity TV App For Android
Comcast releases Xfinity TV remote control app for Android devices and with this app Android-based phone owners can conveniently switch channels and browse the featured on demand library or TV listings for any show or movie.It enables easy programming of DVRs and filters content based on network, genre and title…….
Android 3.0 Honeycomb Statue Arrives at the Google Headquarter
The HoneyComb Tablet OS statue arrives at the Building 44 on Google’s Mountain View, Calif., campus. The statues comes complete with an Android robot and honeybee.
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Allows Screenshots Without Rooting
Google began rolling out Android 2.3.3 over the air updates for Nexus One and Nexus S smartphone users last week. The update brings Gingerbread’s key features including a tweaked user interface, improved keyboard, and better power management to the Nexus One, while removing Facebook sync from the Nexus S.
Download Official Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread For Samsung Galaxy S
Android 2.3.3 has recently rolled out to Nexus S & Nexus One owners where others are still waiting for Gingerbread update. Fortunately Samsung Galaxy S owners are lucky this time as the official Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread ROM for Samsung Galaxy S I9000 has been leaked in wild and many are confirming that this build is indeed genuine build.
Samsung Galaxy S To Get Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update in March
Samsung Germany has apparently confirmed that the Galaxy S will get an Android 2.3 Gingerbread update in March 2011. The announcement comes today at an event in Frankfurt. The addumption is that the update would be slated for the international version of the Galaxy S.
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Download and Install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Nexus One[How To]
Google announced that Android 2.3.3 would be pushed out to both Nexus One and Nexus S. If patience isn’t your thing and the OTA version of the update just seems too far out of reach, you can manually update your handset to Android 2.3.3 now by following a few easy steps.
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Download and Install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Nexus S[How To Guide]
Few days ago, Google officially announced Gingerbread Android 2.3.3 OTA update for Nexus S and Nexus One. The update is aimed to bring more NFC related features along with random reboot fixe for Nexus S and several other bug fixes and other software performance update & stability enhancements.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK Now Available
Google released the full Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK which now offers developers a finalized API to work with to develop apps for the new Android tablets that are about to hit the market with the API’s being deemed final and able to withstand new apps that will target the fresh platform…….
Google Rolling Out Android 2.3.3 To Nexus S & Nexus One Now
Just a few minutes ago, Google announced via Twitter, that the Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3) update is now rolling out to Nexus S and Nexus One users. But be patient as the OTA rollout may take a few weeks to complete.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb Ported to The Nexus One
The SDK version of Android 3.0 Honeycomb has been ported successfully to Google Nexus One by the XDA Developer. However, the port isn’t fully functional as the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Audio features need a bit tweaking to work. As Brad Linder points out over at Mobiputing the ROM has a long way to go before it’s really usable. 3D performance is sluggish, and basic phone functionality is lacking — you can’t make calls or SMS yet.
