Google Android Phone News Updates

Samsung Galaxy Tab Take 2 [Video]

So you had to know that once wasn’t enough when the hit of the IFA-2010 event, the Galaxy Tab is in the building. After spending some more quality time with the Galaxy Tab, we still have the same positive outlook that we had on our first hands on impressions. So for your viewing pleasure we have,... [Read more of this article]

ViewSonic Tablet to Dual-boot Windows 7 & Android 1.6

ViewSonic today announced the specification details on their ViewPad 100. The device will run both Windows 7 and the older 1.6 version of Android. This is very disappointing news for the tablet. It will be a very powerful tablet if you look down the hardware specification list: 10-inch screen... [Read more of this article]

Galaxy Tab Prototype Rooted Already

It’s not even a month away from even a European release and the Galaxy Tab has already been hacked to provide Root user access. The guys over at a website called Sera-Apps got their hands on a prototype Galaxy Tab unit. The hacker notes that he is unsure if the final Galaxy Tab will be able to... [Read more of this article]

ViewSonic ViewPad 7 hands-on [Video]

Just the other day we heard the announcement of the ViewSonic ViewPad 7 and we were really anxious to get our hands on it. Low and behold, we ran across it at IFA-2010. We must say, for a 7 inch 2.2 Android tablet that is said to cost £350 ($539) with 3G and Wi-Fi data access, this tablet looks very... [Read more of this article]

Inventive Homebrewer Uses a NES Controller for Retro Gaming on the HTC Evo

To improve the gaming experience, gamers often want mobile devices with a solid hardware QWERTY and a D-pad. Touchscreens can certainly be used as game controllers as well, but most games – particularly old-school ones played via an emulator, are a lot more fun when played with real hardware... [Read more of this article]

LauncherPro Plus Update Brings Twitter Widget, Almost Makes Me Forget About Sense

It’s almost possible to completely dump HTC Sense. Federico – developer of LauncherPro – has added a new widget in the latest update of the Plus version of the application. A scrollable Twitter widget that gives you basic functionality. He plans to go beyond Twitter, too, as we should... [Read more of this article]

NES Controller Used to Play Emulator on HTC EVO 4G By Way of Magic

Many were dismayed to learn that they couldn’t use their Wii remotes with HTC’s Sense-enabled devices due to incompatibility of some sort. One guy – named sk3tch – sought out another solution, however, and came up with what you’ll see in the video below: an original NES... [Read more of this article]

Motorola Makes Slight Modification to Battery Release Tab in Droid X

That nice, yellow (I think) “Pull” tab found on the Droid X launch confused many people as they feared it might be a device-killing tab only to be touched by the big, bad Red when servicing the device. In actuality, it was just a tab to remove the device’s battery. Motorola’s... [Read more of this article]

Latest Build of LauncherPro Plus Brings Twitter Widget and Bug Fixes

Federico Carnales, probably one of the hardest working Android coders right now, has just released a new version of his popular homescreen replacement LauncherPro. The update to v0.7.7.2 includes a number of tweaks and bug fixes, such as improvements to the 3D app drawer which earlier sometimes would... [Read more of this article]

Verizon Will Offer Extended Battery for Samsung Fascinate

We know the device is close to launch – it’s no secret at this point. More inventory shots have cropped up, though, showing accessories for the device. Outside of the usual collection of chargers, cases, and screen protectors, We’re learning that Verizon will be offering a 2200mAh... [Read more of this article]