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Broadcom to launch low cost processors for cheap Android phones

Advertisements Broadcom is planning to launch a new dual core processor for Android smartphones. BCM 2157, a low cost dual core ARM processor running 500 Mhz is already being shipped to a few ‘early access customers.” The first batch of Android phones running on the processor is expected to hit the markets by February next […]

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Android Tablets Android Updates

Nook Color getting official FroYo update and Android Market

Advertisements We know there are enough hacks around to make the most out of your Nook Color, but what’s better than getting everything you hoped for – officially. Yes, that’s right. According to Smartphone Mag, Barnes & Noble is bringing official Android 2.2 update for the e-reader in January 2011. The update will bring a […]

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Applications

IBM Lotus Notes Traveler for Android app now available

Advertisements IBM has launched its Android client for Lotus Notes Traveler. This push-based e-mail software gives access to e-mail, calendar and contacts on any Android version 2.x-based smartphone or tablet. Few things to note about the app: Your Notes Traveler server must be running 8.5.2 to support the Android devices.  This has the nice bonus of […]

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Android Figures

After US, Asia driving Android phone sales

Advertisements We know that United States has been the front runner in terms of Android phone sales in the recent past. But, the rapid recent growth in the number of phones carrying Google OS in Asian continent has been responsible for the jump in Android’s graph [Per day 300,000 activations milestone]. Andy Rubin during an […]

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Android Updates Phones UK

Vodafone to release Android 2.2.1 update for HTC Magic

Advertisements Vodafone UK today announced that the HTC Magic users will be able to download the Android 2.2.1 update on their smartphones from today. The update will be available Over the Air, and telecom operator suggests user to download it over Wi-Fi to avoid incurring significant data charges. According to Vodafone: Android 2.2.1 will give […]

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Android Tablets Manufacturers

Acer, Asus, Toshiba and Samsung coming with Tegra 2 powered tablets next year

Advertisements NVidia Tegra 2 is silently beginning to become the choice of processor for tablet computers.  According to a report in Digitimes, Acer, Asustek Computer, Toshiba and Samsung Electronics as well as several regional brand vendors in China, Germany and the UK, are all set to launch Tegra 2-based models. The reports went on to […]

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Australia Phones

Mobicity taking pre-orders for Nexus S in Australia

Advertisements Australian online retailer Mobicity has started taking pre-orders for recently released Google Nexus S.  Nexus S is only available in United States and United Kingdom right now. Nexus S is being sold for Aus $799, and retailer doesn’t expect to have stock until late-December at the earliest.

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Korea Phones

LG Optimus Chic to launch in South Korea next week

Advertisements LG is finally bringing the Android 2.2 powered Optimus Chic to the market. It was launched way back in September with Optimus One. South Korea will be the first country to get Optimus Chic. LG Optimus Chic comes with a 3.2 inch HVGA screen, 4GB of internal memory (microSD support), Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, a […]

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