The arrival of the Z Ultra in Hong Kong appears imminent as preorders are now available. The Z Ultra is another Android machine, coming in Jelly Bean flavour. It will be running on a 2.2ghz Qualcomm, quad core cpu with 2gb of ram and 16gb of usable rom. A slot is available to add a microsd card up to 64gb in size. Probably the most interesting feature is the full HD screen. It is a massive 6.44 inches in size. That is huge for the smartphone category and uses Sony's own Triluminous display. … [Read more...]
Samsung Unpacked
Just a gentle reminder that the Samsung show is about to start in about 15 minutes This one is going live!!! Go Here: Samsung Mobile Unpacked Live 12:59 OK, it's about to start. Nice turn out! 1:02 ...Another 3 mins 1:06 Hey! A magician. Impressive card tricks! 1:15 Wim Wenders, a talk on creativity. "Taking risks and being adventurous" Recreating Berlin using the Galaxy Note: 1:22 JK Shin...introducing... Galaxy Note2 Larger, Brighter and Sharper, … [Read more...]
Nexus S
The Nexus S has made it to the Google Website. More information can be found in the link below. Of interest is that it will come with Gingerbread, ie Android 2.3 pre-installed. The website mentions a 4 inch display which is contoured. Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face. Interestingly the Nexus S does not come with an expansion … [Read more...]
Skype for Android
Skype took their sweet time about it, but they have finally released Mobile Skype for Android. You will be able to make free Skype to Skype calls as well as making Skype to phone calls using your Skype credits. Skype IM will also be available as well. Head to Skype and download Skype for Android here: Skype … [Read more...]
HTC Desire Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update for Froyo
Rejoice HTC Desire owners: your (official) Froyo is here! As usual, please make a backup of your phone prior to upgrading. Your phone will receive a notification of FOTA update when it is made available. Simply press OK to accept the update via a data connection such as Wi-Fi or GPRS/3G. After installing the update, you can confirm a successful update by confirming the Build number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software Information> Build … [Read more...]
Google Voice Actions for Android
Google recently released new voice recognition software for their Android OS called Google Voice Actions. It is now possible to launch quite a few instructions using your voice only to your Android phone. The set of commands allow you to do the following: Send text messages Listen to Music Call Businesses Get directions Call Contacts Send email View a map Go to a website Send a note to self and Search Google Each command is activated when you say a phrase in a … [Read more...]
Pocket-Sized HTC ARIA Debuts In Hong Kong
Hong Kong, August 17, 2010 - HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced HTC Aria™ in Hong Kong and proudly announces SmarTone-Vodafone is the exclusive Hong Kong mobile operator partner of the HTC Aria™ and SiS International Limited is the Hong Kong exclusive distributor of the new phone. This pocket-sized dynamo packs a punch with a five megapixel camera, a bright 3.2 inch HVGA display, and offers users Android smartphone functionality in an amazingly easy-to-carry … [Read more...]
Google Chrome to Phone
Here is a nice utility I wanted to share with you for the Android phone called ChrometoPhone Google ChrometoPhone allows you to push links from your Chrome browser direct to your Android phone. A nice added feature is that if the link is related to a certain app on the phone it has the ability to open the link to the app. For example if you were to send a map link from the desktop it will open up Googlemaps on your Android phone to display the map. If you send a Youtube link, Chrometophone … [Read more...]
Kindle for your Android
If you carry an Android phone and you also enjoy collecting Kindle ebooks, then head on over to the MarketPlace to download your Kindle App. Now you can read your ebooks wherever and whenever even when you need to travel light Kindle app @ Appbrain … [Read more...]
LinkPush for Android
Since the arrival of my HTC Desire, I have been busying myself browsing and installing apps from the Marketplace. I have come across a small yet useful little app called LinkPush. This app works in combination with the Chrome browser on your PC and Android. When you install the app to your phone you will also need to install a plugin button onto your Chrome browser. Once installed it will allow you to send any webpage that you are currently browsing on the PC to your Android. Just push the … [Read more...]