The first trojan virus for android based mobiles is spreading, according to Kaspersky Lab. The virus called Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer has already infected a lot of devices. Injected in a harmless media player, the virus-sms sends out SMS without the consent of user.
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Another Google Maps Update for Android Phones – Includes 'Places' Searching
Google has rolled out a new version of Google Maps for android based mobile phones. Google Maps 4.4 is compatible will all those mobiles which have been updated to android 1.6 or later.
Sony PlayStation Emulator for Android hits the Market [Videos]
Finally android users can join the Sony PlayStation Emulator fun with PSX4Droid 1.0. PSX4Droid is initially released for high-end android mobiles like Droid X and Google Nexus One. In order to make full use of PSX4Droid for android you will need a PS Bios file and ROMs.
Skyfire 2.2 Browser is Now Available in Android Market
Skyfire 2.2 has been released for android based mobile phones with many new features and enhancements. It is to remind you that the day before yesterday Opera also released the android build of opera mini with improved performance and page layout.
Opera Releases Android Build of Opera Mini 5.1
Opera has just released a new version Opera Mini 5.1 especially for android phones. This android-build, having java roots, brings improved performance and page layout. It will be available for download via android market from today.
App Inventor for Android Launched by Google
Android market is one of the most growing app market for smartphones based on android operating system. We already have hundreds of apps in the app market and some of them released by Google itself like Google Shopper, Google Goggle and Google Maps. This time google labs has introduced another software “App Inventor“ for android
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Simple Root .1: Root and Unlock HTC Evo 4G with One Click
If you root your HTC Evo 4G with conventional method, you will have to follow about 50 steps using different commands. Simple Root .1 is a simple solution for windows users to root your smartphone in one click.
Skyfire for Android Gets Update: Converts Flash Content into HTML 5
The skyfire browser has been updated to a new version 2.1 for android based mobile phones. This version brings many improvements, but the important is how they are taking flash content from web and delivering to your mobile.
What will be new in Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread
Though the latest Froyo update was recently released, but the android team is really working hard to improve the user experience and performance in the upcoming android 2.3 which is being called as Gingerbread.
[Video] Sony Ericsson Xperia X8: A Mid-Range Android Phone
Yesterday we shared the pictures of upcoming android phone Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 which is a new addition to Xperia X-series of SE mobiles. Today we are going to share the video of this new phone. Watch the video after the break.
Be Ready: Motorola Droid X is being Launched on Verizon July 19
Motorola Droid X, which was lost in a Verizon gym, got leaked with the name of Droid Xtreme and finally confirmed (unofficially) with the name of Droid X, is reaching Verizon stores on July 19.
AT&T Announces HTC Aria aka Liberty: Price and Availability Date
Today AT&T announces its first android based HTC Aria by HTC. Though the phone looks like Verizon’s HTC Droid Incredible but it is smaller in size. It has got 3.2 inch screen size with 320 x 480 pixel screen resolution.
Finally Confirmed (unofficially): Motorola Droid X aka Xtream
If you remember we posted a “lost and found” story of Motorola Droid Shadow back in the month of May and then we posted some more pictures of a Motorola Droid Extreme (Xtreme). Finally all those rumors have been confirmed and a new phone Motorola Droid X is on the way.
Top Phones Comparison: iPhone 4 vs Nokia N8 vs HTC Evo 4G vs Palm Pre Plus vs HTC HD2
After lost and found stories, finally Apple has announced its much awaited iPhone 4 yesterday. The new iPhone 4 will be running on iPhone OS 4 which is also renamed as iOS4.
Photos Comparison: Motorola Milestone / Droid vs Milestone XT 720
Motorola has just announced a new phone Motorola Milestone XT720 with 8MP camera, Xenon flash, 10.3mm thick and 3.7″ screen. The main difference between original Motorola Droid / Milestone and Milestone XT720 is physical keyboard which is missing in XT 720 model.
Updated and Video Added: Android and Android: Motorola Milestone XT720: 8MP Camera with Xenon Flash
Here comes one more android based mobile phone ! We were getting leaked pics of Motorola Droid Extreme, but the company has just announced a new Motorola Milestone XT720 which is said to be very close to Motoroi. According to the press release it will be running on android 2.1 but upgradeable to Android 2.2
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In Android 2.2 Moving Apps to Memory Card is as Simple as ABC
Why I like Symbian? In symbian based mobile phones when you install an app or game, you are asked about the storage location. You can select either phone memory or you can install all your apps on SD Card to save the space of phone for other functions. But android’s new version is one step
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Another Leakage: Be Prepared for Motorola Droid Extreme
Another variant of Droid has been snapped and it is being called Droid Extreme. Hopefully the name “Droid” is very lucky for Motorola. All we can say is that this new android based phone is Motorola Droid / Milestone without slide-out keyboard.
Hands-On Photos of Motorola Flipout
Here are some beautiful and exclusive hands-on images of newly announced Motorola Flipout. You can read the complete press release and specifications of this phone in our previous post (videos have been included in this post too).
Motorola Flipout is Official: Videos and Press Release
Last month we shared some leaked specifications and pictures of Motorola’s Flipout, but now the company has officially announced the device.