Monthly Archives: January 2011

31/01/2011
Google Holds Android Event on February 2nd
Posted By Rhoda Abad

Google Holds Android Event on February 2nd

After unveiling the new Android Operating System via Motorola Xoom at the CES, it looks like Google is still very eager to showcase the sweet and juicy capabilities of Honeycomb 3.0. Google has sent-out its invites to the press for the February 2 (Wednesday) event dubbed as “A Taste of What’s New from Android” to … Read more

28/01/2011
Flyer – First HTC Tablet in the Works
Posted By Rhoda Abad

Flyer – First HTC Tablet in the Works

With the vast array of tablets showcased at the recent CES, HTC seemed to be missing from the pile. This left many wondering why the company hasn’t made any announcement for its own tablet device, unlike Motorola for their Xoom and a few others.  It was almost surreal, knowing that HTC was one of the … Read more

28/01/2011
Are Sub $150 Handsets The Key To Android Domination?
Posted By Nick Hoddinott

Are Sub $150 Handsets The Key To Android Domination?

Ah, the cheap handset. Die hard gadget fans may scorn at the lack of the latest OS, poor memory, and maybe the compromise in build quality, but the fact is that cheap handsets are an important part of the mobile landscape and make up the vast majority of total mobile sales. Vodafone 845 – Cheap Android … Read more

27/01/2011
Samsung GALAXY Gets Four New Family Members
Posted By Rhoda Abad

Samsung GALAXY Gets Four New Family Members

It seems like Samsung is on a mission to rule the Android Universe by introducing not one, not two, not even three, but four new additions to its growing Galaxy clan. Wanting to win the hearts of every Android user, Samsung Electronics of South Korea, has thoroughly thought the distinctiveness and uniqueness of each and … Read more

27/01/2011
Sony PlayStation Suite Coming To Android
Posted By Nick Hoddinott

Sony PlayStation Suite Coming To Android

As if speculation about a release date for the XPERIA Play ‘PlayStation Phone’ wasn’t already great enough, Sony decided to throw a curve ball yesterday with the announcement of their ‘PlayStation Suite’ for Android and other devices. The software stack and related services will allow the emulation of PS One games plus offer a development … Read more

26/01/2011
LG Optimus V for Virgin Mobile
Posted By Rhoda Abad

LG Optimus V for Virgin Mobile

Another interesting variant of LG Optimus One is coming out soon and it will be called LG Optimus V – the “V” stands for: exclusively for network carrier Virgin Mobile USA. Optimus One, an Android smartphone by LG Electronics,  has earlier been available to other carriers (and with that we mean Metro PC, Sprint, T-Mobile, … Read more

26/01/2011
Motorola Xoom – New Teaser Video
Posted By Rhoda Abad

Motorola Xoom – New Teaser Video

Motorola Xoom, the much anticipated Android Tablet device for 2011 is, as we know, set to hit store shelves come mid-February. Eager to keep the device in the news, Moto have posted up a new promo video of the slate, which does more to tease than give us a clear picture of every aspect of … Read more

26/01/2011
We’re Back … and We Need Your Help
Posted By Nick Hoddinott

We’re Back … and We Need Your Help

You may have noticed that things have been rather quiet on This Android Life over the past couple of months. Don’t worry, the site is still alive and regular service is about to resume. We thought we’d briefly let you know what’s being going on behind the scenes. The ownership of This Android Life changed … Read more