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Sony Ericsson X10′s Timescape and Mediascape get spotify integration

Posted April 29, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

Sony Ericsson are to add Spotify integration into their Timescape and Mediascape apps. Details are not clear yet, but according to T3.com, in Mediascape it will appear in the ‘online service’ section of the settings. They also say that it is likely that you will need the premium package of Spotify, as you do for [...]

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Good news UK and Ireland You can navigate for free

Posted April 21, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

If you live in the UK or Ireland and have an Android phone, then you are in luck. Good old Google have given us the free navigation around the UK and Ireland, and I can confirm this is working on the X10 According to GSMArena, it is due to a legal battle in europe that [...]

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Hardware

NuviFone A50 is official, AKA the GarminFone

Posted April 21, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

T-Mobile USA have confirmed that they will release the GarminFone. This is the first Android powered phone to be fully integrated with Garmin’s Navigation software. The phone is a full touch smart phone, with a 3.5 inch screen. The 3 Megapixel camera will automatically goe-tag photoes, so you cen then navigate back there using the [...]

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HTC Desire – Nexus One with Sense?

Posted April 16, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

That’s what GSM Arena are saying here, in a very detailed review.. The main difference being the fact that this is HTC, therefore contains the HTC Sense skin on top of Android 2.1. Also, DivX support and 720p video recording did not quite make it in this release as promised,but there are talks of them [...]

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Vodafone to launch their own App Store

Posted April 10, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

Vodafone will be launching their own app store to be pre installed on Vodafone branded Android Phones released from June 2010. According to MobileGamesBlog.org this will be launched in 8 countries. These are The Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. It will be a part of Voda’s 360 experience and will [...]

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Rom Review Blue Magic MKIIr1

Posted March 29, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

I was interested in picking this ROM up after claims of it being twice as quick as Super D. As Super D has been my ROM of choice previously, due to speed and stability I was quick to see how this compares. While I cannot say for sure whether this really is twice as quick [...]

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Review of BenBuchacher’s Super D 1.10.2

Posted March 24, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

As usual, BenBuchacher is taking Super D to new levels. This time built on top of a new kernal, over clocked to 528/128MHz and flying. There are a number of different versions available, reviewed version being Black Nexus Theme without the RAM hack. It is very quick and smooth, with a few nice features. When [...]

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Sony Ericsson X10 available in UK online

Posted March 23, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

T-Mobile UK have released the Sony Ericsson X10 on-line only. The phone will be available in UK stores next Thursday I was told at my local store. For £35 on a 24 month contract you can get the phone for free, with 900 minutes, 500 texts, unlimited internet plus one extra add on (one being [...]

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Review of HTCClay’s FastTest 3.0.3

Posted March 19, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

HTCClay has released another update to his FastTest ROM, taking us to version 3.0.3. As the title suggests this is a quick ROM. As always from HTCClay’s ROMs it is also very smooth and great for everyday use. This one has a very nice new music player with some widgets for the music player too. [...]

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Review of Super D 1.9.3 ‘Donut on Crack’

Posted March 14, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

In a nutshell, this is a very quick, smooth and stable ROM. There is not a lot that I can say wrong about it. If you want a ROM on your G1 with some nice extra options then you really cannot go wrong. The battery last a good solid day with over half left at [...]

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Google Maps Navigation outside of the US

Posted March 4, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

Don’t live in the US but still want to be able to use free Google Navigation? Well, now you can… and it’s pretty simple You will need a rooted Android device (I have done this on the G1), ADB drivers installed on your computer and to download the hacked version of Google Maps from here. [...]

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Review of KiNgxKxKlair Eclair Hero Version 1.3

Posted March 3, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

I have been looking forward to adding a new version of Hero based off of Éclair on my phone for a while. I decided to try KingKlicks latest ROM, can’t go wrong with that! When I first booted on the phone, I had a few force closes. This wouldn’t discourage me just yet. After battling [...]

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Review of OpenEclair v1.2.1 Stable

Posted February 21, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

The OpenEclair team have released another great Eclair 2.1 ROM for the G1. In this version we have Live Wallpapers, most of which now load. There is also the great Voice Search and Voice Dialer from the Nexus One and a new and improved version of the home screen, along with the option to stick [...]

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Review of OpenEclair v1.1.1 Stable

Posted February 9, 2010 by Luke Gibbs

ROM Review URL: AndroidSpin DB OpenEclair Forum Based off: Eclair 2.1 Created By: CTSO wesgarner benbuchacher aka OpenTeam Download: OpenEclair v1.1.1 Stable First Impressions This ROM takes less than 2 minutes to boot. About the quickest I have seen a ROM boot on its first time. No problems occurred during the initial setup wizard. The features list looks [...]

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