Samsung Android slider headed for AT&T

If Samsung’s Android lineup is feeling a little sparse on AT&T, don’t worry… there’s about to be a new flagship in town. We have just exclusively received a photo of an unnamed Samsung device complete with sliding QWERTY keyboard that’s headed to AT&T in the coming months. While we don’t have much to go on, the device will sport the four-button Android layout as opposed to Samsung’s typical three-button layout at AT&T’s request, and the QWERTY keyboard even reflects that.

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HTC EVO Shift 4G Gets Gingerbread 2.3 OTA

A new report is just coming in that the HTC EVO Shift 4G will also be receiving an OTA update on Monday June 20th, but this will be the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. All you have to do is go to Menu>Settings>System updates>HTC software Update and start the process. In addition to the Gingerbread update, you’ll get improved download management, and fixes for media streaming. If, for some reason, you want to wait for the update to be pushed to you, Sprint will start force-feeding it on Monday.

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How to download and Install Android 2.3.3 ROM on Galaxy S

Follow these step-by-step guide to Install XWJVB Android 2.3.3 ROM on your Galaxy S and check video after break.

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Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread On iPhone, iPod Touch (Video)

If you love the Android platform and the absence of it has been the primary reason why they haven’t shifted to the iPhone there’s good news. Developers have succeeded in brining the Android 2.3 Gingerbread to iPhone 3G, iPhone 2G and iPod Touch 1. You will, of course, need to have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch to install it.

This release is for iPhone 2G,  iPhone 3G & iPod Touch 1G and is ONLY available as a binary package.
IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT STATED ABOVE THEN IT IS NOT SUPPORTED – WE DO NOT HAVE ETA’S ON OTHER PORTS AT THE MOMENT.
Because this is a preview release, it will NOT be distributed via Bootlace.You DO NOT need a new version of OpeniBoot to boot this – If your openiboot install is capable of booting later MoJo releases, then it will be able to boot this New Versioning Scheme.

Via: Idroid Forum

The steps on how to port Android Gingerbread to your iPhone and iPod Touch can be found video after break.

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How to Install Android 2.3.2 on Samsung Galaxy S

Gingerbread — in its semi-official form — has already leaked out for the Galaxy S, running on Android 2.3.2 (not Android 2.3.3, which is the latest version out there). If you want to install Android 2.3.2 on your Galaxy S, here is what you’ll need to do.

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HTC Huashan run Android 2.3, dedicated TV button,

HTC Huashan (internal codename), destined for China Mobile, these press shots show an HTC Desire HD-like device, but with handsome gold trim, a kickstand, and a dedicated TV button instead of a search button. If the leaked specs are accurate, it'll be running with a TI Omap 3630 800MHz CPU with 512MB of RAM and 1GB of ROM. It'll also be shipping with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. 

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Manual Downloads link of Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) for Nexus S, Nexus One available

Willverduzco's MOD of xda-developers have have posted two, Android 2.3.3 download links — one for the Nexus S (Android 2.3.3 link) and one for the Nexus One (Android 2.3.3 link)  — for those looking to force-feed Google’s latest and greatest code-base onto their device. Hit up the read link to venture on over to the XDA forums for further instructions… and enjoy your dessert.

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LG Optimus 3D official, video and pictures hands-on, Specs

LG has officially announced the LG Optimus 3D, the company’s 3D-capable smartphone based on a Texas Instruments 1GHz dual-core OMAP4 processor and a 5-megapixel dual-lens camera for 3D video capture. The Optimus 3D has an autostereoscopic 3D glasses-free display measuring in at 4.3-inches and WVGA resolution, HDMI 1.4 connectivity, DLNA support, up to 1080p 2D video recording and a broad range of codec support including H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV, WMV-9, ASF, AVI, 3GP and MP4. LG has thrown in 8GB of storage and a memory card slot, and there’s a new 3D UI with five 3D-dedicated UIs for the gallery, camera, game & apps, YouTube 3D and a 3D guide to the handset, Optimus 3D run Android 2.2 Froyo, with a Gingerbread update.
The LG Optimus 3D will arrive in Europe early in Q2.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Image and Specs leaked, update picture hands-on, Video

 Looks like we’ve got the first high-res picture of Galaxy S2 and some info on Samsung’s Galaxy S successor. The first blurry image was spotted by Moveplayer, Galaxy S II is just 8.49mm thick as compared to original Galaxy S’ 9.9mm - (For the record, the Xperia Arc is 8.7mm at its thinnest point). Also, the phone has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 1GHz dual-core CPU, Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread), HSPA+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and weighs just 116g.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 full specifications leak?

UK online retailer Expansys posted today the complete specifications of the next generation Samsung Galaxy S phone. Galaxy S2 will feature a Qualcomm 8260 SoC with dual-core Snapdragon CPU, clocked at 1.2Ghz. The main party piece of the Samsung Galaxy S will be its Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 4.27-inches with a WVGA resolution of 800x480 pixels. At the back there’s an 8MP auto-focus camera with LED flash and digital zoom, capable of 1080p HD video recording and at the front there’s a 2MP one for video calling. Galaxy S may be have - 512MB RAM.
The storage options are the same as well – 16GB with a support for a microSD card support. The usual Wi-Fi b/g/n/, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, and microUSB port are present, as well. Near Field Communications chip is also confirmed.

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Android 2.3 Gingerbread avaiable for HTC Hero?

XDA-Developers user aosp has recently released a working Android 2.3 Gingerbread ROM Named aospCMod for HTC Hero,  is built from the CyanogenMod 7 nightlies. It has been out for a good while, but after the update released last night we can say that it is very stable. The main feature included in this past update is the functionality of the camera/camcorder. Hero development has decreased tremendously over the past six months, a time we all knew was coming. If you decide on giving aospCMod a try, it can be found here.

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Download Android 2.3.2 update for the Nexus S, fix Android SMS bug

Android 2.3.2 update has started rolling out to the Nexus S as well.  It's small ( only about 600 kb or so) and while we're not 100 percent sure, it looks like these updates are to address the SMS bug. This is download link Android 2.3.2 for Nexus S.  You know the drill, rename it to update.zip, drop it in your internal storage, and apply from recovery.  If you hit any snags, holler out in the Nexus S forums.

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Picture Motorola Cliq 2 another Android phone for T-Mobile

The new Mototola Cliq 2 features a full qwerty slide keyboard, looking something like an orange spider-web, along with a 5MP camera on the back of the device, paired with an LED flash. You’ll find the standard features, like integrated GPS, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and WiFi b/g/n. There’s rumors that the device will also support WiFi calling, too. CellPassion has it that the device will also feature new MOTOBLUR widgets, along with a new version of the mobile OS. No word on whether or not the device will launch with Android 2.2 or 2.3.
Motorola Cliq 2 will be announced at CES and probably will be available on January 19th.

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Picture of Sony Ericsson Hallon run android 2.3, next android phone of Sony Ericsson?

We're looking at a never-before seen Sony Ericsson smartphone running Android. Oh, and it seems to be attached to Vodafone Germany, for whatever that's worth. The handset in the photos, meanwhile, has a pronounced curve at the top that immediately brings to mind the Sony Ericsson Vivaz. Unlike Vivaz, however, this model locates the microUSB and headphone jacks above the screen instead of on the side of the device. We also see what looks to be a Gingerbread build, as well as an unusually large lens on that front-facing camera. Rumor has it that we're looking at a unit codenamed "Hallon" with model number MT15i -- both that model number as well as LT15i have reportedly shown up in website user agent logs as being Gingerbread-powered machines from Sony Ericsson.

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[Update] Video Nokia N900 run android 2.3.1 Gingerbread

Android 2.3 is the latest victim of an N900 sneak attack ( a few days ago I introduced images about Hack Nokia N900 to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread), and impressively, core components like messaging already seem to be working -- likely thanks to the fact that hackers had already gotten pre-2.3 builds rock solid. 

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Hack Nokia N900 to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Nokia’s N900 continues to prove itself a firm favorite with the modding community, now managing to get an Android 2.3 Gingerbread port before Google has even managed the official release for the Nexus One.  It’s primarily the handiwork of Alexey Roslyakov – aka DrunkDebugger – though not everything is fully functional quite yet. Still, cellular data, sound, WiFi and various other things are working, and he’s suggesting that there’ll be a stable build released before the end of the year.

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Source Code Available for Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Gingerbread has just hit the Android Open Source Project's repository, which means you can set up your machine to download the code. It's great news for hardware companies that don't care to get Google's certification to include Android Market access -- but it's also great news for casual and serious hackers alike who are looking to craft some seriously wild, wacky custom ROMs. So, what are you waiting for? Get to it, folks.
 Android open source project : 

"The source code for the Android 2.3 platform and software stack has been released! This release allows OEMs to begin preparing Android 2.3 for installation on new and existing devices, and allows hobbyists, enthusiasts, and researchers to develop custom builds."

You can download source code here 

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Nexus S Teardown

Google, in partnership with Samsung, has released its second official phone the Nexus S. It has some fancy gimmicks features that separate it from other Android phones on the market, such as a curved display and the newest 2.3 Gingerbread update.
That's great and everything, but ifixit wanted to see what makes this baby tick. So stay tuned as they dig deep into the Nexus S!

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HTC Evo Shift 4G shows off its keyboard (picture)

Evo Shift 4G appears dressed in a protective case – so in reality it’s slimmer, the smartphone’s keyboard has a trackpad (like the first Motorola Droid) and the keys seem a tad flat. The device is pretty much a Sprint 4G version of the G2/Desire Z/Merge. The Evo Shift 4G could be officially announced at CES 2011, on January 9, and it should run Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

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Android 2.3 Gingerbread Officially released, Introducing video

Finally, after several days waiting for the Android 2.3 update Google also officially introduced to many new features, focusing on game development, multimedia and new communication methods. Android 2.3, code-named Gingerbread, the Android 2.3 SDK for developers Google has also been released, along with the Nexus S produced by Samsung.

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