iPhone 4 international speed tests You know the drill — iPhone 4 just went on sale in 17 additional countries so hit up your favorite speed test (I used the speedtest.net app) and let us know how the new HSUPA (high speed upload) radio is treating you. (And if you’re in the US and have [...]

Droid X gets Froyo in ‘late summer’, Motorola says [#Froyogeddon] Motorola has updated its, erm, update chart, and we’ve got two changes. Unsurprisingly after yesterday’s announcement, the original Droid has been changed to "Upgrade to Android 2.2 expected to begin the week of August 2." And the Droid X now has "Upgrade to Android 2.2 [...]

So does your international iPhone 4 have death-grip or death-touch? One of the lingering questions surrounding iPhone 4 and the whole “antennagate” saga is just how much, if any, of the problem could be blamed on the traditional network whipping boy, AT&T. Sure, you could reduce or kill iPhone 4 data and voice reception by [...]

Microsoft thinks Apple is selling too many iPads Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, under whose watch Office, Windows, and Server profits have soared while mobile has stumbled and faltered, was bombastically candid when addressing Apple’s 3.3 million strong iPad install base: “they’ve sold certainly more than I’d like them to have sold.” In response, Microsoft is [...]

EVO’s Froyo update to bring a Flashlight app and other new goodies   Patience is a virtue. Remember that! With all the Froyo news around the web, it’s a little hard to be patient though. But hey – we can’t blame you. We can’t wait to get our grubby paws on the Evo 4G’s new Android [...]

Microsoft thinks Apple is selling too many iPads Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, under whose watch Office, Windows, and Server profits have soared while mobile has stumbled and faltered, was bombastically candid when addressing Apple’s 3.3 million strong iPad install base: “they’ve sold certainly more than I’d like them to have sold.” In response, Microsoft is [...]

Original Droid getting Android 2.2 next week – it’s official, folks! Not to be outdone by its Sprint rivals, Motorola just blasted us with the e-mail all you old-school users have been waiting for: Froyo is coming to the original Droid. Next week. Nothing more exact than that. But we’re in uncharted waters here, with carriers giving [...]

Android 2.2 build for Evo leaked, rooted — and released Android hackers strike again, this time with the upcoming Android 2.2 release for the Evo 4G – it’s already been found, rooted and made available for your flashing pleasure.  Avalaunchmods has beat everyone to the punch and cranked out the first Evo 2.2 ROM with [...]

Standing in line for iPhone 4 international launch? TiPb international, are you getting ready to stand in line for the iPhone 4? Apple’s set to launch in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland on July 30, which for some readers is [...]

Android Central Podcast Episode 23 Short Description:  Froyo for the Evo 4G, app security, more Galaxy S and a bunch of your e-mails and voicemails. It's another Android Central podcast! Podcast MP3 URL:  http://media.libsyn.com/media/androidcentral/acpc23.mp3 (Sorry for the trouble late in the podcast.) Top o’ the news It’s official — Evo to get Froyo starting Tuesday, [...]

New Zealand fails to launch iPhone 4? We’re getting email and tweets from New Zealanders about ready to sharpen their pitchforks and light their torches as the iPhone 4, supposed to launch today, is nowhere to be found. Apple’s saying nothing. Vodafone is saying nothing. And no one is getting anything. [Thanks @psychorn for the [...]

Hold search button for voice search One of the shining features of Android is its ability to understand what you want. Case in point: the voice-to-text feature. You speak, it listens. Here’s a quick tip for an easy Google search. Hold down the search button on your phone. A window will pop up telling you to "Speak [...]

Android Central Editors’ app picks for July 29, 2010 Applications — they make the world go ’round. OK, maybe not exactly, but there sure are a ton of great ones in the Android Market, and finding the right one can be a bit difficult. Take a look after the jump, as we bring you another [...]

Froyo for the Sprint Evo 4G as early as tomorrow? What you see above is a document leaked to Engadget, showing that Android 2.2 (Froyo) is about to roll out for the HTC Evo 4G as early as this weekend.  Supposedly an announcement will be made tomorrow, and the software will be made available for [...]

It’s official — Evo to get Froyo starting Tuesday, August 3 Sprint has just announced what we all were hoping for — the Evo 4G will be getting Froyo starting August 3, making Sprint the first carrier to upgrade their devices to Android 2.2.  Hit our story HERE to see what’s included with the update.  [...]

It’s official — Evo to get Froyo starting Tuesday, August 3 Sprint has just announced what we all were hoping for — the Evo 4G will be getting Froyo starting August 3, making Sprint the first carrier to upgrade their devices to Android 2.2.  Hit our story HERE to see what’s included with the update.  [...]

Another rogue app stealing data, security firm reports [updated] Update 2: We’ve heard back from the developer of these apps, who tells us the following: "What the ceo [sic] of Lookout said  makes no sense. I will email you with details later." We await the details. In the meantime, be aware that the developer listed on [...]

Hold search button for voice search One of the shining features of Android is its ability to understand what you want. Case in point: the voice-to-text feature. You speak, it listens. Here’s a quick tip for an easy Google search. Hold down the search button on your phone. A window will pop up telling you to "Speak [...]

Nexus One strapped to a rocket takes Android to 28,000 feet Nexus One. Android. Rocket motors. You see where this is going, right? Self-described "Freelance scientific molecular evolutionary biological videographic NASA microgravitational & space education specialist" (and Phish fan) Matthew Reyes dropped word to Make: Online about the RocketMavericks event last weekend in Nevada, where James [...]

Another rogue app stealing data, security firm reports [updated] Update 2: We’ve heard back from the developer of these apps, who tells us the following: "What the ceo [sic] of Lookout said  makes no sense. I will email you with details later." We await the details. In the meantime, be aware that the developer listed on [...]

Viper SmartStart launches on Android, brings remote vehicle start and more Directed Electronics has released its popular Viper SmartStart application for the Android platform, which allows drivers to remotely start their car, lock and unlock doors, pop the trunk, and more. You’ve probably seen their iPhone app featured in an AT&T iPhone commercial.   Be aware, [...]

Android Quick App: FlightView If you fly more than, say, once a year, you absolutely should look into an Android travel app. And a new one to Android is FlightView. It’s got the all the basics that you’d expect from a top flight-tracking app –track by flight number, track by route, flight mapping, speed and [...]

Apple and magazine publishers at odds over subscriptions? MediaMemo is saying Time Inc. is having trouble setting up their own subscription service for a Sports Illustrated iPad magazine app: Last month, the publisher was set to launch a subscription version of its Sports Illustrated iPad app, where consumers would download the magazines via Apple’s iTunes, [...]

Samsung’s latest Vibrant commercial is another winner Because one commercial for its Galaxy S line of carrier branded phones wasn’t enough, Samsung has put out another Hollywood style production for the T-Mobile Vibrant (maybe you’ve read our review?).  It’s great — this is what commercials should be like, and 100 percent hairy palm free (ewwww) [...]

Samsung’s latest Vibrant commercial is another winner Because one commercial for its Galaxy S line of carrier branded phones wasn’t enough, Samsung has put out another Hollywood style production for the T-Mobile Vibrant (maybe you’ve read our review?).  It’s great — this is what commercials should be like, and 100 percent hairy palm free (ewwww) [...]

Apple bumpers arriving, Best Buy giving away free side film for iPhone 4 TiPb iPhone Forum user shaolinfinest let us know last night, and many others have since confirmed, that Best Buy was starting to give away InvisibleShielf protective side films for iPhone 4: I’m not sure if this has been discussed but Best Buy [...]

iPhone live tonight, 6pm PT, 9pm ET, 2am BST You know the drill, come 6pm PT, 9pm ET, 2am BST, we’ll be taking over the front page of http://www.tipb.com to talk everything iPhone… …and Android Central’s Phil Nickinson will be joining us to talk about Apple’s little Droid X antennagate video. Fun. Fun. Be here, [...]

Galaxy S Froyo ROM alive, kicking and handled Remember how a leaked Froyo ROM was promised for the Galaxy S? Well, it’s out, it’s working (mostly) and Italian site HDblog has been giving it the what-for on camera. A reminder that this is for the international version of the Galaxy S and won’t (yet) work with your [...]

Galaxy S Froyo ROM alive, kicking and handled Remember how a leaked Froyo ROM was promised for the Galaxy S? Well, it’s out, it’s working (mostly) and Italian site HDblog has been giving it the what-for on camera. A reminder that this is for the international version of the Galaxy S and won’t (yet) work with your [...]

IGN launches coverage of Android games Now that you have your shiny new Droid X or Vibrant (and maybe even a Vibrant or  Captivate?) in hand, you want some games. And you don’t want to waste money on bad games, you want the best. IGN has been doing game reviews for the iPhone since the [...]

Custom ringtones and notifications   One of the most personal things about your phone is what ringtone (and with Android) what notification sound you have. Using a program called RingDroid, it is possible to create custom ringtones and notification sounds from music you already own directly on your Android phone. Follow these steps and you will [...]

Apple Store Down! [Not for White iPhone 4] TiPb nation, rev up your ZOMGS and get ready for SQUEEE — the Apple Online Store is down world wide. Now before you get too excited, this is not for the White iPhone 4. That’s been delayed until later this year. Unfortunately, this time it’s probably not [...]

iPhone 4 vs Android Captivate An iPhone 4 user’s experience with the Android 2.1 powered Samsung Captivate on AT&T I’ll preface this by saying before this review, I’ve hardly laid hands on an Android device, let alone considered throwing my iPhone aside to completely delve into the OS and see if I could actually survive [...]

Dell Streak won’t be certified for T-Mobile, will get Android 2.2 later this year First, the good: Dell has confirmed that its 5-inch Streak mini-tablet will get Android 2.2 later this year through an over-the-air update. It will, however, still launch with Android 1.6. It will be available in black at launch, and in cherry red [...]

Belkin Max Sleeve for iPad – accessory review YouTube Link The Belkin Max Sleeve for iPad not only does a great job of protecting your iPad, but it gives you a little extra room to stick some of your accessories in as well. The case is made of a fabric material that is pleated on [...]

Android phone sales in the UK are up 300% this year A report by the Guardian states that Android smartphone sales in the UK have tripled since the beginning of the year. Now one in 10 handsets sold in the United Kingdom is running Android, and contract market share has grown by 10.2 percentage points [...]