HTC offers information about Android 4.1 updates
HTC started the roll-out of Android 4.1 for the One X in Asia last month, and since then many people have been wondering why their device hasn't been upgraded yet. HTC posted some insight into the upgrade process on...
Android 4.2 hitting AOSP now, Factory images for some Nexus devices now available
We've barely had the dust settle on the frenzy that was the Nexus sale that occured yesterday and Google is now pushing Android 4.2 source to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and they've also updated their Google Developers...
Telstra Android OTA Update News
There's a bit of a mixed bag this week regarding Telstra's Android handset OTA updates.
Good news for Samsung Galaxy S III owners, as the Android Jelly Bean 4.1 update is progressing ahead of schedule. Telstra were expected to sign...
Galaxy S III Jelly Bean Updates – Telstra, Vodafone in final review
Australian owners of Samsung's Galaxy S III have been waiting for the Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" update for their devices for some time.
The Galaxy S III 4G recently launched here in Australia running Android 4.1, fueling speculation that the...
Recent 4.0.4 update locks system tray and changes shortcut function on Galaxy S3
We recently received an email notifying us that Samsung had done something both very unusual and slightly worrying! With the OTA update that Galaxy S III owners received they also received two bonuses of an unwanted nature :
Their app...
Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2 Transformation Pack Released
The ink has barely dried on our previous post about the slew of Android 4.2 applications becoming available for Android 4.0 devices, but the next treat is already on the table for Galaxy Nexus users.
tommrazek01 from XDA has released...
Android 4.2 applications available for your Android 4.0 device
Since Android Police leaked the updated Gmail application a few weeks ago, a number of other applications from Android 4.2 have been leaked online. You can now download the entire system dump from the LG Nexus 4, but it...
New security features in Android 4.2 scan sideloaded apps for harmful behaviour
The Play Store has built-in security features that scan its over 700,000 applications for malicious code, and Android Police are reporting that Android 4.2 extends this app-scanning feature to all applications, regardless of where you downloaded them. Computerworld spoke with...
Android 4.2 hides developer settings. Here’s how to get them back
The Nexus phones were originally intended to be developer reference phones. They were to run the latest and greatest version of Android, free from manufacturer UIs and carrier add-ons, and they've tended to be used predominantly by the more...
Camera and Gallery apps from Android 4.2 Ported to Galaxy Nexus
A member of the Android Central forums by the name of dmmarck has managed to get the Camera and Gallery apps from Android 4.2 working on Galaxy Nexus devices running Android 4.1.1.
Unfortunately the new Photo Sphere function isn't quite...
Press image reveals Android’s new clock
While checking out the press releases for the new Nexus devices, and Android 4.2 more generally, I noticed this image. It appears that Google have given Android's clock application a much needed overhaul. The lack of a world clock...
Nexus: The best of Google, Nexus 4,7 & 10 and Android 4.2
Google was forced to cancel their 'Playground is Open' event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy but it doesn't appear to have stopped them from making some major announcements on their blog regarding the Nexus 4, 7 and...
Telstra OTA update delays for HTC and Samsung devices
Around a month ago we reported on the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Telstra Samsung Galaxy S II 4G being delayed.
Fast forward one month and Telstra have just made another announcement regarding the update - via a...
HTC One X receiving Jelly Bean OTA update in Asia
It appears that a few of HTC's One X variants have started receiving the eagerly awaited Android Jelly Bean OTA update in Asia, as was announced by HTC North Asia General Manager Jack Tong yesterday.
The update, weighing in around...
Unlocked International Galaxy S3 receiving Jellybean Update
Seems the Galaxy S3 update is ready, at least for the non-carrier bloated recipients anyway.
We received a tip today that the unlocked international Galaxy S3 phones are receiving the Jellybean update and subsequently had confirmation from another user. ...