Android News Channel

Post all Android news here. news, updates, new rumored phone or new releases. But its advised to make separate thread for major Android mobile releases. Like mobiles from HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG & Sony Ericsson as their discussion will flood this thread & overshadow the small releases.

Thank You

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

here comes the first news:

Olive Fluid:

Android OS, v2.1
Size : 3.5 Inch (HVGA)
Camera : 3 MegaPixel
SOC: STE6715, 468MHz
3G HSDPA : 7.2 Mbps
GPS : Yes
Wi-Fi : Yes
G-Sensor : Yes
Proximity Sensor : Yes
Multi Touch Capacitive : Yes

no info on ram but it should be around 192-256Mb. now comes the fun part. its price: Rs.10,490 :shock:

Source: OliveTelecom & AndroidOS.

^Thats a very high price for a Android 2.1 model.

Its a rebranded Chinese phone... If Olive keeps pumping out crappy overpriced devices, then the company won't last long...

Sony Ericsson announces its first Android Walkman phone, the W8

Finally SE put aside all rums & announced that indeed they are in the process of making a Walkman Android mobile. The W8 or The Xperia X8 Walkman Edition.

*st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/sony-ericsson-w8-walkman-android/gsmarena_001.jpg

now the bad part. SE will ship it as it is. i.e. Android 2.1 & with 168Mb ram :shock:

Source: GSM Arena AndroidOS Xperia Blog

Leaked 2.3.3 ROM floating around for Galaxy Ace

Samsung's Galaxy Ace (which shipped with 2.2) is definitely getting upgraded to some Gingerbread goodness, and if you just can't wait for it, there's a leaked ROM you might want to consider picking up.

The ROM is build tag S5830XXKP8 (for those interested) and is for the European model, S5830. (Sorry, everyone else!)

Any of our European compatriots considering taking this out for a spin? If you do, be sure to let us know how much faster that 800 MHz processor feels.

Leaked 2.3.3 ROM floating around for Galaxy Ace | Android Central

For rom cookers, can download the rom from here :

*hotfile.com/dl/115310133/e3acaaf/S5830XXKP8.rar.html

Sam said:
Sony Ericsson announces its first Android Walkman phone, the W8

Finally SE put aside all rums & announced that indeed they are in the process of making a Walkman Android mobile. The W8 or The Xperia X8 Walkman Edition.

*st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/sony-ericsson-w8-walkman-android/gsmarena_001.jpg

now the bad part. SE will ship it as it is. i.e. Android 2.1 & with 168Mb ram

Source: GSM Arena AndroidOS Xperia Blog

Real shocker. Even a 10k phone comes around with 256MB RAM and i am sure they will overprice this phone, as always.

K

dreatica said:
Leaked 2.3.3 ROM floating around for Galaxy Ace

Samsung's Galaxy Ace (which shipped with 2.2) is definitely getting upgraded to some Gingerbread goodness, and if you just can't wait for it, there's a leaked ROM you might want to consider picking up.

The ROM is build tag S5830XXKP8 (for those interested) and is for the European model, S5830. (Sorry, everyone else!)

Any of our European compatriots considering taking this out for a spin? If you do, be sure to let us know how much faster that 800 MHz processor feels.

Leaked 2.3.3 ROM floating around for Galaxy Ace | Android Central

For rom cookers, can download the rom from here :

Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: S5830XXKP8.rar

You could always play around with your product code and have it even on non EU Samsung Ace

dreatica said:
Leaked 2.3.3 ROM floating around for Galaxy Ace

now only one left is Motorola. Samsung too is coming to its senses now. HTC is No.1 in updates & so is LG (at least they released new firmware fixes for LG O1).

furious_gamer said:
Real shocker. Even a 10k phone comes around with 256MB RAM and i am sure they will overprice this phone, as always.

universal truth.

Sam said:
Sony Ericsson announces its first Android Walkman phone, the W8

Finally SE put aside all rums & announced that indeed they are in the process of making a Walkman Android mobile. The W8 or The Xperia X8 Walkman Edition.

*st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/sony-ericsson-w8-walkman-android/gsmarena_001.jpg

now the bad part. SE will ship it as it is. i.e. Android 2.1 & with 168Mb ram

Source: GSM Arena

AndroidOS Xperia Blog

What will be the cost of the Phone?

12k+ 2k extra for the walkman tag. or maybe 2k more if it ships with any subscription.

Sam, can you please suggest any good Android IRC Client. I tried AndroIRC and it sucks.

i know. many have asked for IRC clients before but not even a single usable one. if i find any usable one, will surely tell you.

ha i found AndIRC and feel pretty OK.

EDIT : Crap... Don't try that....

looks like i need to do some digging @ XDA. i read about an IRC Client there a couple of months ago. i just hope it doesn't turn out to be AndroIRC or AndIRC. but will test both once.

i uninstalled an app and now i want to install now. but whenever i try to install from market its showing as installed and now i n unable to install. can anyone please tell me to how to do that

^^ you have uninstalled it? if yes then market should show it (as its gone now). or you may search in their website or maybe some filesharing sites.

furious_gamer said:
i uninstalled an app and now i want to install now. but whenever i try to install from market its showing as installed and now i n unable to install. can anyone please tell me to how to do that

Can you be more specific??

Try this, clear Market cache and try installing it again.

Goto Settings-> Applications -> Manage Applications > Market : Clear Data; Clear Cache;

It's working now....

The walkman android looks similar to the xperia x10 mini. I'm waiting for a cybershot android from SE. Now-a-days most manufacturers provide more than decent audio quality.

Yes, but the walkman series looks good but specs make it looks like a ****....

N

Cool G5 said:
The walkman android looks similar to the xperia x10 mini. I'm waiting for a cybershot android from SE. Now-a-days most manufacturers provide more than decent audio quality.

SE Arc.

talktoanil said:
SE Arc.

Some options under Rs.15K. I won't go for such a costly mobile just for camera. In that case, its sensible to buy a advanced compact like S95 or G12.

Google Video Chat coming natively to Android 2.3.4 very soon... -- Google Video Chat May Be Coming To The Next Android Update

One of our favorite things about the Motorola Xoom and Honeycomb was the built-in video chat through your Google Talk account.

It let you call from tablet to tablet or even tablet to PC, just like FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Now, it looks like that same feature will be coming to Android phones in the next update to version 2.3 Gingerbread.

Android Police found a tweet from a developer at Samsung that says he made a video call using Gingerbread 2.3.4. That likely means 2.3.4 is right around the corner, and could possibly be launched at Google I/O on May 10.

*static4.businessinsider.com/image/4db80dc34bd7c88d531a0000-469-184/android-video-chat-tweet.png

Finally, the age of front-facing android handsets is coming...

U

AndroidFan said:
Google Video Chat coming natively to Android 2.3.4 very soon... -- Google Video Chat May Be Coming To The Next Android Update

Finally, the age of front-facing android handsets is coming...

since it will be integrated into the OS I think it will be more useful than oovoo, qik and fringe..

This handset gonna smack hard Optimus one from top to bottom, HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S - Full phone specifications
320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches
- Gorilla Glass display
- HTC Sense UI
512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Secondary Camera Yes

600 MHz processor
Stereo FM radio with RDS

If its priced somewhere around 10k. Otherwise O1 is a king.

furious_gamer said:
If its priced somewhere around 10k. Otherwise O1 is a king.

Its coming by next week as reported and within 15k. You know lower end phone prices gets reduced drastically and there will be options to apply discounts online too

.

It would still be better than O1 even if its price a little higher because it includes front facing camera, 5 megapixel camera with flash, GB onboard, Gorilla Glass, Bluetooth 3.0 and HTC sense. same display/ram/processor as o1. (I might forget some other features)

So whats the added advantage in O1 to be a king ? Just price of mere 3-4k difference? Its not just 1-2 added features, there are many, and worth paying 3-4k extra.

^^ Not everyone will stretch their budget from 10k to 15k,(like me, from 10k to whooping 20k). So it depends on user. Let's see what's gonna happen...

dreatica said:
Its coming by next week as reported and within 15k. You know lower end phone prices gets reduced drastically and there will be options to apply discounts online too .

It would still be better than O1 even if its price a little higher because it includes front facing camera, 5 megapixel camera with flash, GB onboard, Gorilla Glass, Bluetooth 3.0 and HTC sense. same display/ram/processor as o1. (I might forget some other features)

So whats the added advantage in O1 to be a king ? Just price of mere 3-4k difference? Its not just 1-2 added features, there are many, and worth paying 3-4k extra.

It would definitely be better than O1 which is not a perfect phone. If it also had Aluminum unibody design like the Desire S, it would rock...

At 14k-15k, its good value phone for its features...

*st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/mwc-11-htc/new/gsmarena_012.jpg

U

15k for a 600mhz phone is overpriced in this age..
spec wise it is similar to O1 which is 2/3 rd of the price of wildfire...
i think galaxy ace which is geeting gb soon is a better choice than wildfire
you cannot ignore the fact that ace has a 800mhz processor vs 600 in wildfire with a 3.5 inch screen compared to a 3.2 inch in wildfre.. .. which are a big factors when comparing smartphones
agreed that sense ui is better than touchwiz but it does not make up for the specs difference.

1

ujjwal321 said:
15k for a 600mhz phone is overpriced in this age..
spec wise it is similar to O1 which is 2/3 rd of the price of wildfire...
i think galaxy ace which is geeting gb soon is a better choice than wildfire
you cannot ignore the fact that ace has a 800mhz processor vs 600 in wildfire with a 3.5 inch screen compared to a 3.2 inch in wildfre.. .. which are a big factors when comparing smartphones
agreed that sense ui is better than touchwiz but it does not make up for the specs difference.

The 800MHz in Ace is locked and it has a MSM7227 processor, pushing it any further will fry it for sure!
WildfireS can surly be overclocked to 800MHz and it will surely beat Ace!!!

dreatica said:
This handset gonna smack hard Optimus one from top to bottom, HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S - Full phone specifications
320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches
- Gorilla Glass display
- HTC Sense UI
512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Secondary Camera Yes

600 MHz processor
Stereo FM radio with RDS

front cam, good build quality, Sense UI (hope its 3.0), GB, gorilla glass (this). all these along with HTC branding. 12k sounds good.

furious_gamer said:
If its priced somewhere around 10k. Otherwise O1 is a king.

o1 still sells for 9k. so 12-13k should be the price. MRP 14-15k (same as Ace).

ujjwal321 said:
15k for a 600mhz phone is overpriced in this age

you buy a car looking at its engine?

ujjwal321 said:
i think galaxy ace which is geeting gb soon is a better choice than wildfire

ace will get GB & die with it. WildfireS should get the next update.

ujjwal321 said:
you cannot ignore the fact that ace has a 800mhz processor vs 600 in wildfire

good coding & tweaks makes Android run as good on a 600Mhz proccy as badly tweaked or no tweaked & heavily skinned Android on a 800Mhz SOC.

ujjwal321 said:
with a 3.5 inch screen compared to a 3.2 inch in wildfre

this really varies. if WildfireS can offer 2days battery backup, Ace will have some serious problems to deal with.

ujjwal321 said:
which are a big factors when comparing smartphones

drop Ace & WildfireS from 10feet & see what happens. also support & firmware fix are as important as the h/w itself. samsung comes last in this dept, you agree or not.

ujjwal321 said:
agreed that sense ui is better than touchwiz but it does not make up for the specs difference.

Ace's half ram should already be filled when you start it. WildfireS is ahead here. also WildfireS is evenly spec'd. not a hero in processor & a 0 in ram. hero in display, 0 in battery backup.

take WildfireS as the next evolution in Optimus One. just its launched by HTC & not LG.

U

^^^^
wildfire s has only 1230mah battery.. so i don't think it is better in battery department..
even if the wildfire is overclocked it will further reduce the battery backup..
i think 3.2 inch screen is too small to enjoy the android OS..
i totally agree that htc phones are well built and samsung phone look cheap..
about next android version I don't think even htc can guarantee it... so you are just speculating.
I think bike would be a better comparison when comparing mid range cell phoness.
and if I am buying a bike I will definetely look at the cc of the engine.. I agree that some people would go for looks..... it's a personal choice

T

I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy Ace since March last week. I love the phone except for the fact that it hangs whenever I try to use the internet for more than five min or auto-restarts at its own will. Because of its extensive hanging problem I need to buy a new phone, within the same range (plus or minus 2k). Can anyone please suggest a good phone? I want an android only. Thanks

1

Tia02 said:
I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy Ace since March last week. I love the phone except for the fact that it hangs whenever I try to use the internet for more than five min or auto-restarts at its own will. Because of its extensive hanging problem I need to buy a new phone, within the same range (plus or minus 2k). Can anyone please suggest a good phone? I want an android only. Thanks

Go for wildfire S when it's released!!!!!!

T

@123shree: Can't wait that long. Gotta purchase a phone by next week latest. Cant be without a phone for too long and I have to return my phone to samsung in a day or two max.

ujjwal321 said:
wildfire s has only 1230mah battery.. so i don't think it is better in battery department..

3.2" screen + 1230 battery vs 3.5" screen + higher clocked proccy (they are surely using higher Vcore) + 1350mah battery.

ujjwal321 said:
even if the wildfire is overclocked it will further reduce the battery backup..

shouldn't. till you don't touch the core voltage. i am using my Optimus one @ 748Mhz day&night. battery life is same as it was on 600Mhz.

ujjwal321 said:
i think 3.2 inch screen is too small to enjoy the android OS..

what will you say about the 2.8" Android mobile then? it depends. someone who have used 3" screen will surely go for something big.

ujjwal321 said:
about next android version I don't think even htc can guarantee it... so you are just speculating.

yah. kind of...right.

ujjwal321 said:
I agree that some people would go for looks..... it's a personal choice

Ace is good but its far from perfect. WildfireS yet to release & so won't comment much. but i hope it starts the good work where Optimus One left. now only price will decide its success on the big scale.

Tia02 said:
Because of its extensive hanging problem I need to buy a new phone, within the same range (plus or minus 2k). Can anyone please suggest a good phone? I want an android only. Thanks

galaxy SL. it should cost you ~17k with some coupon.

T

Galaxy SL doesnt have hang issues?

Tia02 said:
I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy Ace since March last week. I love the phone except for the fact that it hangs whenever I try to use the internet for more than five min or auto-restarts at its own will. Because of its extensive hanging problem I need to buy a new phone, within the same range (plus or minus 2k). Can anyone please suggest a good phone? I want an android only. Thanks

Tia02 said:
Galaxy SL doesnt have hang issues?

First of all, Galaxy Ace should not have hang issues. Take it to the service center to have it reflashed latest stock ROM. Or install a custom ROM (I hope there is one available on Samdroid or XDA).

EDIT: *forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961858

Also, Galaxy SL is an amazing phone. Its twice as expensive as my O1, but is bigger, lighter, faster, better...

U

@TIA02
if you are facing hanging problem in ace.. just do factory reset.. that should solve your problemm.. or you can take it to service center.. since you said that you enjoyed the phone there is no reason you should consider spending money on other phones without even bothering to repair..
a tip for you::: go to xda forum and learn some basic rooting, flashing things... then you'll be in love with your android phone...

btw i haven't used galaxy SL.. but I have a galaxy S..... since both have same processor, big screen, if SL is only 75% of galaxy S then go for it if you really need another phone..

T

@ujjwal321 and @ AndroidFan:
Thanks for the tips guys! I have been to the service centr thrice and inspite of them re-flashing it twice, it still has the same issues. I even submitted the piece for a day at the center. A friend has the same phone and has faced hanging issues too. Since it wasnt even a week when the trouble started I visited the samsung center and they have now promised me a full refund. I hope your tips work!!! Else I might have to go for O1 only now....since here SL is for about 19.5k and I do not wish to spend that much.

or maybe the clock was too high for the MSM7227 chipset. after all its real clock was suppose to 600Mhz.

BTW, Spice is up for releasing a new mobile: MI-270. & its specialty? 3.7" capacitive screen @ 9k. & whay you should not buy it (other than its some rebranded Chinese again) it comes with something known as Eclair. can't remember what it is but doesn't sounds as good as Froyo or Gingerbread.

And lastly this uses a 600Mhz processor & that also from mediatek (no Andreno graphics) or any graphics at all.

Edit: Mediatek have plans to use ARM Mali GPU in their SOC but this low cost 600Mhz processor won't ship with one as it'll drive cost way higher & also its not build as a performance chipset. but they may use this one: Mali-55

Source: Gadgets India

N

Sam said:
It comes with something known as Eclair. can't remember what it is but doesn't sounds as good as Froyo or Gingerbread

That's Android 2.1...
And yeah, not recommended. Most of us want - something good not something big

NainO said:
That's Android 2.1...

you mean history :grin:

? i know its Android 2.1 but whats the use of packing obsolete OS on a new mobile? at least pack a vanilla Android 2.2 which is the de factor now in Android arena (not even talking about 2.3).

N

Spice is trying to be smart (really?). Spice wants to grab attention of n00bs with "3.7" screen and Android in 9k" statement. Lets see how many of those (n00bs) falls right into their trap!!!

Eclair >> no JIT >> Poor performance

NainO said:
Spice is trying to be smart (really?). Spice wants to grab attention of n00bs with "3.7" screen and Android in 9k" statement. Lets see how many of those (n00bs) falls right into their trap!!!

many will. a 3.7" capacitive screen mobile for 9k is a superb buy as it packs 3G & WiFi (should be). but start multitasking & it'll surely break down. & the rest of the "desigeeks" will understand the importance of R&D when they are shown red light after installing 5-10 big games.

HTC Salsa out at Flipkart for Rs. 20449. seriously overpriced. anything over 15k is overpriced for this mobile. considering Ace with 0.1" bigger screen cost less than 15k.

Source

.::BREAKING::. Nexus S price slashed by 4k. Now at 22k!!

I was going through my daily dose of android news when this thing caught my attention. Both letsbuy and flipkart have knowcked a healthy 4 grands from the retail price.

the result? A realistic 22K :-o

for a pure Google experience. This makes it a good buy. What say fellas???

Abhi