LG Star Is Running Froyo And Already Beating Galaxy S in Performance Tests

#LG_Star Is Running Froyo http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
A lucky user Berryjuice on Android Forums have gotten hold of the LG Star and have posted some photos of it and giving us some information as how the Tegra 2 equipped smartphone from LG out classes the Samsung Galaxy S.
The phone is running tweaked Android Froyo and seem to have HDMI out and BerryJuice is still looking to dig out information. So if you are interested in this power pack, follow the link after the jump

Berryjuice on Android forums

Google Maps 4.6 for Android Brings Place Page Reviews, Search Filter Options, and Google Latitude real-time updates.

#GoogleMaps 4.6 for Android Brings Place Page Reviews, Search Filter Options, and Google Latitude real-time updates. http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Google Mobile Team announced that the new Google Maps For Android aim to make your life even easier, Google Maps 4.6 for Android brings Place page reviews with the now famous Places icon and newer options to filter your searches. It also allows you to Google Latitude updates in real time, allowing socially engaging map usage.
As you can see from above, your search results gives you options like distance, ratings, with neighborhood and open now buttons.
If you are planing to make use of Google Latitude real time updates, make sure your friends have Android 2.2 and Google Maps 4.6.
Happy traveling with Google Maps!


New in Google Maps for Android: Updated reviews, search filters, and Latitude real-time updating - Official Google Mobile Blog

Sony Playstation Phone Is Running Android 2.2 (FROYO)

Sony Playstation Phone Is Running Android 2.2 (FROYO) http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The elusive Sony playstation phone is coming to lime light, bit by bit. Engadget has gathered some photos, say a lot of photos and some information regarding what is under the hood. This one seem to run Android 2.2 but sightings of other variants of Android OS were heard else where.
The Playstation Phone, code named Zeus, was running Android Froyo and looks like to have 8GB Micro SD card in addition to on board memory which is assumed to be at least 512MB or possibly 1GB. The device is 17mm thick. That is what we know for now and will let you know if we find more.
Engadget

HTC Desire HD Is It All That What It Meant TO Be?

HTC Desire HD Reviewed http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
After reading the review by engadget, the feelings are mixed. Yes it carries a whole lot of goodness but the battery life and the design quirks make it hard to make my phone. I am looking forward to a good phone so I can replace the soon to expire iPhone contract. I hope it will not be an iPhone 4, even though we already have a few Droids among us.
The HTC desire HD presents Android Froyo on a 4.3 inch screen running new version od HTC Sense and hiding the second generation snapdragon, 1GHz QSD8255 chip, with Adreno 205 for graphics powering the phone. 768MB of RAM supports Android Froyo to shoe some magic. While empowering the phone with features like above, HTC missed out on providing a proper battery to carry the load, the 1230mAH fail! Engadged says it the best

"Leaving the house with a fully juiced Desire HD at 11AM, we got to enjoy some very light browsing at the airport, a 30-minute round of Angry Birds while in the air, a few pictures taken en route to the hotel, and then some WiFi-based web exploration at our resting place before the battery gave up on us in the evening."

I think you should read the lengthy but very well done review, if you are thinking of getting your hands on the HTC Desire HD.
Engadget

Samsung Transform Gives You Sprint ID And Emoticon Button.

#Samsung #Transform  reviewed http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Engadget seem not too happy with the Samsung Transform, the Android 2.1 based Sprint Phone. An upgrade to Android 2.2 (Froyo) later.
The Samsung Transform carried the Samsung Epic 4G styling plus a front facing camera, a LED flash and some tweaks. But the performance and the newly introduced Sprint Annoyances makes sure that it stays below the line of high end phones.

The engadget review carries one through the pros and cons of hardware, software, things like Sprint ID which seem to be the deal breaker;

Sprint ID installs a custom button on the home screen (you can see it immediately above) which lets you swap between sponsored packs of applications, settings, wallpapers and widgets. While this was pitched to us as a reasonably compelling idea that would help newcomers to find some of the best Android has to offer, and let power users like us switch between multiple profiles on the go, that's not how it worked out in our tests. First off, the more Sprint ID packs we installed, the slower our phone got, because the system doesn't actually shut down apps from profiles not in use -- it just hides them from view while they continue to run in the background. Second, Sprint ID doesn't necessarily install and set up everything it suggests to the user, as certain packs will just dump a bunch of shortcuts on the screen, which lead you right back to the Android Market to install the app for yourself. Also, and this may be obvious, but don't expect companies to sponsor packages that give you paid apps for free -- the Games by EA pack, for instance, includes demo versions of Tetris and Scrabble, but it's primarily designed to advertise product for you to purchase later on.

But looks like there is a way  one can speed up the phone, if you own one or got it because of the QWERTY keyboard with emoticon button, follow the link below to find how.
Engadget

ViewSonic ViewPad 7 Is Real, See At IFA 2010, In Berlin

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If you thought DELL Streak was a cool Android Tablet cum Phone, you can freeze yourself with the just announced ViewSonic Viewpad 7, a 7 inch dual cam Android Froyo based device with 3G capabilities.
It said to be pocket-sized, I guess it is, if you are a giant or wearing one of those below the hip, almost falling down, HipHop Pants.

"We are proud to announce another world first at Viewsonic. 3G phone functionality combined with dual cameras gives the ability for use of Android apps to use augmented reality or video calling on the move with the benefit of an excellent 7" screen. The ViewPad 7 is aimed at users who require the 'always on' connectivity they are used to from a mobile phone with a more agreeable screen size for longer term use. says Derek Wright, European Product Marketing Manager.

But much less bulkier than the iPad to use on the go. With a full size SIM slot, Bluetooth built in, and WiFI capabilities, you are open to make instant messaging, text/mms messaging, VOIP and standard voice calls with the Viewpad 7, when you are not browsing the web. Well it is an Android, you can do all that together with multitasking capabilities of Android 2.2 (Froyo). WIth it's GPS capabilities it is unlikely that you get lost either.
It said to cost around £350.


Press Release;
31st August 2010 – ViewSonic Europe ushers in a new product category to its portfolio with the introduction of a premium capacitive multi-touch screen 7" tablet.

Viewpad 7

The ViewPad 7 is a world's first 7" Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet with phone functionality, multi-tasking capabilities and front and back-facing cameras, VGA and 3MP, resolutions respectively.

Within a lightweight, pocket-sized design, this device is ideal for anyone who needs a mobile connection to the world via email and video and wants to enjoy a wide-range of applications.

With full 3G and phone functionality, a full size SIM card slot and integrated Bluetooth connectivity the ViewPad 7 will support instant messaging, text/mms messaging, VOIP and standard voice calls all in a single device.

It features an easy to use familiar interface with a G-sensor that reorients the screen depending on how the device is held and access to the Google Android app store featuring over 100,000 applications.

Additional features includes a Micro SD slot for up to 32GB of storage; Wi-Fi and 3G functionality for web browsing and USB connectivity. It also boasts advanced features including Assisted GPS and an office document reader, along with the capability for hand-written note taking. There is also an e-book reader, when combined with the crystal clear LED screen, makes the ViewPad 7 an invaluable travelling companion.

Superior to other tablet offerings with resistive touch technology the ViewPad 7 incorporates a capacitive multi-touch screen and is a portable, easy-to-use and competitively priced device that will transform the way that consumers read, watch, listen to and interact with media in a mobile environment.

"We are proud to announce another world first at Viewsonic. 3G phone functionality combined with dual cameras gives the ability for use of Android apps to use augmented reality or video calling on the move with the benefit of an excellent 7" screen" says Derek Wright, European Product Marketing Manager. "The ViewPad 7 is aimed at users who require the 'always on' connectivity they are used to from a mobile phone with a more agreeable screen size for longer term use."

ViewSonic will be showing the ViewPad 7 at its stand at IFA 2010, in Berlin, Hall 14.1 stand 107.

-ENDS-

For further information and review samples -available early October, please contact: -

Paul Kinsler
PK Media Solutions
paul@pkmedia.co.uk
Tel: +44 20 8449 1636
Via Endgadget

Android 2.2, Codename Froyo, Announced

We have spoken about the Android FroYo (Android 2.2) before but today Google announced the Android FroYo at Googlr I/O.
Android 2.2 or the aptly name FroYo will bring new functionality, like Adobe Flash within Android Browser, capability to make your phone a portable hotspot and bunch of tools for the <180000 developers. Android Handsets are selling at the rate of 100,000 a day and if you don't have one expect to see a sweet Android near you very soon. You can read more about FroYo at Android Developer Blog.