In case you missed it, Telstra loves Android. Not only are their flagship handsets powered by Google’s Mobile OS, not only have they launched their own tablet powered by the little green man, but they’ve just announced a Telstra branded $99 Android handset for prepaid customers. They also upped their prepaid value, too. More »
2010 was a huge year for Android, but one problem kept recurring – getting an update to the latest version of the operating system was far from guaranteed, regardless of manufacturer, or mobile carrier. What is guaranteed is that current Sony Ericsson Xperia owners will never be moving beyond Android version 2.1, with the company confirming that Froyo is definitely not an option for future upgrades. More »
If your jaw hit the floor with the idea of a sub-$300 Android tablet from Optus, you should probably get it looked at. You should also pick it up and head to your local Optus store, as the 7-inch, resistive screen tablet has hit shelves today for prepaid customers, with postpaid options launching on December 20. More »
If you’re looking for a water, dust and splash resistant smartphone, Motorola has just announced that Telstra are selling their DEFY handset from the end of this month for $0 up front on the $49 cap plan. More »
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It seems the battle for tablet mindshare isn’t going to be played out between Apple and the Galaxy Tab – it’s going to be between the low-end, lowly specced options from the telcos. Responding to Telstra’s T-Touch Tab yesterday, Optus announced the Optus MyTab, a $279 Android tablet with resistive touchscreen from manufacturer ZTE. More »
How does Google determine Android version percentages? Why, by monitoring what phones accessed Market in the fortnight leading up to November 1. More »
The great, unwritten promise of Android is the availability of low cost handsets with the same powerful operating system as expensive smartphones. But up until now, those handsets have been few and far between. The Millennius Apanda is an unlocked, $459 HSPA handset running Android 2.1 – so why is it so cheap? More »
HTC and Optus this morning just announced their latest Android release, the HTC Aria. Available from mid-October for $0 upfront on a $49 cap plan, including 1GB of data, the phone will be an Optus exclusive. More »
