LG 5 Inch Android Phone Teased: Optimus Vu Supports 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Video)

LG just teased a brand new device that we’ll be seeing in Barcelona at the end of the month and this time it’s a 5 inch device, that could serve as a rival for the Galaxy Note. I’m talking about the LG Optimus Vu, that will be accompanied by the likes of the Optimus 3D 2 and the quad core X3 phone at MWC 2012. The teaser below showed... 

HTC Ville Leaks in Live Pictures, Shows Slim Waistline, Specs

HTC Ville is among the most interesting new devices promised for showcasing at MWC 2012. It’s supposed to be the thinnest HTC smartphone ever and bring some pretty appealing specs. Now we also have a bunch of live pics with this model, that you can see below, as well as some specs, that are reconfirmed by insiders. Ville is supposed to be unveiled... 

Android 4.0.5 Galaxy Nexus Update Teased by SFR

After receiving the update to Android 4.0.4 we thought that things would cool down for a while, but already there’s talk about the Android 4.0.5 update. We have here a teaser from French carrier SFR, who promised this update for both the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus and it appears that the software will arrive in March via OTA. What’s interesting... 

Samsung Galaxy S II Caught Running Android 4.0 Via Official ROM (Video)

We’ve seen Android Ice Cream Sandwich getting ported or leaked for many devices, including the unlikely Samsung Galaxy S, Amazon Kindle Fire and HP TouchPad. Well, those were all unofficial release, but this time we have something truly official: the leaked ICS ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II, that has just been tried on by the guys of Pocketnow.com. They... 

Samsung Galaxy Note Super Bowl Ad May Try to Impress, Capitalize on Apple Hate (Video)

Samsung Galaxy Note was part of the Super Bowl ad craziness from last night, also resurrecting a band that I haven’t heard of in a while: The Darkness. The British guys appear in this ad, or better said the lead singer does, showing off his skills and playing the song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”. This is accompanied by the usual... 

Android 4.0.4 Appears on Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Brings Better Volume

This is one of those unexpected software updates that comes, shocks everyone and then it’s forgotten by everyone. I’m talking about Android 4.0.4, a piece of software that was just leaked on Verizon Galaxy Nexus units. It brings the usual bugfixes and speed improvements, that are always welcome on top notch handsets. This leak matches the... 

Sony Xperia Sola Handset Trademarked in Europe and USA

After the Sony Xperia P, Xperia S and Xperia U we get a newcomer, that has a fuller name, not just a letter: Xperia Sola. This name was recently trademarked by Sony in USA and Europe, so we’re to expect an unveiling ASAP, maybe at MWC 2012 in Barcelona this month. We have no idea what this handset will bring, but I’m sure glad it’s... 

Motorola Droid 4 Hands-on Review Details the Latest QWERTY Moto Handset (Video)

If you don’t fancy a Motorola Droid RAZR or the new RAZR MAXX, you can get your fix of QWERTY action through the Motorola Droid 4 that launches this week. The folks of Wirefly did a hands on video with the device, that you can see below, if you’re curios. We’re talking 5 row keyboard, LTE, dual core 1.2 GHz processor and a 4 inch display. The... 

iOS Apps Crash More Than Any Other OS, Android Included

App monitoring company Crittercism recently published a study showing that iOS apps are the most likely to crash and that happens more frequently than it does with Android applications. The study was conducted during the first two weeks of December, with the results showing that iOS 5.0.1 is the most likely to crash, 28.46% of all crashes being attributed... 

Samsung Galaxy S Advance Gets Previewed in Vietnam, First Impressions Here

Samsung Galaxy S Advance, a device that was announced this week and serves as a middle point between the Galaxy S and the S II has been part of a preview experience coming from Vietnam. We’re dealing with a pretty detailed hands on, that reveals the look and feel of the phone, seen through the eyes of lucky Mai Nguyen. The design of the Galaxy... 

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