Tag Archives: Gingerbread

T-Mobile Carrying HTC Mystery Device, The “Doubleshot?”

Not too long we told you to remember the codename “Pyramid,” as it would belong to the name of an upcoming Android phone sure to excite T-Mobile masses. Now, we ask you to remember the name “Doubleshot.” Admittedly we’re short on details unlike the Pyramid where we at least knew the latter was a 4.3 Android phone. What we do know is that the “Doubleshot” is the name of another HTC device. … [read full article]

Google Rolling Out Android 2.3.3 To Nexus S & Nexus One

Just moments ago, Google announced via Twitter that the Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3) update is now rolling out to Nexus S and Nexus One users. While Nexus S owners already got a taste of the scrumptious gingerbread treat, Nexus One owners are (finally) receiving their promised Gingerbread update. For Nexus S owners, Google states that the Android 2.3.3 update will put an end to those random reboots users were experiencing, as … [read full article]

Samsung Vibrant 4G In The Wild? Maybe Not.

BoyGeniusReport has been sent what is reported to be the first in the wild image of the Vibrant 4G. Calling the phone “smooth,” and “stupid fast,” the BoyGenius source claims the its is running Android 2.3 though with Samsung still working out the kinks the phone as it stands, isn’t running TouchWiz. With the front facing camera it sure looks like it could be the Vibrant 4G. I have to admit some … [read full article]

Gingerbread Is Coming To The Nexus One In The “Coming Weeks”

One of the joys of owning a Nexus device these days, either the Nexus S or the original Nexus One, is the knowledge that you’ll be among the first for Android updates. Nexus One owners who have been looking at Nexus S users with jealousy over their Gingerbread device won’t have to wait much longer according to the above Tweet from the @googlenexus official account.  So “hang tight”, relax and … [read full article]

LG Confirms Android 2.3 Update For Optimus Series

We’ve got some good news for those of you with rocking the LG Optimus T! LG today confirmed that its  Optimus One series handsets, including the LG Optimus T will indeed recieve the new Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update. But as always, the carrier must also support the upgrade. If the carrier does not support the upgrade, at that point LG can not do anything about it. So how does this make … [read full article]

Samsung And HTC Comment On Gingerbread Update Plans

Following the announcement of Android OS 2.3 (aka Gingerbread) and the Google Nexus S, many T-Mobile subscribers have been wondering when or if they will receive Gingerbread 2.3 update on their Android phones.  An HTC spokesperson today announced that HTC will update some of its handsets to the new Android 2.3 OS, although the spokesperson did not specify when or which handsets would get the update. Samsung, on the other hand, didn’t seem … [read full article]

(Updated) Nexus One Owners Begin Receiving Android 2.3 Update Today, Can Set Aside Nexus S Jealousy

Update: This might have been premature with more recent information stating that the Android 2.3 update should be coming in a “few weeks” for Nexus One users.  So after all that, Engadget deleted the story.  Guess no site is perfect. Nexus One owners who might be feeling a little less love from Google today with the official unveiling of the Nexus S might want to reconsider those feelings. Gingerbread, better known as … [read full article]