Android stories - Page 27

Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway’s loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).

Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.

Sony unveils its PlayStation Official App for Android and Apple, bringing PSN access, news, and more to mobile devices.

Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.

Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.

At CES in Las Vegas, Google unveiled Android 3.0 Honeycomb, designed explicitly for tablets, set to launch in early 2011.

Myspace relaunches with redesigned site, aiming to reclaim its spot as a social entertainment hub for 13-34 year olds with new features and mobile apps.

Huawei launches Digital Shopping Mall to streamline cloud services and boost operators' revenue generation with faster market entry and reduced costs.

Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.

Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.

Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.

Dell challenges Apple's dominance with its Streak tablet, a fresh competitor geared toward students and professionals, starting at $299.99.

Free calls to Facebook friends now a tap away with a new app for Android and iPhone users, cutting costs on international dialling.

Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.

Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.

Google's latest app, Google Goggles, lets Android users search by snapping a photo, promising a future where visual queries are as simple as pointing.

Introducing the wallet-sized phone stand for just $4.99. A portable solution for the smartphone set. Buy at www.seskimo.com.

Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.