News from Androidosphere

The Android Developers blog has announced a new SDK for Gingerbread, the update 2.3.3 will be offering some new functionality and capabilities to the OS for developers, in regards to near field communication.  ”NFC is an emerging technology that promises exciting new ways to use mobile devices, including ticketing, advertising, ratings, and even data exchange with other ... Visit TalkAndroid for android news, android guides, and much more! Android 2.3.3 SDK Presents New NFC Functionality

Earlier this week, BBC teased us with some delicious news of the official iPlayer app for Android arriving later in the week. The app lets UK residents watch TV, listen to the radio, manipulate their favorites, and look up schedules of TV programs. Oh yeah, and it just went live in the UK Android Market.Watch and listen to BBC TV and Radio programmes from the last 7 daysBBC TV and Radio programmes now on Android. Watch and listen live, or choose your favourites from over 400 hours programming...

I’m not sure where he got this, but Christopher Meinck of Everything Android posted a quick hands-on preview of what he is calling the new Twitter 2.0 for Android. This latest, unreleased update appears to focus on refining the UI and we think it looks pretty slick. The home screen with the 6-pack menu is now gone and the app launches right into your timeline. The action bar at the top of the screen allows you to search or create a new tweet , followed by a sub-menu that allows you to v...

AT&T sent out review units for the Motorola Atrix 4G this week and the first reviews began to go live today as the embargo was lifted. I’ve been single-handedly hyping this phone (aka Terminator) since late last year, so it’s interesting to finally see what some of the larger blogs and publications think of the device. Check out what the reviewers are saying after the jump. I’m sure we will reference this post a lot, so if you find a review that we missed please leave a ...

If you’re a Samsung Captivate user and have been looking for an effortless way to get into custom ROM’s, or even if you’re a seasoned pro in the root and ROM department, you’ll definitely find some good use from this tool.  XDA member bay_wolf has assembled a very useful tool, placing all of the basic ... Visit TalkAndroid for android news, android guides, and much more! AIO Captivate Toolbox, An All In One Utility Stop & Shop

Samsung Galaxy Indulge. MetroPCS, provider of unlimited no annual contract flat-rate wireless services, will get the world’s first commercially available 4GLTE enabled Android smartphone! They’re offering 4GLTE at a faction of the costs with $50 and $60 plans. The Samsung Galaxy Indulge features Android 2.2 Froyo, 1GHz processor, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, only a 3 ...This content was originally posted at AndroidTapp.com

With many Cliq XT users threatening to walk after Motorola’s Eclair update fiasco, T-Mobile is feeling quite sympathetic. In an effort to prevent more customers from cancelling and subscribing elsewhere, T-Mobile is now offering Cliq XT users some form of compensation through their Customer Loyalty department. Due to the proposed confidentiality of the memo the exact incentive is unknown. Cliq XT users are encouraged to call and find out what’s the best they can get to remain loyal to the pur...

Ever wonder what to do when your HTC device breaks?  I mean, you bought it off of eBay, what now?  No sweat, some moderators over at XDA have you covered.  XDA members madnish30 and orb3000 have taken the time out of their busy lives to compile a list of certified repair and service centers for HTC devices ... Visit TalkAndroid for android news, android guides, and much more! XDA Provides A List Of Authorized HTC Repair Centers For Your Convenience

There’s been a lot of talk about a Facebook phone, and at first, I doubted. Then Facebook executives explicitly denied the rumors, and I considered my doubts vindicated. But then the rumors persisted, and I started to worry that Facebook was pulling a Google-style “We are not building an Android phone” line, relying ... Visit TalkAndroid for android news, android guides, and much more! Video of INQ’s Facebook Phone – Yes, It’s Real

Whether you liked the idea or not, INQ’s Facebook-based phone, called the Cloud Touch, is alive and kicking – and has now been officially previewed in a video on TechCrunch. Running a custom skin, it has a number of different tweaks that integrate Facebook into the core experience, including:Automatic Facebook contact integrationFriends’ Birthdays and Facebook Events synced to Google CalendarPeople, Events, Notifications, and Places buttons line the top of the homescreenQuic...