Fujitsu Arrows waterproof tablet

Fujitsu brings us their tablet but with a twist, it’s waterproof.  Check out SoldierKnowsBest‘s report:

 

10% Off selected Tablets (Inc. Sony and Samsung)

at Dixons, PC World and Currys

Hurry, only until Wednesday 11th January

The UK to get the Galaxy Nexus in white!

All of you who have been waiting for the Galaxy Nexus to be available in white in the UK, the wait is over.  Handtec have  said that there will be two new models.  Black 32GB and White 16GB.

They are said to be due on February 6th and have Android 4.0.  Prices for  the white should be around £497 unlocked and and the Black should costs £600 unlocked.

Is this good news for you?

Google Launch Google Currents

Google have launched a new service and App called Google Currents.  It is their magazine like content reader that brings to your iPhone, iPad, Android tablet or phone online and high speed offline reading.  Google offer a number of free optimised online magazines and other content.  Check out the video below:

For even more information check out Currents page:

http://www.google.com/producer/currents

Here are some of the main points they make:

Add your favorite content

• Add your favorite content – From leading publications, to blogs you follow, you can browse, read, and share favorite content, presented in a swipable magazine format.
• Follow trending stories – Let the breaking stories find you. Personalized “trends” pulls articles, photos and videos into living editions, surfacing new stories as they unfold.
• Designed for all your device – Whether sitting on your couch, riding a train or plane, your Currents content is ready for highspeed reading on your Android or Apple phone or tablet.

All the information will of course be syncronised across your devices.  Google Currents is only available in the US at the moment.  We’re really looking forward to getting our hands on this over in UK, and can’t wait to start reading the reviews.

Winamp for Android Now Wirelessly Syncs with Macs

That’s right, the ever popular Winamp now syncs with your Mac wirelessly!

Samsung give hackers CyanogenMod a Galaxy S2

Samsung are making a rather good move in supplying the Android hack group CyanogenMod a Samsung S2, embracing the hacker community.  Check out the full story here:

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/samsung-embracing-hacker-community-for-galaxy-s2-963122

Samsung to release iPod Touch Rival?

Samsung are to release an iPod Touch rival called called the Galaxy Player 4″ and 5″.  Check out the full report here:

http://goo.gl/L60Ps

Gmail for Android (Gingerbread) gets improved copy/paste in update

Google have updated their Gmail App available from the Market that will:

• fix custom labels, custom colours sync issues
• improves copy/paste in Gingerbread
• introduction of long-press to copy text with Android 2.3
• Bug fixes

So not bad at all, this is a very good thing indeed for both Android and Gmail lovers.

Android does Armani

Android and Armani hook up along with Samsung for Fashion Week.

Now this video was created at the end of 2010, but looking at London Fashion Week online, this popped up.  We kinda like it!  What about you?

Android yourself with the official mobile app

Android have released a new app where you can make yourself an Android avatar, known as Androidifying:

You can Androidify yourself by downloading the app here:

http://androidify.com/

or searching on the Android App Market.

Google Maps 5.0 for Android

Google have announced the release of Google Maps 5.0 for Android.

They have two significant new features:

• 3D interaction
• offline reliability

Explore maps in 3D
Until now, Google Maps has always downloaded the map as a set of small, square images that we stitch together to form the map you see. (You’ve probably seen those gray squares getting filled in, block-by-block, as the images load over the network.) Starting today, we’ll use vector graphics to dynamically draw the map on your device as you use it, allowing you to interact with it in new ways:

• Tilting: Drag down with two fingers to tilt the map. Tilt while zoomed in on one of the100+ cities around the world with 3D buildings to see a skyline spring to life.
• Rotating: Twist with two fingers to rotate the map. After tilting to see 3D buildings, rotate around them to gain a new perspective from any direction.
• Smooth zooming: Slide two fingers together or apart, and see the map and labels continuously scale to any zoom level, stopping when your fingers stop.
• Compass mode: Center the map on your location, and then tap the compass button in the top right corner. The map will flip into 3D mode and start rotating to match your perspective, while still keeping all the labels upright and readable.

For more information on offline and more, hit the Google Maps Blog:

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/12/next-generation-of-mobile-maps.html

And check out the video: