Everyone remembers the dual‑core hype train, but the Xperia Arc is the phone that actually gave Sony Ericsson its backbone again. While LG and Samsung were busy shouting about Tegra 2 and 1080p, Sony Ericsson shipped a slim, curved slab with a single‑core Snapdragon and basically said: we’re going to win you with experience, not […]
HTC Sensation Revisited: Dual‑Core Ambition, Real‑World Friction
I’ve used a lot of early Android flagships, but the first time I held an HTC Sensation, I remember two things: the curved Gorilla Glass felt expensive, and the Wi‑Fi dropped as soon as I wrapped my hand around the top. Classic HTC — bold ideas, awkward execution. The Sensation was HTC’s big swing at […]
Google Nexus S Revisited: The Royal Droid That Missed Its Moment
If you’re looking back at the Google Nexus S as some kind of lost Android king, you need to look a lot closer at what Google and Samsung actually shipped. This was billed as the “Royal Droid” and the first Gingerbread phone, but under the crown there’s a lot of 2010 hardware, 2009 imaging, and […]
Android 2.2 Froyo (Frozen Yogurt)
Overview: Android 2.2, affectionately named “Froyo” (short for Frozen Yogurt), was unveiled in May 2010. This version was a testament to Android’s maturation, focusing on performance enhancements, enterprise capabilities, and a range of user-friendly features. History: Following the success of Éclair, Google was keen to address both the consumer and enterprise segments of the market. […]