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 […]
Motorola XOOM Revisited: Honeycomb’s Ambitious, Flawed First Draft
Google’s first serious tablet push didn’t start with a Pixel Slate or a Galaxy Tab partnership. It started with Motorola, Honeycomb, and a 10.1‑inch slab called the XOOM that was supposed to be Android’s big-bang moment against the iPad. In theory, it had everything: dual‑core Tegra 2, a higher‑res display than Apple, expandable storage, HDMI […]
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. […]