Android

Kobo has announced the Arc, a 7in tablet with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and a dual-core processor.

The mobile wallet code-named Project Oscar, a joint venture between Vodafone, O2 and Everything Everywhere, has been cleared by the EU.

Elop promises to wow press at the Windows Phone 8 launch event in New York.

One more official firmware XXDLI2 Android 4.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy S3 is available to download.

ROM will allow users to scale apps, widget and system components individually.

New ROM brings functionality of CM10 and features of Jelly Bean with some extra features.

Users will be able to download Xperia S binaries only after accepting an end-user licence agreement.

Samsung Galaxy Camera will be available in the UK in the middle of October.

A patent awarded to Google reveals that Android may include multiple user accounts with facial recognition in the future.

Galaxy Tab 7.7 has joins the Jelly Bean party with more and more custom ROM releases.

HTC Desire X pricing has been revealed, with the mid-range phone costing £228 including VAT SIM-free.

CM10 Android 4.1.1 nightly ROM released for for HTC One S.

The Instagram-Inspired Socialmatic camera will run Android and have the option of a 3G mobile connection

The software tested on device did not meet requirements

TV programmes can now be downloaded on the BBC iPlayer app for iPhone and iPad, with an Android update coming soon.

The next ten days is going to be crucial for Apple, Amazon and Nokia as the smartphone and tablet wars go into overdrive.

Issues found in previous test builds have been fixed in this firmware.

A new custom ROM namely Omega XXDLH9 Android 4.1.1 has been released for Samsung Galaxy S3.

We get a first look at the Asus Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT, a pair of tablets with keyboard docks and running Windows 8.

ASUS is said to be manufacturing the 3G version of Google Nexus 7.

Sony Xperia T and Xperia J will be available in the Craphone Warehouse for purchase from 5 September.

Sony announced the budget Xperia smartphone at IFA 2012, with a 4in screen, 1GHz processor and Android Ice Cream Sandwich

We round up all the news, rumours and previews from this year's IFA trade show in Berlin.

Update enables smooth user interface, better data management and Face Unlock.

New XXBLH4 based Android 4.0.4 update has no new features but brings more stability to the Android operating system,

HTC Desire gets another unofficial Jelly Bean update from the Android developer community.

Owners of HTC's Incredible S can now catch up with other Android users with unofficial release of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

HTC Incredible S is one of the few smartphones to get two Android 4.1 Jelly Bean custom ROMs - first Codename Android and then AOKP - on the same day.

XXLPM ROM based Android 4.0.4 ICS update is the latest official update for the 7.7-inch tablet.

A detailed feature comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.