Group Test: Android OS mobile phones review
Androids advance!
Over a year ago no-one had heard of Android and its Cupcake update and teddy bear picnic mobile phone line-up including the Hero, Magic and T-Mobile G1. A year on and the open source software has us all craving for the latest update and handset. Google Android looks set for a full on invasion.
- Everything you need to know about Android
- 10 Ways Google has made Android even better
- 10 Google Android phones we want right now
But what Android to go for? Here's a round-up of the 'droids, and the reasons we love and hate them. Let the battle commence...
T-Mobile G1 review
Network: T-Mobile exclusive
We love: The Android Market Place, browsing the web with the touchscreen, GMail and GChat
We hate: Basic hardware and battery life
MORE: Read the T-Mobile G1 review | Watch the T-Mobile G1 video | See T-Mobile G1 pics
HTC Magic review
Network: Vodafone exclusive
We love: Updated design, upgraded interface and all-round well packaged phone
We hate: Slight lag, no headphone jack and a disappointing camera
MORE: Read the HTC Magic review | Watch the HTC Magic video | See the HTC Magic pics
HTC Hero review
Networks: T-Mobile and Orange
We love: HTC Sense UI, ease-of-use and a stonking touchscreen
We hate: Below par camera, slight lag and poor video performance
MORE: Read the HTC Hero review | Watch HTC Hero video | See HTC Hero pics
PLUS: T3 Gadget of the Year: HTC Hero
Networks: Orange exclusive
We love: MOTOBLUR most customisable Android skin yet, fluid virtual keyboard
We hate: Cheap-feeling design, occasionally hit-and-miss touchscreen
MORE: Read the Motorola DEXT review I See the Motorola DEXT pics
Networks: T-Mobile exclusive
We love: Multi-faceted home screens approach, Android Market to bolster its inbuilt catalogue
We hate: No 3.5mm headphone jack, poor camera performance
MORE: Read the T-Mobile Pulse review I See the T-Mobile Pulse pics
Networks: Vodafone exclusive
We love: Sense UI, Cupcake update, 3.5mm headphone jack
We hate: Screen not responsive enough, PC connectivity hard to set up
MORE: Read the HTC Tattoo review I See the HTC Tattoo pics
Also coming soon a review of the Samsung Galaxy i7500 sporting the Android OS
Links: HTC | Android | T-Mobile | Orange | Vodafone I Motorola
Google Android one year on...
We celebrate the birth of Google's mobile operating system
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