Android

MIUI ROMs are famous for their new look, new features, and fast operation. These ROMs are actually a translated version of Chinese’s custom ROMs. One of the developers from XDA has come forward with a beta version of MIUI ROM for the HTC Desire S.

Another leaked ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II is now available for download. Dubbed as XXKG1, this update brings fix to the battery drain issue that exists in the 2.3.3 Gingerbread stock ROM.

Leaked Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread for the Samsung Droid Charge is now available for download. This version has build number EP1F. According to reports, the build is working smooth with few problems.

Google Maps 5.7 for Android now includes a very useful new feature. It lets you download maps to your android phone for offline viewing or when you go out of coverage area. The feature is still in ‘Labs’ of Google Maps Android app.

Google Maps for Android app is now updated to version 5.7. Google is very quick in updating maps with new features, and why not. It’s the most downloaded app from Android Market.

Acer Iconia A500 tabs in India have to wait for a little longer for getting their hands on the new 3.1 Honeycomb OTA update.  The update is slated to hit Indian Acer Iconia A500s by end of July.

Acer has pushed the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update for the Acer Iconia A500. The new update brings increased system performance, better compatibility for USB and Bluetooth devices, HTML5 video content support, improved Wi-Fi networking, and Microsoft Exchange server support (ActiveSync).

Samsung android phones are normally hard to brick. Flashing wrong file results in partial brick, in which the phone can still get into ‘Download’ mode. If you are the unluckiest on a day and ended up bricking the phone for whatever the reason, here is some relief for you.

A new custom ROM based on Gingerbread and HTC Sense 3.0 UI is now available for download for HTC Droid Incredible. The new Sense 3.0 UI was earlier introduced by HTC through the devices HTC Sensation and Flyer. Since then, developers have been in the process of porting the elegant Sense 3.0 UI to other devices.

LG Optimus Black can be rooted using Gingerbreak app. Although LG Optimus Black is on Froyo, Gingerbreak app is doing its job perfectly. By rooting the phone, you have certain advantages.  Firstly, you can install Custom Recovery so that you can flash custom ROM. You also get access to thousands of apps in Android market that need root access to install.