The State of Android Froyo Updates Isn't Pretty

 

Android 2.2 has been out since May. But that doesn't mean your Android phone has been served a scoop of Froyo yet. Here, from Computerworld, is your complete guide to what handset got upgraded when, and who's been shut out.

Keep in mind, too, that this chart doesn't even mention Gingerbread), which debuted in December on the Nexus S. The bottom line: make sure you know what you're getting when you pony up for an Android phone. And check out which carriers and manufacturers you can trust to get you the latest and greatest the fastest. [Computerworld]

Send an email to Brian Barrett, the author of this post, at bbarrett@gizmodo.com.

Rullingnet's Vinci tablet is a rugged Galaxy Tab for babies, we go hands-on (video)

As technology advances, so do babies. Seriously, it's amazing how often we see toddlers finding their way round smartphones and tablets these days, but according to Rullingnet founder Dr. Dan D. Yang, a lot of these products or apps are either too predictable or too dull to inspire the younglings, especially her own two-year-old daughter. As such, Dr. Yang came up with the Vinci tablet, which is essentially a seven-inch Android Froyo tablet bundled with educational 3D games, music videos and animated storybooks for ages of three and under.



The prototype we saw was actually a Galaxy Tab housed within a rubber frame, but Rullingnet is working with Samsung to produce a similar-looking 1.3-pound device sporting a flush spill-proof housing, an unnamed Cortex-A8 processor, a 3 megapixel camera on the back, and a microSD slot. Wireless components are removed to reduce radiation exposed to children, but parents will be able to install or upgrade apps via the micro-USB port. Expect to see a late Q1 or early Q2 release for about $479. For now, have a look at one of the preloaded games after the break.