Google updates Google+ Android app - gets rid of Huddle and welcomes in Messenger

Along with Google's announcement that their own social network, Google+, is now at it's public beta phase, the search giant also made enhancements to their Android app and mobile web app. The most noticeable improvement, if that term is correct, in the latest version of the G+ Android app is the removal of Huddle and it being replaced to Messenger. Also, they have added Photos in the app.

UK: HTC Sensation from O2 starts getting the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update

Ok, before I start talking about the O2 update, let me first talk about a bit of history that I was unable to record here on TechPump regarding the HTC Sensation's software updates. Last month, T-Mobile USA have started pushing the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update to their HTC Sensation 4G. By that time, the same update was also pushed to unlocked version of the HTC Sensation in Europe. So, today, O2 UK have started pushing out their Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update to the HTC Sensation they sold.

AUS: Vodafone Australia will exclusively offer the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray starting September 28

Sony Ericsson announced that the Xperia Ray will exclusively be offered in the Australian market via Vodafone Australia. Starting September 28, Vodafone is expected and should start offering the smartphone which will be available in various plans that will fit your budget.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo starts receiving the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update

Sony Ericsson promised that Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread will be pushed to all their smartphones come October of 2011 which was announced together with their introduction of the SE Neo V. According to reports, users from Northern Europe and the Netherlands have said that they have started receiving the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update for their Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo.

Google puts the Google + Project out of the field trial phase and it now enters public beta - open sign ups!

Google just announced that the Google + Project exits field trial phase and now enters public beta. In short, Google+ is now open for sign ups, yes without invites! Google lists over a hundred improvements on the newest social network and the 100th is the stepping into beta. So, for those who have been waiting for this time to come, then this is the day you have been waiting for. Head over to the Google+ homepage and sign up and enjoy!

HTC announced the HTC Rhyme coming to Verizon in September 29

During HTC's New York event, the Taiwan based company have announced their latest Android powered smartphone which is due to be launched over at Verizon come September 29, the HTC Rhyme. Verizon will be offering the smartphone for $199 with the usual 2-year contract. So what's new with the Rhyme? Well, one very noticeable improvement on this smartphone to all the other HTC Android powered smartphones out there is the fact that this runs on HTC's newest Sense, version 3.5.

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S III specs leaked

Specs of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S II have allegedly been leaked. Of course, it is still too early for these details to be running out into the internet but I will take it keeping my mind open to the fact that these specs are still and are not confirmed by Samsung itself. When the Galaxy S II landed on Earth and got reviewed by techblogs, they have one common ending, they thought that the Galaxy S II is the most powerful and the most advanced smartphone to ever come to this planet. That is all thanks to the superphone's specs and if your mouth watered the time the SGS II was announced and launched, then I think your jaws will completely come off your face if you read the (alleged) specs of the SGS III.

Google launches Google Wallet turning your smartphone into your wallet

Google officially launched the app that will turn your Android smartphone into a wallet, the Google Wallet. The application works with your smartphone that has the NFC technology (Near Field Communication) allowing you to tap your phone in order to pay when you need to pay. If you are a Sprint Nexus S 4G owner, then good news, because the first version of the application will be rolled out to all Nexus S 4G.