Motorola Droid X2 receives (1.3.418) software update

The Motorola Droid X2 has received a software update (1.3.418) which brings some new features and improvements along with an updated version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread (2.3.5) which offers the latest security patches from Google.

The Droid X2 features a 4.3 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.

The update will be available to Motorola Droid X2 users Over the Air and users will be notified when it is available for your device.

[Guide] How to install Android 2.3.5 on the HP TouchPad

Thanks to the fire sale prices, the HP TouchPad has been sold out and many users may be having the device which is pretty efficient at getting general tablet tasks done, but with next to no app support.

The following guide tells you how to install Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Android 2.3.5) onto your TouchPad and it comes courtesy of Tech-Droid Forums.

LG Optimus 3D receives Android 2.3.5 software update

The LG Optimus 3D which was launched with Android 2.2 Froyo on board and it is finally getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The update is version 21a and the Android version 2.3.5 will be running on the handset.

The Optimus 3D features a 4.3-inch display, dual 5MP cameras for 3D capture, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD and is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor.

Samsung Galaxy S receives Android 2.3.5 software update

The original Samsung Galaxy S has received a firmware update which takes it's onboard Android version to 2.3.5. The update will bring all the security and performance improvements you can expect from Android firmware updates. Better battery performance and improvements to the messaging app are expected with the update.

[Guide] How to root your Motorola Droid RAZR On Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread

The Motorola Droid RAZR has been rooted on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. The RAZR is the thinnest smartphone to date measuring at just 7.7mm. The device also features a 4.3 inch touch display, 8 megapixel camera and its powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor.

The root comes courtesy of Droid-Life - A blog dedicated to covering Android news.

[Guide] How to root the Samsung Galaxy Note on Android 2.3.5

The Samsung Galaxy Note has been rooted before release. The device features a 5.3 inch Super AMOLED screen. It also features a built in stylus with apps supporting pen input. The 8MP camera on the device is capable of capturing video in full 1080p HD and a secondary camera is available for video calls.

The root comes courtesy of AndroidNZ.

Samsung Galaxy Tab for Verizon receives Android Gingerbread software update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G has received the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update. The tablet was launched with Android Froyo and Verizon has now added some new features along with the general Gingerbread treats.

Along with the Android Gingerbread version 2.3.5 Verizon and Samsung also offer improved copy and selection functionality, improved security for the PIN method for users who use the PIN security feature. Verizon has also added customization to help users manage their data plan - Users can View their data plans in real time, so that they can make sure they dont exceed their limit.

[Guide] How to root T-Mobile Galaxy S II on Android 2.3.5

If you own the Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile) and are looking to root your device you are in luck. All the variants of the Galaxy S II on U.S. carriers are rootable. and the guide to root the T-Mobile Galaxy S II follows:

The root comes courtesy of Rootzwiki - which is a forum dedicated to Android development and hacking, by slayher.