November 2009 Archives

Android tips: use long press to discover app widgets and shortcuts

Widgets are always available for download in the Android Market, but many of the “regular” apps that you download come with built-in widgets. I’ve been getting several questions from new…

Official change log for the Sprint HTC Hero software update

As many of us Sprint HTC Hero users have learned, there was a recent software update. And while many of us applied that update and began digging around, the official change log was nowhere to be found — unti…

Uncategorized

Will Chrome be the death of Android as a netbook?

These days, a Google product announcement is cause to send the entire tech world into a frenzy wondering how it will affect specific industries and product lines. Today’s announcement of the Google Chr…

Android Phones

5 Reasons the Sony XPERIA X10 will probably break my Android heart

Ever met a girl so beautiful that you couldn’t wait to ask her out, only to discover that the beauty before you would be nothing but trouble? I’ve got a gnawing feeling that the Sony XPERIA X10 is such a beauty.…

Android Phones

Sprint is rolling out the first over-the-air HTC Hero update

The rumors are true, Sprint is indeed rolling out an OTA update for the HTC Hero, which I can say because my HTC Hero is being updated as I type up this post. I am not sure of the roll out process or how long this will tak…

Android Apps

Rant: Getting annoyed with a changing icon

I do not often post (in fact I am pretty sure I have never posted) a personal complaint of mine, but I have one issue that is just bugging me to no end. And the reason why it is so annoying is that it happens EVERY time I r…

Android Apps

T-Mobile USA distributes guide for “Best of the Best” Android apps

It seems that T-Mobile USA is now passing out a brochure detailing what it thinks are the best apps available on Android. Customers who purchase an Android phone will receive a guide detailing some of the apps mo…

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DroidCon London set to excite Android dev community in UK

The Android development community in Britain will get a jolt of excitement next month once Droidcon is underway. Scheduled for December 2, 2009 in London, Droidcon is an event designed to connect Android deve…

Android Apps

HTC releases HTC Sync version 2.0.8; can now sync contact pictures, also added “media enhancements”

Although I use the HTC Hero, I do not regularly use Windows, nor do I sync my Hero with my computer. But just in case you fall into the ‘I use an Android-based HTC phone and want to sync my device with Windows ca…

Android Apps

eReader app now available for Android

Android users can now download eReader. Of course we knew this app was coming, although the when was the question. But the good news is that it is available for download, and it is a free download. One item to point…

HTC

Sprint unveils new commercial featuring the HTC Hero

It is kind of nice to see Android, or at least Android phones getting the spotlight in television commercials. The latest carrier to feature and Android phone is Sprint with the HTC Hero. And unlike the slightly…

Verizon

Verizon trashes AT&T’s network in lawsuit response

Ouch! That’s all I could say when I started reading Verizon’s response to the AT&T lawsuit that seeks to block Verizon’s “There’s a Map for That” advertisements.…

Android Phones

Confirmed: Best Buy lowers HTC Hero, Samsung Moment down to $99.99

As was previously rumored, Best Buy has lowered the pricing on the Sprint branded HTC Hero and the Samsung Moment. This offer is immediately available and was noted as being a special offer for the holidays. In o…

Android News

Verizon Droid : 250,000 sold in the first week

This latest little bit in regards to the Motorola Droid is a nice follow up to the previous sales estimates, the one where analysts suggested that the Droid sold 100,000 units during launch weekend. Basically,…

Android Phones

Black Friday 2009: Radio Shack to offer the Motorola Cliq for $79.99

Black Friday is quickly approaching and that means the rumored ads are now coming fast and furious. Of course, most of these deals are yet to be officially confirmed, but that said they are still worth mentionin…

Android Apps and News

Malware Bullcrap

Motorola Xyboard

Apps Alert #86

Toshiba Thrive 7 Review

GTV Cable

Tablet Size

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Android Tricks

Android tips: use long press to discover app widgets and shortcuts

Android Phones

Official change log for the Sprint HTC Hero software update

Uncategorized

Will Chrome be the death of Android as a netbook?

Android Phones

5 Reasons the Sony XPERIA X10 will probably break my Android heart

Android Phones

Sprint is rolling out the first over-the-air HTC Hero update

Android Apps

Rant: Getting annoyed with a changing icon

Android Apps

T-Mobile USA distributes guide for “Best of the Best” Android apps

Uncategorized

DroidCon London set to excite Android dev community in UK

Android Apps

HTC releases HTC Sync version 2.0.8; can now sync contact pictures, also added “media enhancements”

Android Apps

eReader app now available for Android

HTC

Sprint unveils new commercial featuring the HTC Hero

Verizon

Verizon trashes AT&T’s network in lawsuit response

Android Phones

Confirmed: Best Buy lowers HTC Hero, Samsung Moment down to $99.99

Android News

Verizon Droid : 250,000 sold in the first week

Android Phones

Black Friday 2009: Radio Shack to offer the Motorola Cliq for $79.99

Android App Reviews

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