December 2009 Archives

Android Apps

General Mobile to release its own app store with new phone

It seems like every couple of months, I’m hearing about another Android store seeking to be an alternative to the Android Market. I learned about SlideMe several months ago, followed by the AndAppStore…

Android OS

Google defines “open,” fears Android fragmentation

Google believes that “open systems win,” referring to the innovation that sprouts from less-restrictive open-source projects. This was the crux of their argument for why companies should flo…

Android Apps

Scan & Shop Android app combines power of ShopSavvy and CNET product info

CNET has an Android app designed to give shoppers more information about items they want to purchase. Scan & Shop scans barcodes, then returns important information from CNET likely to influence purchas…

Android Devices

The Camangi WebStation makes the required FCC appearance

I am still holding back some hope that the Camangi WebStation will be a hit when it becomes available, but at the same time I have decided to not be amongst the first to make a purchase. Given that, I am still on the lo…

Android Phones

More Nexus One images, along with another short video surface

It seems that we now have a few more images of the Nexus One, and this time they came along with a new video. Overall, while nothing is earth shattering here, these are a nice set of images that show a few new looks at t…

Android News

Brightkite incorporates targeted ads into Android app

When I interviewed the head of Geodelic in August, we discussed how soon it would be until users would launch an augmented reality app and see advertising. Brightkite is experimenting with that very concept wi…

Travel

NDrive launches Android GPS app with turn-by-turn navigation

The Android GPS navigation market is becoming a crowded field, and NDrive has announced that it has will join the crowd with the release of its app into the Android Market. Previously seen on iPhones, NDrive has…

Android OS

Google recommends new website and chart to help Android developers

Google recently gave Android developers a few tools to help them decide how they will build apps and what to do when they run into problems doing it. First, Google added a Platform Versions chart to its Resources…

Android Phones

Verizon giving the DROID a bandaid, and why you should not carry your DROID in the pocket of your sweatpants

We have seen the reports of lose battery covers on the Motorola DROID, and despite there being a pretty simple fix floating around online, it seems that Verizon or at least one Verizon tech decided that this issu…

Android Phones

Best Buy offering Free or $50 offers on the HTC DROID Eris for Reward Zone members

This is not the first time we are seeing Best Buy offer holiday time savings on Android based phones this season. Except this time the offer is limited to one handset — the HTC DROID Eris. That said, it does n…

Android Apps

Android Apps Alert 10: The Replacements are coming

Looking for the best Android apps? Good luck finding them on your own. But if you do stumble across apps people will love, let the world know. Androinica.com encourages users to tweet great apps with the #androi…

Rogers

HTC says Dream and Magic phones on Rogers will not receive Donut update

Imagine waiting weeks for word on when your phone would be updated, only to be told that you’ll be probably be waiting for a long time because it’s not coming. That’s what will happen to anyon…

Android News

Androinica will be at CES 2010. What do you want us to cover there?

I’m making my list and checking it twice. No, I’m not passing out Christmas gifts; I’m making my checklist for the ultimate geek holiday – CES 2010. Androinica.com will be at the Cons…

Rogers

Canadian carriers put Android on sale: Telus HTC Hero costs $50, Rogers LG Eve less than $1

Canadian Android fans, take note: Telus is selling the HTC Hero for $49.99 and Rogers is selling the LG Eve for only $0.99. That’s a major discount for both phones; the Hero typically retails for $99 with c…

Android Phones

Latest T-Mobile myTouch 3G commercials comes with more celebrities

T-Mobile has rolled out yet another myTouch 3G commercial, and once again it has taken the celebrity advertising approach. The commercial is titled “myTouch 3G 100% D. Wade” and features Dwayne…

Android Apps and News

Malware Bullcrap

Motorola Xyboard

Apps Alert #86

Toshiba Thrive 7 Review

GTV Cable

Tablet Size

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Android Apps

General Mobile to release its own app store with new phone

Android OS

Google defines “open,” fears Android fragmentation

Android Apps

Scan & Shop Android app combines power of ShopSavvy and CNET product info

Android Devices

The Camangi WebStation makes the required FCC appearance

Android Phones

More Nexus One images, along with another short video surface

Android News

Brightkite incorporates targeted ads into Android app

Travel

NDrive launches Android GPS app with turn-by-turn navigation

Android OS

Google recommends new website and chart to help Android developers

Android Phones

Verizon giving the DROID a bandaid, and why you should not carry your DROID in the pocket of your sweatpants

Android Phones

Best Buy offering Free or $50 offers on the HTC DROID Eris for Reward Zone members

Android Apps

Android Apps Alert 10: The Replacements are coming

Rogers

HTC says Dream and Magic phones on Rogers will not receive Donut update

Android News

Androinica will be at CES 2010. What do you want us to cover there?

Rogers

Canadian carriers put Android on sale: Telus HTC Hero costs $50, Rogers LG Eve less than $1

Android Phones

Latest T-Mobile myTouch 3G commercials comes with more celebrities

Android App Reviews

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