Archives for: March 2010 Archives - 7/12 -

Verizon Wireless capable Nexus One launch getting closer?

Android Phones

Verizon Wireless capable Nexus One launch getting closer?

1
We have seen plenty of Nexus One rumors involving Verizon Wireless lately including a March 23 release date and Sense. Of course, that second mention does not seem to be all that accurate, but that is why they are…

Continue Reading

Android Apps Alert 17: dictate, dine, and dress to impress

Android Apps

Android Apps Alert 17: dictate, dine, and dress to impress

0
Well, I think it’s safe to say that the #androidapps tag on Twitter is in dire straits. The tag has been polluted by spamming bots and app awareness services that have made it annoying to dig through the rec…

Continue Reading

Apple and Google’s spat: Some points you may have missed

Android

Apple and Google’s spat: Some points you may have missed

3
The New York Times Technology section recently posted this article, “Apple’s Spat With Google Is Getting Personal”, which discusses the feud between Google and Apple and their places in the m…

Continue Reading

Android Entelligence: A Rebuttal

Android OS

Android Entelligence: A Rebuttal

11
An iPhone-owner friend of mine recently sent me an article by Michael Gartenberg, author of the Entelligence column on Engadget. Mr. Gartenberg’s article, “Entelligence: Will Android fragme…

Continue Reading

Android News of The Week (March 12, 2010)

Android News

Android News of The Week (March 12, 2010)

0
In an attempt to make you aware of some stories you may have missed during the week, Androinica.com will post a weekly wrap-up of interesting Android news and items that didn’t make it onto our site as full…

Continue Reading

AT&T and Verizon signal that unlimited data plans may come to an end someday

AT&T

AT&T and Verizon signal that unlimited data plans may come to an end someday

13
The days of downloading web content and uploading videos from mobile devices to YouTube without caring about costs may eventually come to an end. That’s the lesson to gather based on recent comments fro…

Continue Reading

Vodafone UK adds “coming soon” page for Nexus One

Android Phones

Vodafone UK adds “coming soon” page for Nexus One

0
We all knew the Nexus One was heading to Vodafone, after all the Google Store has had it listed as coming in “Spring 2010″ for a while. But at the same time we have yet to see the listing extended to the o…

Continue Reading

Rumor: Verizon’s Nexus One only sold online, has Sense UI? [UPDATE]

Android Phones

Rumor: Verizon’s Nexus One only sold online, has Sense UI? [UPDATE]

1
UPDATE: Just to be clear, Sense being on here is a reach. My previous comments expressing doubt weren’t clear enough and came at the end, so I’ve amended the post to reflect that. The image cited in t…

Continue Reading

FCC launches app to reveal cellular network data speed

Android News

FCC launches app to reveal cellular network data speed

3
The FCC has released a new app designed to let consumers see a more realistic report on their phone’s data speed. FCC Test is a speed testing application that will help U.S. residents see data speeds for do…

Continue Reading

The inventor of the cell phone is a fellow Android

Android

The inventor of the cell phone is a fellow Android

6
Martin Cooper, the undisputed inventor and king of the cell phone has been sporting one of the newest Android phones on the market, the Moto DROID. I want to say that it’s because he loves the idea of an open…

Continue Reading

Foursquare updates Android app just in time for SXSW

Travel

Foursquare updates Android app just in time for SXSW

2
Foursquare has updated its Android app as part of a multiple-OS refresh before the South by Southwest festival. But while the iPhone version of the app got a beautiful makeover last week, the Foursquare for And…

Continue Reading

Samsung Galaxy Spica gets a video demo, does not make me want one

Android Phones

Samsung Galaxy Spica gets a video demo, does not make me want one

5
We have seen a fair bit of information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Spica lately and now we have found a hands-on video. Unfortunately for the handset, this video does not make me want to purchase one. And while I…

Continue Reading

HTC incredible: More images and more specs

Android Phones

HTC incredible: More images and more specs

5
The HTC Incredible is not a handset that has remained hidden. We have seen more than our fair share of leaked images, and now once again we have more images. And this time those images have come with some specs. In t…

Continue Reading

Google Product Search mobile adds “in stock” marker to products

Android News

Google Product Search mobile adds “in stock” marker to products

7
Who really wants to call a store to see if an item is in stock? Personally, I can’t stand the process of finding something online that I want to purchase at my local Best Buy or Staples and then calling them to…

Continue Reading

Sprint users say goodbye to NFL Live, Verizon users welcome live game video and audio streams

Android Apps

Sprint users say goodbye to NFL Live, Verizon users welcome live game video and audio streams

2
When I reviewed the Sprint Hero last year, I praised Sprint TV, Navigator, and NFL Live as great bonus features that attracted me to the phone. Well, only 2 out of 3 of those features will work by the end of the month…

Continue Reading