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Android will “soon” support installing apps on the SD card

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Android will “soon” support installing apps on the SD card

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These words were written by a G1 user in the Google Code Android Issues section on October 30, 2008. This is essential if the potential of the G1 is to be realized. The app launcher can be kept on the SIM or internal m…

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Iron Man promotes the LG Ally; meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S promo arrives, too

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Iron Man promotes the LG Ally; meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S promo arrives, too

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The LG Ally has what is arguably the best promotional video for an Android device yet. How can you argue against Tony Stark aka Iron Man helping promote your phone? And if that weren’t enough, it does somet…

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Twitter’s official Android App is now live!…if you have Android 2.1

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Twitter’s official Android App is now live!…if you have Android 2.1

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Twitter’s official Android app is now live. We knew this was coming for a few weeks now, and it’s now here…for people with Android 2.1 only. Sadly, the official Twitter client runs 2.1, maki…

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Mobsters grows from Facebook/Myspace and muscles in on Android’s turf

Android Games

Mobsters grows from Facebook/Myspace and muscles in on Android’s turf

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Back when I still used MySpace on a regular basis, Mobsters was as ubiquitous as any game developer could hope for their creation. I expect Mobster to enjoy a similar level of popularity now that the social game i…

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Rumor: Motorola MB810 is Shadow, Nexus Two, and attractive

Rumors

Rumor: Motorola MB810 is Shadow, Nexus Two, and attractive

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The Motorola MB810 has just been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance to include support for standard 802.11 b/g/n wireless support. That means nothing to most people, but there’s speculation that this cou…

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Verizon Wireless to release the LG Aloha as the LG Ally in May [Rumor]

Android Phones

Verizon Wireless to release the LG Aloha as the LG Ally in May [Rumor]

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As of yesterday we learned that Verizon was expected rumored to be releasing the LG Aloha sometime in May. Then a little later in the day word began to circulate that the LG Aloha would actually be called the LG All…

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Verizon Droid Incredible TV commercial posted [Video]

Android Phones

Verizon Droid Incredible TV commercial posted [Video]

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Verizon has recently put up their 30 second television spot for the Droid Incredible, and it contains a nice mix of red colored Matrix styled code flashing around the screen. Oh, and that code has some specs such…

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Android Accessories

Review: Wrapsol ultra protective cover for Nexus One

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The folks at Wrapsol recently sent Androinica an evaluation package of their newly launched “Wrapsol ultra” flexible protective covering for the Nexus One. After a week of usage, I have done eno…

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Rumor: Android TV will debut at Google I/O on May 19

Android Devices

Rumor: Android TV will debut at Google I/O on May 19

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Sony could debut the first television product with official Android and Google integration, according to a story from Bloomberg news. We first saw this suggestion last month, and Bloomberg is citing unnamed…

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Skyfire adds streaming Flash video and social features to Android

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Skyfire adds streaming Flash video and social features to Android

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Skyfire is now available in the Android Market. The Android browser alternative was in alpha just a few weeks ago, and the public beta can be installed for testing. Beta means there may be some bugs or issues to ir…

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Droid Incredible available in limited supply at Verizon stores?

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Droid Incredible available in limited supply at Verizon stores?

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Earlier this morning, Androinica.com staff writer Chris went to a local Verizon store to inquire about the Droid Incredible. Chris was surprised to learn that the store had only 20 units and were selling the In…

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CyanogenMod brings Android 2.1 to G1/Magic owners (root only)

Android Hacks

CyanogenMod brings Android 2.1 to G1/Magic owners (root only)

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CyanogenMod has been the go-to ROM for Android users brave enough to root their phone, especially among novice users who rooted once the process became much easier last year. Cyanogen is once again turning hea…

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Droid Incredible now available with Verizon Wireless for $199.99 (and Wirefly for $149.99)

Android Phones

Droid Incredible now available with Verizon Wireless for $199.99 (and Wirefly for $149.99)

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Its April 29th and that means today is the launch day for the Droid Incredible with Verizon Wireless. In other words, you can now purchase the phone straight out — no more pre-order status. In terms of pric…

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Google redesigns Image Search and debuts Places mobile site

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Google redesigns Image Search and debuts Places mobile site

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Google has updated Google Image Search to include some new design tweaks for Android 2.1 devices. When searching online for an image, users will now see a new set of images with more thumbnails packed into the de…

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The 60 Best Android Apps (Part 1 of 2)

Android Apps

The 60 Best Android Apps (Part 1 of 2)

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The Best Android Apps were easier to find when there were only a few great apps to choose. Now there are Desires, Droids, and Nexus Ones sparking more incredible apps in the Android Market. These are the 60 Best An…

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