Archives for: August 2011 Archives - 4/11 -

Carriers

Straight Talk to launch its first Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Precedent

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It looks like prepaid operator Straight Talk, will finally jump on the Android bandwagon with its first smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Precedent. With no contract, customers will be able to purchase the Prec…

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Uncategorized

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is Android, music, and social wrapped-up in one

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Sony lost the digital music player wars when its Walkman line failed to conquer the iPhone. But the Walkman brand is still active and being applied to the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, a new Android phone with…

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Android Devices

LG announces the mid-range Optimus Sol sporting a 3.8-inch ‘Ultra AMOLED’ screen

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When most of us at Androinica start looking at phones, we check out the high end of the Android devices. We are always trying to put the latest and greatest super phone into our pockets. However, those phones aren…

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Android Games

Cowboys & Aliens war spills into Android Market in new game

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Aliens are invading and you’ve got to protect the Earth. It’s one of the oldest and most common stories in sci-fi, but Cowboys & Aliens is unique because that storyline plays out in the old west…

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Android Apps

GetGlue gets a new UI, new features [App Updates]

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Okay, I’ll admit it. I am a social media junkie. Unlike most normal people, I don’t find one or two networks and use them exclusively. Instead, I join almost every network I hear about, and then try m…

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Android Apps

Skitch image editor app makes it way to Android

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Evernote has decided to buy Skitch, a very popular image annotation app that was once a Mac exclusive. While their first official move with their new product was to make it free for every Mac user, they almost imm…

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Android App Reviews

Android Pro Widgets pack offers Sense/LauncherPro-style widgets for free

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I’d be a millionaire if I earned a dollar every time someone asked “How can I get Sense widgets without using HTC Sense?” The answer is that you can’t because those widgets require usi…

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Google

In the Plex is a must-read book for understanding Google’s history and thought process

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Had a few things gone differently, you might not be reading this website or arguing if the HTC Sensation or Samsung Galaxy S II is the superior phone. One “yes” in place of a “no” here or…

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Android Phones

White DROID Incredible 2 coming to Best Buy on August 21

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It seems like handset makers have struck gold by making white phones. We had big news around the white version of the Galaxy S II heading to Europe a few weeks back. No one could ever forget the huge deal made of the i…

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Android Phones

New Samsung Unpacked video drops ahead of Berlin’s IFA Conference

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It looks like Samsung is gearing up to show the world “something big” on the first of September. At least that’s what a new video is leading us to believe. The video in question, which mention…

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Android News

Android fans use apps 1 hour per day, mainly with the top apps [Nielsen]

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Owners of Android phones have more than 250,000 apps of which to choose. Based on new stats shared by Nielsen Smartphone Analytics, Android users are incredibly drawn to the Top apps, and most of their daily pho…

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Google

Google Music delivers free music through Magnifier blog

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Millions of music fans visit Pitchfork, Stereogum, NahRight, and other trendy blogs to stay abreast of what’s popular and emerging in music. Google has its own endeavor to promote Google Music Beta. Ma…

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Lifestyle

Google Reader Android app gets a taste of Honeycomb

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Android Honeycomb apps could use a jolt of energy, especially from the people responsible for creating it. Google took a break from building its tablet OS and updated the popular Google Reader app to be better-…

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Android News

Carrier Share of Android: AT&T growing, Verizon declining [Stats]

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Chitika Insights, the research division of online ad agency Chitika, has compiled information to create a chart showing the Android traffic by carrier. This represents the percentage of total active Androi…

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Cases

Toshiba Thrive Portfolio 360 case review [Accessories]

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The Toshiba Thrive is a highly-customizable Android tablet, debuting with a surprisingly wide range of accessories available at launch. Among those many options for enhancing the Thrive experience is the P…

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