HTC Sense 4.0 details emerge before Mobile World Congress
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Manufacturer skins, some of us hate them while others of us love them. HTC’s Sense UI is probably the biggest battery hog out of all the skins out there. We all expected HTC to review HTC Sense 4.0 User Interface at Mobile World Congress, but it looks like we are getting a bit of a sneak peek here. PocketNow and Android Community was able to get a sneak peek in prime time as to the changes in the fourth edition of HTC Sense. The homescreen can finally function in landscape mode without any hacking or tweaking. This is a feature that is …
Amazon Offering the Droid Razr Maxx for $200 for New Customers, $230 for Existing
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Yesterday we told you about the deep discount Amazon was giving on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and today they still have that price but they have added the Droid Razr Maxx for only $200 versus the $299 price tag Verizon has. That’s $99 off, and for current customers looking to upgrade its a $69 discount. Although the only down side is that Amazon Wireless is saying it will ship in 1-2 weeks, hopefully it won’t take that long for it to get to your doorstep. The device boasts all of the same features from the original – dual-core processor, 4G, …
Your Own Soccer Stadium on Your Android Device
by Brigitte Novabos on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
For hardcore soccer fans, being right where all the action is and showing support for your favorite team is akin to a sacred calling. The ability to connect with friends during a live game (whether on the field or on TV) and to get real-time alerts to game scores, player milestones, and event highlights adds to the overall experience. Developed by Vubooo Ltd., the Football Fans app lets you do just that—and more. Get into the team spirit and check out upcoming and ongoing games while viewing team formations and chants, and interacting with worldwide fans. You can also let …
Steam Arrives in Android Market, No Games Yet
by Christine T on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Valve Software’s Steam service is now available on the Android Market. Unfortunately, the current app version is not intended for playing games but instead, to invite users to ‘participate in the Steam community wherever you go. Chat with your Steam friends, browse community groups and user profiles, read the latest gaming news and stay up to date on unbeatable Steam sales.’ This is the description of the app found on the site. To date, Steam has always been a computer application which served as a digital distribution service for games created by Valve, as well as third-party titles, to both …
More from the Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumor Mill
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
The Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumor mill has brought us some new stuff to talk about this morning. It looks like someone in the Samsung support department (that deals with support downloads) made a mistake. If you look in the image above you will see the model number “GT-i9300″ which is more then likely the Galaxy S3, since it does not belong to any other phone so far that Samsung has announced. We still are not sure when Samsung will be announcing and launching the Galaxy S3, with sales of the Galaxy S2 still doing very well it looks like they …
Verizon’s ZTE V66 Tablet Pictured, with Dual-cores and 4G LTE
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 27, 2012 with 2 Comments">2
A few months ago the ZTE V66 passed through the FCC, before now heading over to the guys at Big Red. Now the tablet has popped up again on a trip to the Bluetooth SIG. We have a bit more information on the device now, but don’t get it confused with Sprint’s ZTE Optik which will be available next month, the ZTE V66 is packing a bit more power. The ZTE V66 has a 7-inch, 1280×800 resolution display, powered by a 1.2GHz Dual-core processor, running Android 3.2 Honeycomb and of course full Verizon 4G LTE capability. Of course it does …
Strategy Analytics: Android Tablets Sneaking in Fast on iPad
by Christine T on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
The iPad should be worried. Even with them still reigning the tablet market, Android powered tablets aren’t too far behind! On the last quarter of 2011, the iPad lost 10% in its sales to rival Android. Comparing this with the 68.2% figure obtained from their 2010 sales, their Q4 sales only reached 57.6% in 2011. This is data collected by a research firm called Strategy Analytics. Perhaps one reason why Android tablets are gaining speed is because of the number of options available to consumers who are planning to buy a device. Compared to Apple, the only tablet options they …
Droid Razr Maxx vs. Galaxy Nexus – Battery or Ice Cream Sandwich?
by Derek Scott on Jan 27, 2012 with 2 Comments">2
I hope you guys are ready for a quick comparison of a couple of the most highly desired Android phones currently on the market. Let’s start off by introducing both the phones. INTRODUCTIONS Droid Razr Maxx In Corner 1 we have “the rookie” the freshly released Droid Razr Maxx who was released on the market on January 26 2012 by Verizon. The Razr Maxx was born from the brains of a Motorola engineer who thought of packaging a higher capacity battery onto the original Droid Razr by Verizon. The Razr Maxx almost never became as there was considerable hesitation from both Motorola and Verizon …
Android Menu Button is Dead, Action Bar is In
by Christine T on Jan 27, 2012 with 1 Comments">1
If you’re looking for the Menu button on your Android, you won’t find it anymore. Instead, you’ll have to use the Action bar, just like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus started using. Thanks to Google’s recent decision to kill the Menu button, that leaves Android users with just three buttons to remain on the bottom portion of their phones: Back, Home, and Recent Apps. Along with this decision, Google has started recommending their app developers to start using the ‘Action bar.’ It is actually a small dedicated space which identifies the application and actions that users can perform. Such example is …
Sign A Petition for Jailbreaking Is Not A Crime
by Christine T on Jan 27, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Will rooting your smartphone be illegal soon? Because of its open source nature, there are a lot of developers who are attracted to Android. This is why there is a strong force of tireless developers who comprise the Android modding community. Because of their cooperation with one another, they look forward to enriching each Android user’s experience by providing software mods and roots. Sad to say, this whole ecosystem is at risk for extinction. Now that the jailbreaking (and rooting) exempted law formerly granted by the US Copyright Office is about to expire, those who jailbreak or root the software …
Sony Xperia S to Have “Dirt-Repellent Coating” and “Fast Charging”
by Lucian Armasu on Jan 26, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Could 2012 finally be the year when Sony becomes a top 3 Android manufacturer? I don’t know yet, because I have to see more about how committed they are not only to software upgrades (which so far looks promising, considering they were the first to say all their Xperia phones from 2011 will get Android 4.0), but also to having the best of the best tech on the market. I can see them pushing new technologies like Sony’s Bravia display, or HD resolution (like this phone will have), compelling hardware design, and phones that are as slim as their best …
Goodbye Menu Button. Hello Action Bar
by Lucian Armasu on Jan 26, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Google is finally putting an end to the menu button which has probably been one of Android’s biggest downsides UI wise. They are telling developers to stop thinking of those actions that used to be there inside the menu button, and instead use the most important ones in the “action bar” that’s in Android 4.0+, or even implement them inside the app, as many iOS developers have already done on their iOS apps, and other Android developers have done it, too. So why am I saying the menu button was such a big problem? There are 2 reasons – one …
Getting the Latest Sports News with the Official SB Nation App for Android
by Brigitte Novabos on Jan 26, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Want a one-stop app that will bring you all the latest news in the sports world at your fingertips while connecting with other sports lovers? The Android client for the popular SB Nation site is now available for free download from the Android Market. With the official SB Nation app, you can be at the forefront of sports news and updates about your favorite teams and players, be it on or off the field, through the site’s aggregate of over 300+ blogs. The Newsfeed tab allows you to select which sports teams to keep track of, notifying you of any …
Google Plans to Unify Their 60+ Privacy Policies Into One Profile
by Christine T on Jan 26, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Earlier this week, Google announced that it will be compressing over 60 of its different product-specific privacy policies and terms of service into a single user profile. This news was announced on a blog post on the Official Google Blog by the company’s very own Privacy Director for Products and Engineering, Alma Whitten. As stated, the reason for this coming change will serve as ‘a way for Google to offer a better user experience.’ “Our new Privacy Policy makes clear that, if you’re signed in, we may combine information you’ve provided from one service with information from other services,” explained …
Wifi-only Motorola XYBOARD’s now Shipping
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 26, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Last month we brought you news of Motorola starting pre-orders for the Wifi-only versions of the Motorola XYBOARD, and we were told they would start shipping in mid-January. Well it looks like Motorola kept their word on that. Motorola sent out an email, letting folks know the devices are now up for purchase on the Motorola website with free two-day shipping available as well for orders over $75. That’s not a problem for those of looking to get a Motorola XYBOARD though considering the prices are as follows: XYBOARD 10.1 32GB: $599.99 XYBOARD 10.1 16GB: $499.99 XYBOARD 8.2 32GB: $499.99 …
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