Toshiba Thrive 10.1 for Only $279.99 at Woot
by Christine T on Feb 04, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
If you’re planning to buy a tablet anytime soon, you should check out the current deal for the Toshiba Thrive 10.1-inch Android tablet being offered on Woot. The sale price of the 16GB version is just $279.99. However, you have to remember that this is only a refurbished model. But even so, they are still as good as new. Plus, you get a 90-day warranty. As you can remember, many people love the Toshiba Thrive from the other tablets because it has a full size USB 2.0 port and USB card slot. The Toshiba Thrive was the first major …
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 Update Unofficially Available
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 04, 2012 with 2 Comments">2
It looks as if one of Android Central’s Forum members got the notification for the Android 4.0.4 update today and he was able to pull the file out and upload it for everyone to play with. In order to flash the update you will need to be completely stock with stock recovery to install as-is. This update is only for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, if you flash it on your GSM Nexus and you brick it, it’s not our fault we did warn you! The prerequisites: You need a Verizon Galaxy Nexus to update to this version of Android 4.0.4 …
Current Custom Android ROM and Device is?
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 04, 2012 with 22 Comments">22
Today’s question is, what custom ROM are you running on your device? There are so many ROM’s available out there, and for many devices a lot of the ROM’s are basically the same with only a few tweaks. Although for those of us with Motorola devices there are a bit less stable ROM’s available to us. For example, my Bionic only has about 2-3 stable ROM’s available that I know of. Then when you get to the Galaxy Nexus, there are more ROM’s then Galaxy Nexus’ that have been sold! Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but you get the …
ClockworkMod Touch Recoveries Now out for all Variants Of Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G and a Handful of Other Devices
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 04, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Clockworkmod continues to bring touch recoveries to all devices, last night they added about 12 new devices to their already pretty hefty list of compatible devices. The following devices were added last night: Non-USSamsung Galaxy S II Sprint Samsung Galaxy S IIEpic 4G Touch AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Samsung Epic 4G Motorola Cliq LG Optimus Black LG Optimus 2X LG Optimus 3D HTC Rezound HTC G2 HTC MyTouch 4G These devices below already had Clockworkmod touch recovery: HTC EVO 4G HTC EVO 3D (CDMA/GSM) HTC Desire GSM HTC Desire HD HTC Sensation HTC Thunderbolt added Motorola Atrix 4G Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/GSM) Nexus S/S4G …
The Motorola Droid 4 gets Reviewed by Wirefly
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 04, 2012 with 4 Comments">4
While we are all anticipating the release of the next device in the Droid lineup from Verizon and Motorola, Wirefly has gone ahead and reviewed the Droid 4 and posted it. By now we all know what specs the Droid 4 has right? Well just in case let’s quickly go over them again. 4″ 540×960 LCD display 5-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard 1.2Ghz dual-core processor 1GB RAM LTE 8GB internal storage (expandable with microSD card) 8MP rear camera w/ 1080p HD video recording 1.3MP front camera 1785mAh battery Android 2.3.5 Micro HDMI port Ships with Android 2.3.5 Finding a slide-out QWERTY …
How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps Such as Wireless Tether, Google Wallet and Car Home
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 04, 2012 with 2 Comments">2
From time to time, Google complies with carrier demands that, unfortunately; censor applications that would circumvent certain restrictions that are being imposed by the carriers – even if such restrictions have already been made on some of Google’s own apps, like the Google Wallet application. But sometimes, a few smart developers are able to find other ways to install these apps from the market (you can do it anyway if you’re rooted). It might not last too long, so use it while you still can. Apparently, someone did it again and found a loophole for downloading any type of carrier-blocked applications …
Lookout Launches “Push Ad Detector” for Those Annoying Notification Ads
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 04, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Some apps use ads from shady ad networks which allow developers to push ads into the notification bar of the phone; without requiring any action from you. In a way, they are as bad as pop-ups that show up when you click a link on the web. Not to mention, they are annoying because they will keep popping up in your notification bar. Lookout is now releasing a solution to fight this. Called Push Ad Detector, the app will warn you if the apps you’ve installed use this strategy. It does this mainly by scanning for the following ad networks …
“Secure” Android Phones to Be Given to Government Officials and Contractors
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 03, 2012 with 1 Comments">1
This piece of news is probably a bigger hit to RIM than anyone else, because when it comes to enterprises and Governments who want to use secure smartphones, they have always been their first choice. Now it’s becoming increasingly more clear that Android is a viable choice for Governments, military, security agencies and companies who want secure devices. Currently, those with access to classified information are not allowed to view it using unsecured smartphones, and unfortunately for them they still have to use “secure” phone models from maybe more than 5 years ago, that don’t even have touchscreens. That is …
Samsung to Make Super AMOLED Displays Even Stronger Thanks to Lotus Glass
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 03, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Samsung was already using Gorilla Glass in their Galaxy S devices to make them more scratch resistant and shatter proof, but they are now signing a partnership with Corning to manufacture the next generation of Gorilla Glass, called Lotus Glass. The Lotus Glass will withstand higher processing temperatures that are needed to manufacture AMOLED displays, so Samsung will benefit not just from being able to brag with a stronger display, but also to more easily and more cheaply manufacturer their panels. The Lotus Glass will also consume less power and will support higher resolutions. In fact, beyond using them in …
Galaxy S 3 to Be Waterproofed by Liquipel?
by Lucian Armasu on Feb 03, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Liquipel is a company that can completely waterproof your phone for about $60 with a nano-coating that is completely transparent so you won’t even notice it with the naked eye. If this rumor is true, then Galaxy S 3 may come waterproofed by Liquipel. The rumor comes from an independent UK retailer and is said to be reliable. The source also says the insurance coverage will likely be altered account for the device’s new protection against water spilling and such. So how believable is this rumor? I think the rumor is believable because it would give Samsung a nice way …
South Korea Sells 700K Galaxy Note’s and Counting!
by Will G. on Feb 03, 2012 with 1 Comments">1
While there is now official word on pre-orders starting at BestBuy on Sunday, South Korea is very much enjoying their taste of the Samsung Galaxy Note. Since Samsung is based out of South Korea, customers were able to purchase the device late last year. These customers are very lucky indeed, as approximately over 700,000 devices have been sold in South Korea alone. This counts for an outstanding 66% of all LTE devices in the country. Hopefully the device becomes a big success in the U.S as it it has in S.K. I believe that if the device is released on …
Friday Night Poll: How many apps are installed on your Android Phone?
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 03, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
So it’s friday night and it looks like you have nothing better to do then to surf the greatest Android News website on the planet, of course we are talking about ourselves, Android Authority. So let’s put this time to good use and vote in our latest poll. Tonight we are asking you, how many apps do you have installed on your Android phone (we will do one for tablets in the near future). Nowadays with all the bloatware that comes on these devices, they come stock with about 50 applications or more, so when you vote in the poll …
Google Issues Statement Regarding Support for CDMA Devices
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 03, 2012 with 0 Comments">0
Earlier today a lot of people began to notice that Google had taken their CDMA Nexus’ off of the list of what they consider to be developer phones. They removed the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, the Nexus S 4G on Sprint, and the Motorola Xoom LTE. All of which are CDMA devices. Now when this broke earlier today, it scared the crap out of a lot people. For most, the reason why they bought a Nexus is so they would get timely updates from Google. Not to long ago Google issued their statement regarding this: Hello! This is a quick …
Study Says iOS Apps Crash more often than Android Apps
by Alexander Maxham on Feb 03, 2012 with 8 Comments">8
Ok, before this turns into an “Apple bashing” post, let’s first point out that there are a lot more software versions of iOS than Android. These are all facts, not opinions, although Android is better. Just had to throw that out there. According to a new mobile app monitoring startup called Crittercism, iOS apps are crashing at a greater rate than your favorite Android apps. For a two month period, a whole lot of data was compiled and broken down by OS version and in some cases by app, and then into quartiles to give a better representation of the crashes. …
How-To: Download Google Wallet (From the Market) On the Verizon Galaxy Nexus
by Will G. on Feb 03, 2012 with 4 Comments">4
It was great when XDA developers released a version for Google Wallet for root users. But after that, a version was released that did not require you to root. You have to love the Android development community, huh? There is now an even more legit, and safer way to download the payment assistant to your phone. You will now be able to download the application straight from the market, with a glitch discovered by Kellex at Droid Life. The process could be a “hit or a miss”, but it did in fact work on my Galaxy Nexus. So, lets get …
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