Archive for July 12th, 2010

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As you’ve likely heard from one source or another, Android Market is growing at a phenomenal pace. Thousands of new apps are being added each month. It’s a given that there are going to be some cool apps that you missed, and here some that might make your life a little better. Note: all links point...

T-Mobile is setting their sights on a big release with their Samsung Vibrant. With the launch officially moved up to July 15th, they are battling with Verizon’s Motorola Droid X debut. In what seems like a last minute strategic move, T-Mobile pushed up their launch date for the Vibrant to match...

This morning, member intersectRaven over at XDA posted his latest kernel [.35-rcX]intersectRaven’s Kernel (FM SUPPORT!!!). After testing on Desire ROM’s, I found that MoDaCo’s r19 ROM works! I plugged in the Nexus One stock headset and opened the FM Radio application and the app began...

Hey Droid Eris users, don’t give up on your device just yet. This is not Android 2.2, but according Verizon, the HTC Droid Eris will receive an OTA update starting July 16th and will take approximately one week to reach the entire customer base and will feature many OS enhancements. What can...

While AT&T already have the Motorola Backflip and the HTC Aria, the first high end Android device coming to AT&T is the Samsung Captivate. We can see the Samsung Galaxy S coming to all major U.S. markets under different names and physical features. AT&T – Samsung Captivate Verizon...

With the Samsung Galaxy S hitting the mobile market strong, we can see this device getting Android 2.2, the only question is when? Thanks to Samsung Hub, we are learning that the Korean Galaxy S (M110S) is set to receive Android 2.2 in early August. This confirmation coming from their contact within...

ihtfp69 has released an update to Sky Raider 1.0 Beta [Froyo+Sense][It`s Here!!!.Now at version v1.0. Known Bugs Camera/Camcorder GPS Mobile WiFi Hotspot No LED Notifications What`s Missing: HTC Mail (stock mail is included) If anyone runs into a problem not listed above, please let me know. What`s...

Since the first mention of the HTC Vision and HTC Ace headed to the UK, we were tipped from two different sources about the HTC Ace and according to both sources, the HTC Ace is rumored to be the GSM version of the HTC Evo and will sport the same 4.3 inch display, although the physical features will...

Device shortages can cause a lot of unexpected problems for wireless networks and Sprint has fallen victim. Sprint’s HTC Evo was arguably the most highly anticipated device coming in 2010 and just after the Evo launched in early June, Sprint was confident and determined to stake their claim as...

As with every highly anticipated device launch, the question about availability arises. With the Motorola Droid X launching on Thursday, we want to know how many will be available per store and Droid-Life has some details for us. A Portland, Oregon store and kiosk have limited devices, as you can see...

Sprint is steadily adding new markets to the 4G club. If you live in Rochester or Syracuse, New York,  Merced or Visalia, California, Tri-Cities or Yakima, Washington and Eugene, Oregon, you can go ahead and use your HTC Evo 4G and enjoy the luxuries of your 4G devices with speeds of 3-6 mbps. Read...

death1246 has released an update to InnovationOS! v3.0.1 r21 [FRF91] Sense/Desire Feel.Now at version v3.0.1. Updated: v3.0.1 Updated to latest Wave Secure (v3.1.0.9) Updated To LeoFroyo`s Latest SpareParts (Added My Repo URL Thanks leonnib4) Updated build.prop (Better 3G signal Switching) Updated Hosts...

There have been many attempts at increasing the battery life of modern day smartphones, some have involved changing the clock speed and adjusting the voltages using the kernel, some are just simple tips and techniques that involve killing background applications and adjusting your screen brightness. ...

I have wished, dreamed and read everything I can on app development. For some reason, I can’t wrap my head around it. Just doesn’t compute (pun intended). It looks like the guys at Google are about to help make my life and dreams come true. App Inventor Beta for Android. With this simple yet powerful...