In the beginning HTC created the Nexus One, then came the Supersonic. Back in January we were leaked the specs of the HTC Supersonic, an amazingly chic handset with the hottest specs since the Nexus One. With a 4.3″ display and WiMax (4G) connectivity, the Supersonic is shaping up to be the next big thing [...]
We know the Nexus One is coming to Verizon Wireless but the question is when? A couple weeks ago, we heard rumors and saw evidence that seemed to support the FCC approving a CDMA version of Nexus One that would be supported by VZW. And last week, Neowin reported that Verizon will launch the Nexus [...]
Looking like a Nook that was stretched out, Spring Design’s Alex e-reader was supposed to be taking pre-orders now, but due to a hiccup, with the ordering system of all things, release has been pushed back. As of right now, there’s no ETA on pre-sale, but you can expect their delay to be cleared up [...]
Enomther has released an update to his Nexus One TheOfficial NExus1 taking it to version 1.7.1. I’m not even going to try an summarize all the new features. Download for yourself or check out the changelog below. 3/9/2010 – v1.7.1 – Updated kernel, to a hybrid 2.6.32.9 kernel (mostly AOSP/KernelOrg + some important cyanogen bits, [...]
Developers on the Android platform have already been pushing the boundaries of Android gaming. Even Quake 3 has been seen running on the Android platform. Things can only get better with today’s announcement. The Android Developers Blog today announced the availability of the NDK r3 that will let android developers directly access OpenGL ES 2.0 [...]
Oh AT&T, you’re like that passive-aggressive friend that claims to be your buddy, but tells everyone what a loser you are behind your back. You’re about as useful as an ice cube in a blizzard. You chose what is being called the worst Android phone in the U.S., all the while proclaiming it’s revolutionary design. [...]
Google is testing a new TV search service with Dish Network, the no. 2 U.S. satellite TV provider, the WSJ reports. The service lets you search TV shows and Web video, including YouTube videos, the WSJ’s Jessica Vascellaro reports. The service runs on set-top boxes “using elements of Google’s Android operating system,” and is currently [...]
Enomther’s TheOfficial Donut ROM has been updated to v2.6.2. This build has been around for quite a while, and has always been a great build for users looking for a simple rooted build, with a few extras. Prior to this past release (v2.6.1) users were looking at a fairly stock Android build after install, until [...]
For this app review we will be looking at Transdroid. Transdroid is a remote torrent client manager. Supported torrent clients are: BitTorrent 6+ Deluge 1.2+ Ktorrent rTorrent Torrentflux-b4rt Transmission uTorrent Vuze Transdroid gives you full control over your torrents while being away from your computer. When you first launch the app it will ask you [...]
To: Google Petition: Google, please improve the Android Market. Google and the OHA officially released the first version of the Android platform in October of 2008. It was accompanied by the Android Market, Google’s equivalent of Apple’s App Store, for developers to publish and users to download applications. The first version of the Market [...]
Android has a problem with women, a topic that has been talked about at great length. In a nutshell; the phones are fine, it’s marketing that’s the problem. Angel Webster over at Android Guys offers a differing opinion, stating the devices need to be changed to attract more female buyers: I feel like I am [...]
T-Mobile is preparing to push a minor Android update (DMD64) to G1 and MT3G users in the near future (March 15th, according to the official sources). Although not the Eclair 2.1 update everyone has been hoping for, the update will Improve G1 user’s call performance only and does not include any additional feature enhancements. The Android [...]
Following up with the usual collection of screenshots of any ROM I try out. Click the image below to view the entire collection for domenukk’s Blue Magic v1.6 for G1/MT3G. For more information and downloads head over to domenukk’d AndroidSPIN Developer Homepage.
AT&T has launched the Motorola Backflip, it’s first Android device, which is running Motorola Blur on top of Android 1.5. You can get the device, which has Google stripped out, a dated OS, and a weird form factor. As you can tell this really excites me. It’s available via the AT&T product page where there [...]
This has been yet another busy busy week. Scroll to the end for our recent columns such as Customization Corner and our staffer’s reviews. Also, go get yourself signed up for Swype Beta because it rocks. Hardware The MyTouch 1.2 has been temporarily removed from T-Mobile’s Handset Upgrade Program due to low inventory levels. Vodaphone [...]