One of the best features that Android provides to the users is customization. Since it’s inception, Android has provided the capability to customize the UI to the hardware manufacturers as well as app developers. Often called “Home Screen Replacements” or “Launchers”, there exists a large number of apps available that can provide a high level [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus US Release in December
Well, the rumors are flying this morning that the US will have to wait a little longer than initially told to wait for the Galaxy Nexus. Business Insider has confirmed that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus will not launch until December. That’s not too much of a stretch of the imagination, as it’s already Nov 23rd [...]
Ice Cream Sandwiches for All – Released to Public
Google has once again provided a very tasty treat for everyone. The source code for Ice Cream Sandwich has been posted publicly and is currently available via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). If you are interesting n getting starting in building your own copy, head over to the AOSP page, get your repo set [...]
Google has an Android Special Event Nov 16th
All sources point towards Google making an announcement about additional services for Google Music, most likely the ability to purchase music and keep it in the cloud. You can watch it live at youtube.com/android at 2:00pm PST. In the teaser image sent with the invitation, it appears T-Mobile may be a part of this announcement. [...]
Galaxy Nexus Preview
With every new generational jump in Android OS, Google likes to present the OS with a “flagship” device, not necessarily a “Nexus” device, but something substantial. Android 1.0 began with the G1 – a T-Mobile Exclusive device and the first Android phone on the market. Android 2.0 brought in the Motorola Droid, heavily advertised by [...]
Angry Birds – Rio Available in Amazon App Store
Amazon and Rovio have released the latest Angry Birds app via the Amazon App Store and as of this posting, it’s free. We’ve read about many improvements to the app itself, with some user interface and game play changes that enhance the game. If you have an Android phone, head on over to the App [...]
EVO 3D for Sprint Announced – Full Specs
Sprint and HTC have made the EVO 3D official. With a package that is strikingly similar to the original EVO 4G, the new 3D EVO features a 4.3″ qHD 3D display, no glasses required, a dual 5MP back camera for taking those nice 3D photos and video, a 1.2Ghz dual core Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm [...]
Atrix 4G BootLoader Bypass in Work
It appears the great devs over at XDA might have done it again. At the time of this writing they are in the middle of finding a way to bypass the bootloader, write data to the NAND and provide a false signature. This is still in work and a couple of remaining steps are required [...]
AT&T Atrix 4G Uploads Speed “not ‘capped’” – Update Coming
AT&T has made an official response through a Better Business Bureau complaint. The complaint is that AT&T has “capped” the upload speed of the Atrix 4G. According to the response the is no cap on the upload speed and it sounds like an update is required to take advantage of the capabilities of the Atrix. The [...]
HTC Thunderbolt new Verizon Release Date
Word around the internet is that the Thunderbolt, you know, that Verizon LTE beast, will be released on March 21st. The rumors floating around suggest there was an issue with the LTE communication and/or battery life which may or may not have been linked. Verizon stated that when their 4G phones are released, there will [...]
