In a combination of bugfixes and feature additions and enhancements, the latest version of the popular custom ROM for Android phones, CyanogenMod has just been updated to version 5.0.4 for the Nexus One. CyanogenMod has been around since the days of the G1 and main author, Steve Kondik, maintains a version of G1/Magic (myTouch 3G) [...]
Slidescreen Pro Updates to 1.13
Larva Labs has done a good job of keeping the Slidescreen application up to date with bug fixes, feature enhancements and performance improvements. Version 1.13 continues that tradition with a couple bug fixes and a major battery improvement. I have been using Slidescreen for some time, and I find it a very nice app for [...]
Nexus One with Verizon and Sprint CDMA Through FCC
The version of the Nexus One that will have Verizon Wireless’s and Sprint’s CDMA radios on board has passed through the FCC today. It carries with it the FCC ID of PB99300, and the T-Mobile version of the Nexus One carries the ID of PB99100. This is great news for anyone waiting for their chance [...]
Motorola Cliq OTA Update Causing Problems
For those who have not applied the Over the Air (OTA) updated from T-Mobile to the Motorola Cliq, you should probably wait and see what happens over the next few days as it seems the OTA update is causing some major problems with the Cliq. The reported problems stem from a resetting of the clock [...]
Choosing a Smartphone, Part 1: Android vs. Windows Phone 7
The last few weeks have brought us a flurry of information about different smartphone OS’s. At this blog, we prefer Android, and the past weeks’ news has only made us more proud of our favorite OS. However, there has been a lot of talk about Windows Phone 7, and Palm is trying to expand by [...]
Flash 10.1 on Nexus One with Android 2.1
Any user of a current smart phone can tell you that one big gap in the mobile internet experiences on said devices is the lack of Flash support. For years now, Adobe has been stating that they are working on a mobile Flash version to help fill that gap, and even a few companies have [...]
HTC Incredible in Verizon Wireless System
It looks like Verizon Wireless is getting ready to start selling the HTC Incredible as it’s appeared in their inventory system and according to the source BerryScoop, once in the inventory system it is a short wait until officially announced and available.
Rumors: AT&T To Sell HTC Desire and Sprint Gets HTC Legend
The Droids love rumors of the who’s-getting-what variety. AT&T has already stated they will have five Android phones before the end of the year, and it’s looking like one of them might possibly be the HTC Desire. The gang at BGR have posted about a rumor from “a source close to HTC” stating that the [...]
Android Beginners Guide and Tips
The Droids would like introduce a new page; Android Beginners Guide and Tips. This page will be a collection of guides, tips and hints that should make getting starting with your new Droid as easy as possible. We’ll try and make comparison’s so that those who are transitioning from other smart phones to a better, [...]
Motorola Preparing Phone for both T-Mobile and AT&T
After reviewing a couple of FCC Filings this morning, it looks like Motorola is preparing a smart phone, most likely with Android on board, for both AT&T and T-Mobile. The devices passed through the FCC about a week ago with the IDs IHDP56KZ1 and IHDP56KZ2. KZ1 comes with quad band GSM and 3G support for [...]
