Android Weekend Wrap Up

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Let’s see what happened over the weekend in the world of Android.  There was some huge buzz about a Google Android party going on, which turned out to be just an annual BBQ party and not the Froyo 2.2 excitement many had speculated.  I noticed AndroidCentral even went so far as to remove their original Continue Reading…

Help a Reader Unclog His Motorola Backflip

Help a Reader Unclog His Motorola Backflip

One thing about the Android community that I love is the amount of unselfish help that can be obtained via online forums and readers alike.  Yesterday I got an email from a new Android user who picked up a Motorola Backflip with AT&T the other day.  Unfortunately, he feels the Backflip has been unlovingly killed Continue Reading…

Android 2.1 Future on Past Phones

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There have been a number of reports, rumors, speculations and general talk of Android 2.1 and older generation Android smart phones.  The question on everyone’s mind is, “Will my Android get version 2.1?”  I have received more than one email about the recent news concerning Android 2.1 and older phones.  I didn’t jump on the Continue Reading…

This is Why You Want an Android with AT&T Service

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PC World and Novarium have once again joined forces to provide an overview of the 3G capabilities in the US, with results using over 51,000 separate tests from 13 cities around the nation showing upload/download and reliability of the top four network providers; AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.  The results look good for AT&T Continue Reading…

Motorola Backflip Intro Video – Nice Feature Preview

Motorola Backflip Intro Video – Nice Feature Preview

AT&T has put together a nice introduction video of the Motorola Backflip and provides a nice 3min+ video demonstrating the phone’s features and capabilities.  It’s a really nice video and if you are thinking about the Backflip at all, I’d suggest giving it a watch.  I’m particularly liking the back track pad area as a Continue Reading…

Reverse Trackpads: Gimmick or Next Big Thing?

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It’s obvious that Motorola thought long and hard about how to make this phone functional, even comofortable for heavy texters. But will the gimmicky nature of the Backflip keep this potential leap forward for input technology from gaining traction?