TAG | Droid
Google released a new “labs” application for Android 2.0+ devices called Gesture Search. It adds the ability to search your phone using your own finger writing skills instead of the keyboard. It will search all through your phone just like the regular search does, but instead of needing to type in letters, you can simply draw them on the screen with your finger. This type of control is not new, PDA style handwriting recognition has been around for a long time, but it does give you a little more options for searching. Continue Reading…
The screen on the Nexus One has been an area of focus for reviews and comparisons ever since it’s launch just a couple short months ago. The 3.7″ diagonal 480×800 pixel AMLOED screen has received a number of good reviews and a number of bad ones. The reviews range everywhere from personal opinion, to rigorous touch and display testing. Well, add one more test to the list, the multi-touch function testing. Continue Reading…
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 story, because there wasn’t a confirmation of the updates and I decided instead to give the readers a chance to see what is official and what is rumor/speculation. With the introduction of Android 2.0 and then 2.1 a number of features were introduced that helped push the limit of the smart phone’s power and capabilities. Some of those features, such as live wallpaper and the 3D gallery and app drawer/interface can be vary taxing on the phone’s processor and memory. Can the current gen smart phones keep up? Continue Reading…
The Motorola Droid has just received the Gadget of the Year award from both the readers and editors over at Engadget. The Droid went on to earn the smart phone of the year award from the readers as well. This doesn’t come as a surprise as Verizon has been heavily marketing the Droid the past few months with ads everywhere from online to signs at airports and magazine two page spreads and more. The Droid is Verizon’s flagship Android phone, comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard and was the first Android with 2.0+ OS on board. Continue Reading…
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Devour on Verizon for 150 Bones Thru Best Buy (Update $99)
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 8:39 am
Well, it looks like all your waiting for the Motorola Devour will soon come to an end. It looks as if the Devour will be offered through Best Buy for $150 $99 on a 2-Year contract, or $550 without contract. I think I’ll throw out my opinion. What?!?! The DROID can be had for less than $100 right now. Personally, the software, hardware and look of the DROID far surpasses that of the Devour. I can really only find three things that would lure a consumer to the Devour rather than the DROID right now. 1) MOTOBLUR 2) DLNA Support 3)Battery Life. Let’s compare the two phones… Continue Reading…
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Motorola Droid for AT&T with 3G – $600CAD and Work
2 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 11:42 am
All you fans of AT&T who have been waiting patiently for your very own Android phone that fully supports AT&T’s network, 3G included, don’t have to wait any longer. As we previously mentioned the Motorola Milestone, known as the DROID here in the US on Verizon’s network, has all the GSM support you need for full 3G speeds on AT&T’s network. It’s officially for Telus’ network up north in Canada, but with an unsubsidized version, running you $600CAD, a quick unlock and your own AT&T sim card, you can be enjoying some Droid fun soon. Continue Reading…
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Google Maps 4.0+ for Android 1.6+ now with more Buzz.
0 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 1:10 pm
In order to experience Google’s latest craze, Google Buzz, on your Android mobile in full feature mode, you’ll need to update your Google Maps application to 4.0+. Or course, this is only available for devices running Android 2.0+, which to this date is just the Motorola DROID and the Nexus One officially. My mistake. This Map update does work for Android 1.6 Devices as well, so G1 and myTouch 3G owners are also in luck.
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Motorola Droid with Android 2.1 Testing at Verizon
4 Comments | Posted by Benjamin at 8:11 am
Looks like Motorola Droid owners can start salivating now. Apparently, Android 2.1 version 1 is making its way through the testing department at Verizon making sure that ever nook and cranny is checked for bugs before a public release. This version and Android 2.1 brings with it pinch-to-zoom Browsing, but no word on a multitouch Gallery as of yet. According to a trusted source over at Engadget, while this does report as Android 2.1, it’s lacking just a bit of the Nexus One features. Continue Reading…
Google just updated their Google Maps application for Android 2.0+ to version 3.4.0, which includes pinch-to-zoom be default. Yes, this is the same Google Maps version that was pushed to Nexus One users just a few days ago with the OTA and manual update. The updated Map app has been pushed to the ether so that DROID users and possibly anyone running a hacked custom ROM with Android 2.0+ can now enjoy the same pinch-to-zoom goodness. No word yet on when/if the gallery and Browser will see the same update pushed out.
Check your map version and check for updates.
Ever since the launch of the latest myTouch 3G, the Fender Edition, T-Mobile has been promoting the use of DoubleTwist software to sync your myTouch with a desktop application. The Android platform currently lacks an officially syncing application for the desktop, though Windows users of HTC Sense UI powered Android phones have access to HTC Sync. DoubleTwist provides the lost desktop application and has been supporting Android devices for a while and after a recent update, includes access to Amazon’s MP3 for purchasing direct through the syncing application. Double twist has been around for a while, but Continue Reading…