Droid X gets first custom ROM detailed on video.
by
Mike
Posted August 30th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Within the last couple of weeks, we've seen Moto's Droid X rooted and ripped open for the coding masses to see. It was a pretty big step, though ultimately not the one we really seek. That award goes to custom ROMs. What manufacturers and Google alike forget or neglect to include, 3rd party ROMs add into the mix and then some.
But Motorola's use of the eForce chip told scary tales for rooting such phones and installing custom ROMs, (and to a lesser extent custom kernels...etc.). But ala...
Epic 4G haz root before it’s even released!
by
Mike
Posted August 27th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Boy, don't you love the determination and tenacity of Android developers? The Epic 4G looks to be Sprint's new too-hot-to-trot Android device. With 4G, a nice display, and a slide-out qwerty that at least looks usable, I see nothing but "win". Even better than 4G, a comfortable keyboard, and a pretty face is none other than rooting options.
Many times, a phone undergoes days, weeks, or even months of shackled existence before developers can unlock their souls. The Epic 4G -- 0 days. Th...
Google Search goes real time, real big.
by
Mike
Posted August 27th, 2010 at 6:25 am
For some time now, Google has given users the option of narrowing down your search results based on various factors, with time being one of the more important options -- in my mind anyway. For "in the now" folks such as myself, I've made heavy use of the relatively new "Latest" category in Google Search which pulled its information from Twitter as well as many other real-time, constantly updating services.
Today, however, Google is giving real-time a much more prominent position in their off...
G2 Froyo ROM leaked. Sense UI no where in sight. Android junkies rejoice!
by
Mike
Posted August 25th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
The big Android news tonight is not of any one piece of hardware coming to light, but instead a glimpse at the software the G2 will be running. The big drama behind the Froyo build for the HTC G2 is that so far, Sense UI isn't mentioned anywhere in the ROM's internal files structure. As you all may know, HTC hasn't let an Android device slip from their grasp without their custom skin wrapped nicely around Android's more delicate parts in quite a while. So to see the G2 without Sense is pretty...
Moto Droid 2 haz root!
by
Mike
Posted August 25th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Originally, tears of sorrow and words of sadness oozed forth from potential Android buyers over Motorola's decision to lock up their devices as tight as possible. Horror stories of bricked devices spread around the web (yes, I helped) with tasks such as flashing ROMS all but impossible. But never fear for the fine folks at XDA-Forums can and always will find a way to prevail.
Ladies and gents: Droid 2 haz root. A mere 2 weeks after release sounds pretty awesome. Basically, it is. For now...
T-Mobile G2 gets spied! Yup. It’s the HTC Vision.
by
Mike
Posted August 20th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Here we are almost two full years after the original G1 was released finally seeing the G2. A lot has changed since late 2008. The G1 is now considered a low-end device. The G2 however, while not the most bleeding edge Android device, will certainly be a welcome addition.
As you can see, it is a pretty stylish sliding QWERTY design with a 3.7" display, and we assume, at least 1GHz of power under the hood. Being HTC and all means Sense UI is on board, so updates won't be lightning quick ...
Trillian beta for Android released. All other multi-IM apps now irrelevant.
by
Mike
Posted August 19th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Sorry folks. That's all she wrote. With tonights release of Trillian beta for Android, every single multi-IM client has become irrelevant. The feature set on Trillian beta rivals many long time established names such as eBuddy and Meebo while also looking leaps and bounds more polished and "professional". Obviously being a multi-IM account app means multiple accounts are aplomb and handled seamlessly. Speaking of accounts, Trillian beta supports: AIM/MobileMe, Facebook, Google Talk, ICQ, Ja...
After Gingerbread comes…Honeycomb.
by
Mike
Posted August 19th, 2010 at 8:26 am
One little thing about Android that is kind of neat is that each new release carries a general revision name that is different from most -- titled after desert. First it was Android 1.5 (Cupcake), then 1.6 (Donut), 2.0 (Eclair), 2.1 (Flan), 2.2 (Froyo), and finally, the upcoming Android 3.0 is believed to be called "Gingerbread". But that's not Android's last stop. No sir, not by a long stretch.
According to multiple sources of TechRadar UK, the next iteration of Android after Gingerbread ...
TweetDeck for Android now available!
by
Mike
Posted August 12th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Today is the day Android social butterflies have been waiting for. TweetDeck is now available! A quick recap in case you forgot, TweetDeck offers integration with several social accounts including Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and Google Buzz. The layout is simple, clean, yet intuitive, using columns to navigate between accounts and types of messages. So far, my favorite aspect is the unified inbox of sorts that put all of your status updates in a single view, ensuring you don't have to was...
Dell Streak gets official date and price.
by
Mike
Posted August 10th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Oh Dell Streak how you tease us with your massive 5" screen and speedy innards. So far, you've remained a sort of forbidden fruit, flaunting your awesomeness but never quite telling us about your real self, or when we can hold you. But never more. Dell has come forward to dish the dirty details on your secrets -- August 13th for $299 w/ 2-year AT&T contract or $499 w/o contract.
Yes. You are a pricey date, but a date none the less. I won't complain as I whisk you away in my clammy mitts,...
TweetDeck for Android video preview
by
Mike
Posted August 10th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
No...TweetDeck for Android hasn't hit the airwaves yet. (Trust me, I'm as eager as you are!) But TweetDeck's CEO Iain Dodsworth has taken it upon himself to tease us in the days before release, with a short video showing the login process. While it may not seem like much, it shows us multiple account (and service) support is here. It also gives us a good indication of what TweetDeck looks like as an app overall -- stunning.
I don't know about you, but I'm really digging the flatter tone...
Brazil gets it: 100% legal to circumnavigate DRM for legal purposes. Fines given to rights holders for preventing fair use.
The Lightning Guitar by ArcAttack
AT&T take note. If you’re going to kill unlimited plans, this is how you do it: 3 UK launches “The One Plan” — 2,000 minutes, 5,000 three-to-three calling, 5,000 texts, 1GB data.
Re-live the glory days with the NES Controller Flash Drive
Wake up pecker: The Woodpecker Alarm Clock
Orange’s latest eco-friendly phone charger comes in a boot.
WordPress 2.0 for iPhone released! [Review]
KickAssTorrents: Getting what you want fast, without fuss, and without ads!
Tune-Up Utilities 2010 [Review]
