Just the other day it was confirmed Mojang studios would be bringing its mobile version of Minecraft exclusively to the Xperia Play. Now, they’ve gone ahead an unleashed just a small taste of what is to be fully unveiled at this years E3 Expo taking place June 7-9, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Go [...]
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We’ve got an account here of a until-recently-proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Google I/O Limited Edition Android tablet. An account that tells a story of one of the most evil errors a person holding a 0 device might hope never to have to experience – the fact that this device was free [...]
faux123 has released an update to Nexus AOSP Gingerbread 2.3.4 v1.1.8. The latest version is now v1.1.8. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Glacier/T-Mobile myTouch 4G < Version 1.1.8 (Current, AOSP 2.3.4_r1) > Updated to use my kernel version 2.6.6 – see my kernel thread for details (kernel)Added fallback for cached default [...]
eViL_D has released an update to Virtuous Fusion MT4G v1.0.9. The latest version is now v1.0.9. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Glacier/T-Mobile myTouch 4G Changelog: v1.0.8Rosie by Krzysiec (ALL widgets should look centered and normal (no more transparency either)Calendar with 7 day view in month (thx Rsotbiemrptson)Weather with better 3 day [...]
So the DROID X2, Verizon’s first dual-core DROID, is out and you guys have had a bit over a week to play with it. How’s it working out for you thus far- Taking a look at the DROID X2 section of AndroidForums.com, it seems a few of you are having issues with music skipping while [...]
The folks at SwiftKey have released a new beta version of the popular keyboard, named SwiftKey X, and it brings with it some very interesting and powerful features. For starters, they’ve refined the installation process to make it easier for new users to set up the keyboard. They’ll be taken through the process step-by-step, setting [...]
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Keyboard replacement developer TouchType has released a beta of its newest software, SwiftKey X, out to the public. Previously only available to the service’s VIP subscribers, the keyboard replacement will be available for free for a limited time. New HotnessThe newest version adds a lot of features, most of which are designed to help you [...]
If you are looking for a better onscreen keyboard for your Android device, a new app has landed in the Android Market that you might want to check out. The app is a public beta, so don’t expect it to run perfectly. It is called SwiftKey X and builds on the TouchType SwiftKey keyboard to [...]
We really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet a lot around here and we have reviewed that limited edition version already and are looking forward to the retail version landing. Monday the official accessories turned up on a European website with prices and availability on some of them listed. There was a number of [...]
TouchType this morning announced Swiftkey X, the latest iteration of its on-screen keyboard which is now in public beta status. Long known for its word-prediction capability, Swiftkey’s got a new look, and new features. First and foremost is the setup process. Swiftkey’s new guide will walk you through downloading a language pack, installing and enabling [...]
The developer behind the app SoundHound app that we wrote about last in December 2010 has announced a new app for Android users. The new app is called simply Hound and is a voice search app for music. Users of the full version of the SoundHound app on the Android Market have noted in the [...]
The Samsung Galaxy S II was released earlier this month and it has already passed up the iPhone 4 in the UK. Yay! That much is according to uSwitch.com, anyway, who monitors sales and mobile searches. Is this really a victory for Samsung, though- The iPhone 4 was released last summer to all regions and [...]
Jamendo Player is one of the latest players to hit the market and offers a few nice extras as well. The app is dubbed the largest Creative Commons-licensed music catalog around and offers content discovery from works of independent artists all over the world. Search for any and all content related to your favorite artist [...]
Well this is just the most backwards thing we have ever heard, if true. T-Mobile, due to recent supposed shortage issues, will be increasing the price of the T-Mobile G2X once it’s back on store shelves, according to an inside document sent to TmoNews. New owners would need to pay 0 after a rebate. It’s [...]
Personally, I’m not one to get all picky over the color of my device. That’s not to say I’d take a pink or purple phone to use every day, but I don’t have much preference when it comes to neutral colors. That said, if you’re one of those types of folks and were holding out [...]
Amazon has released their FREE app of the day, and today we have Abduction! 2 by Psym Mobile. Ahh, the good old days! Abduction! 1 has a soft spot in our hearts. It was the very first game that got both my wife and I addicted to our phones on our good old T-Mobile G1′s. Now, [...]
New stats seemingly confirm anecdotal evidence that Android users are less likely to download paid applications than their Apple-using counterparts. According to researchers Distimo, 80-percent of paid applications in the Android Market have been downloaded less than 100 times. In the competitive gaming segment, only five titles in the Android Market have been downloaded more [...]
One of the more interesting tablets to come from Asus in recent memory is the Eee Pad Slider that was unveiled months ago during CES. We have all been waiting to hear when the Slider would hit stores so we can purchase the thing and have our keyboard packing Android tablet love. The standout feature [...]
htcclay has released an update to SuperCM7 G2 v1.8. The latest version is now 1.8. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Vision/T-Mobile G2 Changelog: -Built from cm_vision_full-92 Nightly -Wifi is Fixed -Battery life is much improved. -Added “4G” icons to replace “H” icons. -Umaro`s kernel seems to work well with 1.8 [...]
The patent holder targeting iOS App Store developers over their use of in-app purchasing systems has apparently turned its attention to Android developers now, with at least one coder claiming to have received a legal threat over their software. Lodsys grabbed headlines after issuing independent App Store developers with demands for patent licensing over some of [...]
What, what, in the– Hey, Phandroids! We’ve had quite the huge stories break today and believe it or not.. we have even more. Would have really liked to have given some of these stories some front page love but I guess that’s why we have the wonderful, Android Overload. I particularly like the news that [...]
Well, that didn’t take long at all. Having only announced Google Wallet yesterday, Google is already facing some distaste for the service from the competition, namely — PayPal. Summed up in what turned out to be a 28 page PDF statement. PayPal is claiming protection of trade secrets as the reason for the lawsuit, and [...]
Our good friend David over at TMONews.com received an interesting screenshot today. It seems that T-Mobile is now raising the price of the G2x after they took it off the shelf due to inventory issues. This could mean 1 of 2 things: 1. They are compensating for the price it is costing them to repair [...]
Although we haven’t seen the “official” number yet regarding the Transformer launch, I will go ahead and call it an overwhelming success. So what’s next for Asus- A new tablet- A new smartphone- How about BOTH. Asus is no stranger when it comes to teasing their customers and these newly leaked Asus’ promos for the [...]
Sprint continues to support the City of Joplin Police, the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team and other emergency agencies with wireless coverage and devices OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To further aid the residents of Joplin, Mo. in the aftermath of last weekend’s devastating tornado, Sprint (NYSE: S) is proactively waiving late fees; overage charges for voice, [...]
The Droid Charge has been out just over a week, and is a solid device. Samsung has always given us fairly “moddable” phones, and have been doing it for quite a while…it’s not a huge surprise that the mod community is quick to pounce, successfully, on a custom ROM. Read More… Visit TalkAndroid for android [...]
Don’t worry, guys. While Sony Ericsson isn’t quite locking down their phones just yet, they are revising their policy on a popular Android buzzword: bootloaders. But first, lets start at the beginning. Sony Ericsson was one of the first companies that announced they would NOT be locking down the bootloaders in their upcoming devices even going [...]
Today, we reviewed a document that explains why we have yet to see PayPal as a payment method in the Android Market. It seems Google may have played a bit of devils advocate by recruiting 2 top executives from PayPal and eBay mobile platforms, who in turn recruited other members of PayPal and eBay staff. [...]
We reviewed the international version of the Sony Ericsson Verizon Xperia Play a while ago but the handset has just landed on Verizon and we thought we’d give the world’s first PlayStation Phone another look on Big Red. There’s not much different in the Verizon version with the hardware, so I’ll defer to the great [...]
When the T-Mobile G2X was released, the carrier claimed that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update would become available shortly. Well, since its release the only Gingerbread the handset had seen is the leaked version of the official ROM and custom ROMs from developers. Luckily, T-Mobile recently announced on Twitter that the update will be available [...]
The people have spoken, and HTC have listened! It was only a couple of days ago that HTC decided to review their bootloader policy, and presumably wanting to ride on the wave of that positive buzz, have decided to amend their current bootloader policy going forward. According to CEO Peter C… Continue Reading Here HTC [...]
Break out the bubbly — HTC CEO Peter Chou just announced via Facebook that they have heard everyone and will no longer be locking the bootloaders of their devices. We’re assuming (and hoping) this will start with the EVO 3D and the HTC Sensation, and users buying these new HTC phones will no longer depend [...]
Honestly, guys… I can’t even believe what I’m seeing here. Never, in all of my days have I seen a company listen to such a vocal minority with such speed and urgency.. Today, friends. HTC has agreed to unlock their bootloaders. There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, minutes ago HTC announced that they have been listening to us all along and will reverse their stance on locking bootloaders! The statement comes directly from the CEO Peter Chao and reads: There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders on HTC phones. I want you to [...]
Wow, breaking just now it seems that after all the talk and discussion on Facebook and Twitter over the last few days has finally made HTC listen. Many users and me included all retweeted tons of comments regarding HTC and their somewhat new policy of having locked bootloaders on their devices. Even yesterday we reported [...]
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