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EVO 3D rooted, instructions still under wraps

EVO 3D rooted, instructions still under wraps

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

In what will forever be known as the Great Tease of June 30, 2011, the twitters are going a little nuts this afternoon of the apparent rooting of the HTC EVO 3D. See that there- That’s the file directory of a rooted EVO 3D. And currently that’s as close as you can get to it. Don’t get us [...]

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Path now in beta on Android

Path now in beta on Android

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

The developers for the popular iOS app Path have finally launched an Android version. The personal media sharing app is free in the Android Market. It is currently in public beta, so I would expect to see a lot of updates as new features and bug fixes are rolled out. The features of the app [...]

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Verizon Inventory List Outs Droid 3 Accessories

Verizon Inventory List Outs Droid 3 Accessories

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Upon waiting for the release of a new device it’s common to wonder what accessories will be available, and thanks to one of Droid Life’s sources we now know what those will be for this handset. Over the past few weeks we’ve seen and heard quite a bit about the new Motorola Droid 3. While Verizon has yet [...]

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How-To: Force the new Facebook layout on your Android phone – the easy way

How-To: Force the new Facebook layout on your Android phone – the easy way

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Dying to have that slim, sexy new Facebook UI on your Android phone- Well, although Facebook is slowly rolling the new look out to select Android phones, you can actually force your Facebook app to check back with Facebook’ servers. All you have to do it go to settings > applications, find Facebook, force close, [...]

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Verizon LG Revolution Review

Verizon LG Revolution Review

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Verizon LG Revolution Review Dickie Adams According to Verizon’s site, and we quote, the LG Revolution “is a major wow-machine. Superior speed is found when the 1GHz Snapdragon Processor and According to Verizon’s site, and we quote, the LG Revolution “is a major wow-machine. Superior speed is found when the 1GHz Snapdragon Processor [...]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Revealed To Be An S2-Lite-

Samsung Galaxy Z Revealed To Be An S2-Lite-

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Samsung’s Galaxy S2 is a whole lot of smartphone. From the dual-core Exynos CPU, to the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, the GS2 has hardware specs that make other phones jealous. Maybe you like the general design of the phone, but think that all hardware might be overkill for your uses- You may [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Announced For Canada

Samsung Galaxy S2 Announced For Canada

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Anxiously tapping your foot while you await Samsung’s Galaxy S2 to make it to a carrier near you- It may not be the news that smartphone fans in the US have been waiting for, but their neighbors to the north will be overjoyed to hear that a multitude of carriers have just announced [...]

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Leaked video shows 18 glorious seconds of the upcoming Sony S2 Android tablet

Leaked video shows 18 glorious seconds of the upcoming Sony S2 Android tablet

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

The upcoming Sony S2 tablet has had limited time in the spotlight since it was announced on April 26th, mainly because it was quickly shown off in a promo video and finely sketched drawings. However, this Android 3.0 tablet has made its first official leaked presence online, only for about… Continue Reading Here Leaked video [...]

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Skype for Android Updated With New UI, SMS and Video for Some

Skype for Android Updated With New UI, SMS and Video for Some

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Many were afraid that once Microsoft acquired Skype, the audio/video calling application will somehow be either limited, removed or see sporadic updates on Google Android and Apple iOS. Thankfully this is not the case as Skype for Android has been updated to version 2.0.0.45, bringing quite some changes.You’ll first notice the new user [...]

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WiMax Goes Mid-Range with the Samsung Conquer 4G

WiMax Goes Mid-Range with the Samsung Conquer 4G

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Samsung has announced a very interesting phone recently that straddles the line between high and low end devices with a very curious mix of specs. The device mixes some of the standard features of today’s superphones, 4G WiMax and a front facing camera specifically. Most of the other specs are very bland. Clearly as technology [...]

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ROM – @NilsP Business GingerSense v2.2 for HTC Droid Incredible

ROM – @NilsP Business GingerSense v2.2 for HTC Droid Incredible

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

NilsP has released an update to Business GingerSense v2.2. The latest version is now 2.2. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Droid Incredible Change log: Version 2.2Added VoiceDialer.apkThemed more iconsOptomized frameworkUpdated FlashplayerUpdated Maps Added a 3D Carousel version   Known ProblemsAs far as I can tell the only thing not working 100% [...]

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Google Games coming to Google+ – Clues found in Google+ coding.

Google Games coming to Google+ – Clues found in Google+ coding.

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

By now you’ve heard of Google+ in one way or another with all the news going on about it. If not, it is essentially Google’s social network but with hints going around about Google getting into games as well, it could very well become a lot more. Considering it is also available in the form [...]

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HTC EVO 3D Gets Root Courtesy of Team Win

HTC EVO 3D Gets Root Courtesy of Team Win

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Ladies and gentlemen, after signs of potential arose when an exploit was uncovered by the hardworking Team Win, root has been achieved for the HTC EVO 3D on both the out-of-the-box software build and most recent OTA update. Root was achieved by Android dev agrabren, though the exploit in question isn’t available to the general [...]

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32GB WiFi Motorola Xoom $499.99 on Ebay

32GB WiFi Motorola Xoom $499.99 on Ebay

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We’ve seen these type of deals on Ebay before on various Android devices, including the XOOM. Just like the aforementioned XOOM deal this one offers the 32GB WiFi enabled Motorola XOOM for 0 off the common retail price of 9.99 bring this device to just under 0. While these deals are usually limited to a certain amount [...]

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Motorola DROID 3 accessory lineup shows up on Verizon’s systems

Motorola DROID 3 accessory lineup shows up on Verizon’s systems

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We have been talking about the Droid 3 for a while now, its Chinese version, the Milestone 3, just got released not too long ago. And if you are still doubting that the D3 will ever be released by Big Red, the list of accessories above will prove you wrong. These accessories include an inductive [...]

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Hello, My Name Is Shane And I’m An Appaholic

Hello, My Name Is Shane And I’m An Appaholic

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sometimes I wonder if perhaps there should be yet another A.A. to go around with all the other A.A.í¢Â€Â™s that are out there (Alcoholics Anonymous and Android Activist not-withstanding) called Appaholics Anonymous.  While one doesní¢Â€Â™t exist today, I for one know that there are more than a few of us that would fall squarely within [...]

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PapayaMobile gives Android developers a way to reach the massive Android market in China

PapayaMobile gives Android developers a way to reach the massive Android market in China

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

PapayaMobile is opening up a way for Android developers to reach the rather large market of Android devices in China. Dubbed the Gateway to China program, this will give developers the opportunity to sell their apps and games in China which is a huge potential market still left untapped by the Android Market. Read more… [...]

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Motorola Droid 3 Accessory List Outed, Launch Buzz Ramping Up

Motorola Droid 3 Accessory List Outed, Launch Buzz Ramping Up

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Motorola DROID 3 is coming soon…if rumors pan out, that is. The buzz is picking up around the device behind the scenes at Verizon with two possible launch dates being floated. The earlier of the two is next week, July 7th, while a July 14th date also seems a possibility. While no official announcement [...]

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Google Translate Fail: Android 2.3.4 Translated From German To English Is…

Google Translate Fail: Android 2.3.4 Translated From German To English Is…

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every once in a while we get a humorous tip that is just too good to pass up. Check out what happens when you translate "Android 2.3.4" from German to English with Google Translate: Whoops! It looks like you’ll get the same result when you search for any version with 3 digits, from 2.2.1 to [...]

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TeamWin Has Now Rooted the EVO 3D

TeamWin Has Now Rooted the EVO 3D

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We just found out about the exploit this morning that TeamWin was working on and it looks like it didn’t take those smart devs very long because according to the latest tweet by Kevin Brucket as @agrabren he has now rooted two EVO 3D’s and one of those had the latest OTA update so both [...]

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Android 101: How to set screen brightness

Android 101: How to set screen brightness

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

As we all know, battery life is something that we all keep an eye on with Android devices, and one of the biggest offenders in this is the brightness of the display. Setting the brightness of the display is rather easy, and something that can be changed at anytime without the need of rebooting the [...]

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Cut the Rope now available ad-free in the Android Market

Cut the Rope now available ad-free in the Android Market

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Ready for a new addiction- Cut the Rope has hit the Android market holding a price tag of just a mere 99 cents, and is sure to bring hours and hours of entertainment to your life. Last week Cut the Rope was available for Android devices via GetJar, and was an ad-supported version, but today a [...]

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ROM – @DroidTh3ory GINGERTH3ORY V4.5 for HTC Thunderbolt/ Verizon Thunderbolt

ROM – @DroidTh3ory GINGERTH3ORY V4.5 for HTC Thunderbolt/ Verizon Thunderbolt

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

DroidTh3ory has released an update to GINGERTH3ORY V4.5. The latest version is now v4.5. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Thunderbolt: Verizon Thunderbolt V4.5RAM Disk OverhaulSystem OverhaulMEM TweaksBattery Optimization (Task Management)Removed the 3.0 stuff cause bugs (We don`t like them)Full Call Recording Support… (Install CR App in the OP)Sound EnhancementsRemoved MyVerizon… Continue [...]

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HTC Sensation 4G Hitting Shelves at Virgin Mobile and Bell

HTC Sensation 4G Hitting Shelves at Virgin Mobile and Bell

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    It was already suspected that the HTC Sensation 4G would be hitting select Canadian carriers, we’re already starting to see the handset landing on shelves. At the moment it’s looking like the rumored launch date of July 5th is right on target for Bell and Virgin Mobile customers. Pricing for this device is set to range [...]

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Cut the Rope is now available via the Android Market for .99cents [Hands on Video]

Cut the Rope is now available via the Android Market for .99cents [Hands on Video]

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Cut the Rope was made available via GetJar last week for a one week exclusive. Now that a week has passed, it is now available ad free in the Android Market for .99 cents. The GetJar version was free, but ad supported. Check out our hands on video from last week and hit the market [...]

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Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″ Over at Taco Bell

Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″ Over at Taco Bell

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

It seems they have moved on from the Taco Bell Chihuahua named Gidget that was used for years of advertisements for Taco Bell and now they are offering some mobile gadgets for everyone to get in on. Right now at participating Taco Bell stores you can win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″ (not the new [...]

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Augmented Reality comes to Android tablets via Wikitude 6.1

Augmented Reality comes to Android tablets via Wikitude 6.1

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

There are a few Augmented Reality (AR) apps out there like Layar, Junaio, and Wikitude, but none of them could be used on a Honeycomb tablet. Well, thanks to Wikitude’s latest update (6.1), it is now possible to use your tablet’s camera to find places around you. It is compatible with the Motorola XOOM, LG [...]

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[New Game] Zenonia 3 Lands In The Android Market, Brings New Characters, A New World, And A Lower Price Tag

[New Game] Zenonia 3 Lands In The Android Market, Brings New Characters, A New World, And A Lower Price Tag

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

If you’re into gaming on your Android, then there’s a solid chance that you’ve at least heard of Zenonia. But, for those that are not familiar with the series, Zenonia is an incredibly popular RPG made for the small screen, slightly reminiscent of old-school Zelda games. Today marks the landing of the third episode in [...]

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Motorola Droid 3 Accessory List, Extended Battery and Inductive Charging Included

Motorola Droid 3 Accessory List, Extended Battery and Inductive Charging Included

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Motorola Droid 3 is no secret and we’ve known it was coming for a while. With leaked photos and even shown on Verizon roadmaps. Now we are seeing an entire accessory list for the upcoming successor to the original DROID series. Even looking at the top of the leaked image and not the accessory [...]

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How to force the new Facebook layout onto your Android device

How to force the new Facebook layout onto your Android device

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Facebook is silently rolling around a behind-the-scenes update that brings a slightly revamped interface to the application. While this update is not a market update, it is something that users have been able to force onto their device before they got it officially. To force this update to your device follow a few simple steps [...]

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Samsung Introduces Class 10 microSD Card for Smartphones

Samsung Introduces Class 10 microSD Card for Smartphones

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    We know that a smartphone is as fast as its slowest component and often a fast processor with a fast RAM is limited by the rather slow speeds of the microSD cards you are storing you content (of any sort) on. Samsung is coming to the rescue with its new microSD cards for [...]

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Leaked Droid Charge Gingerbread Update Now Available

Leaked Droid Charge Gingerbread Update Now Available

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

    A couple days ago, we showed you a video of a Droid Charge running a leaked Gingerbread ROM, bringing with it the ability for the smartphone to stream video through Netflix. The footage looked legit enough, though without the software available, it still seemed like a big tease. Now we’ve got good news [...]

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Cut the Rope now available at the Android Market, without ads

Cut the Rope now available at the Android Market, without ads

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

After being exclusively offered for free by Getjar last week, Cut the Rope, the ad-free version, has just become available at the Android Market for [substring:0:500] After being exclusively offered for free by Getjar last week, Cut the Rope, the ad-free version, has just become available at the Android Market for $0.99. So if you [...]

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Cut the Rope Comes to the Android Market, Ad-Free for $0.99

Cut the Rope Comes to the Android Market, Ad-Free for $0.99

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Cut the Rope has been available as a free download from GetJar since last week, but for those without access to the third-party app store or who would prefer a version of the game sans ads, look no further than the Android Market. The game was made available today at a price that won’t even [...]

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Three Sweden Gets Samsung Galaxy Z, A More Affordable, Lighter-Spec’d Galaxy S II

Three Sweden Gets Samsung Galaxy Z, A More Affordable, Lighter-Spec’d Galaxy S II

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Among high-end Android phones, Samsung’s Galaxy S II pretty much takes the cake. The combination of powerful specs, thinness, and Android 2.3 give it a very competitive edge. But not everybody needs all of that, which is why Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z on Three Sweden. Basically, the Galaxy Z is the same as [...]

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