Hey Neflixers, I am not sure about you but I completely forgot about changing my current Netflix plan before the price goes up next month. It will actually kick in on your first billing date during September. I have had the ‘Unlimited streaming + 1 DVD’ plan, which I was only paying .99 + tax, [...]
Instagram, a widely popular photo manipulation and sharing service available exclusively on iOS (for now), has Android in its sights. Every graphic designer I know is obsessed with it – except for those using Android phones that is, but their and thousands of others’ pleas for an Android app are going to be satisfied in [...]
Have you gotten your fix of Droid Bionic news yet- OK, well here is some more. Android Central has posted some training documents on the Bionic for your viewing pleasure. There really isn’t anything new here, but hit the break to check them out. Remember, Costco is rumored to be getting Bionic stock on the [...]
Toshiba hasn’t made an announcement about their upcoming ultra-thin tablet yet, but pictures seem to keep surfacing. The device, which is rumored to be called the Toshiba Excite, is expected to be announced in a few days during IFA 2011 in Berlin. Notebook Italia, the same site that first tipped us on Toshiba’s plans to [...]
I just came across this awesome deal on a great Android app which is Splashtop Remote Desktop. Basically, as its name states, this app lets you remotely access and even stream videos and music on your PC or laptop while you are on your phone or tablet. According to the Splashtop devs, their app is [...]
Privacy concerns have been a hot topic as of late. Whether it’s Google, Apple or Verizon, consumers and our government is cracking down on what kind of information our smartphones are sharing without our consent. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to HTC who may have added a little something “extra” with the latest [...]
Thanks to Droid Life, we have an image of what the fully unlocked Droid Bionic DroidDoes.com site will look like after all the codes have been entered. It seems each code entered will reveal a new part of the scavenger hunt I talked about in my previous post. The DroidDoes site will still be a surprise [...]
As you probably know, Verizon is getting ready to release some very big phones this fall. The Motorola Droid Bionic is getting ready to be released on September 8. Then you have other rumored phones such as the HTC Vigor and Droid Prime. Let’s not forget about the iPhone 5. Those are all some pretty [...]
Today Sony announced the launch of the Android-powered Sony Tablet S and Sony Tablet P devices for the U.S. The Tablet S is available for pre-sale today and will be on shelves next month. Weighing in at about 1.33 lbs. with a 9.4-inch display and built-in Wi-Fi, the Tablet S will be available with between 16 [...]
Today Sony announced the launch of the Android-powered Sony Tablet S and Sony Tablet P. The first tablet out of the gate is the Sony Tablet S which will be available in Europe at the end of September. Weighing in at about 598g (1.33 lbs.) with a 23.8cm (9.4-inch) display and built-in Wi-Fi (a Wi-Fi/3G version [...]
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Gingerbread, Bionic, Jetstream and more — thus far, we’ve had a fun filled week here at Android Central and if you’re in the mood for talking about it all, we’ve got just the spot to hang out in and discuss it all. The Android Central forums are open 24 hours a day 7 days a [...]
I’m a big fan of Google Voice. I use it every day for making and receiving calls, texting, voicemails, and more. Although the app is good and integrates well with Android, it does have certain bugs that can be annoying. Google has decided to address some of these bugs with their latest update. The Google [...]
If you’ve been keeping up with the rumor mill as of late, you would know that Verizon is preparing for a huge onslaught of premium 4G LTE equipped Android handsets later this year. Devices like the “Droid Prime, ” HTC Vigor and of course, the Droid Bionic. If you were feeling down and out having [...]
While you probably won’t find an awesome 3D robotic head sculpture in the box, it looks like you’ll be able to grab a Droid Bionic from Costco on Sept. 8 — the same day you’ll find it at Verizon corporate stores. In a little over a week, the dual-core LTE device that everyone’s been wanting [...]
We’ve got some really cool Droid Bionic news to talk about and I’ll try to settle my excitement down enough to give it all to you. First up the site for all things Droid, DroidDoes.com, went live last night and the @DroidLanding account is active again on Twitter. Over at DroidDoes you’ll find a page asking for [...]
Looks like “Change is the name of the game” for Sprint moving forward and with that comes a handful of policy changes and fee increases. In an effort to keep customers from walking away onto rival carriers, Sprint is attempting to make it less attractive for those trying to get out of their contracts early. [...]
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Beyond what we’ve seen thus far in what new apps we’ll be getting to see on these USA versions of the Galaxy S II, there are a sparse (and perhaps thankfully sparse) few additional new apps to behold on each of the devices. One app that we’re refreshingly GLAD to see added to the lineup [...]
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It’s always an great day when you run into Philip Berne, Samsung Telecommunications Marketing Manager, Technical Media, and columnist for our sister site SlashGear this week we asked him to give us a special edition rundown of what we should expect from the Evo 4G Touch version of the Galaxy S II USA launch, and [...]
With somewhere around 200 apps on my phone at any given time, it can be a pain to scroll through all of them to find what I’m looking for. Categorizing apps into handy folders can also be time-consuming. Fazik Logic takes the concept of sorting your apps one step further however with LiveSorter, a new [...]
In one of the most leaked handsets in recent memory, the Motorola Droid Bionic’s Sept 8th launch date shows up once again, this time in an internal Verizon Equipment Guide. The equipment guide also lists a number of specs and reports from Verizon employees are saying a bevy of accessories have already begun to [...]
Toshiba hasn’t quite taken the lid off their brand new Honeycomb tablet later this week at IFA, but the folks over at Notebook Italia went snooping around and were able to grab some shots of what could be known as the Toshiba Excite. Along with the images comes confirmation of microSD, microUSB, and mini HDMI ports. [...]
If you’ve been looking for a sports app that gives you up-to-the-minute scores, stats, and live commentary from hundreds of people in the know, you’re in luck. OneLouder, the developer behind TweetCaster and FriendCaster, has just released SportCaster – an app that allows you to follow a variety of sports from your mobile device, and [...]
It’s now been more than seven months since we first caught wind of the Serval project, which promised to allow Android users to make phone calls when conventional cell networks aren’t available or simply don’t work. Recently, however, the team’s initial stab at network-free communication – an Android app called "Serval Mesh" – has landed [...]
A few days ago we mentioned a new Toshiba Tablet was on the way but this time around it would be much thinner than the Toshiba Thrive. We saw a few pictures earlier this week but today from IFA the real deal was officially on hand and we have pictures. This is the new ultra-thin [...]
The Samsung Galaxy W is looking like a strong mid-range Android phone, packing a 1.4GHz processor, a 5MP rear shooter, 3.7" WVGA display and 4GB internal memory. Before its debut (slated for next month on Three network in the UK) Samsung has generously posted the device’s source code. For those who want to set to [...]
There you have it folks. If we didn’t already have a pretty strong idea this was the day, these documents make it even more officially official. Verizon equipment guides have now been leaked showing the Droid Bionic will launch across all major channels on September 8th, just like rumors suggested. There is no mention of [...]
The latest Sprint Playbook is out, and while the majority of the news is a re-hash of the Sprint Epic 4G Touch news we saw last night in New York, there ares some other interesting tidbits nestled between the pages. A new device, HTC Holiday rumors, policy changes, and a new customer rewards program are [...]
If you thought the white Samsung Galaxy S II wasn’t quite chic enough, the latest offering from HTC might be right up your alley. Phones4U is now accepting pre-orders for a very pink HTC Wildfire S. This limited edition phone comes with Android 2.3, 720p HD video capture, and a 5MP camera with LED flash. [...]
The white Samsung Galaxy S II will begin shipping in the UK tomorrow as scheduled. The average price seems to be around £492.95, with both Clove.co.uk and Mobilefun.co.uk offering it for that much including VAT. Other than the color, it’s the same phone as the non-white Galaxy S II. While white seems to be a [...]
If you’ve been with Android long enough, you may know a little something about Android 1.5. Kicking off the long tradition of naming versions after desserts, Android 1.5 was called Cupcake. WearTheCheese, famous for geek cuisine, brings us the source code recipe for making your own edible Android 1.5 Cupcake! What youll need: 1 box [...]
Android tablets have really been taking off now that the tablet market itself is gaining some traction. Surprisingly, HTC has been somewhat absent from this niche, only releasing the Flyer and EVO View 4G (which is really just the same device with Wimax). That’s changing on September 4th though, as the HTC Jetstream has been [...]
Thanks to Droid Life, we are now able to confirm that the release date for the Motorola Droid Bionic. According to a Verizon Equipment Guide, the Bionic will “launch to all channels on September 8.”So come, next Thursday, you will finally be able to get your hands on this beast of a phone. There was [...]
It looks like Sprint is changing the way things are done in order to keep up with the competition, which doesn’t always translate into good news for the consumer. The early termination fee (ETF) is getting an overhaul that will go into effect on September 9th, which will bump the ETF on "advanced devices" (read: [...]
Adding to the pile of news surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S II this week, we have some new info — some good and some bad . The good news is that the AT&T and T-Mobile variants will both be equipped with NFC. Engadget (along with Franois Simond) took a peak earlier today into the system [...]
The HTC Sensation is an amazing device. The few times I have had a chance to mess around with it has made me really want one. Even stock, the phone can perform, I can only imagine how much better it is when rooted and customized. Since upgrade time lines tend to vary, some of you [...]
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