Google today has updated a couple of its apps — Chrome to Phone and Google Docs. Chrome to Phone, which was rolled out alongside Android 2.2 Froyo in 2010, is a slick little service that lets you send links from your computer directly to your phone. No e-mailing, no … whatever — just click “Chrome [...]
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Those of you with an Amazon Kindle Fire can now grab the SlingPlayer app made just for you. Assuming you have a Slingbox Solo or Pro-HD at home, you will be able to watch anything from your home TV and DVR from anywhere on your Kindle Fire as long as it’s WiFi connected. You will [...]
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With pre-orders for both the Wifi-only Motorola XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 having started up a while ago, Motorola has no decided its a good a time as any to actually start shipping the device out. An email was sent out, letting folks know the devices are now up for purchase on the Motorola website with [...]
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The smart home phone that everyone has been dreaming of? Maybe. Archos has released their Smart Home Phone 35 over in the UK. It’s a 3.5 inch Android device that has 8GB of internal storage and a front-facing camera. Coupled with WiFi it might make for a great video phone using Skype or any other [...]
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It appears the Motorola XOOM WiFi is receiving Ice Cream Sandwich today. A thread over at XDA is filled with users reporting that their devices have started receiving the update over-the-air. Those who are rooted are probably already on Ice Cream Sandwich and should ignore this as their developers will likely update their ROMs accordingly. [...]
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Every year we get rather unique gadgets that end up running Android. Last year during CES 2011, one of those unique devices happen to be a headset with a built-in touchscreen that ran Android. This year we already have one new gadget to talk about which is the A3-Wifi from FAVI Entertainment. Read more… … [...]
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At one point, tethering was a simple process – installing a program from the Android Market would enable the feature and you were good to go. Of course, carriers didn’t like this, because instead of paying them an extra (ish) a month to use their hotspot service, you were gaining access to the feature for [...]
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If you own an HTC Flyer tablet there is some good news coming out of France today. Apparently, the French are getting the update for the smartphone starting today. The new update brings the Flyer up to Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Flyer owners have been waiting for this update. The update brings the software to 3.55.405.1. [...]
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Good news for those with rooted Bionics. A somewhat functional, alpha build of Ice Cream Sandwich has been released for the Bionic thanks to dhacker29 of the Th3ORY ROM team. Not everything works as of right now, so using this as a daily driver is probably not a good idea. Here is what works: – [...]
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If you’re into Android, you may have spent some time on Google’s Chrome browser. Next time you’re at work, school, the office, or someplace with a nice wifi connection and your phone isn’t available try this handy tip: install apps via the web while using Chrome. It’s very simple to do: Open your browser. Go [...]
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The Xoom forums are buzzing with word of a new OTA update for Motorola’s WiFi edition tab. The latest build, #HTK75D, brings with it the new Market and still runs Android 3.2.1. If you haven’t yet been prompted, check for the update in your settings menu and let us know what you think! Visit TalkAndroid [...]
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Word on the street, in our inbox and on our Motorola Xoom Wifi edition is that an update to Android 3.2.1 is rolling in. The “new” Android Market's also along for the ride in build HTK75D, which would be a bigger deal if it wouldn't have updated itself later anyway. But might as well have [...]
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We've recieved a few more tips about the Motorola XOOM WiFi and now, a 3G version receiving a mysterious 1.5MB OTA update that bumps the device up to software version HTK55D. I've personally been checking for updates on my XOOM since early this morning with no love coming to my device. However, if you have [...]
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The quest for making free calls over WiFi with an Android device is not a new topic, but if you’ve gone down this road you’re probably familiar with apps like sipdroid or csipsimple. If those two names are familiar then you also know you had to deal with Google Voice Callback, pbxes, or SIP accounts [...]
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capychimp has released an update to RCMix3d 234 v2.6. The latest version is now v26. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Desire HD v2.6 New Kernel Callrecording added USB mount fixed v2.5 Wifi fixed again gallery changed back to pyramid android 2.3.4 (fixed effects) Inspire4g full phone identity Head over to capychimp’s [...]
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We’re pretty excited here at TA because we likely have a bit of Nexus Prime news on our hands. The Samsung GT-I9250 has just passed WiFi certification today. If the info on a recently leaked Samsung roadmap holds any truths, this is 99.9% the Nexus Prime. It’s coming people, we’re close. If you’ve been out [...]
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Verizon has announced a new /300MB promotional plan to existing Verizon customers from DC, Maryland and Virginia for any 3G or LTE device. This is a marvelously cheap plan for low-use customers or those fortunate enough to be around WiFi throughout the day. Each month starts you off fresh at 300MB’s and if you happen [...]
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Are all the carriers playing follow the leader- Perhaps it’s more a setup of falling dominos. Following the pack, US Cellular announced in an earnings call that they will be moving to tiered data plans. No hard details on those plans are known at this time. US Cellular also pointed out they’re still on track [...]
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It’s finally here! Back in May Seagate introduced their portable WiFi enabled hard drive capable of transferring large files to and from your Android device while on the go. The device is capable of storing up to 500 GB’s of data and can be accessed absolutely anywhere and at anytime from your Android smartphone. The days of [...]
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Vodafone has announced it is beginning to roll out Android 2.3.3 for the HTC Desire Z. Much like any other OTA update your device will notify you when the update is available, simply accept the update, it will download and then install, and boom you will have Gingerbread. It is recommended that you download via [...]
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The Xoom continues to make headlines as we noted earlier today that Woot.com was offering the Honeycomb device for as low as 9. And although that price is for a refurbished unit, it’s still a fantastic deal. In keeping up with Xoom news it looks like our fellow Canadians are now offering the device’s WiFi [...]
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If you are looking for a hot deal on a WiFi Motorola XOOM, then head over to WOOT today and grab one for 9. As you know, Motorola dropped their price to 9. This one is refurbished, but you get the same 1 year warranty. Seems like a pretty good deal, but the ASUS Eee Pad [...]
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Canadians might not be privy to Android 3.1 (let alone the 3.2 update that just began rolling out), but those still interested in picking up the Motorola XOOM can now score the tablet for 0 less than they could yesterday. The XOOM WiFi has dropped to 9.99, in line with price drops the slate has [...]
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If you’ve been holding off getting the Motorola Xoom WiFi until the price drops, that day has come, friends. As Android Central reported today, the Honeycomb-based tablet has dropped 0 to the more affordable price of 9. That’s still a bit steep for most folks to be sure, but if you’ve been keeping your piggy [...]
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Been holding out, waiting for the inevitable price drop to come to the WiFi only Motorola Xoom- If so, your wait is now over. As announced on the Motorola Twitter account the price of the WiFi only Motorola Xoom has now been dropped to only 9 and for those keeping track that’s a full 0 [...]
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If you are planning on picking up the WiFi-only HTC Flyer when it lands exclusively at Best Buy on May 22nd, be prepared to plop down an additional .99 if you want the full experience. The HTC Digital Stylus is not included in the 9 price tag of the Flyer, but pricing for the accessory [...]
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Let’s face it, a lot of Android’s continued world domination will come from the cheaper or entry level devices. Today Vodafone introduced the “Smart” or the Vodafone 858. The specs are as follows: 2.8-inch (320 x 240) capacitive touch screen Android 2.2 quadband 2G 2100 MHz 3G capable WiFi and Bluetooth, and GPS 2 megapixel [...]
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This news certainly won’t bode well for our readers to the north (0f me, at least). Both Future Shop and Best Buy are now showing that 4/15 is the date they will have the wifi XOOM, when up until recently it was 4/8. Some people might read this and say , eh it’s only a [...]
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Many people I know always give me a really strange look when I say things like Honeycomb, Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor , and 1 GB of Ram. I know, you are probably wondering what I’m doing hanging around these kind of people. But come on, not everyone can be as geeked up as us [...]
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Amazon has officially outed the WiFi only version of the Dell Streak 7. While not even officially announced by Dell yet, the tablet has been priced at $379.99 making it $70 cheaper than the 4G version on T-Mobile’s network. Tempting? Does the price and 7in form factor mean your prepared to overlook the lack of [...]
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IN Media has recently announced a few new Android products they will soon be releasing. The Tablet PC 7 and what sounds to be an awesome Set Top Box for your big screen. And yes, both running Android 2.2.Unfortunately we do not have any pics for the Tablet PC 7, but we do have a [...]
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Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi can be pre-ordered next month Last week, Verizon launched the Motorola XOOM tablet with no word on the Wi-Fi version. Before, PC World had put up the price for the Wi-Fi version of the tablet for £449, but then the price was removed quickly. Well now, PC World has raised the price tag [...]
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The Motorola Xoom is a stunning device and is easily the best tablet experience available. Although not the first Android tablet, the Xoom is the first to be designed from top to bottom, hardware to software in order to deliver the ultimate expression of Google’s tablet Android experience. The previews and brief glimpses of Android [...]
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The question on early Motorola Xoom adopters’ minds’ is how and when will they receive their upgrade to Verizon’s new 4G LTE network. The upgrade is free as was advertised and it will arrive 90 days after launch, think May if you’re holding out. The bad news is that you will have to send your device to Motorola for [...]
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Live TV streaming is something Android users have always wanted but, there hasn’t been a killer application yet for this service. Samsung is making an attempt using a kind of reverse DLNA streaming where the company’s new D7000 and D8000 HDTVs will be able to wirelessly stream live TV to the phone and tablet. This all [...]
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