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15 Must Have Android Apps for the Road Warrior
Jan 21st
Lately I have been doing quite a bit of traveling. During these travels I have found these apps to be immensely helpful when I need to get things done. Each of these has saved me from a headache in one way or another. In these times our cell phones have become more than just a way to communicate by voice, they have become our home away from home…Keep reading More >
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Loading ...Google Nexus One Phone Round Up Update
Dec 30th
Google is apparently having a big meeting January 5th. More than likely this will be the official introduction the newest version of Android and the Nexus One (aka Google Phone).
According to the recently discovered Terms of Sale pdf for the Google Phone it will sell unlocked for $429. It will be available through a carrier as a subsidized phone as well. So far T-Mobile is the only one mentioned. Of course if you sign up through TMo with the subsidized phone (2 year plan) and then cancel your contract you will be liable to Google for the subsidized amount, otherwise known as a product recovery fee.
Our take on the Nexus One/Google Phone: The sleek design will be a selling point for many. Many like their phone to look nice. Later on they will discover the power it has. On the subject of power, a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor may have been extreme 10 years ago when Google was first getting started but in our eyes that’s an expected development.
However, with more power, brighter screens and higher data speeds comes shorter battery life. Batteries haven’t seen significant advancements being brought to the general public in a long time. My expectation is that it’s going to be 2010, I should have a device that will last me through a long day of much use by now.
One thing that would be great is a solar panel screen, or back plate, so we have some method of charging it should we fall into a time portal. 
(average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Android 2.0+ Ready for OTA Release to T-Mobile Customers
Dec 27th
Thanks to NeoBatman for sending this one in. AndroidSpin reports via an anonymous source that Android 2.0 is ready for an Over The Air release to US T-Mobile Customers. Great news indeed! Whether all the Android phones will be able to take advantage of the full update remains to be seen. So what do we have to look forward to in Android 2.0?
New Features:
- Multiple accounts, including Exchange accounts.
- Quick Contact provides faster access to communication options
- Exchange Support
- Combined Inbox
- Search for SMS/MMS
- Definable Auto Delete for oldest message in a conversation
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Camera Features
- Built in flash support (for phones with a flash)
- Digital Zoom
- Scene Mode (panoramic?)
- White Balance
- Color Effect
- Macro Focus
- Improved, easier to use, Virtual Keyboard that auto learns and includes Contact names in typing suggestions
- New Browser interface with actionable browser URL bar
- Bookmarks with Webpage thumbnails
- Double tap zoom
- Agenda view in Calendar provides infinite scrolling
- Calendar events show attendee status and can invite new guests
- BLUETOOTH 2.1! (Object Push and Phone Book Access Profile
- And more!
So get excited and if you get an OTA let us know by hitting the Submit News button at the top!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Evernote for Android is Here!
Dec 23rd
Recently released, Evernote’s Android client is exactly what Evernote fans have been waiting for. With many of the same features that are available for other platforms (Windows Mobile Touch and Non Touch), Evernote delivers on what it does best, ubiquitous capture. If you don’t have an Evernote account you can create one for free. What’s it good for? If you find that you are having trouble keeping track of your life and need one place to consolidate all the information you gather then Evernote is for you. There is even a secret personal email address created for your account so you can email yourself notes or BC yourself important emails for future reference.
- Create text notes, snapshots, voice memos, and even attach files
- Search and find notes created on your Android phone or desktop computer
- Easily tag and organize your notes however you like
- Find additional functions by tapping the Menu button
Enjoy!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Google Listen: Podcasts and Web Audio
Dec 22nd
Google Labs is working on a podcast catcher/player that is available for Android. It lets you search, subscribe, download and stream. You can subscribe to search terms and it will automatically create an ‘audio magazine’ for you that is automatically updated everytime you listen. It’s worth checking out and be found in the Android Market.
Source: Listen at Google Labs
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Google Phone/Nexus One Web Roundup with Video and Pics
Dec 16th
There is a lot of commotion going around about the Nexus One. Who would have thought all those years ago that a search engine would be releasing their own phone? Chuong tells us it has passed through the FCC with support for T-Mobile’s 3G network and no sign of support for the AT&T bands so there are some doubts as to if this will be a completely open phone. For the full web roundup including many more photos keep reading! More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Google Navigation is Available for Android 1.6!
Nov 24th
Our friends over at CellPhoneSignal are reporting that Google Navigation is now available to Android 1.6 users. Previously it was only available to Android 2.0 but that has changed. Check out the video and how to access the Voice turn by turn navigation on Google Maps after the jump. More >
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