Archive for November, 2008
Password Safe (Version 0.4.0)
A password safe for Android that protects your passwords with AES encryption. All encrypted information is stored in a database on the phone. No information is kept online. The only way to backup currently is through the export feature. Read more @ AndAppStore.com New Listings
TooDo (Version 2.1.0)
TooDo is a free Android rich application which enables the handheld user to manage and be reminded smartly of all the things he needs to be done Read more @ AndAppStore.com New Listings
HTC raises G1 shipment forecast to 1 million by the end of 2008
While it may be tough times for smartphone makers worldwide, HTC has raised its shipment forecasts for the T-Mobile G1 and Windows-powered Touch Diamond, putting shipment volumes of both in the millionth range by the end of 2008. In a statement that HTC CEO Peter Chou made on November 21st, it ... Read more @ Android Community
Google continues to fight for Android trademark
After Google was refused the trademark of the term “Android” back on August 20th, 2008, the news about the situation calmed and it seemed as if Google had given up. Now we have received word that Google’s attorneys are appealing the decision before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. We can ... Read more @ Android Community
T-Mobile confirms white G1 available in US
As expected following Friday's news, T-Mobile USA have confirmed that the white G1 is now available in the US. Up until now only on sale in the UK, the white handset brings the line-up in the US to the full three devices: black, white and bronze. Although shots of the white ... Read more @ Android Community
LG Headed to T-Mobile?
Might fellow Open Handset Alliance members LG and T-Mobile be getting cozy? According to Cell Phone Signal, the LG 225T was shown as an option to choose from when selecting handsets. Today, after paying my phone bill today i noticed something unusual on T-Mobile’s phone selection. I selected a Shadow as my phone because I’ve been using an [...]
Google Really Wants “Android” Trademark
Not content to simply walk away, Google is going back for more. Back in August, Google was issued a refusal from the US Patent and Trade Office for trademarking “Android”. Late last week, they filed an ex parte appeal, hoping to reverse the decision. It’s one thing to trademark the font or Android logo, but something [...]
Opera Mini 4.2 for Android is Decent Alternative
Yesterday saw the launch of Opera Mini 4.2 for Android. We used to get pretty jazzed whenever there was a release of Opera Mini, especially in the days where we were stuck using Windows Mobile. Now that Android is out and offers a great web browser, we’re not so excited. There’s nothing wrong with Opera Mini 4.2 by any means. [...]
Who is to Blame for Internet Troubles on G1?
After the recent update to RC30 earlier this month, many people have noticed problems accessing the internet. I personally have had a run of issues trying to pull up anything web-based. Thankfully, I spend enough time around WiFi that I haven’t pulled my hair out…yet. One of the big selling points of Android and the G1 is that [...]
Rotational Forces, Part Five
In past posts in the Rotational Forces series, we have seen how to have your activity react to screen rotations, as well as how to force your activity to remain in one orientation (e.g., portrait). However, we haven’t covered the iPhone Scenario. You may have seen one (or several) commercials for the iPhone, showing how the screen rotates [...]
