Archive for September, 2009
Samsung Behold 2 Passes FCC with 1000 mAh Battery
Next to nothing was known about the Samsung Behold 2 except that it an Android phone sporting Wi-Fi and a 420 x 300 pixel screen – but it has just passed the FCC and a couple more details came along for the ride. The most notable item that I saw on the list was a 1000 mAh battery. Not good if you ask me. The higher powered the device the [...]
Fast Call (Version 1.4.1)
Tired of scrolling for contact to call, using search option and keyboard to find contact? This simple app can help you. Just choose starting letter, then choose contact and/or one of his phone numbers and voila - it's calling. :) Read more @ AndAppStore.com New Listings
Android Will Make Verizon Relevant
Wired Gadget Lab recently said what a lot of people are thinking: Why does Verizon “have the worst smartphones?” Verizon’s take? “Customers don’t care about phones. They care about the network and our network is the best.” Ok, so they didn’t really say that, but it’s implied in their advertising. [...]
Google Wave Being Released to Beta Testers Tomorrow
CNN is reporting that Google is getting ready to release a beta build to 100,000 testers this Wednesday. Google Wave has been a highly anticipated app from the search giant, and is a program that is reported to have some Android connectivity as well. What is Google Wave? The following is from the Google Wave site: “What is a Wave? A wave [...]
No Pandora for Hero Users?
Update: A Pandora rep explains that “some developer or unlocked phones will not be able to see the app in the Android market.” We’re hearing that the excellent streaming music app from Pandora is not available in the Android Market if you’re using a Hero. This is a very strange development: it’s available to G1 and [...]
Was Google’s Hand Too Heavy?
AndroidGuy was formed in the backroom of a T-Mobile retail store in early November 2007. I, along with Scott and a few others were giddy about the prospect of owning a mobile device with little to no restrictions. We would be able to run any flavor of the Android platform that we so desired because it was going to be open source. It was going to [...]
App Review: BubbleBeats
Using BubbleBeats BubbleBeats describes itself as “interactive jukebox tailored for Android devices that makes organizing music … fun.” Let’s start with what BubbleBeats does. BubbleBeats is an app to organize the music on your phone into playlists. Think about that for a second. On the iPhone you create playlists in [...]
gTasks (Version 0.0.4)
First offline Tasks application that syncs with Google Tasks. * still BETA * no need to provide your credentials * Tested on G1 * Google Apps users are supported * phone that can sync with GMail/Calendar is needed UPDATE: *fix comply with enforced SSL In case you have suggestion or problem with sync, please send an email ( flapee@gmail.com [...]
Motorola CLIQ: $200 On November 2nd
We saw the Motorola CLIQ pre-pre-order page go live about seventeen seconds ago and we’ve already got an update for you: the pre-sale will occur between October 19th and November 1st and orders will be shipped as they are received. It will cost $199.99 on a 2-year agreement and those wishing to purchase it in-store will have the opportunity [...]
Motorola CLIQ Pre-Pre-Order Page LIVE
The Motorola CLIQ pre-order page is now running LIVE on the T-Mobile website! Unfortunately you can’t pre-order yet but a handy countdown timer teases us, showing that when the clock strikes midnight and it officially becomes Monday, October 19th… you’ll be able to pre-order your Motorola CLIQ. Of course you can always sign up [...]
