Archive for October, 2010
Google Maps 4.6 Lands in Android Market
Yesterday saw yet another update to Google's Map application. The latest release features some handy options for folks who like to do more with the app than simply get from A to B. Maps has become one of my favorite apps as it offers a ton of features. The 4.6 version of the app adds the ability to pare down results in Places by distance, [...]
Standing in awe – Recapping the Auction
Something really incredible has just happened. You probably already know parts of it. Heck, you might even know most of it. I haven't been able to get it out of my head, I have barely slept. Such an amazing display of caring, of compassion, and of community... I feel it must be written down. It has to be remembered, forever. Take a couple of [...]
Major Adobe Exploit Revealed!
Adobe stated in a recent press release that the Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat have a major vulnerability that can be actively exploited by hackers. “This vulnerability could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system,2 said Adobe in a security advisory. The new exploit affects mainly PC’s but [...]
JK-Forum Jeep Wrangler Resourc [V1.1.13]
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HTC Expecting to Reach Record Q4 Revenue
HTC’s outlook through the end of the year looks promising to them as they plan to rake in at least $3.3 billion after doubling smartphone shipments to 9 million units. For the entirety of the year, they expect to reach 24.5 million units – more than double the amount of units they shipped in 2009. Android will play a key factor in [...]
Samsung GT-i9010 Hits the FCC – What is it?
We don’t know what this phone is, but we do know what we want it to end up being: a Google Nexus S, anyone? Getting way ahead of myself here, but there’s nothing else to go by (this is the first time we’ve heard of a Samsung GT-i9010.) The original Samsung Galaxy S was modeled GT-i9000. An i-9010 model number could indicate an [...]
Last Call for Best Buy’s Free Phone Friday: Droid 2, Incredible, and Vibrant
It’s the last Friday of October, and that means Best Buy is just about ready to wrap up all of the treats they’ve been giving out. For their final Free Phone Friday, they’ll be featuring the Motorola Droid 2, the HTC Droid Incredible, and the Samsung Vibrant, Android wise. This is your last chance to jump into a new two-year [...]
WebIS Pocket Informant Public Beta Live On The Market!
One of the most popular calendar and task management applications from Windows Mobile has finally made its way to our beloved Android OS. Pocket Informant is the quintessential pocket planner. Including a full calendar system to manage all the events life throws at us and a "GTD®-based" task solution for those important things we must get [...]
Sprint Giving $50 Gift Card to Samsung Epic 4G buyers
In order to step up its Samsung campaign and push its Media Hub capabilities, Sprint is offering a free $50 gift card. Before you get too excited and start yelling "FREE ACCESSORIES!" you may wanna continue reading. Apparently, the gift card is only usable within Media Hub, and is only for movie rentals. Either way, free is free. To qualify, you [...]
Carphone Warehouse price Samsung Galaxy Tab
UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has announced its pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which makes its sales debut on Monday, November 1. The Tab will be priced at £499.99 when bought with a £10 per month rolling contract with Talkmobile, which includes one month free, or £529.99 without a contract. Those figures are in line with what online [...]
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