Archive for April, 2011
GameStop embraces Android for Streaming Games
GameStop is diving in the deep end of the mobile game streaming, having recently purchased Spawn Labs. Their plan is to go head to head with Steam, and do it with Android leading the charge. With Spawn Labs, GameStop will provide game streaming to any internet connected device, and the mobile market in particular. Why did they choose Android? [...]
Guerrilla Bob THD Review [Tegra High Definition]
![Guerrilla Bob THD Review [Tegra High Definition]](http://www.theandroider.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7a3dd_00079-540x324.jpg "Guerrilla Bob THD Review [Tegra High Definition]")
Holy goodness gracious, just when you thought this game couldn’t possibly get any better without a full-fledged sequel, NVIDIA teams up with the developers to jam out a high-def version of the first bigtime hit. This is Guerrilla Bob, a game we’ve taken a look at in the past, so I wont bore you with too many details on the inner [...]
Review: ClearSuit Protector from Body Glove
Cases are great, but most of the time people just want to protect from scratches without adding any bulk to their phones. That’s where full body screen protectors come in. A full body screen protector is just what it sounds like, it’s a screen protector that covers your entire phone, doesn’t add bulk, and keeps your phone scratch free. Many [...]
More News on the HTC “Doubleshot”
There is more news today that has been gleaned from the leaked Doubleshot ROM yesterday. PocketNow is reporting that they have taken a look at the guts of the ROM, and have gotten some valuable information at what the capabilities of the HTC Doubleshot may be! Check out the quote from the PocketNow article: With 911sniper's posting of the [...]
Use Motorola Updater to Get ATRIX 4G HSUPA OTA
Reports are flying in from AndroidForums.com that the HSUPA upgrade from Motorola can now be had through their update software at Motorola’s support site. Folks are confirming it is indeed Android 2.2.2 and build 4.1.83 that’s said to be bringing HSUPA goodness and improved Skype functionality. If you don’t want to wait for the [...]
Radio Shack Offering Some Decent Discounts on AT&T Devices May 1st
If you’re looking to pick up the HTC EVO 4G, the HTC Inspire 4G, or the Motorola ATRIX 4G soon, consider what Radio Shack has to offer. The EVO 4G can be had for $200 but only after trading in your own device for a guaranteed $50 store credit. Two high-end Androids from AT&T are also up for grabs, too, with the HTC Inspire 4G and the [...]
Rumor: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mango and Smultron (Mini Pro II and Mini II) to Be Released in May
We’ve been seeing a lot of that heir apparent to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro and that’s because it may be set to come out soon. It’s said to be named the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mango (codename, apparently) and will feature the same specs we’ve heard before – a 1GHz processor, a 3 inch HVGA display and that [...]
Samsung Mobile Profits, But Thinks They Could Have Done Better in Q1’11
Samsung’s made public their financial results from quarter 1 of 2011 (something we’ve been seeing a lot of this week from other OEMs and carriers.) Long story short: their mobile business profited to contribute to the company’s overall profit. To be specific, they sold 70 million handsets.18% of those handsets were smartphones. [...]
Review: OtterBox Defender Case
The OtterBox Defender case is definitley OtterBox’s premiere case for protection. See my full review after the break. This case made up of three pieces, a 2-piece snap on hard case followed by a silicone cover. This case has both the screen and camera covered by a thin sheet of plastic as well as silicon “doors” for the ports on the [...]
Manually Install Android 2.3.4 on Your T-Mobile Nexus S
Who wants to wait around for those "next few weeks" to come and pass so that they can get Android 2.3.4 on their Nexus S? If we know the mentality in the typical Nexus S user, they are rooted and ready. They've have already tweaked and modified their phone, perhaps already running another ROM altogether. But now that video chat through [...]
