Archive for September, 2011
Verizon may be developing a DROID loyalty program
Plenty of Android users are fiercely loyal, to the platform if not to any particular brand. Verizon is hoping to keep it that way, and they may be taking some proactive steps in that direction soon. According to an anonymous source at Droid-Life, the US carrier is looking into developing a loyalty program that rewards customers who buy DROID [...]
10-inch Kindle Fire could be here for the holidays
Amazon made a splash when announcing its new Kindle Fire tablet, but if you think the 7-inch slate is all that the company has got up its sleeve, I’ve got a bridge in Manhattan to sell you. Rumors persist of Amazon’s full-sized tablet aspirations, and according to at least one source, a 10-inch version of the Fire could be coming [...]
Swiftkey X 2.1 for Android Handsets and Tablets Now Available
Our friends at TouchType have launched version 2.1 of their SwiftKey X alternate keyboard. The keyboard (which specializes in innovative text correction and prediction) adds a new visual heat map that you can share with friends for fun. They’ve added blog personalization so the app can learn your typing habits from more than just social [...]
HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread OTA Supposedly Suspended Due to Voicemail Bug
Well this doesn’t sound so good. Wireless and Mobile News has apparently heard it from Verizon that the Android 2.3 update for the HTC Thunderbolt has temporarily been suspended. It was reportedly due to a voicemail bug. They mention it specifically as a notification bug which sounds like the same bug Sprint’s EVO 4G had for a long [...]
Amazon looking to buy Palm, says HP tipster
If sources can be believed, the last parts of what used to be Palm will soon be housed within the Amazon corporate empire. A VentureBeat tipster claims that the online retailer is looking to buy some or all of the storied handheld manufacturer from its current owner, HP, who wants to recoup at least some of its losses from its disastrous run [...]
SwiftKey X updated to version 2.1, we go hands-on
The popular keyboard SwiftKey X by Touchtype has been receiving a lot of attention in the world of Android, and with good reason. It is one of the best alternative keyboards available and has recently been graced with some updates making it even better. Today SwiftKey has just announced the new update version 2.1 for their popular keyboard after [...]
The 2011 BigAndroidBBQ Starts TODAY!
The wait is over, kids. Today is the kickoff to the 2011 BigAndroidBBQ and we couldn't be more excited. If you are among the hundreds of folks attending the sold-out event this year, then you should get your butt into town early. Why? Because we're starting things off right tonight with the AndroidGuys/AndroidGals pizza and pool party. [...]
Madden 12 Free to Download for Verizon Customers This Weekened
Need a hankering of mobile Madden but didn’t want to pay for it? Verizon and the NFL are offering the game free of charge for the entire weekend (October 1st through 3rd). The game is usually $7 so you’ll be saving a pretty collection of pennies. No strings, no catches – just football. Read more @ Android Phone Fans
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Announced, Honeycomb and Dual-Core Processor Included
This is the tablet that most of you have been waiting for. Samsung’s officially announced the 7 inch Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0. Unlike previous beliefs, this won’t be just a dual-core upgrade with Gingerbread still on board. This is a full Honeycomb Android tablet experience with TouchWiz sitting on top. Unfortunately, Samsung doesn’t [...]
Canadian Retailer Outs Kobo Vox Android Tablet
Canadian online retailer "Future Shop" let the cat out of the bag when they accidentally advertised Kobo's future 7" Android tablet. The Kobo Vox's brief appearance on Future Shop provided numerous information about the device, including specs, shipping date, and a retail price. The Vox looks to be Canada's answer to the Kindle Fire and features a [...]
