Reader Submission: Customizability on Android [VIDEO]
We like to occasionally feature guest bloggers and reader submissions on AndroidGuys as it helps the community get a feel for what others are doing with their Android phones. One reader we've featured here a couple of times, Roy, has sent us another post. This time, he has taken to YouTube to share his knowledge. Continue reading→
Vlingo Continues to Evolve, Partners with foursquare
Vlingo continues to push their voice application forward, adding new features and enhancements all the time. Today finds the company partnering with foursquare to make check-ins even easier. Now, it's possible to tap the screen and say "Check in to Taco Bell" rather than opening foursquare and checking in manually. Further, it's possible to find out where your friends are by simply saying, "Where are my friends?" or "Who's nearby?" into the voice widget.
I spent some time playing with the latest build of Vlingo and absolutely love it. It's far more accurate than most folks would expect it to be, and a breeze to learn. Aside from the foursquare integration, users can also have the app help with texts, emails, directions, and open apps. If you're running an Android phone with 2.0 or higher, I definitely recommend downloading Vlingo. Continue reading→
Samsung Starts Advertising Galaxy Tab [VIDEO]
The first official TV spot for the Galaxy Tab has hit YouTube and we've embedded it below. Samsung crams as much as they can in the 30-second spot so that users can see just how helpful one of these guys can be. We can't wait to see these hit the streets so we can gauge user reactions. Wanna try something fun? Watch the clip without sound or with your favorite pop-folk song instead. Feels very Apple, doesn't it? Continue reading→
T-Mobile SCOOP Confirms G2 With 800 MHz Scorpion Processor
T-Mobile has confirmed that their next Android handset, the G2, will not be a 1GHz processor after all. But it's not all bad news as the carrier tells us the phone will be powered by an 800MHz Scorpion. For those who fear that the 200MHz difference sounds slower, bear this in mind - the Qualcomm MSM7230 contains a considerably faster Adreno 205 GPU than the Snapdragon. We'll have to wait until the tests and benchmarks start rolling in before we know for sure, but the G2 should be just a powerful as anything on the market when it arrives. Maybe even more so.
Samsung Makes Galaxy Tab Official with IFA Announcement
We can finally put the Galaxy Tab rumors to sleep. Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Tab earlier today at the IFA conference in Berlin, Germany. Looking very much like a giant Galaxy S phone, the Tab features a 7-inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600) display, Cortex A8 1.0GHz processor, 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera for video telephony. The tablet runs Android 2.2 and offers full Flash 10.1 support, which should like great on a device this size. Other hardware details include 3G HSPA connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0 support. Look for the Galaxy Tab to start rolling out in Europe later this month while U.S., Asian, Koreans markets are expected to see theirs in the coming months. (Full press release and additional pictures after the break). Continue reading→
Samsung Fascinate TV Spot Hits the Web
You've probably already seen the Samsung commercials for the Captivate, Vibrant, and Epic 4G, but we must not forget about the Fascinate! While it is someways similar, it still thrills and chills in it's own way. Lights, camera, action folks!
Let us know what you think!
Source: Samsung YouTube Page
T-Mobile G2 Pricing Leaked: $200 Dollars On Contract
We have seen renders, heard release dates, seen hands-on photos, and now we have a price. That's right folks, thanks to the team over at TmoNews, we now know how much the G2 will cost on contract and off contract. Take a look at the image above, it clearly shows, the T-Mobile G2 being sold for $200 dollars on contract, and $499 without. Obviously, this might change, but the price seems right.
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Sony Ericsson CEO Gunning for #1 Android Phone Supplier in World
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Archos Unveils Five Android-Powered Tablets and Media Players
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Motorola Announces “Defy” for European Market
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Rockbox for Android in Progress
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Introducing the Android Phone Power Rankings! (Cast YOUR Vote)
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New Google Voice Ripped from G2 ROM
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Turn Off TouchWiz on the Epic 4G
Their contribution to slower OS updates notwithstanding, a lot of us would feel a lot better about OEM’s custom UIs if they could just be turned off if a user prefers to use stock Android. Well, at least for one ...
Motorola Charm Rooted!
Boom! And just like that, the XDA-Developers have rooted the Motorola Charm. The handset was rooted via the Universal Androot method, but the NAND isn’t unlocked during the process, so reverting back to stock is quite simple. No custom ...
Angry Birds Beta Hitting Android Very Soon
A beta version of that crazy game about the pissed off birds is coming to Android very soon. So soon in fact, you can sign up now, and have the beta available to you this Friday! To sign up, ...
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