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Cross-platform, Free Instant Messaging with SponTalk
We received word of a new instant messaging app called SponTalk. A quick look into the app revealed not only an Android app but also a web service that allows users on different platforms to IM each other for free. Send IMs to your friends …
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AppDev Hackathon and Bootcamp
Calling all developers! There will be a day-long App Development Hackathon and Bootcamp session taking place during the App Developers Conference on Oct. 26, 2011 at the Santa Clara Convention center in the heart of Silicon Valley.The conference itself will run for two days and …
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App Review: CardioTrainer
If you like to train, make sure to check out CardioTrainer for Android. CardioTrainer is a free fitness app that tracks a variety of exercises, has a weight loss add-on, a race add-on, a game to compete against others around the world, and it will …
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Backdoor Found in HTC EVO & Sprint Hero, Exploited to Gain Root Access
The development team calling themselves unrevoked discovered an executable binary called skyagent in the HTC EVO and the Sprint Hero. A second executable binary called hstools was also found in the HTC EVO. In addition to other capabilities, both binaries allowed access to the root …
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Spring Design’s Alex eReader Coming to Borders
Borders Group and Spring Design have come to an “agreement in principle” for Borders to sell the Android based Alex eReader. The Alex eReader will feature Borders’ upcoming eBook store. Borders announced back in December that they were in a partnership with Kobo, Inc and …
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App Review: Pomodoro
I am a fan of the convergent device. I try to use my Android phone for every task imaginable. I mean, if I could use it to beam a wave of energy at my bowl of oatmeal in the morning, cooking it right in the …
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How To: Turn off HTC Sense
Thinking about buying the Sprint Hero by HTC, or already own it, but not digging the Sense UI? It’s okay, it isn’t for everyone. Thankfully there is a way to turn off Sense and use the standard Android Home instead. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide …
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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 …
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