News, reviews and articles that are related to the topic of Android devices, operating system or applications.
Last August I made the decision to break up with AT&T and my iPhone 4 in order to start a new relationship with Verizon and the Motorola Droid X. Although I’ve enjoyed the Android OS and the Droid X more than I thought I would, I’ve continued to miss things about the iPhone. Some of […]
iOS 5 makes me want to dump my Droid X Read More
I have a confession to make. I actually own a Fossil Palm OS watch. It seemed like an interesting idea, but it was huge. Now I’m Watch (an Italian company) has create an Android Watch. It looks very slick, but as best as I can see, all the images on their web site are graphic
I’m Watch: Android on Your Wrist Read More
The ruggedized Casio G’zOne Commando Android smartphone is tough enough for any situation. It meets military standards for water, shock, and dust exposure. It’s tough on the inside, too. With Exchange Active Sync, you can ensure that confidential information stays that way by setting up SSL data encryption, device password policies, remote wipe options, and more.
Withstand the Elements with the G’zOne Commando Smartphone from Casio Read More
I’ve spent the last month using Sprint’s Nexus S 4G Android smartphone from Samsung. As there has already been a lot written about the Nexus S 4G, this mini-review will be limited to my personal opinions about the device. The Nexus S is, summarily, a “pure Google” or “pure Android” phone, as there’s absolutely zero
Quick Review: Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint Read More
Last month, I reviewed the Fling Gaming Controller from Ten One Design. I found it to be a great way to improve playability for some games on the iPad and Android tablets. It adds real joystick feel to games that use an on-screen virtual controller. The only downside to the Fling was that it was
The Fling Gaming Controller Goes Mini for Smartphones Read More
Is there a more prolific and quintessential toy than the ball? Used in all manner of games and sports (for both kids and adults), the versatile sphere is synonymous with fun the world over. Well, the deceptively simple ball may be going high tech. At the 2011 CES, Orbotix unveiled Sphero, a ball that can
Have a ball driving Sphero with your phone Read More
It seems that all the cool applications these days are for mobile platforms. One of the items in the Google I/O keynote was the announcement of the availability of Angry Birds in Chrome. BlueStacks wants to enable Android Apps to run on Windows machines. Unlike other environments, Android Apps can run side by side with
BlueStacks plan to enable running Android Apps on Windows machines Read More
Holding your iPad up during use takes many forms. If you’re at your desk, a full sized stand can be used. But if you’re on the go, and working from random places with your phone, other materials, maybe eating or collaborating and want to have the device at a consistent angle without having to hold
Slide iPad Stand from just|mobile Review Read More
We’ve probably all seen a video of a cat or a dog interacting with an iPad by now, so we know that gaming isn’t just for humans. Friskies, the cat food company, has decided to introduce games that are designed specifically for your cat’s enjoyment. There are three Games for Cats: Cat Fishing, Tasty Treasures
Friskies Introduces Games for Your Cats Read More
Load up this 500GB Satellite Wireless Mobile Storage disk from Seagate with your media library from either a Mac or Windows computer and it can serve data to up to three iPads at once using the free app optimized for iPad. It works with other tablets and smartphones, too – most mobile devices with Wi-Fi
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Mobile Storage Read More
One of the more logical recommendations emergency workers offer is there should be some way to quickly find your emergency contacts and information in your wallet or on your cell phone. For the last several years, they have suggested you make a listing for ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) with your primary contact’s information listed.
My Android Apps – ICE: In Case of Emergency Review Read More
These aluminum stands from ChillBed Industries are designed to hold any tablet. They work with iPad, iPad 2, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, Playbook, and other similarly sized tablets. The ChillTab2 Tablet Stand (top) can hold the tablet horizontally or vertically, and it even works with cased tablets. The ChillTab4 is a 4-position stand that holds the tablet
ChillTab Universal Tablet Stands from ChillBed Industries Read More
Logitech is introducing a Bluetooth keyboard for tablets running Android 3.0. The compact keyboard has media keys to make controlling playback of music or videos easier. It comes with a cover for travel that converts into a stand for your tablet. You can support your tablet in horizontal or vertical orientation with the stand. The
Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0 Read More
If you think the image above is an iPad, you would be wrong. It’s the Epad ZT-180 Android Tablet. Android tablets seem to be all over the place lately, but the big boys (Samsung, Motorola, etc.) are pretty pricey. DHGate sent me an inexpensive Epad to review. Do you get what you pay for? Let’s
Epad ZT-180 Android Tablet Review Read More
If to-do lists don’t work for you because you need your reminders more visible, the Whiteboard Pro app for Android phones may help you. With Whiteboard Pro you can write or draw notes that will display on the home screen. Notes display in a fully-customizable widget that can be various sizes, colors, and positions on
Leave Notes to Yourself on Your Android Smartphone’s Screen Read More
Last year, Julie reviewed the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System that allows all the computers on your home network to share a single disk for backups and data sharing. Sometimes you’d like to have access to your files even when you aren’t home, and Seagate has introduced an app for iOS and Android
Tablets are the new black this year. And that means that accessory makers are out in full force to bring us ways to integrate them into our lives. I was recently sent a brand new stand from just|mobile, the makers of such items as the Xtand, the Slide, and the AluPen for tablets, as well
Just Mobile Encore Tablet Stand Review Read More
You know how you have a choice of 3 different iOS device sizes/types? There’s the iPad, the iPhone and the iPod touch. Now you have that same choice when it comes to Android devices. Samsung has the Galaxy Tab tablet, a huge selection of Galaxy smartphones and now they have the Galaxy Player 50 for
Samsung Galaxy Player 50 Android Media Player Review Read More
I love Rush – the Canadian rock group, that is – and I was surprised to see that they have an app in the iTunes store. With Rush Time Machine, you can get news, tour itinerary and ticket information, and information about places to stay near concert venues. The Gear section lets you explore the
Rush Time Machine App for Apple iOS and Android Devices Read More
Unless you have been living under a rock or in a cave, you’ve heard about the pending merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. What will this mean for us, those who love AT&T’s network and those who love T-Mobile’s price point? We aren’t sure but it certainly has a lot of us worried. Why? Competition.