News, reviews and articles that are related to the topic of Android devices, operating system or applications.
Back in November, 2010, Julie told us about the Bolle BP-10 Photo Printer. At the time, the printer was available as a pre-order from a European company. Now, the Bolle is available as the iPhone Photo Printer from Hammacher Schlemmer. It produces photo-quality prints directly from a docked iPhone or iPod touch. Simply donwload a […]
Android Central‘s got a scoop on Dell’s roadmap for tablets in 2011, and they’re using Android and Windows 7. Three devices are shown, starting with a 10″ Android tablet based on nVidia’s Tegra T25 and sporting Honeycomb with Dell’s Stage 1.5 user interface. Windows 7 is the OS of choice on the other two devices:
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CompuExpert, a division of Digital Interactive Systems Corp. extensively searches the globe for the most innovative and unique electronic gadgets and peripherals and brings them exclusively to the North American market. They are introducing the i-Microphone, a convenient and affordable device to enhance the recording capabilities of your US smartphone and other US mobile devices.
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Verizon Wireless has announced Samsung’s first LTE 4G smartphone – The DROID Charge which will be available on April 28 for $299.99 (with 2yr contract) in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. The DROID Charge features Android 2.2, a 1GHz processor, a 4.3 inch AMOLED display, an 8 MP camera with an LED
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A friend of mine has a Droid X phone and was showing me their new OtterBox Defender case and I was very impressed with the way it was designed. Julie was very fortunate enough to request one for me and I have been using it ever since. The OtterBox Defender Series case for the Verizon
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Staples, the office supply chain, has announced they will start selling the Barnes and Noble Nookcolor Android-based ebook reader. Starting May 1, the Nookcolor will be available in Staples stores and online for $249 – “the best value for any tablet on the market.” Of course, this Nookcolor will have access to the millions of
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[I’m going to share one of my favorite Android apps every week or so. I’m not trying to claim that these are always the best app in its category, but they will be apps I like to use.] One reason I carry a Smart phone is to be able to capture quick notes effectively. The
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Today HTC announced the HTC Sensation 4G Android multimedia superphone that is coming exclusively to T-Mobile. The Sensation has some good stuff under the hood, including a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2 GHz processor and an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video.This is the first device to feature HTC Watch. HTC Watch gives you access to
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Now you can have a Samsung Galaxy Tab with all the features and functions you expect, but without the monthly fees and service contract. Samsung has announced a WiFi-only version of their 7″ Android tablet, available for purchase now. You can find a list of online retailers with the Galaxy Tab in stock and a
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Haptify is a new application developer, and they are introducing their first game. Enzo’s Pinball for Android devices doesn’t just let you see and hear the pinball – haptics technology (vibration/force feedback) let’s you feel the ball rolling and bouncing around the table. You choose from three tables: Clockwork (shown), Steam-Powered, and DJ. In addition
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The Orb TV device is about the size of a coaster, but it’s a powerful tool that works with your computer, Android or Apple smartphone, and your WiFi network to transfer music, photos, or video from your personal collection or from internet services. You install the Orb Caster software on your computer (Apple or Windows),
Watch Online Shows on Any TV with Orb TV and Your Smartphone Read More
Attach the CobraTag fob to your keyring, computer bag, purse/gear bag, load up the application to your BlackBerry or Android smartphone, and this security system from Cobra will protect your gear from loss. The application continually monitors the distance between your phone and the protected device; an alarm sounds if they get separated. The application
Never Lose Your Valuables Again with CobraTag Read More
I asked Julie if she had heard of OtterBox, a friend of mine has the Droid X and he has the Defender series case from OtterBox on his phone, and it looks indestructible. When Julie told me she could get me one to review for my phone I was more than happy to do it.
OtterBox Commuter Series Case for the Samsung Fascinate Review Read More
The SMSW!sh application for Android smartphones and tablets lets you schedule and send greeting cards for the cost of an SMS message. The app from Iconosys lets you pick the type of greeting (birthday, holiday, thank you, etc), choose a design, enter a personalized message (even an audio message), and the card is ready to
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If you’ve stopped your home landline service to save money but find that you miss a lot of calls because you don’t remember to carry your Android smartphone around the house, the PhoneLynx from Cobra Electronics is for you. The PhoneLynx uses Bluetooth to pair your Android phone to your home’s phones, so an incoming
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A few months ago, The Gadgeteer told you about TuneLink Auto from NewPotato Technologies that allowed you to play audio from your Apple iOS device through your car’s stereo. Now, NewPotato has made the TuneLink Auto system available to Android phone users. You plug the TuneLink Auto into your car’s power port and pair it
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PowerSkin is offering a series of impact-resistant silicone rubber cases that protect your smartphone while extending your phone’s battery life. The PowerSkin uses XPAL Powered™ battery technology to extend talk time anywhere from 4.5 to 8 hours; the actual capacity of the battery depends on the particular phone. You can charge and sync your phone
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The Monsoon Multimedia Vulkano Flow is the latest version of the Vulkano product line, and represents a simplification of the feature set to focus on “place shifting” (streaming) of live television while greatly simplifying the setup of the device and software. I reviewed a pre-release version of the Flow, so there may be very minor
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This Bluetooth headset works with your phone like any other Bluetooth headset. It can be worn behind either ear, and it provides active noise cancellation, one-touch call control, and volume control. Unlike other Bluetooth headsets, this one also captures video at 480p resolution at 30 fps and wirelessly transmits an MPEG4 recording to an iPhone
A Bluetooth Headset with Camcorder for Your Spy v. Spy Games Read More
Amazon’s Appstore for Android is finally open. Looks like they are going to be giving away a free app each day. Today’s app is the latest release in the popular Angry Birds series, Angry Birds Rio. The Appstore is not available from the Android Market, you will need to enable installing apps from unknown sources,
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