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Well, it’s official folks. My AT&T contract has been terminated and my new line on Verizon has been activated with the Motorola Droid X. The whole process was quick and painless. I know I’m going to miss the iPhone 4 hardware and apps. I’m not even going to pretend that I won’t. But one look […]
Bye Bye iPhone 4, Hello Droid X! Read More
I’ve recently been assimilated into the cult of Android. So much so that I’m ditching my iPhone 4 and AT&T in favor of the Droid X, which I have on order from Verizon and due to arrive soon. I chose the Droid X after using it for 2 weeks and then comparing it to the
Motorola Droid 2 for Verizon First Impressions Read More
After a trip to my local Verizon Wireless store last night to check out the Droid 2, I have made up my mind which Android device will be replacing my iPhone 4. I spent some time on the phone with AT&T wireless and Verizon Wireless this morning. The first thing I did was call AT&T
Trigger pulled – I have a Droid X on order Read More
Android owners shopping for a protective case for their device, should check out Case-mate. They carry a selection of cases for the Samsung Galaxy S, HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, HTC EVO 4G and others with prices ranging from $12.99 and up.
Case-mate gets assimilated Read More
I bet the title of this post surprises a lot of people that visit The Gadgeteer on a regular basis given the fact that I just posted a favorable review of the iPhone 4 a few days ago. It’s true that I’ve been a relatively happy user of the iPhone since Apple released the first version back
Why I’m ditching my iPhone 4 and AT&T for a Verizon Android phone Read More
The iCarpus is a handy stand that can be used with almost any smartphone sized device like the iPhone 4, Droid X, etc. It stores flat and then easily accommodates a device with or without a case. It has non-slip edges that provide protection to the device and the surface it sits on. It’s available
Universal Smartphone Device Stand – iCarpus Read More
First Orion is launching PrivacyStar for Android, which will display the name of the caller as the phone is ringing – even if that person is not in your address book. PrivacyStar will give Android users the same level of Caller ID service that has only been found on landline phones. The application accesses the
Caller ID comes to Android Smartphones Read More
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Nielsen Research. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve no doubt heard of Nielsen Research before with regards to their television ratings system. But that’s not all they do. They also gather information for all sorts of products and services. If you would like to
Nielsen Research Needs You! Read More
Ever need another hand with your phone, ebook, or other device? Maybe something you can clip to a table edge, wheelchair tray, or stroller handle? The iLevel takes a well-designed device holder and combines it with a strong gooseneck and clamp to accomplish this.
iLevel Device Holder Review Read More
The Primo Battery Cube from Phonesuit is a cube shaped rechargeable battery pack for Android and Blackberry SmartPhones. Actually, it should work with any mini or micro USB enabled device. It’s very compact at 1.5 inches in length and width, but provides 1000mAh battery capacity. It also features a 4 point red LED display that
Extra juice for your Android and BlackBerry smartphones Read More
Access Company’s Graffiti for Android is a free download that installs the original version of Graffiti on your Android device, giving us another input option.
Graffiti for Android Read More
I spent a lot of time experimenting with new ways to enter information in the Droid X. The voice recognition integrated into Android continues to improve, and the Droid X comes with Swype installed. I had not tried it before, but was encouraged by Craig to give it a shot when we were comparing the
Droid X: Entering Text and Browsing Read More
As I mentioned before, it is very interesting what you find at Google Labs. The latest gem is Gesture Search. Gesture Search is an Android application that allows you to write on the screen and have the application search in any, or all, of the following categories: Contacts Bookmarks Application Names Music
Google Gesture Search for Android Review Read More
PCMag.com has compiled a great list of the top 100 free apps for your phone. They have individual lists for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, WebOS and Symbian. Each list contains a screenshot and a short blurb about the app. These lists will come in very handy for a new smartphone user or anyone
Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone 2010 Read More
In a surprisingly good sci-fi trailer, DROID X is coming… Tomorrow. Click through for the video.
DROID X: See You Tomorrow Read More
Google Labs released a new application on the Android Market called Open Spot to help users identify and find open parking spots. Users can tag the location of an empty parking space and find open spots around them. The concept sounds interesting and becomes more useful when more people in your area participate. Different tag
We ask a lot more out of our smartphones anymore. It’s not enough to make phone calls, access the web, and receive text messages. We want them to be our communications hub. Android has become very adept at this, and will get even better with Froyo (2.2), but how does the Droid X stack up
Motorola Droid X: Accounts Read More
You never know what you will find at Google Labs, I have been playing with a very cool Android app I need to review. The latest thing I discovered is the App Inventor. This is a web-based application that allows you to create an application for your Android phone. This is an application designed for
App Inventor for Android: Make your own Android Application Read More
I don’t buy my phone based on the camera, but there is a lot of truth to the adage that the best camera you have is the one that is with you. The cameras keep getting better and better with each generation of phone. The camera in the Droid X is an 8 megapixel camera
Motorola Droid X: The Camera Read More
The upcoming release of the Droid X on Verizon is an obvious answer to Sprint’s EVO phone. When I received the phone, I arranged to meet with Craig (who posted on the Palm Pre previously). My goal was not to declare some kind of winner, but to look at how the two phones compare. These
The Rise of the Super Androids: Droid X, EVO and Incredible Read More