February 2011
2 posts
September 2010
2 posts
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Verizon Launching "Vcast Android Store" And yes,...
A little over a year ago, Verizon announced their intention to create a multi-platform app store for devices running on their network. This was met with a decidedly Chilly response because customers and commenter’s feared that Verizon would supplant native app stores to push their own.
Fast foreward to today. Verizon sucessfully launched their app store on Blackberry, with those devices...
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CFO of EA claims Android needs an "app store"
A recent article on Engadget recently quoted the CFO of Electronic Arts where he said that the company was very interested in Android as a mobile gaming platform, but “I think the next big positive way to push better growth in mobile will be the deployment of an App Store equivalent for the Android operating system.” Seriously? Granted, I know the market needs work, and it’s not the...
August 2010
3 posts
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Is the android market profitable? One developer... →
Great read.
tumblr releases android app
I am usung it right now (thanks jay)
simple, but it should be effective.
These Are the First Screenshots of the Lego... →
Legos were my childhood… I WILL buy this, no matter what.
July 2010
18 posts
Root Android 2.1 the Easy Way with New DMUpdater |... →
I love Droidmod. They made it so you can 1click root the Droid1 again.
I can’t wait to see what their Rom looks like once it goes live.
Iphone on verizon rumor? Watch this →
What everyone should link/play whenever someone asks about the iPhone on Verizon.
Verizon Wireless customers top the charts in... →
I wonder how many people will still try the “Android smartphone’s don’t use data” or “your network will crash with the iphone, since so many people use data” arguments from here on out.
My guess?
All of them, because the people making those arguments rarely know what they’re talking about anyway.
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Rooting 101: In Plain English
With the recent posts about Locked Boot loaders, Custom ROMS, and the “when will we get froyo.” questions, a lot of new people are asking what rooting is, and more importantly, why should they care about it.
Rooting can be a bit confusing to understand at times because unless you have a linux computer, you’ve most likely never had to deal with it before. I’m not a...
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Bootloaders and Recovery
Just a quick sidenote here. I’m working on a Rooting 101 article, but I wanted to briefly explain why a Bootloader is different from Rooting.
A bootloader is the part of a device that controls what Operating system is run. As a default, it’s configured to run ONLY operating systems sent out by the handset maker for that device.
The Recovery image is the command line basis for that...
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Why does Gameloft snub the Android Marketplace?
Recently, this link was brought to my attention about a story over at Android and Me. Gameloft, one of the larger names in Mobile Gaming, recently started porting over some of their most popular iOS titles to android. Sounds great, right? But there’s a catch, they’re not using the Android marketplace to distribute content.
Instead, would be users need to navigate to their website...
Droid X actually self-destructs if you try to mod... →
Yes, people care about rooting.
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Goodbye Moto
Android Central recently posted an article with a press release from Motorola stating rather explicitly, that they weren’t in the business of making Dev phones. The Motorola Droid’s Developer friendliness seems to be a fluke forced on the company by business agreements (Verizon and/or Google) and from now on, they were going to make sure everything’s locked up tight and if you...
louisgray.com: Why I Turned In My iPhone and Went... →
great read about a tech consultant adopting android
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Will the Droid be my last Motorola phone?
I have the Motorola Droid. I love the Motorola Droid. The thing is a workhorse and will take almost anything you can throw at it, including bleeding edge custom roms. But with the discovery of the DroidX’s locked boot loader, the future of customized Motorola phones looks grim.
When the Droid launched, one of the catchphrases (that sadly didn’t catch on) was “Compromise...
Questionable Content: New comics every Monday... →
Best. Web Comic. Ever. (Seriously, start at the beginning)
Can developers make money in the Android Market?... →
In reference to the last article. What are some things preventing the monetization of the platform?
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Advertising and Android
Recently, Android Central, posted a link about how a very popular app in the marketplace, Astro File Manager, recently updated. The New update added several features, but also included in app ads.
Android central’s question was simple, “If your favorite app add ads, would you leave it?” I think the question itself points to a larger one.
Do we, as the android community,...
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In Plain English: Verizon Contracts, Upgrades,...
This article was originally posted at Android Central. Reposting Here:
With the announcement of the Incredible, X, and a slew of other handsets, some of you may be considering Verizon as your next carrier (or if you’re with Verizon, you’re considering making the jump to smartphones) and the whole process of contracts, early termination fees, and upgrades might seem like a daunting amount...