All Posts by Jerry Hildenbrand
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 01, 2010
The latest data from the Android Market is in, and according to what has been collected Android version 2.0 or higher is on 83 percent of all phones. In even better news, Android 2.2 (Froyo) is ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 01, 2010
A dual-screen 'Ticker' brings a new look to VerizonWe've been talking about the Samsung Continuum for a while now. We were able to get a hands-on with it before it released, so we've hashed over...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 30, 2010
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is set to launch their own ebook store, Google Editions by the end of the month. The idea has been kicked around since May 2010 and was initially...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 30, 2010
We've talked about Google's hotpot before, it's the new feature from Google Maps and places for Android. And, to be honest, it's pretty cool having ratings from people you know and trust built r...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 30, 2010
Let's face it -- Android phones use a lot of juice. They do a lot, and need a lot of power to do it, and the Evo 4G's big screen doesn't help matters. This makes a spare battery almost a m...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 30, 2010
Despite the best efforts of the manufacturer and carrier, the T-Mobile G2 is now completely hardware unlocked. This goes beyond flashing ROMS and rooting, the phone is now wide open for developm...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 29, 2010
Just a few weeks after we first saw a glimpse of the LG Star, it makes another appearance, this time showing off more than just the screen and battery door. We're seeing HDMI out, a de...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 29, 2010
Sprint has just fired up their 4G WiMax network in six new locales, bringing the total up to 68 cities nationwide. The new cities:Los Angeles, CAMiami, FLWashington D.C.Cleveland, OHCincinnati, OHColu...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 28, 2010
Sprint's latest Android device, the LG Optimus S, now has its own custom ROM from our very own forum moderators KSmithInNy and Beezy. You might be familiar with their excellent work on the Evo 4...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 27, 2010
Android 2.1 updates for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 have started to roll out, and no, SE didn't surprise anyone with Froyo. Android 2.1-update 1 is rolling out in stages, based on the "SI-n...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 26, 2010
The Sanyo Zio is a new entry-level Android phone (we're reviewing the Sprint version) and one of the first devices to have the new Sprint ID system for customization. I'm a huge proponent o...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 25, 2010
An unnamed source has leaked pictures of the Nexus S running Gingerbread to XDA-Developers, and some rumored specs to go along with. There's about half a dozen blurrycam shots (aren't they always?) sh...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 25, 2010
The 2.32.651.2 OTA for the Sprint Hero is still rolling out, and so are some bug reports. I'm hearing and seeing a bit too many reports of things like serious lag, to the point of a battery pull...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 24, 2010
When you think of Belgium, lots of delicious things come to mind -- truffles, to-die-for dark chocolate, waffles, and now Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Android developer Christophe Versieux, author o...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 24, 2010
I don't speak French, but Google does, and according to this image, the PlayStation phone will be arriving on Dec. 9, just in time for the holidays. If you've been under a rock the past couple m...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 24, 2010
Is Tegra 2 on a sub-$500 tablet too good to be true?The gTablet is Viewsonic's entry into the sub-$500 Android tablet market. While there won't be any shortage of cheap Android tablets, readers,...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 23, 2010
Another exploit that affects the Android web browser has been uncovered -- this time it affects all versions, including Froyo. What happens is the user clicks a link, a file is downloaded, and i...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 23, 2010
It's the time of the year when people start to get into the holiday spirit, and Lloyd is certainly doing his part. Our pal Rob sends in this awesome pic of his office Christmas tree, with our ve...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 23, 2010
We all spend a lot of time discussing exactly what Android is, and isn't. Because it's something relatively new, we always end up comparing it to something that isn't quite the same, like embedd...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 23, 2010
In case a 4.8-inch smartphone isn't big enough for you, Acer is also bringing a seven inch and a 10 inch tablet to market come next April. While it seems like everyone is getting into the Androi...
