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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 25, 2010
This isn't the first time we've seen the fabled (and unannounced) HTC Vision, but this one looks a little more finished, and with T-Mobile branding to boot, and the tipster who sent it to E...
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by Jared DiPane
Jul 25, 2010
As we wrap up another fun filled week of Android news we want to be sure that you didn't miss any headlines. From new device announcements to updates and application fun we brought a ton of news to yo...
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by Kyle Gibb
Jul 25, 2010
Being a former N64 fanboy, this may not excite me as much as some PS1 die-hards out there, but the PlayStation has just been added to Android's already-impressive list of game console emulators. The ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 25, 2010
You know both your smartphone platform and its applications have hit the big time when you start seeing leaks of beta versions -- enter aHome 4 for Android.  With the onslaught of new home replac...
Tip
by Kyle Gibb
Jul 25, 2010
 "How do I take a screenshot?" is a popular question from Android users. It's also not as easy as it should be, usually either requiring root access to the phone, or the Android SDK. Lu...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 25, 2010
The Motorola i1 -- the first Android smartphone with Nextel's Direct Connect (aka push-to-talk) service -- is now available at Sprint for $149.99 after two-year contract and $50 rebate. [Watch our ha...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 24, 2010
Heads up if you're in the Great White North -- Bell Canada is giving away a Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant daily until launch.  Hurry and go sign up right HERE (Canadians only, you cheaters!) but ...
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by Kyle Gibb
Jul 24, 2010
Just bask for a moment in the pure awesomeness that is the above picture ... oh, yeah. So, Jenn Lee at Streak Smart had the amazing idea of paring a new Dell Streak with a Logitech diNovo Mini bl...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 24, 2010
Airplane-landing games are a dime a dozen now, but the original and best is coming to Android. You might want to consider quitting your job to free up time for this one. [Firemint via @alexessory] Th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 24, 2010
No, you're not seeing things. Sprint phones will now see a "Sprint" tab in the Android Market instead of the (preferred by many) "Downloads" tab. It's the same on Verizon, AT...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 23, 2010
Not to be outdone by it's larger cousins, the Motorola Devour has been rooted.  Using some bits and pieces from the Droid X root method, some files scoured from the web, and some good old fashion...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
Look. We're really not going to get dragged back into this whole Antennagate thing. Because let's face it: Asking Apple to test somebody else's phone is like leaving a bottle of Campari in the s...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
A PSA for all you application developers out there: Google has updated the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement "in preparation for some work we’re doing on introducin...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 23, 2010
There are three things I love -- open source, Linux, and ingenuity.  Android Central forum member 42turkeys brings all three together, along with some serious Mac love in his versions of the Side...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
One thing missing from the Galaxy S class of phones -- and this will hurt some of your more than others -- is proper LED notification. Sorry, it's just not there. If you miss a call, or get an e-mail...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 23, 2010
AOL, an Internet and media giant if there ever was one, has released a duo of Android applications.  While it may be trendy and fun to bash AOL, the fact is that it helped usher in the Internet a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
Call the Nexus One what you want -- failed experiment, iClone, ahead of its time, whatever. We'll call it a solid phone, born from Google's desire to "shake up" the smartphone market, ...
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by Kyle Gibb
Jul 23, 2010
Verizon has been pushing its "VCAST" video service for quite some time, and it just got a lot more desirable for NFL fans on Big Red. The new and improved "NFL Mobile" app will all...
Android Central Podcast
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
Hardware news Droid X root achievedMotorola speaks: The Droid X will not self-destruct in 5 seconds (or if hacked)Droid X software update arrives; also, some reports of screen problemsMotorola: Droid ...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
The HTC Skin Case for the Sprint Evo 4G is one of the easiest ways to protect your phone. It's a basic rubber skin that fits around the Evo with cutouts for the camera, speaker, flashe...