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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 18, 2011
  If the stock Android calculator isn't quite enough to fit you needs, have no fear.  App developer Doug Melton has ported the AlmostReal TI-83, TI-85, and TI-86 emulators to Android.  ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 18, 2011
Android Central forums member ItsAllAndroid brings up some really good questions -- which root method (temporary or permanent) is easier, and what are the advantages of permanently rooting your phone...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 17, 2011
Even hardcore Android geeks need a break from the shell and their code editor every now and then, and I like to spend some time getting a line wet at one of the many creeks and streams around my area....
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 17, 2011
If you went ahead and tried out any of the CyanogenMod 7 nightly builds, you've surely noticed the new Gapps builds.  This is something that the fellows on the CM team has been working on as...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 17, 2011
Google has posted a job opening for a Technical Account Manager, and part of the qualifications call for experience with NFC/RFID technology.  The job description states the person hired wil...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 16, 2011
After an amazing amount of hard work, hard working hackers have built a stable Froyo custom ROM for the Motorola Milestone.  It's a port of CyanogenMod 6, and thanks to the new kernel ripped out ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 15, 2011
TouchType sent out an email Friday (Jan. 14) reminding everyone that their SwiftKey VIP program sign up was ending Jan. 18, and to announce that they're offering SwiftKey keyboard at a sale price on t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 14, 2011
Whether your tastes run from the eclectic, cutesy, or insane (guilty!), Android Central Forums member Cyber Warrior has you covered when looking for a wallpaper for your Android phone.  This gent...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 14, 2011
Want to get more from your Samsung Fascinate?  Android Central Forums Adviser Adrynalyne has worked some magic and offers up a DL09 Super Clean ROM -- removing the bloat, leaving what you really ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 14, 2011
Telenav, makers of popular cross platform turn-by-turn navigation software, has updated their Android application to version 6.2.  Many improvements come along for the ride, including improved re...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 13, 2011
Android Central forums moderator Ragnarokx has been hard at work building a great Froyo ROM for the Sprint Epic 4G, and it looks like a total winner.  Whether you want to blame Sprint, Samsu...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 12, 2011
Things like the HTC Thunderbolt ROM booting up on the Sprint Evo 4G is the reason we all get excited over ROM leaks and dumps.  I know many of you get tired of reading how these th...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 12, 2011
If you're getting tired of the standard Android look and feel and are looking for a new vertical sliding homescreen, Spark just might be it.  It's a home replacement from HipLogic, and it brings ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 12, 2011
Google has updated the Android NDK (Native Development Kit) to Revision 5, and Googler Chris Pruett takes some time to explain the awesomeness that comes with.  The NDK allows developers to use n...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
The new Android Market client is finally being pushed to the Samsung Nexus S.  Nobody is really sure what took so long for Google's newest phone to get with the program; guesses range from Ginger...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
In the spirit of true fragmentation, Adobe has released an update to Flash 10.1.  This update brings Flash to version 10.1.106.15, and along with whatever bug fixes and optimizations Adobe has ma...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
It's a question get all the time: "Is my phone rooted? How can I tell?"  Maybe you picked up your new Android phone second-hand (it's a great way to save some cash, and there ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
Verizon announced four heavy LTE hitters at CES 2011, and it's a lot to digest if you're already planning your future purchase.  Have no fear -- Android Central forums member RichardClark h...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
Microsoft gave its mobile offerings a huge overhaul with Windows Phone 7, putting them on par with phones running iOS or Android in the eyes of many.  All bias aside, I think they have a winner i...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 11, 2011
 Want to get the update Verizon has put out for the Samsung Fascinate, but don't feel like waiting for it to push to you?  Android Central forums Adviser Adrynalyne has the fully updated pac...