2 years ago
Android2cloud sends info from Android to Chrome

Possible seamless integration of Chrome and Android was first seen with the Chrome to Phone app/extension. If you haven't heard of it, check out our demo, it's very cool! Now, the reverse process, dubbed Android2cloud, allows users to send information from their phones directly to Chrome.
After installing the app and the extension, give them both the appropriate permissions and start sharing! Video and download link after after the break [Lifehacker]
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2 years ago
Android takes the lead from BlackBerry in Q2, analyst firm reports
According to NPD, one of the largest consumer market research companies, Android phones smartphones (or superphones, as Google likes to call it), has out sold the BlackBerry in Q2's sales. Almost every one in three smartphones that are sold today, has Android installed on the device.
The top 5 Android phones sold in the second quarter were:
- Motorola Droid
- HTC Droid Incredible
- HTC EVO 4G
- HTC Hero
- HTC Droid Eris
It looks like Verizon's and Sprint's marketing efforts have really paid off. (Not to mention HTC, eh?) It's no surprise the Motorola Droid is at the top of that list. Especially with all those Droid commercials Verizon kept on pumping out every few weeks. We're just pretty surprised the HTC Droid Incredible made number 2 on that list. With all those supply shortages with the AMOLED screens and all.
Let's see if RIM's new marketing campaign and the launch of BlackBerry 6 will help them with sales in Q3. They need something other than BBM to help them now. Boast about your Android phone and all of its first-placeness in the comments section. [Business Wire]
2 years ago
Save images from your browser

One of the great features of the Android browser (and most third-party browsers) is the ability to save any picture you might find on websites. You simply long-press on the image, and a menu pops up. Sometimes you may get several more options if the picture links to another webpage.
Once you save the image, you can quickly find it within your "All downloads" album in your gallery app, or just click on the file once it finishes downloading. As an example, this is a great way to find and use wallpapers for your Android phone. Enjoy!
2 years ago
Archos 8 -- a tiny media player, sports Eclair, available for pre-order

Now for something completely different -- J&R has put up the pre-order page for the Archos 32, a 3.2-inch 8GB personal media player. Don't hit the back button on your browser just yet, because this little device is big on the spec sheet:
- 3.2-inch TFT LCD touchscreen at WQVGA (400x240) resolution and 16 million colors
- Android 2.1, with plans to upgrade to Froyo at release
- Access to over 2000 apps in the Archos AppsLib app store
- 800 MHz A8 Cortex processor with OpenGL support
- 802.11 b/g/n WiFi suport
- Standard USB connector with USB Host and composite video out
- VGA camera with camcorder mode
- Support for every audio and video format I've ever heard of, and a few I haven't
Shazam! Now pack all this into a 2.5-ounce device with a $147.00 price tag and you've just piqued my interest. I've searched high and low for a leaked pic to no avail, and no word on just when we'll be seeing this one, but you can sign up to be notified at the pre-order page. [J&R via NetbooksReview] Thanks Jazz!
2 years ago
Cellular South's Hero looks good in black

Always had a special place in our hearts for the HTC Hero, even if it is a little long in the tooth. But dress it up in black, and we'd be more than happy to put this guy in our bag as a backup device. It's available now from Cellular South for $79.99 after contract and rebate. [Cellular South] Thanks, @asmith001!
2 years ago
Motorola Sage breaks blurry cover, still leaves us wondering

When we saw that blurry picture of the Motorola Sage last week we thought ... well, we're not quite sure what we thought. We've been hoping that the difference between high-end Motorola smartphone and low-end Motorola smartphone might at least creep toward the middle. But what we see here sure looks like it's from the same family as the Backflip. Engadget's tipster says the is-Blur/isn't-Blur/PhilBlur skin is on board, and we're trying not to poke fun at that trackpad. Really, we are. You, however, can have at it in the comments. [Engadget]
2 years ago
Verizon rumored launch 10-inch Motorola Android tablet with FiOS TV

Don't look now, but it seems like Verizon is about to get real serious about competing with the iPad. Word comes from the Financial Times that Big Red and Motorola, who have been best buds as of late, are planning on launching a 10-inch tablet device that would allow subscribers to Verizon's FiOS TV service to watch live TV shows on it. Just let that sink in for a moment.
The device could launch as soon as "this autumn," but no specific date or pricing were given. It does seem that the tablet will come with full Flash compatibility, which would almost guarantee the device would launch with Android 2.2 ("Froyo"). In addition, the tablet could come with Verizon's hotspot feature, allowing nearby WiFi devices to connect to the internet as well. If they weren't before, Moto and Verizon are sure playing for keeps now. [FinancialTimes] Thanks to SharonW for the tip!
2 years ago
New: Google Mobile Search History


Ever navigate away from a site and have trouble duplicating the search you used to find it? Google has come to the rescue again with a handy "History" link on the Google mobile site. You can find old searches, remove items from your history, and even star search items if you're so inclined. The history includes all searches made while signed in with your Google account, not just those from your phone, and mobile searches are designated by a little phone icon.
Search history should be enabled by default; if not, you can select "Settings," then hit "Save Searches" under "Search History" and save your settings. It's not clear whether search history will be made similarly accessible from the desktop site (although you can simply navigate to google.com/history). There may be some kinks to work out, as evidenced by the following screenshot, so share your experience in the comments! [Google Mobile Blog]
2 years ago
Droid Incredible supply issues finally coming to an end?
2 years ago
Project Emerald could be HTC Glacier -- with dual-core Snapdragon

File this under rumors for the moment, but it looks like the fabled Project Emerald from T-Mobile could very well be the HTC Glacier, and on paper it's fast as hell. The folks at AlienBabelTech have done some digging and found some rather interesting dirt:
- On the GLBenchmark 1.1 online database, there are entries for a very fast (as in 3 times faster than the current HTC king, the Evo 4G!) mystery device named the HTC Glacier. That's the picture above.
- HTC is known for using Qualcomm Snapdragon chips in their phones. Once you crunch the numbers on the benchmarks, you come up with a dual-core 1.2 to 1.5 GHz device
- The fellow who uploaded these scores also uploaded a bunch of other HTC device scores, and they have all been T-Mobile devices.
- That fellow's LinkdIn profile shows that he is a Senior Interaction Designer at T-Mobile USA
Is this proof positive that it's Project Emerald? Nope. But it stands to reason, unless T-Mobile has two huge surprises to spring on us later this year. Be sure to check out the source link, there's a screenshot montage of all the clues, as well as a long geeky feature list of the supposed HTC Glacier's GPU details. [AlienBabelTech]
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