Jared started off writing about mobile phones back when BlackBerry ruled the market, and Windows Mobile was kinda cool. Now, with a family, mortgage and other responsibilities he has no choice but to look for the best deals, and he's here to share them with you.
If you have held on strong to your HTC Droid Eris, and not lost hope even with the lack of official updates you will rejoice to know that custom ROM developer punk.kaos has brought a sweet taste of Gingerbread to your device. KaosGingerbread, a Android 2.3 AOSP based ROM has undergone quite a few different versions, and many improvements have been made along the way, each one just...
Are you one of the Samsung Intercept owners who was eagerly awaiting your time for the Android 2.2 update but was quickly disappointed when it made your device a nice paperweight? Well, it appears as though you are not alone, and Sprint has posted that they are aware that this update is making some devices unresponsive. They have not given a cause for the issue, not stated exactly what...
For all you TELUS customers who have been holding out for an amazing Android device, it appears as though your wait is coming to an end as they prepare for the release of the HTC Desire HD -- which we've also seen as the HTC Mecha. A tipster has offered up MobileSyrup with a great shot of the device booting, and they have been informed that there should be a January/February time frame...
For all you who have been waiting for the Nexus S to come out for you to pick one up, the wait is over and now you probably want to load it up with some great applications. The market can be a bit difficult to navigate depending how much time you have to spare, so let us give you some ideas of what to load up on that new shiny device. Sean Brunett - Windows Phone Android Do you like...
With the launch of the Nexus S here on Thursday, Best Buy Mobile listed which stores will sell the phone on-contract with T-Mobile. All Best Buy Mobile locations will carry the device unlocked at a full retail pricing; only select stores will have the option to purchase the device with a two-year contract. For a full list of stores that will carry the phone with the discounted price,...
What a week. If you blinked at all you missed something fun about the Nexus S, Gingerbread, or one of the million other device updates we saw. Weeks like this really help us see just how much Android is taking over, and with over 300,000 Android activations daily, we don't expect the trend to slow at all. Let's take a look at some of the news from the past week that you may have missed...
Getting bored with those applications on your device? Looking for something new, but don't have hours to devote searching the market? Fear not, we bring you our weekly dose of our favorite selections that we use daily, and hopefully you can find some of the same value in the that we do! Chris Parsons - Plex 9 RemoteGiven that there are a few Plex Media server applications in the Market...
Picking out accessories for my Motorola Droid 2 is almost as exciting as the device itself or the applications that it will be running. The Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger is an amazing accessory, and a must-have for everyone that owns this device. How many times have you sat down at your desk, looked around for your charger, only to realize the cable has dropped behind the desk or...
Another week has come to a conclusion, and 2010 is quickly wrapping itself up. This week was another fun one in the Android world, finally Droid Incredible owners got their root back, Nook Color became even more fun, and the Playstation Phone spent more time in front of the camera. If you missed any of the news from this week, let's take a look at some of it below.General NewsFroyo...
Even with the recent updates to the Android Market, finding a great application can still be quite a hunt due to the shear size of the market. Here at Android Central we spend a lot of our time on our devices, so we sort through what we can on the market, and we bring you weekly some of our favorite picks from the last week. Let's take a look at what made it into this weeks choices....
Well this week sure has flown right by us, and we all sure hope you stuffed your faces full on Thanksgiving and then went and bought some new Android related stuff on Black Friday. Many of us were busy preparing and indulging this week, and may have missed some of the news that took place, so let's take a look at what we may have missed.General NewsVerizon flipping LTE switch in...
The more we use our Android devices on a daily basis, the more we look for ways to integrate them with the most simplistic tasks of our day. One user had a great thought to write their own application so that they could use their device to open the garage upon arrival to their house. Of course they were scared of the application opening the door from their job, or anywhere else, so they...
There are a ton of keyboard variations for the Android platform, and nearly one to match just about everyone's personal preference. Graffiti is a great keyboard replacement that has been available on the Palm OS for a while, and has finally been made available on Android. What sets this keyboard apart from nearly all the rest is the fact that letters are actually drawn by the user,...
Here we are, concluding another week in which we did not see any Android 2.3 leaks, or official updates. As we continue to hold our breath for this update, plenty more Android related news continues to flow. Let's take a look at some of the fun information that has been announced over the course of the past week.General NewsBootlace creators bringing Froyo to iPhone 4, iPadComcast...
The past few weeks we have heard your feedback, you love your apps, and want them presented in all different ways. And by semi-popular demand, we're going back to our old format, wherein we showcase a few apps that have caught our eyes of late, or that might not warrant a full story. Let's take a look at some of our picks from this week! Chris Parsons - ParcelsIf you find yourself...
When looking for a case for my Motorola Droid 2, the Body Glove Snap-On Case immediately caught my eye as one of the top contenders. Cases are generally one of the accessories that I am most hesitant to purchase due to my compulsive personality and I tend to overanalyze the design, protection, bulk and comfort. Body Glove is a trusted brand that provides a lot of protection and...
Why should you register with us here at Android Central? For the free stuff, of course! We run contests all the time. But to enter, you're going to need to be registered. (How else will we know where to send the stuff?) And if you're a winner, you'll be famous for all eternity. Here's who won the contests from the past week, and if you weren't one of the lucky winners this week be...
Some people will literally put a smart phone through any and every test that they can imagine, and some of them are just, well, insane. We have seen the iFixIt team rip units apart, the Internet has gone viral with Will It Blend videos, and now people are grilling their smartphones?Yes, as crazy as it sounds, someone has confused their iPhone, G2, and Windows Phone 7 device with...
If you are a T-Mobile customer and have been looking at other carriers in hopes of being able to reduce monthly costs and get more out of your plan, look no further. Just in time for the holidays T-Mobile will be rolling out two new plans that are aimed towards heavy users, and are very competitive to other carriers.These new options are called The Even More Promotional Plans, and will...
For all of you who are still holding strong to your Motorola Droid the folks at MyDroidWorld have been kind enough to leak an update for you. This update, which is build FRG83, brings things up to Android 2.2.1 -- just like on the Nexus One. This update has already been rooted for your pleasure and you can chose between an odexed or deodexed version of the update. While sadly an exact...
