Android Central Podcast Episode 22

Hardware news

  • Droid X root achieved
  • Motorola speaks: The Droid X will not self-destruct in 5 seconds (or if hacked)
  • Droid X software update arrives; also, some reports of screen problems
  • Motorola: Droid X screen issues fixed, didn't affect many phones
  • Don't void your Droid X warranty: The 'Pull' tag is for the battery
  • Droid X owners using 5 times more data than other phones, Verizon says
  • T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant hands-on
  • Multimedia test: Super AMOLED vs. AMOLED vs. LCD
  • Droid 2 launch now rumored for Aug. 12
  • Droid 2 pics and news leaked, August release seems imminent
  • Motorola i1 officially coming to Sprint on July 25 for $150
  • Sprint Epic 4G passes the FCC
  • Canada's Rogers to offer Samsung Galaxy S come September
  • Dell Streak imminent, pre-sale window coming
  • Quick fix for GPS issues on your new Samsung Galaxy S series phone
  • Blurrycam pics emerge of a Motorola portrait slider on Verizon
  • Dummy T-Mobile Charm shows its square face

Android OS updates

  • Android 2.1 and up now on 58 percent of devices
  • Motorola Cliq 2.1 leak -- yes, Blur and Eclair now play together
  • Verizon all but confirms Droid Incredible's getting Froyo soon
  • CyanogenMod 6 nightly build for HTC Evo available for download
  • Cellular South Hero gets Android 2.1
  • Vodafone Nexus One getting its official Froyo update over the next week
  • T-Mobile pulls Samsung Behold 2 update, no ETA on it's return
  • Droid Eris MR4 OTA rolling out -- manual install link available, too

App news

  • Sideload Android apps all you want with the Sideload Wonder Machine
  • LauncherPro+ announced at introductory fee along with great enhancements
  • Goby makes its way to Android
  • Google Voice updates for faster dialing with 'direct access numbers'
  • Fanfeedr now available to feed your sports fever
  • Trip Advisor launches free Android application
  • Barnes & Noble's Nook app lands on Android
  • Groupon now has a free Android app
Phil Nickinson