Category Archives: Android

Android 2.2 for (nearly) all Android devices

Several weeks ago Google has released the source code for the current generation of Android, called Froyo or version 2.2. The open source code allows the development of community firmware version of Android Froyo. After several alpha and beta versions … Continue reading

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New Version of Google Earth for Android available

Today Google has released version 1.1 of Google Earth for Android. The app has a size of 5.39 MB and is only available for phones running Android 2.1+. Now one feature known from the PC version of Google Earth version … Continue reading

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Voice Search – The key feature on every smart-phone?

Today in its San Francisco office Google has held a press conference about news regarding its mobile operating system, Android. Hugo Barra, Google’s Director of Product Management for Mobile discussed about the evolution of mobile computing capabilities. The focus of … Continue reading

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HTC Desire HD and HTC Schubert are expected in October 2010

HTC is currently working hard to add several new smartphones to the mobile market. This week a lot of photos from different and not yet released models are shown on the web. Following details considering the HTC Android modell Desire … Continue reading

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How to skip Android Welcome Screen

Sometimes the welcome or activation screen in Android does not work properly. You cannot reach the next screen by tapping on the Android icon. But there is an amazing trick to skip the Android welcome screen and settings and reach … Continue reading

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ArcGIS for Android API – Under Development

With the ArcGIS for iPhone API, you can extend the reach of your GIS to include Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The ArcGIS for iPhone API can access data from ArcGIS Online or from your enterprise servers and allows developers … Continue reading

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Android 2.2: CyanogenMod v6 makes progress

The open source community can show their first successes in terms of Froyo-based builds. A very early version of the CyanogenMod v6, based on Googles open source operating system Android can be downloaded. The adjustments to the newest Android  version  by … Continue reading

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Laucher Pro – Fast Homescreen Replacement for Android in Froyo design

Launcher Pro is my favorite homescreen replacement for Android. Most of all because it is very fast and runs smooth even on older Android phones like the HTC Magic or HTC G1. Also the design is very appealing- It looks … Continue reading

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Download the best custom Android 2.1 (Eclair) ROM for Nexus One, Droid, Dream and Magic

CyanogenMod-5.0.8 for Nexus One, Droid, Dream, and Magic has arrived! This is by far the BEST CM release! So much good stuff in there that you won’t even know what to do with it. And ADW Launcher is now the … Continue reading

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Motorola Milestone 2 called XT720 focusing on photo and video

Motorola has introduced their Android-Smartphone “Milestone XT720″, focusing on video and photo quality. The gadget includes a 8 Megapixel camera with a build in Xenon flash light. The mobile phone records videos up to 720p HD videos which can be … Continue reading

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