Tag Archives: Android

3 Much Needed Android “Replacements”

Posted on 11.28.2011 by breon

I’ve been an Android user for just about 3 years now. In its humble beginnings, there were a lot of core features “missing” from the platform. In fact, there wasn’t even an on-screen keyboard. Since then, the Android Team has introduced a horde of new APIs granting developers access to the depths of the OS.

Nowadays, you can’t help but stumble upon tons of keyboards, Launcher replacements, and cameras. These apps help the user customize their experience to the suit their needs. Even with all of the apps available in the Android Market, there are still some aspects that users can’t change. Here are a few things I’d like to see “opened” up. Continue reading →

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Six Months With Sense

Posted on 04.09.2010 by breon

Preface I started writing this post about a couple of weeks ago.  I’ve been jotting down notes and thoughts about HTC’s Sense interface on my HTC Hero.  Sense is a great mobile experience.  I wanted others to know what it’s … Continue reading →

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Android and Droid: What’s the Difference?

Posted on 03.28.2010 by breon

With the increasing popularity and affordability of smartphones, more and more folks are ditching the flip for something a little more advanced.  The iPhone is probably still the most sought after device in the mix.  However, Android based devices are … Continue reading →

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The Year of Mobile

Posted on 03.20.2010 by breon

It’s no secret, I’m a fanatic about mobile.  While I’m partial to the Android mobile operating system, I try to be fair and take in as much info about all aspects of mobile.  I subscribe to about 80 RSS feeds … Continue reading →

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5 Features Every Smartphone Should Have

Posted on 02.20.2010 by breon

I’ve been rocking an HTC Hero (Sprint Version) since the beginning of October ’09.  When I bought it, it was the end-all-be-all for Android phones.  While I knew that even better phones would be right around the corner, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Flickr vs Picasa

Posted on 02.16.2010 by breon

It’s pretty apparent that Flickr is the leading online photo service. There are tons of sites and services that integrate with the Yahoo! service. You can upload and manage your photos (and videos) with a desktop application or via the … Continue reading →

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Hello, Droid!

Posted on 11.06.2009 by breon

Justin Grammens sent me an email a couple weeks ago letting me know that Albert Maruggi might be contacting me about “testing a new Android device”. Being the Android fanboy that I am, I just about jumped out of my … Continue reading →

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QUICK! Get Qik for live video streaming on Android

Posted on 08.05.2009 by breon

Qik is the first (and only) app on Android that allows for live video streaming. They’ve recently added some neat features that allow you to easily share and edit your videos, right on your device. You can also now record … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, LOCATION!

Posted on 08.04.2009 by breon

Today’s theme is: Where am I? Where do I want to go? Where have I been? It’s pretty commonplace for a smartphone, or even a feature phone, to have geolocation capabilities. Back in the day, geolocation relied solely on wireless … Continue reading →

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I Sense a Disturbance in the Force

Posted on 07.21.2009 by breon

When the iPhone came out, there was a gigantic sigh of relief from mobilephiles the world over. It blended a smartphone with an entertainment device and slapped a sexy Apple user interface on top of it all. I played with … Continue reading →

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