3 Much Needed Android “Replacements”
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.
Android and Droid: What’s the Difference?
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 starting to get more time in the spotlight. I’ve also been noticing people interchanging the [...]
The Year of Mobile
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 ranging from company press releases to analyst sites to mobile news sites to mobile job [...]
How Smartphones Can Save You Money
There are many reasons why some folks don’t have a smartphone. Maybe you’re not eligible for an upgrade yet. Or you don’t want to spend the money on the hardware (although there are some free smartphones out there, if you’re eligible). There’s also the extra monthly fee for data service. Maybe you’re worried you won’t [...]
5 Features Every Smartphone Should Have
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 predict the onslaught of dope phones that was to come.
A couple more days with the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus
I gotta admit, I haven’t spent as much time with the Pre and Pixi as I should have. Although, I have been using them in the context of ‘everyday use’ and not just über-nerdcore-deep-tech-dive.
Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus on Verizon – Day .5
I’m going to keep this post a short. I’m a very lucky boy. Yesterday, I picked up two shiny Palm devices; The Pre Plus and Pixi Plus. Both are brand new and are available on Verizon Wireless.
Location, Location, LOCATION!
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 tower triangulation. It’s accuracy was sketchy at best. Today, there are much more sophisticated methods [...]
I Sense a Disturbance in the Force
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 the iPhone (pre-3G) and enjoyed the experience. The hardware was certainly slick too. However, it [...]