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New Android smartphones stealing the spotlight
Android Apps Appolicious
Codenamed 'Bliss,' the handset will be an Android-based phone—said to be a color-mix between forest and sea green for a calming effect–will contain physical and software tweaks that were designed especially with women in mind. It's said the smartphone ...
Five Things Google Needs to Fix in Android 3.0 Honeycomb
PCWorld
By Melissa J. Perenson, PCWorld Make no mistake: Google's tablet-optimized Android 3.0 represents a huge improvement overall over previous versions of Google's mobile operating system. But that's not to say it gets everything right. ...
Sprint's Nexus S 4G available today for $199 on contract
Android Central
You get the latest version of Android (that'd be Android 2.3.4, with the new Google Talk video chat), the promise of the latest updates, the "Pure Google" experience, all in a sleek, lightweight Samsung shell. It's available today for $199 if you sign ...

Android Central
HTC introduces new Android smartphone
Inquirer.net
By Raquel P. Gomez MANILA, Philippines—The charm of the Android platform plus the innovation called HTC Sense—a set of cloud-supported features that enhance user experience—have boosted global sales of HTC smartphones. HTC sold a total of 9.7 ...
Google, Apple Keep Gobbling Smartphone Share from RIM: comScore
eWeek
Google's Android smartphones and Apple's iPhone continue to rack up US smartphone share at the expense of Research in Motion, comScore said. Google's Android smartphone share rose to 34.7 percent in March, up from 33 percent in February, according to ...
Will a Multitude of App Stores Hurt Android?
PCWorld
By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld GetJar, Opera, Amazon and now Barnes & Noble-seems like these days everyone has their own Android app store with their own apps that can't be found anywhere else. While the joke these past few months has been that Steve ...
Budget smartphone braves odds
Inquirer.net
With the unprecedented demand for the iOS-powered iPhones, the ever-increasing popularity of Android-powered smartphones, and more significantly, Nokia's recent announcement to use Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Phone 7 operating system as the foundation ...
Android's Dream: Doctor Frankenstein's monster
TG Daily
Throughout the long history of fiction, androids (and gynoids) - artificial people - have been a common element. When included as tertiary characters they are often symbols for "the other." When treated as protagonists, they fill the tale with themes ...

TG Daily
Nuance Deal Could Be Game Changer for Apple's iOS 5
PCWorld
Flawed as it may be, though, Google has leveraged its voice recognition technology to extend the capabilities of Android and provide functionality lacking in Apple's iOS. iOS does include some basic voice commands to interact with contacts or the iPod ...
Apple iPad 2, Asus Transformer Comparison Battle Video
Phones Review
We have another battle video between iOS and Android today on the tablet front today, obviously pitting Apple's latest baby, the Apple iPad 2 against the latest Android tablet to hit the scene, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. The iPad 2 versus the Asus ...

Phones Review
Acer Iconia Tab A500 Review
Top Computer Tablets
By Dustin As the Android 3.0 tablet onslaught continues, and all the Honeycomb tablets unveiled at CES 2011 are actually arriving, you may get bogged down by all the similarities and models, so we will help you out by offering a review of the Acer ...

Top Computer Tablets
LG Optimus Black to World Tour Starting in Europe
Gotta Be Mobile
Since debuting at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, LG has announced that its NOVA display-powered Optimus Black Android smartphone will be released in six continents across the world, starting first in Europe. ...
$279 Do Everything Android Tablet A Lot Of Fun On The Toilet [Video]
Tablets Planet
A laugh or two is sure to be had with this new ad spot for the BeBook Live Tablet, a 7-inch Android 2.2 Froyo tablet. In the commercial you will see and hear some very unusual things for a tablet promo video, just watch and see. ...

Tablets Planet
Volvo magazine now available on Android
HGV Ireland.com
A new issue of Volvo Trucks' tablet magazine, which was successfully launched for the iPad in January, is now available – this time also for Android tablets. "The first issue, which was available for the iPad, was very well received. ...
What are you searching for at Google I/O?
EETimes.com
I am open to input from anyone--Android developers, server designers, notebook makers testing Chrome OS, TV designers interested in GoogleTV and more. So please, consider me an investigator for hire and post a comment below or drop me an email to let ...
BlackBerry PlayBook to Get Keyboard Accessory; Android Apps Demoed
PDF Devices
Oh, and the fact that Nook Color can now run Android apps. But the last point is rather moot – because BlackBerry PlayBook too will be able to run Android apps soon. You've read the report, now you can see more demo video posted on the company's ...

PDF Devices
HTC's First Tablet Now Available For Pre-Order
ITProPortal
Android apps that exploit the stylus' capabilities wouldn't hurt either. The HTC Flyer tablet will come powered with a HTC Sense laden Android 2.3 operating system but the company has said that an Android 3.0 Honeycomb update is also on the cards.

ITProPortal
MOBILE MAY: Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Siliconrepublic.com
Out of all the smartphones that have embraced the Android OS, the Xperia Arc is perhaps the most beautiful in appearance with its deep black veneer and aquiline shape. Compared to its close relation, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, which doubles as a ...

Siliconrepublic.com
9 things you didn't know your iPhone or Android could do
WECT-TV6
By Lindsey Connell - bio | email It sounds like a "To Do" list for your day off but did you know you can do all those things with your phone? In the constantly changing world of smartphones, it seems your phone can be the hottest thing in the store one ...
Tech novelties from tablet devices to network storage media
TMC Net
Archos is powered by the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system. The tablet PC, which hits stores this month, connects to the internet via WLAN. New Samsung smartphones without UMTS Berlin -- No UMTS, but long talk and standby times: That's the claim of ...
Samsung Infuse 4G Coming to AT&T May 15
Operation Android
Application sideloading is also possible with the Infuse, which means apps from sources other than the Android Market can be installed. This feature can be activated from the Settings screen by unchecking a box that disallows software from unknown ...

Operation Android
Easy Backup, Enhanced Availability, and User-friendly Interface in Handy ...
Online PR News (press release)
Online PR News – 08-May-2011 –Alliance, Ohio, May 8, 2011 – Novosoft, an international software development and IT consultancy company, announced the release of a new version of Handy Backup for Android. The utility presents simple interface, ...
The Kyocera Echo: The phone that wants to be your tablet
Macworld
By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld - May 8, 2011 The Kyocera Echo on Sprint ($200 with a two-year contract) is the first dual screen Android smartphone to hit the United States. With a design reminiscent of the Nintendo DS, the Echo seems to make a better ...
[Weekend Poll] How Important Will Customization Be In Determining Your Next ...
Android Police
This week's question is one that'll allow you to express what you think an Android handset should let you do in terms of customization, modification, and other various tinkering (think rooting, custom ROMs, kernels, etc). Basically, we want to know how ...
A Godsend for the Avid Traveler – MapDroyd Android App
Chip Chick
Well, not anymore, if you're an Android phone user. MapDroyd allows you to search for maps of most locations around the world, and save them using their own unique compressed file format, which allows you offline access to what should be highly ...
Study shows developer interest in Android OS falling – FierceMobileIt.com
SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
By Lynnette Luna – A new study from Appcelerator and IDC found that interest in the Android OS waned this month, with Apple's iOS regaining ground. Some 2760 developers were questioned and 85 percent said they were interested in developing for Android ...
Dropcam watches what you can't
USA Today
There's an option to send a link to your friends, or you can see the video on portable devices by installing free Dropcam apps for iPhone or Android. The camera also can be configured to send you an email or text message alert when the it sees movement ...

USA Today
BeBook to drop 7-inch "Live" Android Froyo tablet in June
Unwired View
By Matthew Ruiz on 07 May 11 BeBook, an e-reader manufacturer, has announced the release of their BeBook Live, an Android tablet running version 2.2 (Froyo). A 1 Ghz Samsung Cortex A8 CPU and 512MB of SDRAM powers the device, and its 4GB of internal ...

Unwired View
Need to take down a terrorist? There's an app for that: Army launches App ...
Daily Mail
An American army medic checks his iPhone More than 30 apps have already been built for the Army Marketplace, which can be used by soldiers with computers, iPhones and Google Android cell phones. The apps currently available focus on training, ...

Daily Mail
Hire Android 2.3 Developer Services Announced by AADI
AddPR.com (press release)
Being a professional Android application development company feels proud to announce the hire Android 2.3 developer/programmer services for the Android 2.3 based device users. For offering high quality Android development services, ...
Gallery Exclude helps keep album art, book covers out of your Android Gallery
Mobiputing
The Gallery app for Android phones and tablets does a pretty awesome job of grabbing movies and images stored on your device and displaying them in an attractive browser. But unfortunately Google doesn't provide you an option to exclude directories, ...
Amazon Cloud Player Now Works On iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
GizmoCrunch
The Amazon Cloud Player which launched late last month for Android has unfortunately not come with an announcement for when the music upload/player service will be available for the iPhone, iPad & iPod touch. Well there still isn't an announcement but ...

Blog Posts
LG to launch the Optimus Black this month in Europe | Android ...
By James DeRuvo
LG has announced that the LG Optimus Black is heading for a little European vacation as it launches later this month. The super thin, ultra bright phone will.
Android Community - http://androidcommunity.com/
Hands on with the LG Optimus Black – Android and Me
By Russell Holly
It's running Android 2.2.2 with LG's very TouchWiz-looking UI skin, and it's not even 4G! While that laundry list is enough to make the hardcore gearheads turn their nose up at this device, what the Black actually delivers is more than ...
Android and Me - http://androidandme.com/
LG Optimus Black hits Europe later this month, coming to North ...
By Phil Nickinson
SEOUL, May 8, 2011 – The LG Optimus Black, the stylishly slim and lightweight Android smartphone featuring the unique NOVA display, will make its international debut in Europe later this month. Following successful unveilings at the ...
Android Central - Android Forums,... - http://www.androidcentral.com/
New in the Android Market: Be the king of the 10 pin with Let's Bowl
By Robert Nazarian
If you like bowling then you might want to check out Let's Bowl. I like bowling games because I do not have a lot of time for games. You can complete 10 frames in 5 minutes tops. The developer, SideBump Studios, says, "Finely tuned ...
Android News, Rumours, and Updates - http://www.talkandroid.com/
Android continues to take more smartphone share, BlackBerry falls ...
According to the latest comScore MobiLens survey, Android continues to take smartphone market share at a rapid pace, and mainly all at the expense of RIM's BlackBerry line. ...
AfterDawn.com - http://www.afterdawn.com/
Paperphone running Android, Future of Smartphones? | Android Tapp ...
By Antonio Wells
The innovative team at Human Media Lab have pulled of some Sci-Fi wonders by creating the Paperphone which is functional, running Android using bend gestures to navigate and operate. The Paperphone can make calls, run apps like the ...
Android Tapp - http://www.androidtapp.com/
Andie Graph For Android Emulates TI Graphing Calculators
By Sameed
Tired of your bulky, old and rusty TI graphing calculator? Looking for a lighter , more "current" alternate? Look no further. Andie Graph for Android allows.
AddictiveTips - http://www.addictivetips.com/
Wiley – Beginning Android Application Development 2011 RETAiL ...
By Seth
The Android OS is a popular and flexible platform for many of today's most in- demand mobile devices. This full-color guide offers you a hands-on introduction to creating Android applications for the latest mobile devices. ...
Releaselog | RLSLOG.net - http://www.rlslog.net/
Blast Monkeys rockets up Android charts
By Carl B
"The Android version has been steadily gaining popularity for the last few months, moving up the charts at an exponential rate. The game is current on the Top 25 Charts for the Arcade/Action Category, Top 75 Charts for the Games ...
QJ.NET - http://www.qj.net/
Android 2.3 Gingerbread May Finally Reach the Droid X - Geek News ...
By Alan Buckingham
It looks like the Motorola Droid X may FINALLY get the latest and greatest Android - 2.3, also known as Gingerbread. Supposedly Verizon received.
Geek News Central - http://www.geeknewscentral.com/
Concerned with Android security - Android Forums
By cherrysecret
I realize that there are already relevant threads started about Android security ... I read some of them. I currently own an iphone 4 but have a few.
Android Forums - http://androidforums.com/
Top Adventure Games ~ Android Game v1.0 By Kevin Royy | Arcade ...
Top Adventure Games - Android Game - Arcade & Action - Kevin Royy.
AndroLib : New Apps and Games - http://www.androlib.com/
Free Technology for Teachers: Google Docs for Android
By noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Byrne)
Last week Google announced the launch of a new Google Docs for Android App. Because of the way that I work I don't have a lot of times that I "need" a mobile app for editing documents, but as an Android phone user and Google fan boy I ...
Free Technology for Teachers - http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Android Use Explodes: Comscore - 24/7 Wall St.
By 247wallst
Top Smartphone Platforms 3 Month Avg. Ending Mar. 2011 vs. 3 Month Avg. Ending Dec. 2010 Total U.S. Smartphone Subscribers Ages 13+ Source: comScore MobiLens Share (%) of Smartphone Subscribers Dec-10 Mar-11 Point Change Total ...
24/7 Wall St. - http://247wallst.com/
Why iOS beats Android: pt. 3 – mixed messages
By Cam Bunton
In the first two instalments of this series I tackled the areas of market success and the centralized App Store. In this, the third part, I intend to cover the wide range of quality between the low-end Android phones, and the high end.
TodaysiPhone.com - http://www.todaysiphone.com/
Sprint's Android-powered Motorola XPRT « Specs, Reviews, News and ...
Motorola has been on a high since the Atrix and the Xoom, and now there is the XPRT. The XPRT is another Android phone, and it has a 1GHz processor, full.
MobileWhack - http://www.mobilewhack.com/
BeBook Live Android Tablet: Specs, Price and Release : Product ...
By Tina Chubb
According to Brian Heater over at engadget.com, the BeBook Live tablet runs on the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, is powered by a 1GHz processor and comes with a 7-inch color multi-touch display with a resolution of 800 x 600, ...
Product Reviews: - http://www.product-reviews.net/

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