Latest Android news, applications and forum discussion

Feb

4

2012

Xiaomi Open Sources MIUI ROM and Application Source Codes

0

by Jack Holt
tagged , , ,

This is a big day for ROM developers everywhere as Xiaomi, a Chinese technology company, has open sourced its MIUI ROM for Android. For those that live under a rock, MIUI gives Android an iOS flair in both look and feel and is based on both Android 2.3.7 and CyanogenMod 7 sources. MIUI 4 (based [...]

Categorized as Android Customization, Android Development, Android News, Android Phones, Android ROMS, Android Rooting, Android SDK, Android Software | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Costco Has Online/In-Store Deal for Galaxy Nexus, Comes With Free Extended Battery

0

by Jack Holt
tagged , , ,

Even with all that hoopla about the CDMA Galaxy Nexus no longer being an official developer device it is still an amazing phone (with a lot of developer support still). If you are wanting this phone but aren’t wanting to drop the $299.99 for it Costco is running an online deal congruent with local Costco [...]

Categorized as Android Accessories, Android Carriers, Android News, Android Phones | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Lotus Glass Brings New Venture for Samsung and Corning

0

by Emily Aquin
tagged , , , ,

  In a match made in cellphone screen heaven, Samsung and Corning have signed a deal to jointly manufacture Lotus Glass.  Corning is known for its scratch resistant Gorilla Glass, and had recently announced its new Lotus Glass technology.  Samsung has dazzled us with their beautiful Super AMOLED screens.  The technology has been profitable for Samsung [...]

Categorized as Android News, Android Phones | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Google Drops Official “Developer Support” for CDMA Galaxy Nexus, Google Releases Statement, Will Still Provide Direct Software Support

3

by Jack Holt
tagged , , , , ,

While most of us aren’t surprised by this move, I’m certainly not, Google has dropped official support for the CDMA (Verizon) Galaxy Nexus as a developer device. They did the same for the LTE Xoom and Nexus S 4G as well. At first folks thought was in regards to Google Wallet not being officially supported [...]

Categorized as Android Carriers, Android Customization, Android Development, Android Manufacturers, Android News, Android Phones, Android Retailers, Android ROMS, Android Rooting, Android SDK, Android Software, Android Tablets, Android Updates, Google News | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Apple Slaps Samsung With Revised Lawsuit In Australia, Comes With 278 Claims

1

by Jack Holt
tagged , , ,

Well you have to give it to Apple. If anything, they are relentless. Rather than admit defeat in regards to their recent lawsuit in Australia against Samsung being overturned they’ve come at the Korean company a second time. This time, Apple is expanding its lawsuit to inclue 278 claims that spans across 22 patents and [...]

Categorized as Android Carriers, Android Development, Android Lawsuits, Android News, Android Phones, Android Tablets | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Zombie Wonderland 2: Outta Time Shuffles Onto Android [Video]

0

by Ed Caggiani
tagged , , , ,

Just in time for the premiere of the second season of The Walking Dead, Xoobis releases the popular iOS game Zombie Wonderland 2: Outta Time for Android. We’ve been waiting for this one! The survival/tower defense/action zombie game blends these genres into a unique style, enhanced by cartoony 3D graphics. The goal, unsurprisingly, is to rid [...]

Categorized as Android Applications, Android Gaming, Android News, Android Phones, Android Software, Android Tablets | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

AT&T Motorola ATRIX 2 gets updated to v55.13.25

0

by Robert Nazarian
tagged , ,

An update for the Motorola ATRIX 2 just started rolling out. This will bring your software version to 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US. The enhancements include: Camera – Enhancements to deliver better overall picture taking experience so you never miss a moment Google Music – Addition of Google Music application so you have greater access to the world of music. [...]

Categorized as Android Manufacturers, Android News, Android Phones | Full Post

Feb

3

2012

Mysterious LG devices could show up at Mobile World Congress

0

by Emily Aquin
tagged , ,

On a Universal Plug and Play website, two new LG devices have appeared with very little information about them.  Code named LG-P700 and LG-P880, they most likely aren’t the Optimus 3D Max, as the rumored build number for that is LG-P920.  The LG-P700 will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, have the TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor [...]

Categorized as Android Leaks & Rumours, Android News, Android Phones, Google News | Full Post