Android Market now offering up changelogs

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 3rd 2010, 12:00pm
tagged Android, app, applications, apps, change, changelogs, changes, description, Google, logs, market, widget, widgets

Ever been prompted by your Android device to update an app or widget, only to search through and find absolutely zero information as to why it’s being updated? Well, it looks like Google is on the path to fix that, as they ave now set aside a section of the app information pages in the Market for changelogs. For those who are unfamiliar with changelogs, they are basically just quick snippets of text that let you know what’s new in the latest version of whatever it that you’re downloading.

The “recent changes” option is now a new text box for Android developers, so they don’t have to remember to put it into the text when uploading a new version of their app.

Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments!

[via androidcommunity]

T-Mobile to push G2 Wi-Fi calling update beginning today

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 3rd 2010, 11:51am
tagged G2, T-Mobile, update, wi-fi calling

TmoNews has caught wind of an internal T-Mobile memo showing that they will begin pushing an update to the G2 starting today that turns on Wi-Fi calling. The update will run from November 3 through November 8, so not everyone will be getting this thing at the same time.

If you’re a G2 owner and have received your update, leave us a comment below and let us know where you live!

[via TmoNews]

T-Mobile formally announces the largest 4G (HSPA+) network in the US

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 3rd 2010, 11:45am
tagged 4G, ad campaign, hspa, T-Mobile

It seems that T-Mobile has finally decided to advertise their blazing fast HSPA+ network as 4G (probably a good idea). T-Mo has announced the expansion of their 4G to six new metropolitan areas, which are Chicago, Ill.;Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; and Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington, N.C. Neville Ray, T-Mobile’s CTO, had the following to say on the subject:

“4G is about performance and today T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is delivering 4G speeds that match and often beat WiMAX and are readily comparable to what early LTE will deliver. Our 4G network is capable of theoretical speeds up to 21Mbps and we have seen average download speeds approaching 5 Mbps on our myTouch 4G phone in some cities with peak speeds of nearly 12 Mbps. Further, independent reviewers have seen average download speeds on our webConnect Rocket between 5 and 8 Mbps with peak speeds up to 8-10Mbps,”

T-Mobile is expecting to cover 200 million people by the end of this year. Continue reading after the break for the full press release, and to check out the new ad for T-Mobile’s 4G service.

» Read the rest

T-Mobile myTouch 4G lands today

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 3rd 2010, 11:29am
tagged android 2.2, hspa, mytouch 4g, t-mo, T-Mobile

The hotly anticipated myTouch 4G is available today from T-Mobile for $199.99 with a 2 year contract, and $449.99 outright. Some of the features of this device include:

3.8-inch WVGA display
1GHz Snapdragon processor
Bluetooth
HSPA+
Wi-Fi
GPS
rear-facing 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
720p video recording
Front-facing camera
DLNA support
micro-SD card (support for 32GB card)
Android 2.2

If you want to order yours today (and you know you do, it’s available in four colors!), you can do so at the official T-Mobile page here.

Website issues fixed!

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 3rd 2010, 11:28am
tagged Android, talk, talkandroid

Hey, all you readers! Just wanted to let you know that (obviously) the site is back up for those of you that were having problems trying to reach TalkAndroid.com. Thanks to everyone that notified us so we could get things back in order, so keep an eye out for all the news heading your way.

Just a note: if you still have issues viewing any part of the site, just make sure to hit f5 to refresh the page!

U.S. Cellular announces $69.99 primary plus plan

by Mikka Burrell on Nov 2nd 2010, 9:43pm
tagged HTC Desire, samsung acclaim, Samsung Mesmerize, U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular has officially anounced their new Primary Plus Plan. The plan includes 450 minutes of calling with unlimited nights, weekends, mobile-to-mobile, and SMS/MMS messaging, all for $69.99. Additionally, customers receive 5GB of data and unlimited GPS navigation. This plan also allows free incoming calls from any phone, which not many carriers support.

Anyone gonna take up this sweet deal and pair it with a Samsung Mesmerize, Samsung Acclaim, or HTC Desire?

[via androidguys]

Mobile Nanny application available for parents of Android users

by Mikka Burrell on Nov 2nd 2010, 9:31pm
tagged Android Market, Mobile Nanny, Retina-X Studios

Retina-X Studios has released a mobile monitoring/filtering software called Mobile Nanny on the Android Market today. Mobile Nanny is the app for the ultimate paranoid parent. The application records and blocks any particular activity or game/app chosen by parents and can be set to timed schedules. Other features include the ability for parents to login from the internet to view logs and GPS locations. There is also an anti-theft feature that allows the user to track the number of any SIM inserted to the device should it be lost or stolen

Hit the jump for the full press release and QR code for download!

» Read the rest

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab will have Skype after all… but only for Wi-Fi

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 2nd 2010, 9:25pm
tagged 3G, galaxy tab, NFL Mobile, Skype, VCast video, Verizon, wi fi

Last week we brought you a story that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Tab would not be featuring Skype. Well thankfully it seems that is no longer the case, but rather only partially the case.

Skype will in fact be available on Verizon’s Galaxy Tab, but not over 3G. This does not come as a big surprise, given that all versions of the Galaxy Tab will be using the “direct-to-consumer” version of Skype Mobile, which is strictly Wi-Fi only.

No word yet about whether or not NFL Mobile, and V Cast video will make their way to Big Red’s Galaxy Tab, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see on that one.

[via PCMag]

T-Mobile friendly version of the Dell Venue hits the FCC

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 2nd 2010, 9:04pm
tagged Dell, Dell Thunder, dell venue, fcc, T-Mobile, venue pro, windows phone 7

Last week we reported that the Dell Venue, thought to be the Dell “Thunder”, had rolled through the FCC. Well, this 4.1-inch AMOLED Android device is making its second tour at the FCC, this time as the model number “V03B002″ featuring 1700MHz AWS 3G.

We don’t have a whole lot else on this device, other than the fact it appears to be pretty similar to the Windows Phone 7 Venue Pro. We’re sure some more info will drop on this bad boy soon, so stay tuned.

[via Engadget]

Canadian carrier MTS begins receiving Motorola Milestone

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 2nd 2010, 8:45pm
tagged Manitoba Telecom Services, motorola milestone, mts

Canada’s MTS (Manitoba Telecom Services) has started getting their order of the Motorola Milestone, aka the original Droid, which can be found in some stores or via their website. Stan Kurtas, VP of Marketing for MTS, had the following to say:

“MTS is pleased to offer customers this exciting new device that contains multiple features required to deliver the best possible smartphone experience…MTS is always working to provide wireless customers with handsets that are fun and exciting to use, and we are pleased to be launching another great Android device backed by the support of Manitoba’s trusted wireless network.”

It seems a little late in the game to be getting the Milestone, but you know what they say, better late than never.

[via IntoMobile]

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