Samsung UK has its team of developers working around the clock on the Android 2.2 upgrade for the Galaxy S! The update was planned for a September release, but as you know, it’s October!
So, Samsung, keep the RedBull flowing, get the coffee brewing, and throw your lunch breaks out the window, because Galaxy S owners don’t want to wait too long!
[via Eurodroid]
Remember awhile back, when you were pouting and pushing out your bottom lip because Skype for Android was only available for Verizon phones? Well pull that lip in, son, or a bird will make a nest on it. (What, your parents never told you that?) Skype is now available in the Android Market for any Android device running Android 2.1 or higher. While it currently works only over wifi here in the states, we won’t complain too much. We’re talking free Skype chat, free Skype to Skype calls, and cheap international calls as well.
Want to check it out for yourself? Of course you do! So be sure to click the application link below to be taken to the page to download and rate Skype’s newly carrier-free baby, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below!
Rate & Download Skype for Android
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Napster is now available on the Android App Market after re-inventing its business model. That’s right, it’s legal now!
Like most music services now, you’ll pay a subscription fee, but you’ll get a free month to try it out first, and gain access to over 11 million songs in their catelog. Not bad.
So you want to attempt rooting your new G2 huh? As much as it’ll give you street cred, we have an obligation to warn you of the possible side effects of a bad root job, as it may brick your Android.
That said, it looks like xda-developers have been putting together a “temporary” G2 Rooting guide for those willing to attempt it.
You can click here to follow the instructions.
[via xda-developers]
Recently, StumbleUpon landed on Android and it’s been one of the best time-killer apps for finding new and interesting sites. If you arn’t familiar with StumbleUpon, it’s a web site discovery engine – much like Pandora, but for the internet at large instead of music. Basically, you create an account and set your interests (they have over 500 topics). StumbleUpon will use this criteria to show you random sites that are rated highly by other like-minded users who share your same passion and interests. » Read the rest
Android is getting some cool games from Namco, like the one seen right above! You may remember Namco from such games as Pac-Man, Final Fantasy mobile, The Wolfman and TEKKEN Resolute for mobile.
“Pac-Man Kart Rally” will be another typical kart racer with the usual power-ups and weapons to throw your fellow racers to the curb. Offers 10 characters, 4 worlds and five modes to play in.
Well, it seems that the Epic 4G software update saga is finally over…hopefully.
Now that their “administrative issues” have been dealt with, Sprint is now beginning to roll out bug fixes to Epic 4G handsets, which should hopefully fix the 3G upload speed woes users have been reporting for weeks.
If you’re an Epic 4G user and haven’t gotten the updates sent to your phone yet, don’t worry. These types of fixes usually take a few days to roll out completely. Click here for a comprehensive list of bug fixes for this update.
[via mobilecrunch]
The magazine Popular Mechanics has named the HTC Evo 4G, Sprint’s first 4G phone, as one of the year’s breakthrough products. The publication cites the phone’s ability to surf the web in 4G, as well as act as a mobile hotspot for up to 8 devices, as one of the reasons for its addition to the list.
The Evo 4G joins the Chevy Volt, Sony Alpha NEX-5, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Processor, and several other high-profile names, on Popular Mechanics’ 2010 breakthrough products list.
Continue after the break for the full list.
Google has made a significant upgrade to the Google TV website in anticipation for this months likely launch.
The new site features a visual tour, showcasing some of the various features of the Android powered Internet TV platform. For example, a page highlighting some of the various apps that will be initially available reveals that Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, Amazon Video on Demand, CNBC, and many others will come built in to Google TV.
Sprint wants you to show off your movie-making skills utilizing your Samsung Epic™ 4G smartphone to shoot your own “Epic Mini Movie” moment. Videos can only be up to 30 seconds in length and need to be uploaded straight to youtube at www.youtube.com/sprintepic. Here, fans will vote on their favorite top 10 finalists. From those, famed movie director, Michael Bay decides the 1st place video.
$25,000 goes to the grand prize winner and the top 10 finalists will receive 1 years worth of free movie tickets from Fandango. Videos must be uploaded by 11:59 PDT on November 1st and voting begins immediately the next day.
Seeing as how Michael Bay gets to choose the ultimate winner, you may want to put lots of explosions in your Epic Mini Movie. Now if only there was a prize for a years worth of free popcorn and soda when I go to the theaters. Hit the jump for the full press release. » Read the rest