Android Apps

Mobile Buzz Widget is my most used app

by Nick Macias 07.06.2011

Today I just wanted to show everyone Mobile Buzz Widget: A free application that keeps you updated on all the latest tech news. Here’s a rundown…

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Review: Power Control Plus widget for Android

by David Gilson 05.27.2011

The idea of customisable home screens is that users can access their favourite apps, personal data, and phone settings, without digging through menus. Android’s Power Control widget is one example of this, allowing the user to toggle the most energy hungry parts of their device. This is where Power Control Plus steps in, taking that idea to the next level. The original Power Control widget allows you to activate or deactivate five Android settings: WiFi , Bluetooth, GPS, Auto Sync, and screen brightness. However, there are plenty more features buried away in the Android menus, likely to be in regular use. Constantly going through menus multiplies the time it takes to control the device. Power Control Plus can help by imitating the Power Control widget, adding programmable buttons, with access .....

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Top Five Android Networking Applications

by David Gilson 05.19.2011

If you’re an Android user and you’re reading this site, it’s safe to assume you’re smart and something of a geek. Something that all us geeks have to deal with sooner or later are local area networks (LANs). If you’ve ever wondered how you could put your Android devices to use on your LAN, then read on. This is a list of my favourite five networking applications for Android. Read on to see if you agree, and if not, let us know in the comments!

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App Review: Swype vs. SlideIT

by Alex Kim 11.15.2010

Hey there, Mobile Fanatics! As my first contribution to this blog, I’ll be making a little comparison between Swype and SlideIT, two great apps that strive to accomplish the same thing: make typing easier on a touchscreen phone. If you’re using a touch-only phone with very few hardware options for input (think: iPhone, N8, most Galaxy S variations, most HTC phones, etc.) you know typing on them can be questionable at times. Now, the slide-to-type interface isn’t something completely brand-new. The first time I came across it was the PS3’s silly keyboard-on-your-controller attachment that used the same concept, only with physical buttons. It worked, but running your thumbs over tiny bumps isn’t always the nicest of sensations. I’m sure there were plenty of other attempts to revolutionize the world of .....

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Firefox 4 Beta for Mobile gets updated

by Kyron John 11.04.2010

Earlier today, Mozilla announced the 2nd beta release of Firefox 4 for Mobile, which is available for Android and Maemo devices. While previous releases of Firefox have been very rough around the edges, they have made substantial progress with this version and other mobile browsers may become an endangered species. See what’s changed after the jump.

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Twitter for Android gets a spit shine and some polish

by Kyron John 11.04.2010

I guess with the advent of TweetDeck for Android exiting BETA (IMO, the best Twitter client available for any mobile platform), Twitter felt the need to update their official app for the Android platform. Among the enhancements are a much needed speed boost to the overall app, a tweet details page, hi-res avatars and new gesture commands. Don’t let me tell it though, hit the jump to read the details straight from Twitter’s blog.

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CoPilot Live 8: Test Drive

by Timi Cantisano 11.03.2010

CoPilot Live is an affordable GPS navigation software created by ALK Technologies that is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. The application’s main strength is that it does not rely on over the air map downloads. Instead it stores all the map data to your device/memory card. You must be asking yourself “this cant be the sole reason to abandon all other solutions, is it?” No, but it is an enticing one.

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Root: A Vibrant Tale

by Timi Cantisano 09.22.2010

While the Samsung Vibrant is a wonderful device, there were some things that I did not enjoy when I first started using it. I researched on ways to improve/change these and to my surprise all of the issues could be solved with one word : ROOT. Its a procedure that needs to be performed in order to gain access to the core system files. Once accomplished you open yourself to interesting possibilities such as expanded assortment of applications and custom ROMs. While it may seem like something only an enthusiast might need, it’s also required for simple things like taking a screen shot on your Android device. I’d like to break down my process and why I decided to ROOT the Vibrant to gain access to the tools I needed .....

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