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Motorola Droid 2 ad takes another jab at Apple
Sep 3rd
Just before the launch of the Motorola Droid X Motorola took out a full page ad in the New York Times to poke fun at Apple’s “antennagate” issue and today Motorola comes out swinging with another ad mocking the Apple iPhone.
Motorola has does yet again as they’re showing off their latest device, the Motorola Droid 2 which is flash enables. The very last line of the add says”
It’s compromise-free web browsing. The way it should be.
It looks like we can chalk up 2 for Motorola and 0 for Apple.
Via: Phandroid
This Week’s Most Popular Posts [Highlights]
Sep 3rd
AndroidSWAG.com Announces New Goodies!
Sep 3rd
Our friends over at androidswag.com have released some new must have Android items, including a deck of Cyanogen Mod cards pictured to the left! Along with the Cyanogen cards, there is an Android wall clock, mouse pad, business card holder and a home Welcome mat.
Check after the break for the gallery of new items, then head on over to AndroidSWAG to get you some awesome Android gear!
Check out the gallery
AndroidSWAG.com Announces New Goodies! originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
Dell Streak Starting To Receive Android 2.1 Courtesy Of O2
Sep 3rd
O2 has began rolling out Android 2.1 to their Dell Streak users today as we have received multiple reports from users receiving the update. Dell recently stated that they were going to skip Android 2.1 and go straight to Android 2.2 and O2 had taken it upon themselves to push Android 2.1 to hold their users over until Froyo finally arrived.
Paul O’brien over at MoDaCo has stated via Twitter that the update is coming pre-rooted. He stated in the MoDaCo forums:
To test, enable USB debugging then…
adb shell
su
id…and you’ll probably see you’re root.
Interesting… particularly as this is an enormous security hole. I see no reason why any app can’t call the su binary, elevate itself to root privileges and do all sorts of naughty things!
P
PS This is the official OTA download from O2!
We’re not sure if O2 realized this security hole or if they do know and pushed the update anyway. If you haven’t been prompted for the update go into settings and check for a system update and enjoy your Eclair.
Thanks Liam!
Anyone else enjoying Eclair yet from the OTA?
This Altoids Tin BBQ Grill Can Still Cook Dogs and Burgers [DIY]
Sep 3rd
OK, maybe not “dogs” plural, but the (regular size) creator of this tiny grill, made from an Altoids Sours tin, says it can cook a small hamburger or a single hot dog, cut down to size, with ease. Awwww. More »
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.5734,cat.TechBizThe Ticker (September 3rd)
Sep 3rd
We get an awful lot of emails from you guys wanting to share news, promote links, tips, etc. As much as we'd love to share everything that comes across the inbox, we simply can't. So, we decided to start a semi-regular series of posts called "The Ticker". These will be items that we think are worth covering, but not necessarily in a dedicated post. And away we go!
- Debating on whether or not to use a task killer for your Android phone? Droid Den breaks things down and helps you understand why they are mostly unnecessary, yet sometimes, handy.
- Why aren't developers making as much money on Android as they'd like. The answer, according to Open-First, is porn and piracy. Of the 118 developers polled, the unhappy guys blame "Google's absence of quality controls and promotional support".
- Download Vignette's latest release and try their new Time-Lapse feature. It allows users to take pictures at 15, 30, 60, 120 and 240 second intervals. Here's a sample video of how it works!
- Pure Pwnage has a beta app in the works that should be released in the next few weeks. Oh, and they have another app coming called "Boom Headshot".
- Launcher Pro is not just a great home screen/launcher app. It's also a fantastic tool that allows users to build custom shortcuts. Check out how this guys uses Launcher Pro Activities to create a one-click icon to the LbsTestMode (GPS settings).
- For those of you who don't have Launcher Pro, Anycut also lets users do similar things. Here's how to do the same thing.
- The highly addictive, super popular iBasket has come to Android. Download it and see how many points you can score in 90 seconds!
Porn and pirates hide Android's money maker
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/27/android_market_devs_unhappy/ (and as a developer I have to say it's 100% true)
Vignette for Android: Time-Lapse Feature - Press Release
Time-Lapse photography allows the user to take photographs at 15, 30, 60, 120 and 240 second intervals.
Vignette's new Time-Lapse feature can be seen in action {at} http://www.vimeo.com/14489694
1 Click LbsTestMode on Captivate
Using Launcher Pro Activities I have created a 1 click icon to the LbsTestMode (GPS settings). I have created an easy walk though on how to do it on my blog, http://www.gmachine.net -Greg
NOTE: This is a similar trick, to a different set of settings, and using AnyCut to make the shortcut: http://www.tested.com/news/how-to-use-a-shortcut-to-keep-the-nexus-one-from-switching-to-edge/69/
Might be good to include both to make clear that this can be used to make shortcuts to all kinds of hidden activities.
First ever cross-platform real-time multiplayer mobile gaming tournament
Pure Pwnage releasing official Android app
http://www.rgbfilter.com/?p=9370
Press Release: iBastket
The Ticker (September 3rd) originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
First Impressions: Angry Bird Lite Beta
Sep 3rd
A few days ago we mentioned Rovio was bringing Angry Birds to Android. The good news is even though the game is still in beta, you can download it from the Android Market. Having never played the iPhone version, I downloaded the game to give it a try.
The first thing I notice, after the beta warning of course, is that the graphics are nicely done. The main menu mostly consists of links to Angry Birds sites such as their Twitter feed and Facebook page. There are also options for reporting bugs and watching the trailer. The game opens with a short, modified version of the cinematic trailer; after that, it’s into the game.
The basic premise of the game is that you, the birds, are going after some pigs that have stolen your eggs. Each level is a variant of the pigs hiding in a barricade that you have to destroy by launching various birds from a slingshot. The walls come down, the pigs topple over, and poof; you’ve earned yourself some points.
So far, the beta lite version contains 20 levels with a link to get the full version, which as of right now is not yet available. I played the game for about 20 minutes and everything seemed to work as it should, though there have been some reports of crashes. The only issue I found to be of some annoyance is whenever you select a link that takes you outside of the game, the only way to get back is to long-press the home button to select recently used apps; this in turn will open the game, but it does not return you to the point you left off, and you have to view the opening screens again.
Overall, I found the game to be fun and entertaining. Navigation and playing is easy, a child would have no problems playing, although it’s amusing for adults as well.
If you want to try Angry Birds lite beta for yourself, you can download the game by clicking HERE from your Android device, or scan the QR code below. NOTE: as of right now the game only shows in the Market on Android 2.2 devices. If your phone allows for non-Market installations, you can download the file HERE.
Without a Trace: Turn Your Flash Drive into a Portable Privacy Toolkit [Privacy]
Sep 3rd
Samsung Fascinate Priced At $199 Coming September 9th
Sep 3rd
As you can see in the image above, the Samsung Fascinate will be launching on September 9th for $199. The internal communication shows the Fascinate also coming with a “BOGA” offer which Verizon runs as the “But-One Get-Any” smartphone deal. September 9th is the initial date we reported so no surprise there and just like the other Galaxy S variants, the Fascinate will run for $199 on a new 2yr. service agreement.
Features of the Samsung Fascinate include:
- Android 2.1
- TouchWiz UI
- 720p HD recording
- 16GB preinstalled microSD card with 2GB internal storage
- 4″ Super AMOLED display
- 5MP camera with flash
Now it’s just Verizon’s turn to give up the device.
Via: Android Central
How many of you have been dying to grab this Galaxy S phone?
