John Thompson

Jan

Sky Go Coming To Android Devices "Next Month", Allows Users To Watch Live TV And Anytime Content On The Move

Posted by John Thompson in Applications, News

Sky Go, a service which allows Sky TV customers to watch live and archived content on the go, has been available in the browser and on iOS devices for 7 months now, and according to Holly Knill, the head of Sky Go, it's finally coming to Android devices next month as well.

Customers running "a selection of Android smartphones starting with Samsung Galaxy and HTC handsets" will be the first to have the opportunity to test the new Sky Go app, but there is no mention of support for any other devices in Sky's post just yet. Presumably, the app ...

Dec

[Updated] T-Mobile Brings Battery And Wi-Fi Calling Enhancements To Samsung Galaxy S II Today, Dec 14 With Android 2.3.5 (KL1) Update

Posted by John Thompson in Galaxy S II, Gingerbread 2.3, News, T-Mobile

If you're currently using a Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile's network, keep an eye out for a software update KL1 with Android 2.3.5 that will be heading your way starting today, December 14th.

The update brings caller ID, battery, and Wi-Fi calling enhancements and will arrive over-the-air, although you Kies Mini may also be used for installation (starting December 15th). T-Mobile says that it is being rolled out over the coming weeks, so you may have to be patient or wait for it to be available via Kies Mini.

Beginning December 14, a software update will be

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Nov

[Update: It's Live] BeyondPod Available For $1.99 (Normally $6.99) Over Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov 25-27), Makes You More Thankful Than Ever For Your Podcasts

Posted by John Thompson in Applications, Deals, News

Update: It's live in the Market now. Grab it before the deal is over!

If you've recently been on the lookout for a mobile application to take care of all your podcasting needs, then your prayers may get answered in a couple of days. BeyondPod, a podcast manager for Android, is going on sale for $1.99 over Thanksgiving weekend, which is a serious discount of $5 off the usual asking price of $6.99. To be more exact, the deal starts November 25th and runs through November 27th - just visit the Market page for the unlock key during that time ...

Nov

[New Game] Beyond Ynth HD Is One Of The Most Well-Done Puzzlers We've Seen On Android

Posted by John Thompson in Games, News

Beyond Ynth may not be the most catchy title in the world, but the game has already proved to be a big hit on the iOS App Store for both iPhone and iPad.

If you're familiar with the game, you'll no doubt be pleased to know that it has made the big jump across to the Android world, and is now available to buy from the Market for $3.99.

The game itself is quite simple: you must complete various puzzles on multiple levels, recovering stolen diamonds along the way. These puzzles not only look great, but the physics involved in ...

Nov

Motorola Corvair Android TV Controller Leaks, Aims To Dethrone Logitech's Harmony

Posted by John Thompson in Gingerbread 2.3, Motorola, News

Remote controls have been around in one form or another since the middle of the 20th century, and little about them has changed in that time. They still comprise mainly of lots of buttons, most of which you have no idea how to use, and they're not exactly aesthetically pleasing to look at.

If Motorola has its way with this latest project, however, that may soon change. The Corvair, recently leaked on The Verge, is a 6-inch tablet device running Android 2.3, and according to the outer packaging of the product, it's a dedicated TV controller.

Leaked images also ...

Nov

Cheaper Android Devices Could Increase Repair Costs Of Global Telecoms Operators By Up To $2 Billion

Posted by John Thompson in Carriers, News

It's not much of a secret that Android's success is in no small part due to the broad range of devices which are currently available on the market. There is a phone for everyone available if you look hard enough, from top-of-the-range choices such as the Samsung Galaxy S II all the way down to cheap, unbranded phones from China.

For those on a budget this choice can only be a good thing, but for carriers, it turns out that the cheaper devices may actually do more harm than good.

As Android is open source software, there are no hardware ...

Oct

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Coming To The UK On Three's HSPA+ Network

Posted by John Thompson in Galaxy Nexus / Nexus Prime, Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, Three UK

Are you worried about your ice cream melting before it reaches the UK? According to a press release from Three UK this morning, it should arrive on your doorstep still tasting nice and fresh in the shape of Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Nexus.

Although no specific dates have been given by the network, it's certainly encouraging to see an announcement so shortly after the phone's unveiling in Hong Kong.

During the unveiling, Samsung said that the phone will hit the market "in November" and see a worldwide distribution, so there is a good chance that the phone could come ...

Oct

Zimperium Finally Releases 'Anti' For Android, Allows You To Use Penetration Testing Tools On The Go

Posted by John Thompson in App Reviews, Applications, News

Last Updated: October 21st, 2011

The days where penetration testers carry around laptops with them to test the security of networks seem to be numbered, with Zimperium's 'Anti' bringing a lot of those tools over from the PC to Android smartphones.

It's been a long time coming, but Anti is now available to download to your phone for free from the Zimperium website. For some strange reason, you will have to install 'AntiCredit' from the Android Market in order to actually use the application effectively by buying credits, meaning that you will have two apps which, essentially, perform the same function.

After you have ...

Sep

HTC Explorer Announced, Aims To Redefine The Term "Budget Smartphone"

Posted by John Thompson in HTC, News, Three UK

HTC has virtually every corner of the Android phone market covered, with unlocked phones ranging from under $300 all the way up to $700. Whether you're looking for a smartphone on a budget, or you just want as much power as you can have in one hand, you'll generally be covered.

Today, HTC has announced the Explorer, which sits firmly on the budget end of the smartphone spectrum. You won't find many bells and whistles on this phone, which will have a 3.2-inch display with a resolution of just 480 x 320, and a 3MP camera around the back.

Under ...

Sep

Thinking About Rooting The Kindle Fire? Amazon Won't Put Up A Fight To Stop You!

Posted by John Thompson in Amazon, News

Amazon's new tablet, the Kindle Fire, has been grabbing all of the headlines following Amazon's press event yesterday, and rightfully so. Priced at an aggressive $199, it has virtually alienated all other Android tablet manufacturers in one fell swoop, offering potential buyers a great piece of hardware and all of the content Amazon has to offer to back it up.

Despite this, there are still a few things that the Fire won't offer. It's running a heavily skinned version of Android 2.3, so the experience will be completely different to other Android tablets currently available. Also, it doesn't ship ...