Liam Spradlin
Besides being an avid Android fan and blogger, Liam is a photographer with a degree in both Anthropology and Sociology. He can usually be found reading through blogs, taking photos, or studying ancient pottery. Liam has been known to leave on international trips at a moment's notice, and can't resist a new challenge.

07
Mar
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Chrome For Android Beta Updated To 0.16.4301.233, Works With Custom ROMs Once Again

Posted by in Android OS, News

Google announced today on its Chrome Releases blog that Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to version 0.16.4301.233 (that's Chrome 16.0.912.77 for anyone counting).

The update primarily brings bug fixes, specifically addressing "issues in the compatibility check which prevented Chrome from starting up on some versions of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich." In other words, whatever it is that broke compatibility with custom ROMs in Chrome's previous update seems to have been eliminated this time around.

While there's no official change log available for the update just yet, Google does list remaining known bugs:

  • 112923 : No way to toggle between mobile/desktop UA
  • 113140 : Youtube links do not prompt for which application to use
  • 113132 : Chrome for Android beta doesn't support configured proxy in wi-fi settings
  • Other notable issues listed here

Google also urges users to report new issues by filing a bug report.

04
Mar
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Samsung Reportedly Working On Eliminating Bezels In 2012 By Bringing Flexible Display Technology To Smartphones

Posted by in News, Samsung

You may remember way back in 2010 when Samsung first demonstrated a new flexible display technology, wowing onlookers and begging the question "what's the application?"

Well Richard Windsor, a senior technology analyst at Normura Group, has answered that question, indicating that Sammy plans to include foldable displays in future devices. Specifically, Normura's Asian analysts have indicated that the manufacturer is expected to use foldable display technology to entirely eliminate the appearance of side bezels around a smartphone screen. The analysts added the display would be unbreakable, would enhance "the exceptionally thin form factor," and will debut some time in 2012.

04
Mar
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[New App] OverSkreen, From The Creator Of AirCalc And Stick It! – A Floating Browser With Smooth, Complete Functionality

Posted by in Applications, News

The mind behind Stick It! and AirCalc has released another innovative app, introducing OverSkreen to the Android Market today. OverSkreen is a floating browser app, allowing users to browse the web on top of just about any app and move, resize, or close browser panes at will.

OverSkreen may seem too good to be true, but the browser has a robust set of functions. OverSkreen supports Adobe Flash (on devices running Android 3.0+), system-wide bookmarks, multiple instances (panes), various user agents, and "suggest-while-typing" URL bar.

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The only feature I can think of that would make OverSkreen better is support for tabbed browsing.

04
Mar
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[New App] Regal Cinemas Gets An Official Android App – Find Theaters And Show Times, Order Tickets, And Much More

Posted by in Applications, News

Regal Cinemas, the largest cinema circuit in the US, recently got its own official Android App. The app brings a ton of easy functionality to your Android-powered device, allowing users to look up individual movies, read plot synopses, watch trailers, and order tickets with a credit card or Regal Crown Club number. The app also helps users find theaters and show times, and includes a handy click-to-call feature, as well as the ability to get directions using Google Maps.

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Besides all of that, Regal Cinemas includes a few "extra" features, like the ability to share show times via SMS or email, set up calendar reminders, utilize mobile ticketing, and share purchases on Facebook or Twitter.

04
Mar
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Verizon's DROID Fighter And LG Cayman Release Dates Leaked

Posted by in HTC, Leaks, LG, Motorola, News, Samsung, Verizon Wireless

According to a new document acquired by Droid Life, the DROID Fighter and LG Cayman (which, according to DL, is the LG Lucid 4G) are slated for official releases starting later this month. The LG Cayman is poised to debut March 29th, while the DROID Fighter will be appearing April 12th. Interestingly, the release dates shown match exactly with the workshop dates we reported a couple of weeks ago.

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In addition to the LG Cayman and DROID Fighter, the document lists a couple of new devices – the HTC Fireball (which Droid Life's sources are calling the Incredible 4G), and the Samsung Plato, which Droid Life last saw way back in August, listed for a January release.

29
Feb
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[New App] Avira Jumps Into The Android Security Game, Combines Tried-And-True Functionality With A Polished Interface

Posted by in Applications, News

Avira, a "worldwide leading supplier of self-developed security solutions," has thrown its hat into the Android security ring, releasing Avira Free Android Security to the Market today. The app offers a bevy of familiar anti-theft functions, including remote lock, scream, GPS tracking, and device info monitoring, among others.

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Though Avira's solution offers the old standbys as far as anti-theft functionality, the app also has a few unique touches and key features that make it worth checking out.

First off, the service can handle multiple devices, which is a huge plus in my book. The app also allows users to add a convenient button to the lock screen which will call a predetermined phone number, allowing the person who finds your phone to get a hold of you quickly and easily.

29
Feb
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[Deal Alert] Daily Steals Last Call Offering Unlocked 16GB Samsung Galaxy Nexus For Just $529.99

Posted by in Deals, Galaxy Nexus

Those who are still in the market for Samsung's hotly acclaimed Galaxy Nexus are in luck – Daily Steals Last Call is offering Google's latest flagship device for just $529.99, which is a cool $220 off MSRP. As an added bonus, Daily Steals is offering the phone in either silver or white.

It's worth noting the deal only lasts for 24 hours, so those interested should take action quickly.

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For those who may have already forgotten, here are the Nexus' specs one more time:

  • 4.65" 720x1280 Super AMOLED display
  • 5MP rear camera and 1.3MP front shooter
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • TI OMAP 4460 Dual-core processor at 1.2GHz
  • NFC connectivity
  • 1750 mAh battery
  • 16GB internal storage
  • 1GB RAM

If you've been waiting for the right moment to snag an unlocked Galaxy Nexus, just head over to Daily Steals and take advantage of the deal before time runs out.

29
Feb
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[Review] iDapt i4 Universal Charger Combines Practical Functionality With Sleek Design, Charges All Your Devices With Ease

Posted by in Other Reviews

If you're anything like me, you're not so good with keeping track of charging cables or their corresponding adapters. Either that, or every cord ends up together, looking like a bowl of spaghetti with no discernable beginning or end. Looking to end our charging cable woes, the folks at iDapt have created the iDapt i4 universal charger.

The charging station is actually one in a family of devices. iDapt also offers the i2+ which can charge up to three devices at once, and the i1 Eco which sports a totally different design, can charge two devices, and heavily touts the fact that it is "ecological," being made of recyclable materials.

28
Feb
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[New Game] Rescue Forest Animals, Capture Hapless Chickens, Fly Through The Air With Rocket Weasel

Posted by in Games, News
Last Updated: March 1st, 2012

Bringing a rocket-powered weasel and challenging puzzle action to the palm of your hand, Freeze Tag Games recently introduced Rocket Weasel to the Android Market.

The game follows the story of Mr. Weasel, leader of "Weasel's School for Hunting Chickens," who takes his students on a late night field trip to a hen house. In a wild twist of fate, the farmer traps Weasel's students in surprisingly sophisticated hanging cages, leaving Mr. Weasel to rescue them while also capturing up to three chickens per level. The game is your basic trajectory-based puzzler, requiring players to carefully calculate direction and magnitude to blast through each cage.

28
Feb
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[Rumor] Sprint Adds Los Angeles To List Of Planned Network Vision/LTE Markets For 2012

Posted by in 4G, Rumors, Sprint

Just a few days after allegedly adding its NYC market to the list of 2012 LTE rollout locations, Sprint has evidently begun planning to light up the Los Angeles Metro area by the end of 2012 as well.

Sprint's Los Angeles Metro market currently spans all of Los Angeles County, including Avalon and Santa Catalina. According to S4GRU, Orange County, North LA, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Diego, and Lower Central Valley are included in different markets, and are expected to deploy some time after Los Angeles.

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S4GRU also notes that while converting the necessary sites to Network Vision standards will take over 8 months, individual sites will be activated on a monthly basis, meaning customers who purchase Sprint's first round of 4G LTE-enabled devices will still have a chance of enjoying enhanced data speeds.

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