Google Maps navigation on Motorola Droid (and Android) adds night mode
The already superb built-in navigation on the Motorola Droid (and Android 2.0/2.1) just got even better with the addition of night mode. Yes, please get…
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Android App of the Day: Squeeze Commander (aka Sonos for Droid)
For over 10 years now it's filled the home with everything from Duran Duran and Echo & The Bunnymen, to Green Day, Gwen Stefani and…
Q&A: Google, Nexus One, marketing strategy and potential industry impact
A few weeks ago, a Canadian newspaper contacted me for an interview about Google, and their new Nexus One smartphone launched earlier this month. I…
Android app of the day: SlideScreen shows promise, provides BlackBerry-inspired dashboard
Dubbed the intelligent home screen, SlideScreen gives Android users an alternative to the stock configuration. Thanks to Google’s open design, it’s one more reason Android fans…
To seriously threaten Apple, Google needs to create GoogleTunes
The sales numbers for the new Google Nexus One smartphone were widely reported and debated last week. 20,000 units sold in the first week. Not…
Sunday espresso: Local news, 15GB of OVO, Droid redux
One of the bigger stories in the Blogosphere this week came from the right. Republicans now have an answer—in theory—to The Huffington Post (interestingly enough,…
Is the Motorola Droid security flaw a hoax or real? (it’s real)
There has been several reports today of a security hole in the Motorola Droid phone. I was surprised that, at least according to some reports,…
Android app of the day: SportsTap
Here I can see that Joe Thornton is projected to score 1 point (a safe prediction) and that the teams are evenly matched (50/50).
Android app of the day: NewsRoom
NewsRoom is one of the best RSS newsreaders available for Android. Rightfully rated 4.5 stars on Android Market its interface is simple and slick, employing…
Google Nexus One: A hangover without the party?
As if the world needs yet one more piece on the new Google Nexus One phone. Well, instead of writing my opinion, or talking up…