Tag Archives: Android

Motorola Droid Shadow Coming to Verizon Soon

Thanks go to wnrussell at Howardforums for the image of the Shadow. Another highly anticipated Android handset is apparently getting prepped for release on Verizon Wireless. The Motorola Droid Shadow is a 4.1″ slate device with improved specs over the Motorola Droid and will be released with an updated version of Moto Blur, which can […]

Motorola Droid 2.1 Update Manual Install

Verizon is finally pushing out the Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid. Why wait for the OTA update. For less than 5 minutes of your time you too can be enjoying all the 2.1 goodness.(unless you’re already rooted and have been running 2.1 for months) Continue on for Step by step instructions to install […]

EStrongs File Explorer for Android

[ratings] Android App Lab’s Rating 4.50/5 Android App: EStrongs File Explorer version 1.3.10 Developer: EStrongs Price: Free Package name: com.estrongs.android.pop EStrongs File Explorer is a featured File/Application Manager which can explore the phones & PCs in LAN network via samba protocol. Recent Changes: * Toolbar (click addressbar) * Help document * More settings(size…) * Performance […]

Helix Launcher

[ratings] Android App Lab’s Rating 4.60/5 Android App: Helix Launcher Developer: Faruq Rasid Price: Free/Donate Package name: com.com.helixproject.launcher HelixLauncher is based on android Launcher git and is heavily modified to resemble Launcher2 mod. HelixLauncher features: * Based on Launcher * Standalone Launcher * Should support hdpi & mdpi resolutions (not fully tested) * Sense UI-like […]

Nexus One “Superphone” Unveiled By Google

Google unveiled the long awaited Nexus One phone today They have dubbed it a “superphone” – which is a little cheesy for my tastes. The Nexus One is a sexy looking phone. Not as sexy as Daryl Hannah in Blade Runner, but it is only the Nexus One and not a Nexus 6. Full details […]

Barcode Scanner Review

[ratings] Android App Labs Rating 4.20/5 Android App: Barcode Scanner v3.1 Developer: ZXing Team Price: Free Package name: com.google.zxing.client.android Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact […]

Motorola Droid Review part 1

Motorola Droid Review (Part 1 of multiple parts) Signal Reception and Call Quality I would have to say the Motorola Droid is the best “smart” phone on Verizon for signal reception and sound quality. The best phone I ever had for reception was the Motorola v710 (which would be the same the e815). The Droid […]