These are the Droids

Requests for Android 3.0

Benjamin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:29 +0000

Let’s take a moment to just sit back and daydream, sip on your morning coffee and imagine what would the world be like with Android 3.0 in your hands. Your eyes are closed, you are concentrating on your breathing. Now, look down. “Oh, hello Android 3.0, how are you this fine morning?” You are going [...]

Android Swype Application Review

Benjamin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:26:26 +0000

Again and again we are reminded of the benefits of the Android OS by the many different ways that the user is able to customize their phone to their liking. One of the best ways to customize your Android is through a replacement touch keyboard. Swype Beta was recently released for public consumption [...]

Another Video of Supersonic Makes a Debut

Benjamin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:49:06 +0000

Another video of the HTC supersonic appears in the wild and this one shows a whole lot of nothing that we didn’t already know, however, it’s still proof this thing exists. If it turns out anything like the rumors are pointing to, ie 4G Sprint device, then we are very excited over here at the [...]

Revision 3 of Android NDK Adds OpenGL ES 2.0

Benjamin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:09:51 +0000

Android developers looking to utilize the NDK (Native Development Kit) can now download and use the third revision which supports some bug fixes and enhancements as well as a couple new features in Toolchain improvements and support for OpenGL ES 2.0. The NDK allows developers to utilize native-code languages such as C++ for reusing existing [...]

Android Pushes and Competitors Push Back

Benjamin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:01:31 +0000

Android pushes forward and competitors push back. For many months now, it’s been known that Android will be making a huge push in 2010. Manufacturers have been promising 20+ new Android phones this year, as well as a number of other Android devices including eReaders, Tablets and PMPs. It seems that all this Android buzz [...]

Motorola Backflip – AT&T and Android Unite

Benjamin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:50:19 +0000

Yesterday was the first day you could pick up your very own Android phone complete with AT&T service in tow. The Motorola Backflip comes with MOTOBLUR inside and AT&T 3G service pushing all that social network data your way. Was the wait for an AT&T powered Android phone worth it? Or should you hold out [...]

Rumor: Cox Entering the Android Market

Editor Droid — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:43:45 +0000

The folks over at Android and Me are reporting that Cox Wireless is coming soon and that Cox is testing an Android phone from Kyocera. Currently Cox Wireless utilizes Sprint’s 3G CDMA/EVDO network, which they are still planning on using for roaming service. However with Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G trials just being completed on the network [...]

Motorola Dual Screen Patent (Apple vs Google?)

Editor Droid — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:46:38 +0000

And the saga continues (so it may appear). First, it started with Verizon’s ads talking about AT&T’s 3G map coverage. Then Luke Wilson (and AT&T) struck back with the anti-Verizon ads. Meanwhile the Droid Does ads starting getting some attention. After Apple started seeing some of its market share being pulled away, Steve Jobs started to [...]

My Weekly Wondedroid – Outlook to Android

Editor Droid — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:47:21 +0000

Well this is the first in hopefully a weekly article that I will write about things that make me go hmmmm with the Android OS, Android phones, etc. Part of my life, and maybe yours, deals with a PC and Microsoft Office products. I utilize this system at home as well as at work. Therefore [...]

HTC Legend On Video with Sense UI

Benjamin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:02:29 +0000

Everyone loves the feeling of unwrapping, opening and experiencing their brand new, maybe not even on the market yet gadget, for the first time. It brings a sense of completeness, like this new toy has filled some sort of void in your life. Well, the fine crew over at Slashgear have gotten to experience that [...]