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Attention clumsy, power-users out there, a case has been made just for you. XPAL is introducing a new line of PowerSkin cases that are sturdy, easy on the eyes, and can double the battery life of your phone. With the exception of the internal components and battery itself, the new PowerSkins are made with 100%…
The increasing trend of Android handsets being rooted either before the official release, or a day after, isn’t as surprising as it once was. That said, it isn’t every day Verizon’s first 4G LTE phone gets such treatment and soon you’ll be able to get your root on with your new HTC Thunderbolt. The method…
If you’re one of the few people who’d like to grab the Dell Streak 7 and don’t want to sign a two-year contract with T-Mobile, then maybe a WiFi-only version would be best for you. The WiFi-only version of the yet to be announced Dell Streak 7 has made its way to Amazon for the…
The cheapest Android tablet you can grab in the United States right now – with a two-year contract – is the Dell Streak 7. Coming in at $199, its pricing is attractive, but it seems to have little fanfare. That may soon change, as this 7-inch tablet just got some Clockwork Recovery love. Now, bring…
We’ve seen wireless iTunes syncing solutions before, but rarely do you find one that’s easy to use, doesn’t require a desktop media player of its own, and offers a free price point all in one go. Music WithMe does just that, and with a simple setup, you can sync your iTunes library right to your…
Amazon’s Android app store looks to be chugging along quite well, and went live for a short time today, only to be pulled immediately. That didn’t stop AndroidNews.de from grabbing a couple of screenshots, which show some exclusive titles, and some existing applications that undercut the Android Market’s official prices. Not everyone was in love…
Thought the Google/Oracle (Java) debacle was bad news for Android? Well, this time around, Google has been accused of stealing 2.5 megabytes (MB) of Linux code for their Android OS mobile operating system, which is likely much more serious than the Java allegations. Florian Mueller, the man accusing Google of stealing the Linux kernel header…
We caught a glimpse of the Motorola Droid 3 yesterday, but shortly after the initial leaked pictures surfaced, another pair of shots of the handset arrived. This time around, the pictures show off the Droid 3’s keyboard, which now sports a dedicated number row. The Droid 3 is shaping up to be quite the monster,…
Sprint is expected to bring the heat next week at CTIA, with a handful of new smartphones. One of the rumored handsets is the HTC EVO 3D, and a new entry to the GLBenchmark site hints that phone will be called the “HTC Shooter”. The entry confirms a few things about the handset, but it…
Google took longer than usual to update the Android version numbers this month, but they have finally arrived. Even with the debut of Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread and 3.0 Honeycomb, Android 2.2 Froyo still commands over 60% of devices today. Coming in at 61.3%, Android 2.2 Froyo will likely remain in the lead for some time,…