Inc. magazine is going mobile with the help of Thumb Media Group. The two companies launched mobile application for the iOS and Android platforms with BlackBerry version to follow shortly. You know how magazine and many other traditional media publishers are struggling to monetize their content? Well Inc. decided to try out the subscription model,…
Android in space video – He’s so high above me
We’ve seen Android phones flying up to space before, but this time around we’ve got more video of the celestial journey. While we know Google wanted to test the sensors of the handsets they have put into space, you might we wondering why they would throw an Android figurine up there? Well, why not? There…
Motorola CLIQ XT Android 2.1 update may never come
The Motorola CLIQ XT, successor to the first halfway decent Android device, the CLIQ, was scheduled to get Android 2.1 Eclair some time soon. However, it looks like it has been put on hold indefinitely. The Android device was released earlier this year with 1.5, and while there were 2.0 devices floating about – like…
Sony Ericsson to introduce new Xperia handsets at MWC 2011
Invitations are going out for a Sony Ericsson event that will introduce “the new members of the Xperia family” on February 13th in Barcelona. The invite does not provide any clues about the handsets slated to be unveiled, but we do recall that Sony Ericsson has committed itself to being the top Android handset manufacturer…
HTC EVO Shift 4G Spotted for $150 on Best Buy system
The HTC EVO Shift 4G for Sprint might be landing any day now as it has been spotted quite a few times this month alone, and it’s now appearing in Best Buy’s systems. The WiMax capable device is an Android handset that also has a physical QWERTY keyboard – a nice alternative to those who…
Skype video calling hitting iPhone 4 and other platforms next year?
When the iPhone 4 was released and a front-facing camera was announced, I became excited for Skype video calls. Unfortunately, video calling was limited to FaceTime only. And even that was limited to Wi-Fi, too. Of course, there are other apps that allow you to make video calls over 3G, but they’re totally craptastic. Even…
HTC Desire HD getting update but it’s not Android 2.3 Gingerbread
The HTC Desire HD is getting a software update but you shouldn’t get your hopes up, as the company said it is not the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update many of us hope for. “To clarify, the Desire Z/Desire HD update is a maintenance build based on all your feedback. Gingerbread is not a part of…
Leaked treatment hints at Dell Streak 7 television spot, tablet details
A leaked treatment from an in-production Dell television commercial paints a brief, but exciting picture of the rumored Dell Streak 7. The graphical outline suggests the 7-inch Android tablet from Dell will keep both the Streak branding and the naming convention of the original Dell Streak 5. The 7-inch tablet will also include a Gorilla…
Android 2.3 Gingerbread ported to Nokia N900
All Nokia N900 owners I’ve met love their stellar smartphone. Let’s face it – the user interface is not on par with what the iOS and Android-based smartphones are offering, but the N900 is more hackable than any other handset on the market. That said, we’re glad to report that someone managed to port Android…
ooVoo hits 100,000 new user registrations in a single day!
ooVoo, the application/service that offers six-way video chat which is also available for Android users, has hit the new milestone. On Wednesday, December 22nd, ooVoo exceeded 100,000 new user registrations over a 24-hour period, which is nearly double the previous usage record for a single day. That’s obviously a big win for the company, prompting…