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div><p>Just got update today and the update stated "now supports all 2.2 & 2.3 devices”. Now all android devices can feel the Netflix love. </p>
<p>Hit the android market for the new update. </p>
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Showing posts with label android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label android. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Netflix now supports all 2.2 & 2.3 devices!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Sprint iphone to have an iphone specific data plan!
Per a visit to a local Sprint store I received an interesting tid bit of information. First a confirmation of the rumored iphone coming in October, but it doesn't stop there! When asked about unlimited data plans going away, the rep stated "Apple will have a specific data plan for the iphone on Sprint, but Androids will keep unlimited"! This is a first I've heard of iphone specific data plans but as a Android and a Sprint customer it great news compared to other rumors!
This is not confirmed but anything is possible with Apple and especially the iphone. For more info stay tuned to thinktechdaily.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Samsung ChatON- one more reason RIM is behind!
Group messaging Apps are one the most popular forms of communication as of late in the wake of text rate hikes (which is a horrid abuse of power by the carriers- except for Sprint). But in the wake of the hype of these apps Samsung of all companies is here to save us?
Yes Samsung is here with ChatON, a new multi platform group messaging program the likes of Blackberry messenger! It is rumored to be announced at the IFA event overseas. Which all should be happy if it works as well as we hope it will.
Now comes the loser in this possibly, RIM and its blackberry messenger. RIM was rumored to introduce Blackberry messenger, it's knight in shining armor, to android this year and iOS early next year. Where you at RIM? If RIM even hopes to save itself you would think this was one thing they should have hope to capitalize on.
Don't get me wrong I love Rim as it holds a big spot in my heart but they missed another opportunity to get bbm out on more platforms. If RIM truly wants to gain more consumer buyers them they will have to make a move soon or fail to exist because they are losing many consumers, even in Canada! For more information hit the link below. heart
Samsung Launches ChatON, A Cross-Platform Mobile Chat Service - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidguyscom/~3/soFYI9hWssA/
Sunday, August 21, 2011
GroupMe in agreement to be acquired by Skype!
Per GroupMe's Twitter account they announced the following "Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype". This is great news if it means it can grow this multi platform group messenger program. The only concern I have with this is that Skype, who recently was acquired by Microsoft, could just become a Windows Phone only program and kill the potential it has as a Blackberry messenger alternative for the likes of Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iOS. I personally use GroupMe and hope it can become a all in one group/video chat client and retain its multi platform nature. Here's to what may be a great app to be. For more info hit the link below. only5
GroupMe: Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype. Get all the details here: http://t.co/8LBLxB7 Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/GroupMe/status/105414041358442496 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
Friday, August 19, 2011
Goodbye HP/Palm- HP discontinues WebOS!
There was Android, Apple iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and WebOS, now WebOS is no more. Per twitter this broke early thursday morning and then it became confirmed.
I never had an WebOS phone but this is sad. Question is, will anyone purchase the os or buy it for patents? Time will tell but my question is, is RIM next?
Hit the link below for more info.
HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group - http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/
Monday, August 15, 2011
Google buying Motorola Mobility!
Hello Moto! No matter how you feel about it you have to admit this is big news for the android community. Motorola has been a big part of androids push in the Verizon network and helped pave the way for honeycomb tablets for android.
Now before everyone gets a crazy about Motorola understand they are still going to run their mobility department (only the mobility department was purchased) as a separate company. Sorry no dedicated hardware vendor for google yet. But as Engadget states "what about the likes of Samsung and HTC"?
Only time will tell but for more hit the link below.
Google acquiring Motorola Mobility - http://pulse.me/s/1aR2G
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
All touch blackberry torch coming to Sprint & US Cellular!
*update* Also coming to ATT as well!
Hot of the heals of their blackberry event in Toronto, RIM introduces a new blackberry torch (internally new, visually the same) and 2 all touch Torches. One is for ATT and the other for Sprint, but per their blog it does not state the processor power but one can assume it's the same as the new torch at 1.2 ghz single core processor.
Is this to little to late, or just in time? Both run the new (kind of) blackberry Os 7, can this compete with likes of android and Apple's iOs? For more info hit the link below.
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2011/08/blackberry-torch-9850-and-9860/ Shared via Dolphin Browser
Thursday, July 28, 2011
RIM releases BBM 6 with BB Connected Application support.
Finally a refresh for BBM in the form of BBM 6. This actually is a real refresh but brought some attention to BBM Connected Applications, and I fall back to the rumor of BBM on android/iOS.
This my personal speculation on the matter and I guess some hope that RIM will make a move to gain some positive attention, because they need it.
For more info on BBM 6 hit the link below.
RIM releases BBM 6, makes your mobile messaging dreams come true - http://pulse.me/s/Tn0p
Monday, July 25, 2011
One more reason RIM is out of touch!
They when things are bad, only people that truly care will say anything. Well I care about the Blackberry platform but it seems they are set for a date worse than Nokia, closer to Palm.
With the recent news of RIM cutting 2k jobs and not trimming any fat from the top I started to lose more hope. Then today's following tweet came out and signs the ship is going down started to show more than ever.
"You got it! New #BlackBerry devices are coming w/ our new OS, BlackBerry 7! Check back tmrw 4 deets on #BB7FanNight"
What is so sad about this is that they simply are delusional and stuck in the past. From their claims of a "superphone" that have specs of my phone from last year (htc evo 4g) to a new Os 7 (also known as Os 6.5). They just simply don't get it.
For lovers of the Blackberry platform I hope they get a solid Os and or adopt a entirely new OS to compete with Android and Apple's iOs.
In my personal opinion RIM should not stop with the Android App player and make Android their Os of choice and keep their current Os for it's lower level phones.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Android App player leaks!
Well in light of continuous bad news with RIM there seems to be something good for them, and it's from Google. We heard about Blackberry running a Android App player (emulator of sorts) on their playbook tablet.
RIM states that they are not interested in using Android, but if this player brings some much (much, much, much) needed sales could they change their tone? Also did I mention it runs gingerbread 2.3.3?
Though the app is a little slow at this point I feel there is a chance RIM may use Android (this purely my own guess, not based on facts, just hope). If your interested hit the link below. on
Android App Player Leaks for BlackBerry PlayBook, Based on Android 2.3.3 - http://pulse.me/s/MQYa
SwiftKey X keyboard free on Amazon today!
Just a heads up for people looking for a keyboard alternative to the default android keyboard here's an option. I personally use it and love it due to speed, customization, and accuracy.
For this great app hit the link below.
Get SwiftKey X from the Amazon Appstore...I did. Check it out - http://amzn.to/nmLL3H
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Viber voip caller exits beta!
Do you have family across the country, abroad or just in Canada? If you do and would love to save some money then grab Viber a new voip client for android and iOS phones.
It allows for free calls between android and iOS phones over wifi stateside and internationally.
For more info hit link below or try the android market.
Viber exits beta, now available for all in the Android Market - http://pulse.me/s/L4NC
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Htc kingdom to be released as the Hero 4G (rumor) ?
In what would be a smart move, the rumored HTC Kingdom that will heading to Sprint has been rumored to be branded as the Hero 4G. As an original Hero owner I feel this is a great move. The original Hero has a great following and was the original android phone for some, including yours truly.
The specs read as a 3D less EVO 3D, minus the fact that it is a 756 mb dual core and not 1.2 dual core. I have the Evo 3D and love it but I can see where this is a good spot filler like the htc droid incredible is for the Verizon line up. Things might be getting a lot better at sprint.
For more info on this story but the link below and leave a comment and get a google+ invite.
HTC Kingdom to be Rebranded as the Hero 4G for Sprint - http://pulse.me/s/Kitm
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
It begins, Verizon starts tiered data tomorrow!
The rumored tiered data plans are coming tomorrow and here's the link with all the info.
Let it be known that if you have an existing unlimited data plan it will remain the same but these changes will affect all smartphones (android, apple iphone, blackberry, website, windows 7).
Hit the link for more info.
Verizon Confirms July 7th Date for Tiered Data Switch - http://pulse.me/s/xh9g
Friday, June 17, 2011
Sprint agrees to bring 4G LTE with LightSquared!
It's official Sprint has joined the LTE bandwagon by reaching a 15 year deal with LightSquared. This may be a great move since Clearwire hasn't been the most reliable as one late.
Will this give them the push they need to get to verizons level along side their recent push for Android phones and rumored iphone in the works? I don't know but things just got more interesting.
To read more hi the link below.
Sprint to deploy 4G LTE network with LightSquared - http://pulse.me/s/fBoE
RIM not looking so hot!
*update sixth investor leaving all stakes from RIMhttp://pulse.me/s/flvS
It is not looking so hot for our friends at RIM due to lack luster sales (thats being nice) of the blackberry playbook along side devices that innovative about 5 years ago. There are even reports on layoffs and now the questions begin.
Will RIM go the way of Nokia or adopt Android? Is this what they should do since they have been running on a 10 year old OS? Sorry but I they dont do something soon RIM's motion will continue to be a downward spiral to extinction.
Hit the link below for more info.
RIM Financial Outlook Dismal, 500,000 Playbooks Shipped - http://pulse.me/s/f9F0
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
RIM Blackberry to be killed by Apple's iOS 5?
With the recent announcement by Apple of iMessage that works across all Apple devices, RIM (maker of the blackberry) should be concerned.
Let's be straight about one thing, I actual love.blackberries, I've had 3 in my phone life. Blackberry messenger, and the business sector, are the only things holding RIM afloat. There are rumors of a cross platform Blackberry Messenger coming to android in the fall and then iOS in the first quarter of 2012, but will it be enough?
We all can agree that RIM is behind the times but are they a lame duck or can they pull a Sega and go from hardware to software? They have great apps and have that business mind set that could benefit say a Google. The thought of Google purchasing RIM has been whispered since the rumors of Android running on the Playbook.
Regardless of what happens RIM does need to make a move soon or follow the fate of Nokia.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sony enters the tablet wars!
Well look who enters the android group of tablets to battle the evil iPad. Sony didn't just come out with one but also 2 even including a dual screen tablet as well.
Will their tablets even be worth anything? Did I mention that their tablets will also include the playstation suite? Will it make a difference?
Whether it's worth it or not hit the link for more information below.
Sony unveils the S1 and S2 dual-screen Android tablets, coming this fall - http://pulsene.ws/1pK9H
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Twitter to buy tweetdeck?
Word on the street says this ones legit but is this the right move for twitter? Twitters own app blows so why not pull a google and buy another company that actually does it well, right. Watch out android users because this may or may not be good for your beloved app. Are iOS apps next?
Anyway, hit the link below for more details on the matter.
Report: Twitter In Talks To Buy TweetDeck For $50 Million - http://pulsene.ws/1lVww
Friday, April 15, 2011
Hey Evo, here's gingerbread- gingerbread leaked
Hey remember before all the fragmentation talks got wild with honeycomb there was another android update people were waiting for? Thats right folks it's gingerbread, it's been leaked. Everyday a new phone gets a leak that the folks at XDA can cook up some custom rom with. Today it was the htc evo's turn for some gingerbread with the sense ui.
If your phone is rooted our just wonder what all hype is with gingerbread then hit the link below, enjoy.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sense UI Leaks for HTC EVO 4G - http://pulsene.ws/1iRET
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