There still aren't near enough Honeycomb apps in the Android Market yet, which is what makes SkyGrid so much better. SkyGrid was previously released for Android phones only, which you could use on your tablets, but they have created an entirely new app that is made specifically for tablets. The aggregator uses a patented algorithm that measures … [Read more...]
Another update may be hitting XOOM owners soon, bringing the Android OS up to Android 3.2. Up until this point we have only heard of Android 3.2 through a manufacturer, and Google has been quiet about what this update even is. Rumors point to this update, if it is real, bringing Honeycomb support to 7" tablets, as well as support more chipsets. At … [Read more...]
We told everyone yesterday that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would be getting an update shortly that would include its TouchWiz UI. While we've seen some pictures and gotten an idea of what the first custom skin for Android 3.1 would look like, you never truly understand what its like until you've seen it in action. Samsung helped us out by creating … [Read more...]
Those that have purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 already should know by now that the stock Honeycomb UI wasn't going to last forever. Samsung already announced earlier that the tablet would be getting some Touchwiz touches in an update after the Tab's release. That update could be on its way soon, with Samsung posting an article on the Galaxy … [Read more...]
Have you noticed all all those Google +1 buttons that are all over the internet lately (like the one to the left of this post)? That was just a soak test to what Google is actually trying to do in the new social sharing era. Google+ was just announced and is looking to be Google's answer to Facebook or Twitter. Let's just say first off that the … [Read more...]
With the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 set to be released in the coming weeks, we had been wondering just how much Sammy was going to include their TouchWiz UI into the highly anticipated tablet. Fortunately for some users, the Tab will not come with any skin pre-installed, instead opting for stock Honeycomb. But Samsung has mentioned that TouchWiz 4.0 … [Read more...]
It took a couple extra weeks, but the Samsung DROID Charge has finally hit retailer shelves. We still have no reason for the delay, but it might have a little to do with the sudden 4G collapse, or maybe the 3G connectivity issues that the Charge seems to have. Either way, you can pick up the Charge for $299 on a new 2-year contract(or upgrade) at … [Read more...]
If a Honeycomb update isn't enough for you, what about the next big OS update to Android? Announced as the anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich, this OS will finally bring tablets and phones together with one UI. That should mean that Google will make this Open Source as soon as it is available, and of course they were sure to mention that was true. … [Read more...]
Google brings along a big update to their Google Earth application, optimizing it for all the Android tablets that will be spawning this summer. There is support for fully textured 3D buildings, as well as a new action bar on top. The action bar allows easier access to search, the option to "fly to your location," and add layers such as Places, … [Read more...]
The big stir that has been going around the techwebs would have to be HTC's announcement of the Sensation, but just as big would have to be Sense 3.0. It is even more stylish, has a nifty lockscreen, awesome new homescreen features, and unfortunately, will only be on HTC's newest devices. HTC has stated that because of hardware requirements of this … [Read more...]
