Official Netflix app for Android was released couple of days back. It was disappointing to see that majority of Android devices aren’t compatible and initially this primary release is only “compatible” with HTC Incredible, Nexus One, EVO 4G, G2 and Nexus S.
Nexus S 4G is the hottest Android phone for folks on sprint and since bootloader has been unlocked with root, there is a raising demand of custom ROM, mods and hacks. Earlier I posted a complete guide on flashing / installing Android 2.3 Gingerbread based CyanogenMod 7.x on Nexus S 4G, and today it’s MIUI ROM that got ported. MIUI is also a custom Android firmware that was born in China, but overtook the whole modding community because of its great functionality and thoroughly optimized user experience.
Motorola Droid X2 for Verizon is undoubtedly a beast with 1.0 GHz Dual-Core Tegra 2 Processor. The screen of this beauty comes with qHD resolution along with 8 MP sensor for camera. And in case you have chosen this handset for the love of your Android desires, then there is more great news for you!
There is some great news for all those on Sprint who opted to go for the all new Google Nexus S 4G. Android 2.3.x Gingerbread CyanogenMod 7.1 Custom ROM in shape of nightly builds is already available for users to flash and enjoy. For those of you who don’t know, CyanogenMod is a custom developed OS for Android phones that frees them from all kind of operator shackles while kicking out any branded bloatware / apps on board. CM builds are mostly out of the box AOSP Android source code with mods and hacks integrated to provide optimum user experience.
In case you opted for Google Nexus S 4G on Sprint and were looking for root, then your wait is now over. For those who don’t know, Google Nexus S 4G is WiMax version of original Nexus S for Sprint customers and has, more or less, identical features and specifications. The credit for this guide goes to kpkimmel, Senior XDA developer and Android hacker, who claims this as a safe method and you can’t miss it if you follow rooting instructions to detail.
Android's user interface is nice-looking, but it's nothing outstanding. Thankfully, Android is an incredibly customizable operating system, making modifying it almost a must for power users. If you've been looking for a good alternative interface, Launcher 7 might be a good choice for you. It's a port of Windows Phone 7's look, with a few extra customization features that make this a must-try.
When you're beavering away at your computer, the last thing you want to do is break the concentration to find your phone just to fire off a quick SMS. Maybe you want to access the camera from afar? Now thanks to a handy remote app called LazyDroid, you can control your Android smartphone from the comfort of your desk without ever having to lay hands on it.
A recently discovered security flaw that could allow access to Android's Google account authentication tokens by a third party will be fixed for all users soon.
These days we're lucky enough to live in an always-connected world, with devices all around us that have an always-on connection to the internet. And boy do we get our use out of them, according to a new report from Ericsson ConsumerLab which claims fully one-third of Americans use their favorite smartphone apps before getting out of bed in a morning.
Samsung's Galaxy S II is the current Android king, so it's only natural that it's being thrown into the ring with the current premium handset of choice for the masses, Apple's iPhone 4. In a new video for PocketNow, Brandon Miniman has taken the two smartphones and thrown them into a battle royale to see which is best.
