PocketCloud Explore for Android, enables file searching and viewing across multiple computers

December 16, 2011 |  by  |  android, Apps, Cloud  |  No Comments

A new product has hit the Android Market Wyse PocketCloud Explore mobile cloud app, the app allows users to search for and view files across their PCs and Macs, all without ever needing to surrender data to the cloud. The app also pioneers multi-device search, allowing users to easily access files anywhere on their device or remote computers. For example, if a user wanted to find the folder of photos from a combined business and vacation trip but could not remember whether it was on their home computer, work computer or office server, they could search all the devices at

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Android Team Launches online Android Training to help developer create better apps

December 16, 2011 |  by  |  android, News  |  No Comments

Yes you've heard it right - Android's school session. Android Developers team announced the launch of Android Training a set of online classes designed to help users create better apps. The tutorials, available for free, provide aspiring devs with step-by-step instructions and tips on how to implement effective navigation tools, optimize battery life and solve other "common Android development problems." along with sample code you can utilize to "do your homework." The program is divided into 11 sections with a total of 34 individual lessons, though the team plans to expand its offerings "over the coming months." Today I’m thrilled

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List of devices to get android Ice Cream Sandwich

November 5, 2011 |  by  |  android  |  No Comments

Android 4.0 is coming, and it's going to be glorious. Which devices will get Ice Cream Sandwich? - Asus Padfone - Asus Transformer Prime - Asus Eee Pad Transformer - HTC Rezound - HTC Vivid - LG Optimus 2X - Motorola Droid RAZR - Motorola Droid Bionic - Motorola Xoom - Motorola Xoom 2, Xoom 2 Media Edition - Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Samsung Nexus S - Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket - All Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 devices If you don't see your device listed, don't fret yet. If it hasn't been confirmed or denied, the OEM's likely still deciding which products will get the upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich. Keep checking back

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ShopSavvy – barcode scanning and product search app

November 3, 2011 |  by  |  android, Apple, Apps, Windows Phone 7  |  No Comments

ShopSavvy is a mobile app (free, iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Nokia phones) that allows you to scan in a barcode, do a product lookup and find comprable deals on products nearby or online. Using the phone’s camera and the app, you point your phone’s camera at any barcode and it will read it, do a product look up, and give you information about the product, as well as where you can find it online or at nearby stores and for how much. ShopSavvy has over 10 million current unique users and counts over 40,000 partnerships with retailers, including Walmart, Target,

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ViBe an android app which identifies callers by custom vibration patterns for specific contact

October 27, 2011 |  by  |  android, Apps  |  No Comments

If you use custom ringtone identifiers for different callers and don't want to loose when your phone is on vibrate mode. Whether you’re in an office meeting, class, or on a movie date, there’s no need to pull out your phone anymore to see who’s calling because you’ll feel it. If ringtones can be customized to help you recognize a contact, why not let your phone’s vibrations indicate who’s on the other end of the line? ViBe (android, free) sets specific vibration patterns for specific callers. Feel who’s calling you. “Vibe” is like Caller ID but with Vibration Patterns. Pick

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What to do when you have forgotten your smartphone (Android / iPhone) passcode

October 25, 2011 |  by  |  android, Apple, Tips n Tweaks  |  No Comments

Some passcodes are so effective that even you can't remember what they are. If you've locked yourself out of your Android or iPhone, it's not to complicated to get back in. Android Phone’s Passcode Option 1: Google's Official Method - Android has a failsafe built-in. All you need to do is enter your passcode incorrectly five times. Once you do, you should see a new button pop up on the bottom of your screen that says "Forgot Passcode" (or something similar. Then, you should just be able to enter the Google credentials of the account attached to your phone and it'll

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Unvieling Ice Cream Sandwich on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

October 20, 2011 |  by  |  android, Google, News, Video  |  No Comments

Wednesday morning in Hong Kong—together with Samsung Google unveiled Galaxy Nexus, the first phone designed for the latest release of Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Galaxy Nexus is the next generation of Nexus devices co-developed by Samsung and Google. Nexus combines innovative hardware with the newest version of Android, 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and the latest Google mobile services. Here’s the specs rundown - 4.65-inch 1280×720 Super AMOLED HD display - 0.01 MS response time - 1.2 GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4460 processor - 1 GB of RAM - 16 or 32 GB internal storage - 5-megapixel camera, capable of 1080p video - Built-in image

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Impressed with Siri, Sonalight brings powerful texting-by-voice to android

October 13, 2011 |  by  |  android, Apps  |  No Comments

Sonalight Text by Voice is an android app which includes some of the nifty intelligence that makes Siri so impressive. You can both send and receive texts via voice, dictating how you want to respond to each message without ever having to look at your phone. Text by Voice allows you to safely text while you drive entirely through voice. There's no need to touch or look at the screen at all. Text by Voice will automatically read incoming text messages aloud and give you a chance to respond. You can also set an auto responder for incoming text messages,

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