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PPCGeeks likes to browse the what’s new in the Android market and share new apps with their users when we find something useful. One application just in, HostEye Lite, seems to be a great tool for on-the-go mobile professionals. …
First you may ask what is Adobe Air? We don’t want to confuse you with Adobe flash player so we will explain. Adobe AIR allows one to publish ActionScript 3 projects and run them as native applications (.apk) for the Android OS. These AIR applications can now be delivered to Android devices through Android application stores such as the Android Market…
Last week we shared an article on how Gartner research company was in doubt about WP7 being successful overall. Sadly, they aren’t the only ones. Other opinions are being spotted and were here to share them. Thanks to member darren.wlsn1 here at PPCGeeks for pointing this article out that is originally from PCMag.com….
Thanks to orangekid here at PPCGeeks for directing our attention to this exciting news. XDA Developers have been working hard on successfully getting WP7 to boot on the HD2/Leo. One of their members, Cotulla, linked the video from his twitter account. The video will show you proof of WP7 booting up on the HD2/Leo….
According to Engadget, the Wall Street Journal just confirmed Amazons plans for their own Android App Store. The date of release is still unannounced but based on the information we provided you last week, this news gives much more assurance that this launch is definitely going to happen.
The Nielsen Co. reported today that roughly one in three (32 percent) of smartphones purchased from January to August were powered by Android. In the same time period, Apple’s iOS and BlackBerry’s RIM platform were virtually tied for second with 25 and 26 percent, respectively….
UPDATE: Lowell McAdam, president and COO of Verizon Wireless confirmed at CTIA yesterday that Verizon is not only going to soon roll out the new LTE platform but also that they are releasing it in 38 markets instead of 30 as previously mentioned. Reporters state that the 38 markets for the initial round of 4G LTE services should first include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas and large sections of the Northeast areas. McAdam also confirmed that during CES in January of 2011 Verizon will show half-a-dozen smartphones and tablets that will be available in the first half of the year.
While several users eagerly await the release of WP7, industry analysts at Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company are predicting that WP7 will fail to increase Mircrosoft’s market share….
Not long ago Google Goggles was released for the Android platform and now have extended their technology to the Apple Iphone platform as well. With Google Goggles, you can now use the camera on your Iphone to search the Web. There is no need to type! Just take a photo to search for landmarks, logos, books, artwork, and more….
If you haven’t already added yourself to the list of pre-orders for this device, and you desperately want one, you are going to have to wait. According to T-Mobile, due to overwhelming demand, they’re no longer accepting pre-orders for this device. Starting October 6, you can buy the T-Mobile G2 at T-Mobile.com or in a T-Mobile store…
You’ve been hearing about the CEATEC 2010 event that took place in Japan consisting of several prototypes: robots, cameras, TVs, tablets, cellphones and many more advanced technologies. This is Asia’s largest technology and electronics exhibition held each year…
Skype has been available on Verizon Android phones for a while now, but because of the exclusive deal between Verizon and Skype, it was limited to only that carrier. Now that wait is finally over and Skype is now available for every 2.1+ Android phone, regardless of carrier. In the US, you’ll be limited to Skype Calls using WiFi only though. Unfortunately it doesn’t support video chat either, and there’s no mention of future support for it.
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it will launch the long-awaited Windows Phone 7 on October 11th with events worldwide, including the main one in New York City. In NYC, there will be keynote presentations by both Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer and AT&T’s Ralph de la Vega. AT&T is the preferred launch partner in the US and is expected to have three handsets available at launch. T-Mobile will also be releasing handsets, but so far it seems that the rumor/announcement of no CDMA carriers until 2011 is correct.
Recently, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to test out the latest in Seidio’s line of powerful, protective cases for the various fragile, and injury-prone devices by Samsung, HTC, and other big Smartphone Carriers. Today I took a look at the Seidio Innocase Surface, for the new Samsung EPIC 4G smartphone…
We thought about sharing the previous videos of WP7 that were leaked onto the web and now we’re happy that we didn’t. This new, 3 minute, 720p HD video gives you an example of how WP7 is designed to do more in less steps. Thanks to member nrfitchett4 here at PPCGeeks for pointing this out …
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