Category: General

  • DROID 2 Global – Rooted Already!

    DROID 2 Global – Rooted Already!

    Although some still haven’t gotten their hands on their pre-ordered Droid 2 Global devices, others have already received it and rooted it. According to users at Droid-life, it seems that the same method used for most of the other Android Devices can be used on this one too.

  • Android phones sweep Consumer Reports ratings

    Android phones sweep Consumer Reports ratings

    Did you know that Android is rated the best by Consumer Reports? You now ask how/why. Their scores are based on several different factors. They rated the phones based on display quality, voice quality, ability to navigate the phone, web browsing, battery life, camera, and more. They then came up with an numeric ranking for…

  • Tethering for Windows Phone 7 Possible on Samsung Devices!!!

    Tethering for Windows Phone 7 Possible on Samsung Devices!!!

    So all you Windows Mobile fans that just went to Windows Phone, are you missing that tethering you used to do? Well we have good news here at PPCG – if you own a samsung Device…It appears that if type in some codes on the dialer you can use your phone as a modem.

  • Samsung 7″ Super AMOLED Tablet – “Next Gen” Galaxy Tab

    As gTen said, “Yup you heard me right..and it has a 7″ (1024 x 600) Super AMOLED screen!!!!” Isn’t that bad boy nice? Check out the video by Samsung to get a glimpse of not only this one but the Flexible AMOLED 4.3 displays also. But wait, it gets even better! There is a transparent…

  • SlingPlayer Available For Windows Phone 7 – Ipad soon!

    SlingPlayer Available For Windows Phone 7 – Ipad soon!

    Have you always been a fan of SlingPlayer and now own a Windows Phone 7 device or plan on getting one? If so, you will be able to purchase SlingPlayer for your new WP7 when you get it. Pricing for SlingPlayer is $30 in the US, C$32 in Canada, £23 in the UK and €21.10…

  • UPDATE: The HTC G2 – Permanently Rooted!!

    UPDATE: The HTC G2 – Permanently Rooted!!

    A few weeks ago we updated this article letting you all know the source code was quietly released for the HTC G2, which meant that eventually someone would be successful in permanently rooting the device. Well, it’s been done! Scott Walker and a few helpers at XDA are the ones to thank for making this…

  • PPCGeeks Special: A Seasoned Vet’s WP7 Experience

    PPCGeeks Special: A Seasoned Vet’s WP7 Experience

    Windows Phone 7 has begun it’s adventure into the US and so far some users aren’t too happy while others are. After seeing a few opinions on the interenet, with the best one so far found here, we decided to share this one with you. PPCGeeks member Noir, a well respected VIP on this site,…

  • HTC Targeting Their Own Online App Store

    HTC Targeting Their Own Online App Store

    According to two tipsters at Information Technology, HTC is currently hiring staff to prepare for the possible launch of an online store. One of the tipsters reports that HTC was hiring content editors for a planned online HTC store for its phones, including for e-books and magazines as well as for applications. As far as…

  • PPCGeeks Review: Otterbox Defender For The HTC Droid Incredible

    PPCGeeks Review: Otterbox Defender For The HTC Droid Incredible

    You may remember PPCGeeks Admin Tsowen doing an HTC Evo Otterbox Commuter case review not long ago. Well thanks to our friends at Otterbox we have the chance to do another review. This time I have gotten a chance to review the Otterbox Defender for my HTC Droid Incredible. I can say this 3-in-1 case…

  • Update: Release Dates Added For The Samsung Continuum & LG Vortex

    Update: Release Dates Added For The Samsung Continuum & LG Vortex

    Thanks to our Verizon Wireless tipster we have confirmation the Samsung Continuum will be available for sale through Verizon Wireless on November 11, 2010. Two more days! If the tipster is right, the LG Vortex will also be released the same day.

  • The Pocket PC Geeks Podcast For 11/08/2010!

    The Pocket PC Geeks Podcast For 11/08/2010!

    Get ready cuz’ were coming back THIS SATURDAY, mark your calendars for another AWESOME podcast with guests, news, and MORE! 4PM EST at our podcast page on the linkbar, The PPCGP will be back for another week! Guest from Androidcommunity.com this week!

  • Verizon: The DROID PRO has landed!

    We’ve just received word from our PR contacts at Verizon the DROID Pro has landed. The device will be running the 3G network @ 179.99 after mail-in rebate. That’s 20 dollars less than the typical and the features make this a midrange, above average phone for the on the go user. One advantage is the…

  • WP7 on HD2 for real with video!

    WP7 on HD2 for real with video!

    Have you seen this video? If not, that’s why were sharing it with you. As you can tell the HD2 has successfully taken on another operating system thanks to the advanced Chinese phone users over at XDA. Not only does the HD2 run Android, Windows Mobile, Ubuntu and more, it also will run Windows Phone…

  • *CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED* PPCGeeks Review – The Seidio Innocase Surface!

    Hello there Geeks! This week, we took a look at two cases from Seidio – The Innocase Surface, and Innocase Active. However! Both of these cases have had their designed redone by Seidio, due to small issues found after release. Because of this, we take a good look at them and more in this week’s…

  • PPCGeeks SPECIAL: A look @ the Samsung Focus & HTC Surround, Pre-Release!

    Hey Geeks! This one comes special, straight from the grinder actually! A contact of ours (Whom asked to remain anonymous in this scenario) happened to take a quick sneak at the HTC Surround and Samsung Focus, two upcoming Windows Phone 7 devices for American release in just three days. As a result, he sneaked these…