Android Applications – Five Free

Friday, March 5, 2010

ITPRO put together a regular top business applications article each week (every Friday) and here are what they consider to be at the top this week.

imageTop Free 

Voice Recorder Does what it says on the tin, with data recorded to the handset’s SD card.

Battery Widget Keeps an eye on juice levels so they don’t let you down at a critical moment.

OI Notepad This simple notepad lets you create a list of editable and sendable notes.

Astrid Task/Todo List An open source task list to help you keep track of what needs to get done.

OI File Manager This file manager tool lets you he create directories, rename, move, and delete files – all while on the move.

Top paid

Power Manager (price TBC) An easy way to help manage the power of your Android-based handset, by changing settings to conserve energy for other tasks.

Open Home An app to help you make your home screen more individual with customisation for font, colours, icons and themes.

My Backup Pro ($4.99) An easy way to back-up applications, bookmarks, shortcuts, texts and more so you can easily port this data to a new device if your current one is lost of stolen.

Advanced Task Manager ($0.99) At a glance snapshot of all the tasks running on your Android phone quickly and easily.

Source: ITPRO

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Google backs HTC in Apple lawsuit

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

We and many other have brought you news of the Apple v HTC lawsuit that is going on at the moment and it seems Google are stepping in to add weight to the whole case.

This comes via TechCrunch

“We are not a party to this lawsuit. However, we stand behind our Android operating system and the partners who have helped us to develop it,” a Google spokesperson emailed us.

According to TechCrunch, Google have proactively sent them a statement for something they’re not technically involved in. But, as we’re all well aware, this suit is much more about Google’s Android operating system than HTC. And it seems that Google is well aware of that too.

The suit centres around the HTC devices that are Android-based, including the Nexus One, the Magic/myTouch 3G, the Dream/G1, the Hero, and the Droid Eris.

Still, for whatever reason, Google is not named in the suit — at least not yet. You’ll recall that exactly one month ago, Google decided to turn on multi-touch support for Android users with Nexus Ones. As we noted at the time, Apple was probably not going to be too happy about that. After all, it had been previously reported that the reason Android phones in the U.S. didn’t support multi-touch up until that point was a gentleman’s agreement between Apple and Google when the two were still all buddy-buddy. And now we’re starting to see the fall-out.

What’s odd is that these HTC phones have actually supported multi-touch (only one of the many patents Apple is disputing here), but it’s only now after Google just enabled it (specifically pinch-to-zoom) in the software that we’re seeing the lawsuit — of the hardware company involved. Still, this looks to be Apple multi-punching back. And Google doesn’t sound like it will back down.

SOURCE: TechCrunch

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HTC Tattoo – Price Drop

Friday, February 26, 2010

The HTC Tattoo, is an entry level Google Android device that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand and has received good reviews since its release back in 2009.

Easily personalised with home screen widgets, customisable device covers and downloadable applications, the Tattoo will after only a few hours use, fit into your lifestyle and be your means of connection to people and the internet when away from home or the office.

With a 2.8" inch touch screen display, the physical size of the Tattoo is smaller than some of the newer Google Android devices, making it not only more pocket-able, but lighter and more polite to carry and use.

HSDPA connectivity ensures fast connection to the internet, whilst the in built GPS antenna and Google maps can assist you in navigating from point A to B.

In stock now, we are currently running a very special offer on the HTC Tattoo.   A SIM FREE, unlocked unit is just £145 + VAT £170.38 inc VAT).

This is an excellent offer – stock is limited so do not delay.

ORDER YOURS HERE

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TouchType – More accurate text imput

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Android phone showing SwiftKey software

Text entry into your Google Android smartphone may not be a problem for you; but you may find that the screen size of smartphones paired with your fingers does not make  good combination and you in fact end up making a few mistakes when entering data.

Most of the newest Android smartphones will have predictive text which guesses what you are typing and should make speed of entry better.

London based TouchType have announced a new predictive text technology known as FluencyMobile which the company says will enable users to write 50% more efficiently than if using other solutions.

Predicting a third of words without a button being presses and nearly 85% of words within two characters according to TouchType CEO, Jonathan Reynolds.

It also corrects typing errors and reduces high input error rates made on small mobile keyboards.  It even goes as far as adding in apostrophes and inserts accents for non-English character entries.

Due to be released for Android very soon, you can read more HERE or register to test it HERE.

VIA: Mobile Magazine

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Google steps up its assault on Mobile Telecoms Market

Friday, February 19, 2010

It was reported in the Daily Mail on Wednesday that Google boss, Eric Schmidt served notice that they are stepping up their assault on the mobile telecoms market.

In a potentially far reaching strategic shift, Google will make the bulk of its new services available for handsets before it puts them on desktop computers. “This is a first for us”, Schmidt told executives at the mobile World Congress in Barcelona. “The new rule is mobile first in everything.”

The move marks a change of tack for Google, which has built its impregnable position in the online advertising on the back of its raft of computer tools such as search engine and Gmail service.

Extracted from Daily Mail, Simon Duke in Barcelona

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HTC Desire, HD mini and Legend – Announced

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

HTCOn the 2nd official day of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HTC have announced the HTC Desire, HD mini and Legend.

3 new devices each with a differing appeal HTC have yet again used their experience and innovative approach to bring the smartphone market something special.

HTC Desire

The Google Nexus One, but better.  This is HTC’s new flagship Android model.

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Technical specification of HTC Desire

Operating System –
Android 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense

Processor –
1GHz

Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 576MB

Display –
3.7-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution

Network –
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
Upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)

Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets,
and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)

Device Control –
Optical Trackball

Sensors –
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
G-Sensor
Digital compass

GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna

Audio –
Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma,
Recording: .amr

Video –
Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
Recording: .3gp

Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0)

Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and flashlight

Talk Time –
Up to 390 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 400 minutes for GSM

Standby Time –
Up to 360 hours for WCDMA
Up to 340 hours for GSM

Battery –
Rechargeable 1400mAh Lithium-ion Battery

Dimensions –
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.7 x 2.36 x 0.47 inches)

Weight –
135 grams (4.76 ounces) with battery

Other –
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With a rich set of features there is a lot you can do with the HTC Desire, which you can read about in more HERE.

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HTC HD mini

At just 11.7mm in thickness and with a screen size of 3.2 inches, the HTC HD mini is a compact version of the HTC HD2.

Made from the best quality materials, the HD mini without doubt feels one of the most complete smartphones. When held in the hand it feels just right.

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Technical Specification of HTC HD mini

Operating System –
Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional with HTC Sense

Processor –
600MHz

Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 384MB

Display –
3.2" (320 x 480 HVGA) Capacitive touch screen

Network –
Europe:
HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Asia Pacific
HSPA/WCDMA:900/2100 MHZ
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900

Sensors –
G-Sensor
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate (Supported Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, BPP, DUN, FTP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SPP)
3.5mm stereo audio jack
Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
WiFi 802.11b/g

GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna
HTC Footprints

Audio –
.aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp,.wav, .wma

Video –
.wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi

Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0 Compatible)

Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus

Talk Time –
Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 435 minutes for GSM

Standby Time –
Up to 500 hours for WCDMA
Up to 340 hours for GSM

Battery –
Re-chargeable 1200mAh Lithium-ion battery

Dimensions –
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 inches)

Weight –
110 grams (3.88 ounces) with battery

Other –
FM radio
Internet sharing through USB or Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Router
Animated weather wallpaper
Lowers ring volume automatically when you pick up the phone, or raises ringer volume when the phone is in your bag or pocket
Mutes the ringer when you flip the phone face down
Facebook integration
Photo sharing on Facebook and Twitter
Video sharing on YouTube
HTC Peep for twittering

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HTC Legend

Using the HTC Hero as a basis for the HTC Legend, this device incorporates the latest technology and advancements to create a superior Android smartphone.  A killer screen and all Aluminium chassis the Legend is something exceptional to hold and touch.

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Technical Specification of HTC Legend

Operating System –
Android 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense

Processor –
600 MHz

Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 384MB

Display –
3.2-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen with 320 X 480 HVGA resolution

Network –
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
Upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)

Device Control –
Optical trackball

Sensors –
G-Sensor
Digital compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for
phonebook access from the car kit
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)

GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna

Audio –
Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
Recording: .amr

Video –
Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
Recording: .3gp

Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0 Compatible)

Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and flash

Talk Time –
Up to 440 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 490 minutes for GSM

Standby Time –
Up to 560 hours for WCDMA
Up to 440 hours for GSM

Battery –
Re-chargeable 1300mAh Lithium-ion battery

Dimensions –
112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 inches)

Weight –
126 grams (4.44 ounces) with battery

Other –
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The exact pricing on the HTC Desire, HD mini and Legend is still to be confirmed.  The first units are to be available from the end of March.  You can keep up to date and informed by expressing your interesting a device HERE.

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Acer E110 Android Smartphone Breaks Cover

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

A new Acer Google Android smartphone has broken cover today, courtesy of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. 

Apparently named the E110 this handset has yet to be officially confirmed by Acer, but the fact that Mobile World Congress is just around the corner and Acer’s promise last year of more Android handsets is pretty likely that this is to be announced next week.

Information is pretty scare at this time, but the leak did provide an image of the device (see left) and confirms that it is to be 3G enabled and be of a bar type form factor.

The Acer E110 will support GSM Quad band ( 850, 900, 1800, 1900 ), GPRS ( Class 12 ) , EGPRS ( Class 12 ) , UMTS ( Band I & VIII or Band II & V ) , and HSDPA on Android platform.

There will be additional support for both GPS and AGPS.

The leak also stated that the product will be available in the following regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

It is only a few days until we no doubt get confirmation of this being their next product, and we shall bring the news, either way as and when we have it.

SOURCE: Android Community, Bluetooth Special Interest Growth

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WordPress for Android

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

image WordPress is one of the world most regularly used blog systems on the web and has been responsible for letting anyone easily share their thoughts with the world from FREE.

Now if you are one of these bloggers, who regularly post and you have or were thinking of a Google Android smartphone, then you may be impressed by the news that they have now released an application that allows you to post directly from your device.

Been able to do it for ages already?  Well yes you may have done through logging on via the web portal or using email submission, but this is a dedicated app, that makes the process a whole lot easier.

  • You can configure and manage multiple blogs
  • Moderate and reply to comments
  • Create and edit posts, including adding tags and photos
  • Create and edit pages and much more

Via: Leakdroid

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Google Android not understood by consumers?

Friday, December 18, 2009

A recent article in Mobile magazine has highlighted that apparently consumers do not understand what Google Android is.

Now we appreciate that many of you reading this are probably thinking WHAT? Google Android….of course I know what that is!

However IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo has stated “ Consumers steer clear of Google’s OS and sell-out is below everyone’s expectations”

What are your thoughts on this?  You may know Google Android and even own a device with it on…but have you shown someone and they have had no idea?  Did they then understand when you explained it?

Is there a need for no nonsense guide to Android to be created?

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Keep Some Time Free on November 3rd

Friday, October 30, 2009

Sony Ericsson have set about teasing us with a new campaign.

On Tuesday November 3 they are set to announce something big.

Expected to be called the Xperia X3/Rachael it could well be an Android version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia.

We will bring you all the news as it is announced on the 3rd.

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