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The New Xperia Arc Android Phone From Sony Ericsson

The New Xperia Arc Android Phone From Sony Ericsson

Posted on 07 January 2011 by admin

One of the announcements that Sony made at CES was regarding the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. This is the latest device in the Xperia product line and we now know its specifications. Among the most notable are a slim design and a powerful camera. This new addition to the Android smartphone offerings should be [...] Continue Reading

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Android Newsstand Will Be iTunes Store Rival

Posted on 05 January 2011 by admin

In an attempt that mirrors Apple’s strategy regarding digital content, Google is pushing publishers to develop periodical publications for Android devices. These publications will be offered through a digital newsstand operated by Google and will run on Android-based tablet computers and smartphones. Once developed, the Android newsstand will compete with the Apple iTunes Store. The Wall [...] Continue Reading

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Multi-Platform Syncing Included In Updated Maxthon Mobile App

Posted on 03 January 2011 by admin

Earlier in December, the Maxthon Mobile app was launched. This new Android device browser allows users to sync history, bookmarks, and more information between a mobile device and a desktop computer via cloud services. This is more than just your average browser, though, because it has some features not found on others. In a different twist, [...] Continue Reading

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In Two Months, Android Market Apps Reach 200K

In Two Months, Android Market Apps Reach 200K

Posted on 30 December 2010 by admin

The Android Market has lagged far behind Apple’s App Store for months, in terms of number of apps. A little over two months ago, the number of apps in the Android Market reached a milestone 100,000. AndroLib recently reported that the app count now stands at a remarkable 200,000. A jump of 100,000 in a mere [...] Continue Reading

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Android To Receive VLC Player Within “Just A Few Weeks”

Posted on 29 December 2010 by admin

VLC has already hit Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and it is now moving on to the Android Market. A lead developer on this project recently announced that the medial player will arrive in the Android Market in “just a few weeks.” Improvements in the Gingerbread native development kit have made VLC for Android [...] Continue Reading

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Zynga Mafia Wars And Poker Games For Android

Posted on 24 December 2010 by admin

The social network game developer Zynga has released its popular Poker and Mafia Wars Facebook games for use on Android devices. Mafia Wars has actually been available for some time but the Android Market only recently received Zynga. This calls for some gaming fun on that new Android device you receive for the holidays. Mafia Wars [...] Continue Reading

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PlayStation Official App For Android Is Forthcoming

Posted on 22 December 2010 by admin

PlayStation recently announced that it will be releasing an official application for Android devices. This app will be compatible with devices running Android 1.6 or higher. It will also be available for the iOS 4 or higher iPhone and iPod touch. The initial version of the app will be rolled out to several countries outside [...] Continue Reading

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Android Dual-Screen Tablet Coming In 2011 From NEC

Posted on 20 December 2010 by admin

NEC has announced that it will show off its new Android dual-screen tablet computer at the 2011 International CES consumer technology tradeshow in January. This device will have the same LifeTouch brand name as the current NEC single-screen tablet computer. What will set it apart is the two seven-inch touch screens and 3G, Wi-Fi, and [...] Continue Reading

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