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AndroidNexus.com http://androidnexus.com Exploring the Android operating system. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:09:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Fed up over locked Motorola bootloaders “Operation: Make Ourselves Heard” begins at XDA http://androidnexus.com/android-news/fed-up-over-locked-motorola-bootloaders-operation-make-ourselves-heard-begins-at-xda?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fed-up-over-locked-motorola-bootloaders-operation-make-ourselves-heard-begins-at-xda http://androidnexus.com/android-news/fed-up-over-locked-motorola-bootloaders-operation-make-ourselves-heard-begins-at-xda#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:09:33 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=557
Fresh off the news that HTC will be unlocking their Android handsets going forward, a backlash against locked bootloaders has once again sprung up against Motorola over at the XDA Developers forums. After a similar outcry last year Motorola promised to unlock its bootloaders by the end of 2011. They were quick to point out [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/fed-up-over-locked-motorola-bootloaders-operation-make-ourselves-heard-begins-at-xda/feed 0 Samsung Galaxy Nexus is available now! http://androidnexus.com/android-news/samsung-galaxy-nexus-is-available-now?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=samsung-galaxy-nexus-is-available-now http://androidnexus.com/android-news/samsung-galaxy-nexus-is-available-now#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:17:06 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=552
So this day has finally come. After its announcement last month the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon is finally available in stores and online. This is Verizon’s first “Google Experience” phone which means it ships without most carrier bloatware, a bootloader that can easily be unlocked, and updates will come directly from Google themselves. This [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/samsung-galaxy-nexus-is-available-now/feed 0 HTC Promises Open Bootloaders in All Future Phones http://androidnexus.com/android-news/htc-promises-open-bootloaders-in-all-future-phones?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=htc-promises-open-bootloaders-in-all-future-phones http://androidnexus.com/android-news/htc-promises-open-bootloaders-in-all-future-phones#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:01:12 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=542
Peter Chou, CEO of HTC announced through Facebook that they will be shipping open bootloaders on all their phones. For the majority of people this announcement doesn’t matter as most users will never choose to run anything besides the default OS shipped with their device. While there is nothing wrong with running the stock OS, [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/htc-promises-open-bootloaders-in-all-future-phones/feed 0 Minecraft Coming to Android on the Xperia Play http://androidnexus.com/android-news/minecraft-coming-to-android-on-the-xperia-play?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minecraft-coming-to-android-on-the-xperia-play http://androidnexus.com/android-news/minecraft-coming-to-android-on-the-xperia-play#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 15:35:45 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=532
Are you ready for Minecrack on-the-go? Minecraft developer Mojang has confirmed that the Android version will be arriving on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play before other Android phones. The Xperia Play version of Minecraft will feature customized controls for the system’s PlayStation style buttons. Mojang is also developing versions of the title for iOS and [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/minecraft-coming-to-android-on-the-xperia-play/feed 1 Install Wireless Tether App from Outside the Android Market http://androidnexus.com/guides/install-wireless-tether-app-from-outside-the-android-market?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=install-wireless-tether-app-from-outside-the-android-market http://androidnexus.com/guides/install-wireless-tether-app-from-outside-the-android-market#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 15:56:22 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=515
Wireless carriers in the US at least have cracked down on their users by disabling the Wireless Tether for Root applicaiton in the Android Market. If you have a phone by Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, chances are that you will not be able to download and install the Wireless Tether app to your phone. On [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/guides/install-wireless-tether-app-from-outside-the-android-market/feed 0 CyanogenMod 7 Now Available for Original Droid http://androidnexus.com/droid/cyanogenmod-7-now-available-for-original-droid?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyanogenmod-7-now-available-for-original-droid http://androidnexus.com/droid/cyanogenmod-7-now-available-for-original-droid#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:08:34 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=466
It’s been a couple weeks since Cyanogen released version 7 of his custom Android ROM based on 2.3 Gingerbread. CyanogenMod 7 maintains support for 27 devices at the moment, but those of us with the first generation Motorola Droid were originally left out of the Gingerbread fun. According to Koush who maintains the CyanogenMod port [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/droid/cyanogenmod-7-now-available-for-original-droid/feed 0 Android Smartphone Car Integration Race Heats Up http://androidnexus.com/android-news/android-smartphone-car-integration-race-heats-up?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=android-smartphone-car-integration-race-heats-up http://androidnexus.com/android-news/android-smartphone-car-integration-race-heats-up#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:58:31 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=458
The march towards convergence between the car and the smartphone has begun. Four years ago Ford and Microsoft introduced SYNC. Although initially an entirely closed system, SYNC has been evolving and will soon be integrating Android smartphone app support with their AppLink upgrade. A strange but not unexpected move from Microsoft considering the popularity of [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/android-smartphone-car-integration-race-heats-up/feed 1 Intel Developing an x86 Port for Android 3.0 Honeycomb http://androidnexus.com/android-news/intel-developing-an-x86-port-for-android-3-0-honeycomb?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intel-developing-an-x86-port-for-android-3-0-honeycomb http://androidnexus.com/android-news/intel-developing-an-x86-port-for-android-3-0-honeycomb#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:07:37 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=451
Intel’s president and chief executive officer Paul Otellini told reporters and analysts during a conference call on Tuesday announcing Intel’s first-quarter 2011 financial results that Intel is working on a x86 port of Android 3.0 Honeycomb. This is an interesting development from many angles. This announcement represents another nail in the coffin for the MeeGo [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/intel-developing-an-x86-port-for-android-3-0-honeycomb/feed 0 Cyanogen Mod 7 Based on Gingerbread is Now Available http://androidnexus.com/android-news/cyanogen-mod-7-based-on-gingerbread-is-now-available?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyanogen-mod-7-based-on-gingerbread-is-now-available http://androidnexus.com/android-news/cyanogen-mod-7-based-on-gingerbread-is-now-available#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:39:17 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=445
The latest version of CyanogenMod is now available for download from their website. CM7 is based on the 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) release of Android from Google and is available for over 30 devices. Here is a list of the improved features over stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread Android. System Android version: 2.3.3 Kernel 2.6.37.4 with CFS Root access [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/cyanogen-mod-7-based-on-gingerbread-is-now-available/feed 0 The Ultimate Android CPU / GPU Comparison Guide http://androidnexus.com/guides/the-ultimate-android-cpu-gpu-comparison-guide?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-android-cpu-gpu-comparison-guide http://androidnexus.com/guides/the-ultimate-android-cpu-gpu-comparison-guide#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:16:14 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=369
With the explosion of Android phones on the market these days it can be hard to keep the various SoCs, CPUs, GPUs, and model numbers straight. If you are in the market for a new Android phone or just want to keep up to date on the latest technology look no further. In this article [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/guides/the-ultimate-android-cpu-gpu-comparison-guide/feed 2 Why your Phone needs Gorilla Glass http://androidnexus.com/android-news/why-your-phone-needs-gorilla-glass?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-your-phone-needs-gorilla-glass http://androidnexus.com/android-news/why-your-phone-needs-gorilla-glass#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:58:41 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=415
Gorilla Glass features exceptional damage resistance to the scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use. If you have a Motorola, Samsung Galaxy, or LG Android phone you are in luck because it’s likely that your phone comes with this installed. HTC phones on the other hand don’t use this at the moment, so if you [...] No related posts.]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/why-your-phone-needs-gorilla-glass/feed 2 Add System Shortcuts to your Homescreen http://androidnexus.com/guides/add-system-shortcuts-to-your-homescreen?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=add-system-shortcuts-to-your-homescreen http://androidnexus.com/guides/add-system-shortcuts-to-your-homescreen#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:02:35 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=332
One of the more helpful discoveries I have run across lately is the ability to place system shortcuts on the home screen. Instead of toggling through a whole bunch of different menus, adding shortcuts allows to you quick access to change specific settings. This ability comes in handy when toggling wifi or bluetooth connections or [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/guides/add-system-shortcuts-to-your-homescreen/feed 0 The future integration between your car and smartphone http://androidnexus.com/android-news/the-future-integration-between-your-car-and-smartphone?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-integration-between-your-car-and-smartphone http://androidnexus.com/android-news/the-future-integration-between-your-car-and-smartphone#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:43:48 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=347
I ran across this article recently posted on Arstechinica about the future integration of smartphones and cars. The release of the Motorola Atrix and its coupled netbook dock have given us a peek at what the future might hold. The mobile computing waters have gotten a bit more muddy but a lot more interesting. With [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/the-future-integration-between-your-car-and-smartphone/feed 0 Motorola Altrix Ubuntu based WebTop software review http://androidnexus.com/android-news/motorola-altrix-ubuntu-based-webtop-software-review?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motorola-altrix-ubuntu-based-webtop-software-review http://androidnexus.com/android-news/motorola-altrix-ubuntu-based-webtop-software-review#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:52:21 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=338
Arstechnica posted this interesting article about the Ubuntu based WebTop software on the new Motorola Altrix. The Ubuntu based environment includes the Avant window navigator, Firefox with Flash support, Nautilus file manager, and MobileView for viewing an emulated Android desktop among other software. Apparently the WebTop interface is fairly locked down preventing other software applications [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/motorola-altrix-ubuntu-based-webtop-software-review/feed 0 Fix home screen redraw lag in LauncherPro and ADW Launcher http://androidnexus.com/guides/fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher http://androidnexus.com/guides/fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:51:45 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=334
With ADW Launcher or LauncherPro there is sometimes a long redraw lag when going back to your home screen from another app. You expect to see your icons and widgets but instead you are presented with an empty screen containing only your dock and wallpaper. Eventually the home screen will correctly redraw but this lag [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/guides/fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher/feed 18 PewPew the Geometry Wars clone comes to Android http://androidnexus.com/apps/pewpew-the-geometry-wars-clone-comes-to-android?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pewpew-the-geometry-wars-clone-comes-to-android http://androidnexus.com/apps/pewpew-the-geometry-wars-clone-comes-to-android#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:57:33 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=318
Gaming is coming in a big way to Android these days. PewPew is a shooter with fun game play that is a blatant rip off of Geometry Wars from the XBOX 360. The game plays fast, has impressive graphics, and the music is great. The game features touch controls that for the most part work [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/apps/pewpew-the-geometry-wars-clone-comes-to-android/feed 0 Manage simple to-do lists with GTasks http://androidnexus.com/apps/manage-simple-to-do-lists-with-gtasks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manage-simple-to-do-lists-with-gtasks http://androidnexus.com/apps/manage-simple-to-do-lists-with-gtasks#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:44 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=296
For those of you looking for a simple to-do list that syncs with Google look no further than GTasks. Unlike Astrid which has gotten a bit bloated for many, GTasks keeps a simple and provides a powerful yet simplistic tool for creating and managing to-do lists. GTasks allows you to easily and quickly create a [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/apps/manage-simple-to-do-lists-with-gtasks/feed 0 NVIDIA Tegra 2 review and multi-core support in Android http://androidnexus.com/android-news/nvidia-tegra-2-review-and-multi-core-support-in-android?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nvidia-tegra-2-review-and-multi-core-support-in-android http://androidnexus.com/android-news/nvidia-tegra-2-review-and-multi-core-support-in-android#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:17:43 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=301
If you are interested in the down and dirty details of the latest NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core platform, Anandtech has just posted a fantastic article which you can find here. The article covers the LG Optimus 2X which is the first phone to support NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 dual-core SOC. There are the usual benchmarks which [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/android-news/nvidia-tegra-2-review-and-multi-core-support-in-android/feed 1 Play your favorite SNES games on Android with SNesoid http://androidnexus.com/apps/play-your-favorite-snes-games-on-android-with-snesoid?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=play-your-favorite-snes-games-on-android-with-snesoid http://androidnexus.com/apps/play-your-favorite-snes-games-on-android-with-snesoid#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:06:17 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=282
SNesoid is the most popular Super Nintendo emulator for Android. SNesoid allows you to play all your favorite Super Nintendo games on your Android device, effectively turning your phone into a formidable gaming machine. Along with SNesoid come its cousins Nesoid (NES Emulator) and Gensoid (Genisis Emulator), which are also available in the Android Market. [...] Related posts:

]]> http://androidnexus.com/apps/play-your-favorite-snes-games-on-android-with-snesoid/feed 0 Sapphire 2.0.0 ROM Released http://androidnexus.com/android-news/sapphire-2-0-0-rom-released?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sapphire-2-0-0-rom-released http://androidnexus.com/android-news/sapphire-2-0-0-rom-released#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:16:20 +0000 Ryan http://androidnexus.com/?p=277
The new Sapphire 2.0.0 ROM is now available for the Droid, Droid 2, Droid X, Droid Incredible, and soon the HTC EVO. Since the previous release 3 months ago there have been a variety of improvements in term of stability and battery life as well as a few new features. Sapphire is completely built from [...] Related posts:

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