Android OS News, Tutorials and Apps
Google surprisingly released Chrome Beta for Android this past Tuesday. Our excitement immediately began oozing through our pores as most of you who hung out with us on Google+ saw. We understand some of you haven’t had the chance to use it, though, as it’s Android 4.0 only and a lot of folks just don’t have that version of Android yet. Check out our hands-on look at the beta as we show you guys the tab integration with the desktop version, Chrome’s unique tab control on … [Read more...]
It looks like MIUI 4 – the beautiful custom ROM based on Android 4.0 – is now available for the Amazon Kindle Fire. The ROM isn’t quite the same as its phone counterpart in terms of user interface yet but you do get a nice package of the many MIUI-specific applications available, including the custom file manager and backup utility. Both the Android Market and the Amazon Appstore are supported so users shouldn’t have any issue finding the apps and games they need. If the … [Read more...]
The Carrier-IQ scandal still hasn’t blown over, but now a pro-consumer alternative – called Carrier Coverage – has found its way to Android Market. The app collects real data from real users to piece together an accurate and unbias picture of carrier coverage, segmented by location, carrier, and device. If the app gains a critical mass of users, it could become the defacto standard for independent carrier coverage information. The team is already planning additional features such … [Read more...]
When last we checked—mere minutes ago—ICS 4.0.4 source code hadn't been released to the public. Which is why we were surprised to learn that 4.0.4 was available unofficially for the Nexus S 4G. Today, the mysterious Android version that's forcing me to resist a "page not found" joke is showing up in a few forums, this time for the Galaxy Nexus. Users on several forums are saying they've received prompts to download and install new updates that crank the version number up to 4.0.4. … [Read more...]
Samsung is releasing the source code for the Galaxy Note on AT&T but there's a catcg. As you can see from the picture above, there are three different versions of the source. A clever reader from AndroidPolice found out that the only difference is just one line of code, but we'll leave it up to you to find out what it does, if you're so inclined. Now that the source code is released, we'll likely see more development on the Galaxy Note. Let the custom ROMs and kernels commence! Eager to … [Read more...]
Clockworkmod is without doubt the most useful tool for rooters and ROM installers. Providing detailed functions like backup and restore, wiping options, and of course installing ROMs. As awesome as it may be, it can be a bit of a pain to navigate around all those options, as you have to do it using the volume buttons and the power button. To solve this, Koush has added touch to Clockworkmod and adjusted the interface to complement this. Scrolling may not be buttery smooth, and there still is … [Read more...]
Epic 4G Touch (Sprint's Galaxy SII) owners will be happy to see a public release of CyanogenMod v9. As many of you may be aware, CM9 is a custom version of Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This version, which has been posted on XDA and RootzWiki is still quite experimental. No WiFi, Bluetooth or Camera yet. Several other things are also not functional, but it is still a very exciting time for E4GT owners. More information and download links available below. IMPORTANT … [Read more...]
While the original Epic 4G never saw a truly stable release of CyanogenMod 7, the Epic CM team are making a lot of great progress with CyanogenMod 9. The Android 4.0-based ROM brings a stock Android offering for those who’d rather not deal with TouchWiz. An “alpha 0″ build was posted yesterday and it looks pretty good for its stats. The list of bugs and things not working is quite long but none of them are experiencing-breaking features. Take a look at the full list here. If all … [Read more...]
After Koush tantalized users with a video showing off the first official touch-based ClockworkMod Recovery interface two days ago, CWM has taken to Google+ and posted download links for the official beta, making CWM Touch Recovery available to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S users. It's worth noting that (for now) the beta is only available for the Nexus S' GSM variant, and for both CDMA and GSM versions of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus. As noted in CWM's Google+ post, users should flash the new … [Read more...]
GetJar have been building up their Android app store and have been trying to gain steam by offering free premium apps in their GetJar Gold program. They have announced another big addition and partnership today. Gameloft is joining the ranks for the first time and their first app is a doozy: Asphalt 6. It’s one of the premier racing titles in the mobile gaming world and for free you should give it a shot. Head here to download it and read on for full press details. SAN MATEO, Calif. … [Read more...]
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