Android
9 Great Games for Your Android Phone
by Kevin Schulte on March 17, 2010
photo credit: secretlondon123 While the Android Market isn’t nearly as diverse as Apple’s app store yet, it’s growing quickly and has plenty to offer in the way of games. I have compiled a list of some of the games that I’ve enjoyed playing. All of the games I mention in this guide are either completely free or have a free version available, so you have nothing to lose by... [Read More]
First 48 Hours with the Motorla Droid
by Patrick Vinge on January 29, 2010
I was recently forced to switch to Verizon after 4 years of service from T-Mobile due to lack of coverage in Grand Forks, ND. Let me tell you, I don’t think I could have been forced to do anything better. My first 48 hours with the Droid have been a complete eye opener from its predecessor the G1, with a few hiccups along the way. Two things initially impressed me after receiving this phone.... [Read More]
How to Remove Duplicate Facebook Entries from Motorola Droid Contacts
by Evan Wondrasek on December 10, 2009
One mildly irritating bug I’ve noticed on my Motorola Droid is that some of my contacts accumulate duplicate Facebook profiles in their contact information. Opening their contact information can show from 5-7 additional Facebook profiles, but they all open the correct profile page. Here’s a quick fix I came up with to remove the duplicates: Open the Facebook application. Touch the... [Read More]
Comparison: Motorola Droid vs. iPod Touch
by Evan Wondrasek on November 25, 2009
A friend of mine recently asked if she should buy an iPod Touch or a Motorola Droid. While these are two completely different products, one being a wifi-enabled MP3 player and the other being a full-featured smartphone, a choice definitely still exists. So without any further adieu, here’s what I had to say about the two of them! I bought my 16GB iPod Touch two summers ago and I used it like... [Read More]
How to Take Screenshots of an Android-based Phone
by Evan Wondrasek on November 12, 2009
Since I’ll be writing about the Motorola Droid (which uses Google’s Android mobile operating system) in the upcoming weeks, I wanted to be able to perform screen captures directly from the device instead of taking photographs of the entire thing. This guide will walk you through the simple process of taking screenshots of an Android-based phone. Step One: Download and extract the Android... [Read More]
