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Google Chrome to Phone Connects Your Desktop to Your Android

Chrome to Phone comprises a Google Chrome extension and a Google Android app, which connects your desktop with your phone in the way that was demonstrated earlier this year at Google I/O. Essentially, sending tasks to your phone. https://gizmodo.com/android-2-2-is-2x-to-5x-faster-for-apps-plus-so-many-m-5543659 It was built by Dave Burke, Engineering Manager, in his spare time. This is the Android’s…

Tech News Jason Chen

Google’s One-Button Voice Actions For Android 2.2

The new Voice Search application on Android, starting today, lets you do tasks with just the voice search button and speaking what you want to do. The first example: texting a person by saying their name and the message. Second example: Calling a business you don’t have a number for, but know the name of.…

Tech News Jason Chen

Android-Running Adam Tablet from Notion Ink to Cost from $399?

After running the serious risk of looking like vaporware, Notion Ink’s prices have been revealed for the Adam tablet, which runs Android on a Tegra chip. Sounds like we’ll still have to wait another six or so months, though. https://gizmodo.com/notion-ink-adam-delayed-by-tegra-2-issues-5507277 According to SlashGear‘s sources, there’ll be four different models of the Adam. One will use…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Dell Thunder Phone Appears in Leaked Video

Looking not dissimilar to the leaked photos from April, the Dell Thunder has appeared in a video sent in to Engadget. Previous leaks suggested a 4.1″ OLED screen and will run Android 2.1, which still seems the case here. https://gizmodo.com/dells-next-android-phones-flash-thunder-and-smoke-5521609 Added to the rumor-mill is the presence of an 8MP camera (complete with LED flash…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Rumor: T-Mobile’s HSPA+ Phones (HTC Vision and Desire HD) Will Appear Next Month

So many different names are being bandied about for T-Mobile’s “Project Emerald,” that it makes sense they’re readying two models. After all, we’ve heard about the HTC Desire HD and Vision, as well as the Glacier, Vanguard and G1 Blaze. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-htc-desire-hd-video-shows-larger-screen-and-dual-5607979 According to T-Mobile’s teaser site, the mobile network is working on their first-ever HSPA+…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

X-Wing GPS App Hurdles Android to the Final Destination

Just imagine playing this on the R2-D2 version of the Droid 2. The whole word would explode from awesomeness. Who needs a crystal-cut voice dictating turns anyway? https://gizmodo.com/beep-beep-boop-beep-verizon-r2-d2-droid-2-5610704 Crafty Flash developer Christopher Caleb is behind this Android app, which was created using Adobe’s AIR platform—so it’s entirely possible we could see it springing up on…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Sprint Epic 4G Android Slider Phone Engages on August 31 for $250

Sprint’s second 4G Android phone, the Samsung Epic 4G, is going to be available August 31 with a $100 rebate to make it $250. https://gizmodo.com/sprints-second-4g-phone-is-the-samsung-epic-4g-slider-5574084 The quick specs: 1GHz Samsung Cortex A8 processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive display, Android 2.1 (not surprising that it doesn’t have 2.2 yet), 3G/4G hotspot, 5-megapixel camera with auto focus,…

Tech News Jason Chen

Sony Ericsson Readying an Android 3.0 PlayStation Phone?

Engadget’s reporting that Sony Ericsson, who hasn’t been quickest on the draw with Android devices, is in the “late stages of planning” for an Android 3.0 smartphone with sliding gaming controls and an accompanying gaming platform. Android fans, listen up. Gamers, listen up. Android fans who are gamers, really listen up. Engadget hears from a…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

AR Labyrinth Android App Turns Layar Into That Windows 95 “3D Maze” Game

There was a time, before GTA, when parents let their children play video games—as long as those games were Windows freebies like Hover! and SkiFree. Or Win95 screensaver “game” 3D Maze, which has reappeared as a Layar add-on. https://gizmodo.com/legendary-microsoft-game-skifree-now-free-for-the-iphon-5496352 If you never sat in front of a PC for hours on end watching the magical…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

10 Add-Ons You Have to Know About For Google Chrome

A lot can be said about Google Chrome. And most of it should come as no surprise to you, the die-hard PC user that likely has more browsers installed within your operating system than games on your hard drive. That’s not intended to be a disparaging statement; it’s celebratory. You’re a geek. You want to…

Tech News David Murphy - MaximumPC

Google Alarm for Firefox Screams Every Time Google Spies You

Not many people are aware about how many times Google collects personal browsing data whenever you visit a web page. If you have Firefox, now you can install Google Alarm and make this fact painfully and annoyingly clear. The Google Alarm Firefox add-on will scream and show an alert every time your personal information is…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

How To Improve Your Android’s Battery Life

In the words of Google co-founder Larry Page, “if you are not getting a day [of Android battery] there is something wrong.” There must be “something wrong” with a lot of our phones, so hence the How-To Geek’s practical guide. https://gizmodo.com/google-if-you-are-not-getting-a-day-of-android-batte-5542314 The website has created a comprehensive tutorial on how to hack, fiddle and twiddle…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

The “Save Google Wave” Site Has a Surprising Number of Fans

When Google announced that it would be closing down Wave, hardly a tremor was felt across the land, but seemingly some people out there were using it, as close to 28,000 people are supporting the Save Google Wave website. https://gizmodo.com/rest-in-peace-google-wave-5604678 Google has already stated that they “don’t plan to continue developing Wave as a standalone…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Gmail Contacts Receives Minor Improvements

Another week, another change to web-based Gmail. This time the contacts section has received a lick of paint, with keyboard shortcuts, organization by surnames and custom labels being just a few of the improvements. Check it out from today. [GmailBlog]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Retro Camera Android App Has Yet More Grainy Effects to Sample

Another Hipstamatic-like app for Android, with Retro Camera following in Fxcamera‘s footsteps by turning your snaps into ye olde worldly photos. It’s got four film cameras to “shoot” with, that in turn produce four different lomo-esque effects. https://gizmodo.com/finally-an-android-app-for-hipstamatic-style-photo-fil-5549943 AndroidAndMe did comment however that it takes close to 15 seconds for the photo to “develop,” so…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Android 2.2 Fix Now Rolling Out To HTC EVO Owners Who Downloaded Early Or Unofficial Build

Apparently the version of Android 2.2 which could be downloaded straight from HTC’s servers before the over-the-air updates even started wasn’t final. To fix any troubles those who downloaded and installed that update may be experiencing, Sprint is rolling out a fix: https://gizmodo.com/android-2-2-download-now-available-for-htc-evo-5601028 This is an OTA package that will upgrade your phone from the…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

What’s Google Got Planned For August 12th?

Well this is interesting: an invite just arrived in our mailboxes for a Google Mobile event this Thursday, August 12th. There’s not much info available, other than that Google will be “unveiling a couple of cool new mobile features.” If memory serves, the last time an announcement like this popped we got turn-by-turn navigation. So…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Samsung Galaxy Tablet To Be Unveiled Next Month?

According to a “high-ranking official” who talked to JoongAng Daily, Samsung will debut their Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab, at the IFA consumer electronics show in Germany next month. The show runs September 3-8. [JoongAngDaily via Samsung Hub via CrunchGear] https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Why the Verizon iPhone Is Already Too Late

Verizon might get an iPhone this January? It’s about time. Or is it too late? New reports show that Android is eating the iPhone’s lunch. And by clinging to AT&T, Apple is effectively serving that lunch on a shiny silver platter. For a decade, Apple played Ice Man in a calculated dogfight of product design…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Dell Streak On Sale August 13th For $300 On-Contract

The pricing’s no different from the report Dell originally disowned, but now we also know, officially, that you can buy a Dell Streak August 13th. It’s going to cost you $300, though, even with a two-year contract. https://gizmodo.com/dell-streak-priced-299-with-contract-549-without-5597791 For an off-contract Streak, you’re looking at $550. That’s a pretty penny for a phone, but if…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Google Chrome to Phone Connects Your Desktop to Your Android

Google’s One-Button Voice Actions For Android 2.2

Android-Running Adam Tablet from Notion Ink to Cost from $399?

Dell Thunder Phone Appears in Leaked Video

Rumor: T-Mobile’s HSPA+ Phones (HTC Vision and Desire HD) Will Appear Next Month

X-Wing GPS App Hurdles Android to the Final Destination

Sprint Epic 4G Android Slider Phone Engages on August 31 for $250

Sony Ericsson Readying an Android 3.0 PlayStation Phone?

AR Labyrinth Android App Turns Layar Into That Windows 95 “3D Maze” Game

10 Add-Ons You Have to Know About For Google Chrome

Google Alarm for Firefox Screams Every Time Google Spies You

How To Improve Your Android’s Battery Life

The “Save Google Wave” Site Has a Surprising Number of Fans

Gmail Contacts Receives Minor Improvements

Retro Camera Android App Has Yet More Grainy Effects to Sample

Android 2.2 Fix Now Rolling Out To HTC EVO Owners Who Downloaded Early Or Unofficial Build

What’s Google Got Planned For August 12th?

Samsung Galaxy Tablet To Be Unveiled Next Month?

Why the Verizon iPhone Is Already Too Late

Dell Streak On Sale August 13th For $300 On-Contract

INIU Portable Power Bank Is Small in Size and Smaller in Price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (45W, 10,000mAh)

Humans Were Already Dog People 16,000 Years Ago, DNA Suggests

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The ‘Tales from ’85’ Trailer Wants You Back in ‘Stranger Things’ Already

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 Hit Record Low as Google Continues Its Clearance-Like Price Cuts Following Smartphone Deals

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Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

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