Posts tagged Android
Access Gmail’s Priority Inbox on Your Mobile Device [Gmail]
Sep 7th
Want access to Gmail’s fancy new Priority Inbox sorting on your portable browser? You can view the messages you’ve trained Gmail to consider Priority through a simple email search bookmarked for later. More »
Get an Early Gmail Update on Your Android Phone [Updates]
Sep 7th
Google’s updating its Gmail app for Android, adding a floating header/reply bar for usability and some real overall speed improvements. An unofficial beta of that better version is in the wild, and phones running Froyo (2.2) can try it out. More »
Trapster is a Free Mobile App to Help You Avoid Speed Traps [Downloads]
Sep 6th
We’ve taken a look at how trapster.com can help you avoid speed traps, but now you can locate speed traps in real time while you’re on the go. More »
Taskos Is a Voice-Powered Mobile To-Do List for Android [Downloads]
Sep 3rd
Android: If you prefer to use your Android as hands-free as possible, Taskos is a voice-driven to-do list manager that supports contexts, alarms, dialer integration and more. More »
The Best Android Apps for Your Car [Android]
Sep 2nd
Having an Android along for your daily commute or occasional car trips can make the ride a lot easier, safer, and simply more fun. Here are our favorite Android apps to have on hand when it’s time to hit the road. More »
Use Technician’s Codes to Diagnose Your Android Phone [Android]
Sep 2nd
Android: Get a closer look at the inner workings of your phone by using the diagnostic codes technicians use to trouble shoot everything from an unresponsive GPS device to backlight problems. More »
Battle of the Android Home Screen Launchers: ADW vs. LauncherPro vs. HelixLauncher [Android]
Sep 1st
Many Android devices ship with a default home screen launcher that, frankly, kind of sucks. The good news? You can install a new launcher offering better shortcuts, more home screens, and extra configuration options. Here’s the lowdown on the most popular options. More »
QR Code Generator Creates Smartphone-Friendly Barcodes from Chrome [Downloads]
Sep 1st
Chrome only: If there’s an app, a link, or anything else on the web you want to quickly pull up on a smartphone, or send to friends, QR Code Generator gets you there with just a right-click from Chrome. More »
WiFi File Explorer Manages Your Android SD Card from a Web Browser [Downloads]
Aug 31st
Android only: Missing your USB cord, or just too lazy to grab it? WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network.
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CyanogenMod 6.0 Released, Brings Custom Froyo Goodness to Tons of Android Phones [Downloads]
Aug 29th
Android: Cyanogen’s been putting up release candidates for the Froyo-based version 6.0 for awhile, but if you’ve been waiting for something more stable, you can now get the unbeatable combination of Froyo and Cyanogen for your Android device. More »