Google has begun rolling out the new version of the Play Store, 4.0.25, to Android phones and tablet devices that have access to the Google Play Store. The new Google Play Store features a completely new user interface, based on Google’s Holo UI (originally introduced with the launch of Ice
AOKP Releases JB-MR1 Build 6 ROM
The AOKP team has released a new JB-MR1 4.2.2 ROM for Android devices, Build 6! Here’s a list of what’s new in Build 6: New device (scroll down to see the fulL list!) vibrantmtd (Samsung Vibrant) New features Fully rEvamped NavBar and Lockscreen UI in ROMControl Themeable lockscreen Scrollable toggleS are
Titanium Backup System Data Restore Issues
A word of warning for those that flash custom ROMs often on their Android smartphones and use Titanium Backup to backup and restore app & system data after a clean data wipe: only restore applications and application data, DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA. If you restore system data (even when
Samsung Launches the Galaxy S4
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 phone is here! …well, almost. Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S4 today over at New York City’s Radio Hall. Aside from boasting greatly improved hardware over the S3 (i.e. Snapdragon quad core processor, 5″ AMOLED display, 13 megapixel camera) and newer features (floating touch, smart pause),
LG Trolls Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Billboard in Times Square with a Bigger ‘4’
Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 phone launches today, but not without some humorous trolling from LG over in NYC’s Times Square. Brilliant, LG. Source: CNet – LG spoofs Galaxy S4 ad with Times Square billboard
AOKP Releases JB-MR1 Build 5
The infamous AOKP team has released their latest Jellybean 4.2.2 ROM build for Android phones, JB-MR1 Build 5! Build 5 adds the following new features: Traditional toggles instead of Tiles (optional) New Navigation Ring configuration menu S Pen support for Note IIs Quiet Hours toggle Build 5 also introduces official support
64 GB UHS-1 Micro SDXC Not Compatible with the Galaxy Tab Plus/7.7… and a Possible Method of Fixing Corrupted 64 GB Cards
I recently acquired a 7″ Galaxy Tab Plus 16 GB, to replace my slow, aging Nook Color, as I wanted a faster eReader/tablet device that can multitask better, as well as being able to handle Jelly Bean without major issues. I also decided to acquire a Team 64 GB Micro
A Fake iPad 2 from China
Yesterday, the VP of my company stops by my desk and shows off the tablet that he picked up during his trip to China. I glanced at it and said, “Oh, it’s an iPad 2.” The VP said, “Yeah, I picked it up for around $180. Here, why don’t you
Rooting & Flashing the Nook Color
I recently purchased a Nook Color, an Android eReader device from Barnes & Noble. With the recent price drop on the Nook Color, it seemed like a good time to get an eReader/tablet device, as I’ve been wanting to get one for some time. The Nook Color is a pretty
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Upgrade
I recently had the opportunity to upgrade to a Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone on Verizon Wireless. After about a week and a half with it, I’d have to say that this is one impressive phone. Prior to the Galaxy Nexus, I had been using the Motorola Droid 1 (Milestone for