February, 2010 - Android Community

Nexus One is Evolving Thanks To The Modding Community

By David Junior
on 28 Feb, 2010

The mod community has been hard at work hacking new features into the Nexus One and they are picking up steam as they learn the in's and out's of the device. Even before it was released it was rooted and only 2 months later there are many different options that has been added from custom ROM's to trackball lighting.

iHome-Home Replacement App

By David Junior
on 28 Feb, 2010

The open nature of Android has allowed this OS to be customized in ways most OS's are not allowed. One of the most customized aspects of Android is the home screen. There are a variety of options for this type of mod, each offering their own flavor and options. Sometimes a few custom widgets are included. iHome looks to take aim at the top of the home replacement heap with their latest offering.

Verizon Nexus One to get March 23rd debut?

By Chris Davies
on 27 Feb, 2010

We've only just seen it shuttle through the FCC, but according to the latest rumors Verizon's CDMA version of the Google Nexus One will get its official release on March 23rd. Neowin's source - apparently a Google employee who has requested to remain anonymous - claims the carrier will unveil the EVDO Rev.A Nexus One on the first day of CTIA Wireless.

Nexus One tipped for Vodafone UK in April

By Paul Fang
on 27 Feb, 2010

The Daily Telegraph has detailed that the Nexus One will be coming to Vodafone UK, via Google.com/phone only, and confirms what the company announced before. Actual sources aren’t listed but the news site says that those close to both companies have confirmed a very likely April launch.

Dual-Screen enTourage eDGe

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

This hybrid of a traditional e-reader and netbook can be yours. It's powered by Android and can handle internet, ebooks, games, music, videos and notes. Shipment starts within the next few weeks and comes in a variety of different colors.

Google Brings Paid Apps To Canada, Announcement Next Week?

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

With the expansion of Android launching in different markets all across the world, many of these markets still doesn't have access to paid apps. This often times lead users to find "alternative" ways of obtaining these highly sought after apps. Paid apps usually offer more features and more options versus their free counterpart. Most of the time there is no free version so if you want the app, you just cant get it through the Android Market.

Verizon-bound CDMA Google Nexus One passes the FCC?

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

Looks like the wait for the Verizon compatible Nexus One may come to an end soon. The folks over at unwiredview has uncovered the FCC approved CDMA HTC-made smart-phone with the model name PB99300.

Dell confirm Mini 5 AT&T connection, Android Market access & more

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

The hopes of some users for this to land on T-Mobile has been squashed (for now). Dell are in talks with AT&T to offer the Mini 5 on their network possibly subsidized. The Mini 5 will indeed be compatible with the Android Market and there is a strong possibility for future Dell tablets to choose resistive screens over capacitive.

Dell Mini 5, The First Member in Dell’s “Family Of Tablets”

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

Eciting news from the makers of the Mini 5, Dell. Wired has the scoop straight from Neeraj Choubey, GM of Dell's tablet division, that there will be "a family of tablets" which will "scale up to a variety of sizes." So it seems the Mini5 will not be alone.

First-gen Android phones will not receive Flash 10.1

By David Junior
on 26 Feb, 2010

Some of us suspected this from the beginning but still kept our hopes up. Keep in mind while reading this that this is only pertaining to full Flash 10.1, Flash lite is still a possibility. Adobe has released the minimum requirements for Flash 10.1, and, as many feared, most first generation Android phones fall short. Never the less, Flash Lite remains a possibility.