June, 2010 - Android Community

Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G to receive new software update

By Oleg Perry
on 21 Jun, 2010

The HTC EVO received a bug fix update right at launch and another one has been discovered. It's been told that a software problem for screen responsive problems is coming. Also the WiFi singnal strength might be tweaked also.

Verizon Droid X Twitter account is real

By Oleg Perry
on 21 Jun, 2010

The Twitter account spotted in the Droid X commercial has quickly been gaining attention. When we checked it out, it was proven that this is actually a legit Twitter account. What is even cooler is they're giving away a few Droid X handsets.

QuickDesk Beta now availabe in Android Market

By Oleg Perry
on 21 Jun, 2010

One of the most simple yet most functional apps ever created. Created by the developr behind HelixLaunchers, this app allows you to set up a virtual/secret homescreen. This can be accessed simply by double tapping the "Home" key while in another app.

Samsung Acclaim for US Cellular Hitting Shelves on July 9th

By Oleg Perry
on 21 Jun, 2010

The Samsung Acclaim, an Android slider phone will be released July the 9th. Not much information has been released by US Celluar on the specs or an Android version. The most info. floating about on the web is it has a 3.2 inch HVGA screen and a stock Eclair installation.

Samsung Galaxy S set with price and date to South Korea

By Oleg Perry
on 21 Jun, 2010

The Galaxy S, has been given a priced and is set to start selling on June 25th. It's prices at 295,000 won, or is free, determined by the plan you choose. This new South Korean model is similar to the international version, including it's screen size (4 in.) 1GHz CPU, 5MP camera with 720p video recording.

doubleTwist Will Support Internal Storage Soon

By David Junior
on 21 Jun, 2010

If you have an HTC Incredible or Samsung Galaxy S, you will find that currently doubleTwist doesn’t support files that are stored on your internal memory. This will change soon according to doubleTwist. Their app is currently being updated to take advantage of handsets with internal storage.

Droid X Teaser – Video

By David Junior
on 21 Jun, 2010

Here’s another great teaser commercial from Verizon. This time around it features the upcoming Droid X. Like the initial Droid Incredible ads, this quick snippet doesn’t feature the actually phone but it does help build the anticipation of this handset.

Nexus One + LEGO + Adobe AIR = Wireless Slot Car Gas Pedal

By David Junior
on 21 Jun, 2010

Things like this are just totally cool. Grant Skinner has figured out a way to allow his Nexus One to be used as a controller for these little race cars. By tilting the phone, the accelerometer in the phone is used to make the car accelerate at a predetermined speed. If you tilt it just a little, the car will go slow. Likewise, if you tilt it all the way down, the car will go faster.

Galaxy S vs. Desire vs. X10 – Direct sunlight screen test

By David Junior
on 21 Jun, 2010

It’s a well known fact that AMOLED screen look terrible at best in direct sunlight. This makes the device almost unusable in direct sunlight. This is the one area where an LCD screen has a slight advantage over AMOLED screen. Samsung has just eliminated that advantage with the release of the Super AMOLED screen that made its debut on the Galaxy S.

Android-Robo Bluetooth-controlled ‘bot is useless but endearing [Video]

By Chris Davies
on 21 Jun, 2010

Unsurprisingly Android's robot theme leads to plenty of 'bot related mods and projects, and we're particularly keen on Hideyuki Takei and Reo Matsumura's Android-Robo. Basically a motorized Android model that has flashing eyes, a rotating head and articulated arms - and that can make all manner of R2D2-style bleeps and gurgles - the 'bot can be remotely controlled over Bluetooth via your Android phone.