Dakota Torres

DoubleTwist receives big update, now features AirSync

By Dakota Torres
on 30 Nov, 2010

DoubleTwist has recently released a new update for Android devices and for their desktop client as well. The biggest new feature of the update is the Airsync ability. Basically it allows the user to manage and sync your iTunes music, photos and videos wirelessly between your computer and your Android device.

Droid X bundle was Verizon’s exclusive deal today

By Dakota Torres
on 30 Nov, 2010

Verizon is currently running a campaign that lasts for the 24 days leading up to christmas. Each day, Verizon unveils a new surprise deal sometimes being a bundle package, while others being a free phone on a new 2 year activation plan. Today's deal happened to be the Droid X.

T-Mobile G2 hardware security hacked completely!

By Dakota Torres
on 30 Nov, 2010

Even though T-Mobile took a lot of precautionary measures to make sure that the phone wouldn't be able to be rooted, the hardware is now fully unlocked. This is more than just simply rooting and putting ROMS on, the hardware is now completely open for development.

Southwest Airlines App released for Android

By Dakota Torres
on 29 Nov, 2010

Southwest airlines, the airlines with all the singing commercials and what not about bags flying cheap and all their low rates, has just released their own app for Android. The app will allow the user to book flights,reserve cars, and even check on the status of their rewards program. Check out all the details of the app after the break.

Show off your Allegiance to the almighty Android in Call of Duty: Black Ops

By Dakota Torres
on 29 Nov, 2010

You are going to love this if you're a fan of Android and of the popular shooter series Call of Duty. I've been in love with Black Ops, the latest installment of the Call of Duty series, and was ecstatic when my second love, Android, was able to get into the game. Full details on how you can put this little Android buddy on your player card after the break.

AT&T and T-Mobile to possibly get Acer Liquid Metal?

By Dakota Torres
on 29 Nov, 2010

The guys over at Brighthand have a report that the Acer Liquid Metal could possibly be heading to the United States at some point in the future according to the company's Q&A session following their press release last week which revealed two new Android tablets and a new Android handset.

Android Magazine banned from Apple App Store

By Dakota Torres
on 28 Nov, 2010

As you probably know by now, Apple monitors which applications can go into the app store, and a lot of them get shot down before they are given a chance. The most recent app to get shut down wasn't some crazy, virus app, but merely a magazine app. You are probably wondering why a magazine might get shot down by apple, well it was the content of the magazine. No, it wasn't a porn magazine or anything else containing mature content, but one about Android!

HTC Desire Z now available from Vodafone UK [Updated]

By Dakota Torres
on 26 Nov, 2010

Vodafone UK has been advertising the debut of the HTC Desire Z for a lil while now, but it hasn't been available to its users despite all the advertising. We received word today that it is now available on Vodafone UK's official website.

Angry Birds Christmas edition confirmed by Rovio

By Dakota Torres
on 26 Nov, 2010

The twitter account for Rovio is a place where Angry Birds users like myself, can get useful information and news on new updates on the game. Their twitter account has just confirmed that the Angry Birds christmas photos that have been floating around the internet, are actually the next installment of Angry Birds.

TeamViewer Beta now available for Android devices

By Dakota Torres
on 26 Nov, 2010

One cool feature available on many phones is the ability to control your computer from your phone via a 3rd party app. I know for that there are a lot of apps on the iPhone that can do this, but there haven't been many apps on Android yet capable of doing this. Well, today is your lucky day because the TeamViewer application has just released a beta for Android devices.