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4 awesome alarm clock apps for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Mar, 2013

Alarm clock apps and utilities on Android are a dime a dozen, and finding one that works best for you comes down to how you would like to be woke up. We no longer use our bedside alarm clocks, and instead Android apps have taken over. With so many available we figured a round up with four of our favorites were in order. If you wanna wake up in peace, or have an app that will make sure you're awake - keep on reading.

Why HTC’s clock always says 10:08

By Michael Crider
on 22 May, 2012

Long-time Android fans and HTC aficionados have probably noticed that in HTC's advertisements and press shots, their distinctive clock widget always shows 10:08. Why is this? Is it because of some connection with a founder's birthday? The moon landing? A Masonic ritual? Well, no: the real reason is much more ordinary, if somewhat obscure. HTC's official blog clues us in on why.

iHome for Android not just Apple any more

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

Most of us by now have heard of the company iHome, and their broad selection of iPod based music systems. Well, having heard the call and seen the desire of the Android fans, they have responded. Releasing three models that are designed to work with most Android based phones. Giving you the same options and sound that only the Apple fanboys had access to previously.

Alarm.com app updated, includes Push Notifications in newest release

By Chris Burns
on 8 Sep, 2011

If there's one thing that every single smartphone (and ever modern cellphone, for that matter) should have, it's an alarm system. Even though some may contend that the ability make and receive telephone calls may be paramount, you've still got to be awake to talk. There's an app out there made by Alarm.com that, now that it's updated, will solve all of your waking up in the morning needs - but more than that, and actually more primary than that, you've now got the ability to get information on your kids arriving home from school, floods in your basement, a certain dangerous cabinet in your kitchen being opened, and just about any other needing-alert sort of thing you can imagine!

Samsung Galaxy S Promo Video

By David Junior
on 17 May, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy S has created a lot of buzz around the web. There’s still no official word on when this device will hit the market here in the US. Initial reports have the “Superphone” slated for release on all the major carriers here. This promo video gives you a few things to look forward to if you decide to purchase one.

Motorola BACKFLIP review

By David Junior
on 3 Mar, 2010

Our friends over at slashgear has just done a really nice review of the BACKFLIP by AT&T. This phone has been known recently as the first Android without Google Search, it was replaced by Yahoo Search. Motorola has been cranking out Android devices since the release of their first, the Cliq. This is their fourth release for the US market and the fifth overall, this is quite an amazing feat considering that they entered on the scene late in the game.

Binatone iHome Phone – Android based Home Phone

By David Junior
on 3 Mar, 2010

This may revitalize the use of landlines. Today, most of us use our mobile devices exclusively for our telecommunications needs. Personally I haven't used my landline in years, it’s just there as a backup. This home unit is a beauty and nobody will ever know it’s a landline (unless you take it too far and it drops your call). Tons of specs are after the break.

Verizon and the Saygus VPhone with Skype?

By David Junior
on 23 Feb, 2010

It seem Verizon wants to hit the ground running after the recent announcement of a partnership with Skype. There has been reports that the two are in the process of making a VOIP capable phone. This leads us to the Saygus VPhone. This phone is capable is video chat as well as VOIP.