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HTC Thunderbolt “test builds” of ICS could be coming next week

HTC Thunderbolt “test builds” of ICS could be coming next week

02 March 2012 by Discuss (3)

Well folks, we have some tasty good news for those that still might be rocking the original 4G LTE-powered HTC Thunderbolt. It looks like HTC is about to start taking the same update approach as Motorola and a few others, and will be supplying “test” or beta builds to select few lucky customers of Android …

HTC announces “early access previews” for Ice Cream Sandwich updates

HTC announces “early access previews” for Ice Cream Sandwich updates

15 February 2012 by Discuss (8)

Good news for all the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE owners. Today HTC has literally just announced that the updates to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for both devices that was recently detailed, will actually be available as an “early access preview” in the coming days. Essentially this is a limited public beta test before …

SwiftKey X Alpha gets multi-touch support, VIP users try it early

SwiftKey X Alpha gets multi-touch support, VIP users try it early

04 November 2011 by Discuss (0)

SwiftKey X is a popular alternative to the standard Android keyboard, and the developers are in the habit of continually improving it. In addition to a Halloween pumpkin theme last month, they’re trying out multi-touch features in a new alpha release. The download has been spread around by the developers, but only VIP members (i.e. …

Spotify adds Android Preview app with Facebook sign-in and sharing

Spotify adds Android Preview app with Facebook sign-in and sharing

26 October 2011 by Discuss (1)

Now that United States citizens have been welcomed with open arms, Spotify’s Android app is getting some much-needed love. The new version is available as a non-Market download from Spotify’s blog, showing off some new social features. Users can now log in with either their original Spotify credentials or by connecting to Facebook – you …

Major Firefox update in the works, including native UI and Flash

Major Firefox update in the works, including native UI and Flash

17 October 2011 by Discuss (3)

Mozilla brought Firefox to Android less than a year ago, but after nine months in development it’s still lagging behind more experienced browsers on the platform. The developer has announced some big changes fro the mobile version, including a native user interface and Flash integration – again, something that’s available in the stock browser and …

PowerAMP version 2.0 Beta is ready to download

PowerAMP version 2.0 Beta is ready to download

12 October 2011 by Discuss (3)

PowerAMP, the audiophile’s Android music app of choice, has gained quite a following since it debuted almost a year ago. Users love the fully customizable equalizer and folder-based library structure. Now the first beta for version 2 is out, and paid-up PowerAMP faithful and new users alike can download it here.

SwiftKey 2 [BETA] Hands-On and Review

SwiftKey 2 [BETA] Hands-On and Review

20 May 2011 by Discuss (6)

Have yourself a look at the newest version of the most radically awesome keyboard app in existence, SwiftKey. This version features a few new elements including a brand new installer process, settings menu, and a most-excellent shortcut launcher on the keyboard itself. Our review lies beneath, as does a key to getting your own BETA …

Swype for Android Beta Registration Back Open, Update Patched

Swype for Android Beta Registration Back Open, Update Patched

12 March 2011 by Discuss (2)

This fabulous system which I myself still cannot for the life of my get the hang of used to be a brand whose product was not quite compatible with Android. Then the APKs started getting out. Beta testers were in play, but many more people with the app had the app without technically having official …

Galaxy Tab Shot with CO2 Powered Pistol to Test Gorilla Glass

Galaxy Tab Shot with CO2 Powered Pistol to Test Gorilla Glass

09 November 2010 by Discuss (1)

This is my favorite way to test electronics. This and putting phones into a blender (I think you know what I’m talking about.) The following video(s) display the awesome power of Gorilla Glass, installed of course on a Galaxy Tab, by placing a Tab directly in the path of a really awesome CO2 powered pistol. …

T-Mobile Launches Device Tune-up Beta

T-Mobile Launches Device Tune-up Beta

16 June 2010 by Discuss (0)

T-Mobile has just released Device Tune-up for open beta testing. This is a new feature in the My Accounts app from T-Mobile. It’s essentially a task killer that aims to improve on your phones performance and it should help your battery last longer by killing apps that run in the background.

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