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iVdopia bringing video ads to Android apps

By David Junior
on 21 Feb, 2010

iVdopia is a mobile advertising platform which debuted on the iPhone 3G in March of 2009. If you thought the occasional banner ad popping up in your app was annoying, your gonna really hate this. Mobile ad giant iVdopia is bringing its video-serving advert formats to Android.

Gowalla for Android Beta Available Now

By David Junior
on 21 Feb, 2010

Gowalla is an extremely popular location-based social networking game. It is one of the most used apps on the iPhone. Its often compared to foursquare because it allows you to share your locations, experiences, and pick up stamps for their 'passport'.

T-Mobile Pulse mini can have up to 15 homescreen panels

By David Junior
on 20 Feb, 2010

Another surprise packed into this compact version of the Pulse. In the video below the representative stated that this phone can have up to 15 different home screens and this is all done on the stock firmware.

Official BBC App Coming to Android

By David Junior
on 18 Feb, 2010

If you are from the UK this is great news for you. BBC has an Android app in the works and it should be available soon in the Android Market. This app will aim to delivery the full BBC news experience bringing not only news but sports as well and there is a chance that the iplayer, which is a video service that allows you to catch up on news you missed, will be included also.

Opera Mobile 10 running on the Nexus One Video

By David Junior
on 18 Feb, 2010

Opera Mobile will off a PC like browser experience to your Android device. They are working closely with phone manufacturers to have this app preinstalled on upcoming Android devices. In the meantime they are looking to improve on their current Opera Mini offering with the new 5th edition. It's currently a beta but you can try it out now if you like.

HTC Desire ROM brings Sense to the Nexus One

By David Junior
on 17 Feb, 2010

Another great Android modder, madoco, has gotten his hands on a copy of the Desire ROM. He managed to get it to boot and most stuff is working as it should.

Watch the entire HTC press event from MWC

By David Junior
on 17 Feb, 2010

Didn't have the time or invitation to attend this years MWC? Luckily there are a few videos of the event making their way around the net. This one is HTC's press event where they announced thier phones and demoed the upcoming Sense UI 2.1 edition.

Sprint Preparing Android 2.1 for Early Q2

By David Junior
on 17 Feb, 2010

This can't come soon enough for most Sprint Hero/Moment users. Since the release of the Droid every Android handset owner wanted to be a part of the Eclair family. Well, it's been months since the release of the Droid and there are only two Android devices running some version of Eclair. Sit tight Sprint customers because they are still testing 2.1 for their devices and they are getting ready to start pushing out the OTA's.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini & mini pro hands-on

By David Junior
on 16 Feb, 2010

The guys over at slashgear has been on a roll recently with some hands on time with some of the hottest upcoming phones. This time they got to try out the X10 Mini and the Mini Pro. These compact devices can fit in the tightest of jeans or shirt pocket.

Free Desire For Orange Customers?

By David Junior
on 16 Feb, 2010

Earlier today I discussed the possibility of this phone being on multiple carriers around the world. T-Mobile UK is slated for a March 26th release. Not to be out done Orange has announced their plans for the Desire that includes a free offering for certain plans. I'll let the announcement speak for itself: