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Stick it! lets you watch videos in other apps

Stick it! lets you watch videos in other apps

23 January 2012 by Discuss (0)

Desktop media fiends will no doubt be aware of most full-sized OS’ ability to display video and other windows at the same time, making multi-tasking and entertainment possible. While this isn’t exactly ideal on a mobile screen, it’s  now possible, thanks to “Stick It! Free your Player !” [sic] from ambitious developer MBFG. The app …

Google Videos App Hacked to allow root users to stream movies

Google Videos App Hacked to allow root users to stream movies

12 August 2011 by Discuss (8)

This has been discussed more than a few times since we first found out the Google Videos App would not allow rooted users to watch rental movies on their devices. For more details on that you can check this story out. Just yesterday Google updated the video app to allow streaming and playback of rented …

ARCHOS Brings the First Large Screen Android-Based Tablet Under $200

ARCHOS Brings the First Large Screen Android-Based Tablet Under $200

06 May 2010 by Discuss (0)

Archos has officially announced the Archos 7 Android tablet today. This tablet has a 7 inch touch screen and is built to be a great multimedia/web browsing device. You can now preorder it from Amazon for $199. It comes preloaded with a custom version of Android 1.6.

Aigo has two new Android MIDs in the works

Aigo has two new Android MIDs in the works

28 April 2010 by Discuss (0)

A Chinese manufacturer by the name of Aigo has two Android MID’s in the making. The new tablets will come in a 5 and 7 inch version. Both will be running Android 1.6, there is no word on when or if these devices will be upgraded to Android 2.1.  Price is rumored to be around …

SmartDevices SmartQ V5 and V7 getting Android 2.1 update

SmartDevices SmartQ V5 and V7 getting Android 2.1 update

22 April 2010 by Discuss (0)

Everyone is getting some Android 2.1 love these days. The SmartQ V5 and V7 MIDs from SmartDevices will receive an update to Android 2.1. This updated will bring live wallpapers, 3D acceleration, a new UI and improved Bluetooth capabilities. The only thing missing will be multi-touch, their resistive screens is the reason for the omission …

LG Aloha Shows up in Verizon’s Inventory

LG Aloha Shows up in Verizon’s Inventory

12 April 2010 by Discuss (0)

Looks like my earlier suspicion of the LG LU2300 being renamed ALOHA, aka LG VS740 as it’s called in Verizon’s system, has come true. Verizon will have an impressive Android lineup this spring/summer with the addition of this, another 2.1 device that also has a 1GHZ Snapdragon and other great features.

Pasen Android MID5

Pasen Android MID5

06 April 2010 by Discuss (1)

Android is continuing is assault in the MID/Tablet market. This one comes from a company that is known for (knockoffs) MP4’s. But, this thing looks really good and I would imagine there are a few people that would love to get their hands on it.

Mobinova Beam Android Smartbook

Mobinova Beam Android Smartbook

24 March 2010 by Discuss (0)

The Mobinova Beam is an 8.9 inch smartbook that uses NVIDIA’s Tegra platform to deliver HD graphics while using little power to do so. It’s rumored to have the ability to play over 16 hours of video. Windows CE was the featured OS choice in the past but Mobinova chose to go with Android instead …

RAmos Launches HD Video Recording-capable PMP

RAmos Launches HD Video Recording-capable PMP

08 March 2010 by Discuss (0)

Not much is known about this PMP, it’s rumored to be running some variation of Android but there is no solid evidence of that as of yet. It is a great looking piece of hardware and if Android is indeed the chosen OS, this will be a welcome addition to the Android family. It has …