Download Adobe AIR for Android
Adobe AIR for Android was first unveiled back in May, when Adobe started taking in registrations for beta testing of their cross platform communication tool, AIR for Android.
No, Adobe has not released it officially, but thanks to Droid-Life, we now have a working version of AIR for Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 devices.
Droid Incredible OTA Update to Bring 720p Video and Mobile Hotspot?
Okay, now we’ve seen a lot of over-the-air (OTA) updates in the past week. Nexus One users got Android 2.2 update over the air with HTC legend, Desire and Wildfire next in line for OTA updates. Adding to the OTA mania, Droid Incredible users should also get ready for an OTA soon to reach their Droid Incredible smartphone. This update will introduce new features to the Drioid Incredible which were not present when the device was initially launched back in April 2010.
Android 2.2 Froyo Ported to Nokia N900
Nokia N900, one of Nokia’s flagship smartphone in the market today has a unique status now among smartphones. The smartphone, being a non-Android operating system device is among the first smartphones (along with HTC’s Nexus One) which gets Android 2.2 Froyo. Obviously, this feat was achieved through hacks, but this is the most successful hack done as the device seems to work seamlessly with Android 2.2 running on it. Support for Wi-Fi and hardware keyboard is available to users while using Android 2.2 Froyo on the Nokia N900 and other basic necessities are also fulfilled comprehensively.
Install Any App on SD Card on Android 2.2
by Haris on July 2, 2010
in Android, Tips and Tricks
Android 2.2 brings one of the most requested features, App to SD. Till now, Android phone users were limited to install the number of apps according to how much phone memory they have.
Users were not able to install apps on SD card. Ofcourse, there were some advance tricks for installing apps on SD, but users with simple rooted devices can now also install apps on SD card with the help of a very simple app available on the Android Market.
Cisco Introduces Android Based Tablets for Enterprises
Cisco, a popular multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics and focuses on networking devices has decided to take a swim into the great ocean of tablet electronic devices. In an official press release today, Cisco Systems announced that they’ll be joining a vast majority of companies worldwide who develop and sell tablets. The new tablet named “Cisco Cius†is slated for an early 2011 release and will feature Google’s Android operating system.
Motorola Droid 2 will Launch on 23rd August with Android 2.2?
There has been so much speculation around for Motorola’s Droid 2 smartphone. Dubbed to challenge the iPhone with its features and quality, the Droid 2 has created huge interest from fans and critics alike on how it is going to perform when put against the iPhone 4. With Verizon wireless backing the Droid 2 as its official carrier, the competition is just going to get that little bit harder due to AT&T having the iPhone 4 supported.
Pre-Order Droid X at Best Buy
Motorola’s flagship smartphone, the Droid X is now available for pre-ordering at BestBuy stores. The Android running smartphone will be available for sale July 15, 2010 but users can get a nick of satisfaction by pre-ordering it at Best Buy. The best part about the pre-order deal is that users have to pay nothing in while pre-ordering and are guaranteed to receive their smartphone once it is made available (unlike the iPhone 4, where several users had their pre-orders cancelled).
Android 2.2 Froyo Update for HTC Desire Coming in 2 Weeks
After Google Nexus One, HTC Desire will be getting the Android 2.2 Froyo Update in almost 2 weeks, according to HTC support. A user on XDA Developers forum received an email from HTC Support which confirmed that the new 2.2 Froyo update for HTC Desire will be released in 2 weeks and will fix many issues that were present in the previous firmware. It will also update flash player and will resolve any issues experienced by users when trying to work with Flash content.
FrostWire for Android, Alpha Testers Needed
by Haris on June 18, 2010
in Android, Mobile Apps
Remember FrostWire? Yes, it’s the free P2P client I review back last year. The good news is, they’re probably the first ones who are going to bring a P2P client to Android phones.
FrostWire for Android isn’t going to be a full P2P client, rather they call it to be Short Range Peer to Peer, which will allow users to send/receive files with users connected on the same wifi network. This new protocol has been named as MetaFrost.
