Google Chrome 19 brings live syncing of tabs
Google Chrome’s tab sync is a really nifty feature and today they’ve extended it to the stable version of Chrome 19. The desktop version can sync opened tabs in real time so that users can access those sites from any other PC or device running Chrome browser.
A user needs to associate his Google account [...]
HTC: Sense 4 multitasking and memory management working as designed
The confusion over the Sense 4 multitasking methods is about to come to an end, albeit in a way that many of you aren't going to like. While we were pretty confident that our investigation into the matter gave us the answers, we reached out to HTC about the issue, and it has responded with [...]
Sony details Xperia S ICS update further, arriving ‘late may or early June’
Pretty much the only thing missing from Sony's flagship Xperia S, is Ice Cream Sandwich. For many, a 2012 Android device without Android 4.0 on board out of the box, makes it a non-starter. But, for those that did take a punt and buy an Xperia S, the ICS flavored reward is almost here.
The update [...]
HTC Desire C specs and image leaked
While most Android manufacturers have turned down the possibility of integrating Android 4.0 in lower-spec’d devices, HTC is making an exception in the Desire C. Desire C’s specs maybe mediocre by today’s range of smartphones but the fact it will run the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich OS will make it a lucrative buy. [...]
Twitter for Android updated to correct issues with sync settings, avatars and various other bug fixes
Twitter for Android is getting some bug-squashing love right now. If you fire up the Google Play Store, you should find a new update waiting for you. The latest version corrects some issues with sync settings on various devices, as well as addressing some concerns for folks who may still be running an Android 2.0 [...]
Microsoft’s infamous Steve Ballmer named worst CEO by Forbes
Forbes (via BGR) ranked Microsoft’s infamous Steve Ballmer as the worst CEO of any publicly traded company “without a doubt.” I’m sure you all know Ballmer—the tall, sweaty man who loves to yell things like “c’mon!” and the classic, “developers, developers, developers.” Ballmer entered the role of Microsoft CEO in 2000, and he ranks as [...]
Reminder: Save 15 percent this weekend from ShopAndroid U.S. – and ShopAndroid Canada!
Attention benevolent people of Canada! This is your friendly Canadian reminder that along with the grand opening of the ShopAndroid Canada store, we're giving you a completely reasonable 15 percent off all accessories this weekend. Just used the code GrandOpening at checkout and we'll be more than happy to discount your Canadian merchandise. It's all [...]
UK based TVCatchup for Android released in beta
TVCatchup has been a growing favourite in the UK in the past few years. Initially made popular by offering a web app for the iPhone, natural progression would dictate that the service would also be made compatible with Android devices. The problem — the web app doesn't always work that well. And, native apps are [...]
EVO 4G LTE bootloader can be unlocked just fine
If you were wondering about the EVO 4G LTE bootloader, or were a bit worried after learning that AT&T's decided to go back to its not-so-friendly ways, we're happy to tell you that, yes, you can easily unlock the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE bootloader. All you need is the Android SDK, the instructions from [...]
Google plans to copy Apple and develop Game Center-like app
Apple introduced Game Center, an online multiplayer social gaming network, in 2010 that allows app users to invite friends, start multiplayer games, track achievements, and compare scores on a leader board, and now reports claim that Google is looking to copy Apple by creating a similar system for Android.
While not naming any sources, Business Insider claimed [...]