Android Archive

2May 30, 2011
Emulator Debacle Is A Missed Opportunity

Over the last week or so, a crazy thing has happened in the Android Marketplace. All of Yong Zhang’s emulators for Android-powered smartphones have been pulled from the market. These…
2April 25, 2011
Of Smartphones, PCs, And Upgrades

One of the greatest thing about smartphones is that they’re….smart. In many cases, they can completely replace a personal computer – indeed, it’s quite telling that today’s tablets (which are…
6April 18, 2011
I’ve Seen The Future And It Looks Like GTalk Web & Android

I don’t normally put my own credibility on the line by proclaiming “I’ve seen the future” left and right at the slightest new technology, but this is an exception. I…
11March 14, 2011
The Nokia E7 Seen By An HTC Desire Z Addict – A Sexy Brick

I have to be bluntly honest, when I received the Nokia E7 for trial from the good folks at Nokia Levant, I really tried to be objective but no matter…
4March 7, 2011
Android And Me, Two Months Later: A Love Story

In December 2010, I was on the brink of buying my first Android device and shared with you my opinions of the operating system as someone who has had no…
5February 21, 2011
10 Steps To An Enjoyable Android Experience – Root Edition

A few weeks ago, I shared 10 steps for an enjoyable Android experience, and I deliberately left out anything that involves having root access. Some users, especially beginners, probably don’t…
3January 17, 2011
10 Steps To Make Sure Your Android Experience Is Enjoyable

Last week Rita shared with you ten easy steps to make sure you have a great Symbian experience, so this week, I’m going to share with you my ten steps…
6December 13, 2010
The Anticipation Of My First Android

The last couple of weeks have been oddly frustrating for me. I have a few Nokia Symbian devices in my hands and as much as I like them, I can’t…
6November 22, 2010
Setting Your Smartphone Free

There have always been walled gardens in the mobile industry. First it was SIM locks with the introduction of GSM. While GSM phones can physically accept any SIM card, the…
2October 31, 2010
The Divergence Of Converged Devices

I still remember, back in December 2007, the thunderbolt that hit me when I held the Nokia N95 8GB in my hands for the first time and realized the true…