Tag: Android

For over 10 years now it's filled the home with everything from Duran Duran and Echo & The Bunnymen, to Green Day, Gwen Stefani and Bizet.

A few weeks ago, a Canadian newspaper contacted me for an interview about Google, and their new Nexus One smartphone launched earlier this month. I thought I'd share my answers on StarkSilverCreek. You know, cut and paste can make for an easy going blog experience. On some days, especially...

Dubbed the intelligent home screen, SlideScreen gives Android users an alternative to the stock configuration. Thanks to Google's open design, it's one more reason Android fans have much to celebrate when it comes to choice. SlideScreen is the latest in a series of "home replacements" available on the Android Market...

The sales numbers for the new Google Nexus One smartphone were widely reported and debated last week. 20,000 units sold in the first week. Not good, compared to the Motorola Droid (250,000) and iPhone 3Gs (1.6M). It demonstrates the power of brand, and the complexity of retail. Motorola and...

There has been several reports today of a security hole in the Motorola Droid phone. I was surprised that, at least according to some reports, the pattern lock which protects the phone much like a computer password, could be breached. Apparently, during an incoming call a thief could break...

Here I can see that Joe Thornton is projected to score 1 point (a safe prediction) and that the teams are evenly matched (50/50).

NewsRoom is one of the best RSS newsreaders available for Android. Rightfully rated 4.5 stars on Android Market its interface is simple and slick, employing swipe action to full advantage. I appreciate that it comes loaded with over 25 available feeds to choose from including major news sources (CNN,...

As if the world needs yet one more piece on the new Google Nexus One phone. Well, instead of writing my opinion, or talking up specs, let me try a different approach for today's bit: I'll snip and clip sound bites from around the Web and let you draw your...

The worst kept secret of 2010 is more as today Google launched its long rumored, eagerly anticipated Nexus One phone at a press conference at its Mountain View offices. Dubbed a "superphone" by Google, it marks a major milestone in the cell phone industry. It will be available for purchase...