This Friday, The Birds Get Angry
Posted by Jolie Gendel
Good news for Android owners and iPhone converts. Rovio, the maker of the mobile game Angry Birds, which is also the #1 selling paid app in…well, lets just say a lot of countries, is releasing a beta version for Android this Friday.
The premise of Angry Birds is simple. You’re a bird, and some greedy pigs have stolen your eggs. Now you’re pissed and on a mission to wreak some havoc and teach those porkers a lesson. Sounds interesting, right? Hey, at least it’s not Farmville.
To get in on the beta, all you need to do is go HERE and register, then just wait for the invite to arrive. If you have a stock AT&T device however, you probably won’t be able to download the game until it arrives in the Market, sorry.
Want to see Angry Birds in action? Check out the trailers below.
More Details On The AT&T Motorola FlipOut
Posted by Alex Smith
We recently reported the AT&T version of the Motorola Flipout going under the name “Chindi” with AT&T branding and now a lot more details have come to light about this unique device along with a new color. The guys over at Android Central have received some more in depth information with some new images. It looks like this device is still headed for AT&T and hopefully soon we’ll have a date for you all. So lets get started shall we?
- The phone runs the updated version of Motoblur 1.5 — but it’s not what you find on the Droid X and Droid 2.
- The operating system is Android 2.1 (update1, we presume).
- Widgets are resizeable, like on the Droid X and Droid 2.
- There are filtering options for your social networks, so you’re not completely deluged with information.
- The 2.8-inch screen (at the old-school 320×240 resolution) is described as “garbage” with a low, low 120 pixels per inch. (Hey, it’s not mean to be high-end.)
- That said, the body of the phone and build quality are said to be top-notch, which is no surprise for Motorola. We may not like the design, but, dammit, they can certainly build things well.
- Benchmarks: 26FPS on nenamark, 444 on quadrant, 5.8MFlops on linpack, but it’s topping out on gears and 2dfps at 30FPS.
- The phone is pretty speedy, with its OMAP processor running at 720MHz and PowerVR SGX 530 GPU.
- This is AT&T we’re talking about, so there is no app sideloading, but like the Backflip and Aria and Captivate, you can use ADB or the Android Sideload Wonder Machine to install the .apk files.
- Google Navigation is in, and Google is the default search,
unlike on the Backflip. Yahoo is the homepage, but that is changed easily
enough.
Via: Android Central
Anyone interested in the Motorloa Flipout?
Sideload Apps on Dell Streak
Posted by Jolie Gendel
We all know AT&T likes to lock down Android devices for our protection, how nice of them. This also means those Android owners are also shut out of things like the new Trillian beta app. You can root your Streak, but for those who for whatever reason don’t want to take that step, there is another method available.
- Dial *#*#307#*#* on your Streak. Other than a quick flash on the screen, it will look like nothing has happened.
- Go to your app drawer/program menu and tap a new icon labeled EMList. If the icon is not there, turn off the Streak. It should be there when you turn it on again.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap app_security.
- Tap update unknown resource property to enable it.
You’re done! Now go back to Home, and press Menu. Go to Settings > Applications, and you should now have an “Unknown Sources” check box available to you. This will now allow you to download any app of your choosing directly from a webpage or SD card. If for any reason you want or need to uninstall the EMList, simply go to your dialer and type in the following keys:*#*#308#*#*.
Voila, your Dell Streak can now download any app that is compatible with the OS.
Source: IntoMobile via Talk Android
Motorola BACKFLIP Gains Root Access
Posted by Alex Smith
I love it when an older device gets rooted, especially on a Friday. The Motorola BACKFLIP acquired root using the same method as the Motorola Droid 2. Since the Droid 2 root method derived from the Droid X’s root method, I think we have something here. Maybe this same method will work on all Motorola devices. I’m sure there are people already working hard on that, and we’ll be finding out soon. Be sure to thank Sebastian Krahmer at C skills for rooting this device, I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a beer or two for his accomplishments.
Via: ModMyMobile
Did you just fall in love with your Motorola BACKFLIP?
Motorola Kobe MB520 Spotted by Blurrycam
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola Kobe MB520 has slithered itself in the way of Mr. Blurrycam, which has produced several images of the device. Now being rumored as being called the “AT&T Diablo,” this Motorola device is running Android 2.1 and as you can see in the image above, it shows an enhanced Motoblur launcher as well as the new lockscreen found on the Motorola Droid X and Droid 2. This is said to be a midrange device and the blurrycam tipster stated that this device should expect Android 2.2 to come OTA. With a name like “Diablo” it must be a hot device, right?
Via: Engadget
Will this be your next AT&T device?
Dell Aero Launched Today For AT&T
Posted by Alex Smith
In probably the quietest launch ever, Dell has made their “Aero” available via Dell’s online store. This device was expected to launch well before the Dell Streak, but as we can see that wasn’t the case. The Dell Areo is currently available for $99 on a 2yr. contract with AT&T or $299 without.
Features of the Dell Aero include:
- Android 1.5
- Custom Dell UI
- 3.5-inch capacitive display
- 640×360 resolution
- 2GB of onboard storage
- 5-megapixel camera
This device offers nothing compared to the high-end device hitting the market, but this is a pretty decent device if you just would like an Android phone and don’t care about firmware upgrades. The standard buttons found on any other Android device, have shifted to the side of the device, which I’m sure will only assist with this device’s short life expectancy.
Full presser is below.
Dell’s first U.S. smartphone, the Dell Aero, is available today in a polished graphite finish at Dell.com/mobile, by phone at 1-800-308-DELL, and coming soon towww.wireless.att.com. Dell Chat representatives are standing by 24 x 7 to answer Dell Aero related questions.
- The Dell Aero is available for $99.99 with new AT&T* two-year contract†, and $299.99 without.
FREEDOM IS CALLING
Dell Aero, one of the lightest multi-touch 3.5-inch Google Android-based smartphones in the U.S., is designed to deliver a powerful, flexible, and entertaining experience in a stylish and compact design. Packed with today’s popular features, the Dell Aero will ship with Quick Office, Facebook with integrated calendar and contacts, Twitter and additional applications by Google, including YouTube and Android Market.
With AT&T’s Wi-Fi network, and the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, today’s social media mavens can simultaneously make voice calls and Tweet friends, post Facebook updates, share pictures or browse the Web. AT&T has the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.*
Dell is a member of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), a group of technology and mobile companies working to accelerate innovation in mobility. Together, the OHA created Android, the first complete, open and free mobile platform to provide people a rich, inexpensive and exceptional mobile experience.
QUOTES:
“The Dell Aero is built with a focus on style and performance to help people find new ways to connect with friends and express themselves socially supported by the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network.” – Ron Garriques, president, Dell Communication Solutions
DELL AERO FEATURES:
- One of the lightest Android smartphones in the U.S., on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network
- Experience YouTube and other Flash content in nHD
- 5-megapixel camera with 8x zoom, flash, dedicated camera key and advanced shooting and editing capabilities
- Connect with friends with one-touch access to social networks
- Multi-task with GPS, plus hands-free conversations
- Wi-Fi access at more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots with qualifying AT&T service plan
DELL AERO SPECIFICATIONS:
- Android platform complete with Android Market and Dell user interface enhancements
- 3.5-inch (640 x 360p) capacitive multi-touch display with pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- WiFi + Bluetooth
- 2 GB* on board user accessible Micro SD with expandable memory available up to 32 GB*
- Full HTML Browser with Adobe Flashlite
- GPS/A-GPS navigation
- POP, IMAP, Webmail and Microsoft Active Sync E-mail
Disappointed?
AT&T To Get The Motorola Kobe MB520
Posted by Alex Smith
The Motorola “Kobe” MB520 is headed to AT&T, but what kind of device is it going to be, high-end or mid-level? If you look at the status bar above, you’ll find that it is almost identical to what you will find on the Motorola Droid X and Droid 2. According to Engadget’s trusted source, this device does exist and will bring decent mid-level specs to the table.
Features of the Motorola Kobe MB520 include:
- Android 2.1
- Enhanced Motoblur
- 3.5-inch LCD with 480 x 854 resolution
- 800MHz TI OMAP processor (either 3440 or an underclocked 3630)
- PowerVR SGX 530 GPU
- 512MB RAM
- 2GB internal storage
- Pre-installed 2GB microSD card
- 3 megapixel camera (without flash)
- Pre-loaded applications include:
- Swype
- Vlingo
- DNLA support
To view more benchmark results of the Motorola Kobe, click the source link.
Via: Engadget
Does this sound like a device that you would be interested in?
AT&T’s MyWireless Application Available For HTC Aria And Samsung Captivate
Posted by Alex Smith
For those of you who chose the HTC Aria or the higher-end Samsung Captivate, AT&T’s myWireless application is now available. With AT&T’s myWireless application you can manage you can take advantage of the many features like managing your AT&T wireless account, add or remove features and even pay your mobile bill. You can also monitor your usage so you don’t ever have to worry about going over your minutes. To learn more, head to www.att.com/myandroid or search for “myWireless” via the Android Market.
Via: AT&T
How many Aria and Captivate owners have been waiting on this application?
Enable WiFi and USB Tethering on Your Samsung Captivate
Posted by Simon Walker
If you want to use your Captivate as a Wireless Access point so you can surf the web from your PC through your AT&T Samsung Captivate phone, user designgears on XDA has the applications for you. Jr33 originally convert the Access Point application from the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 to the Samsung Vibrant. designgears then tweaked the kernel for the Captivate to allow the wlp2pservice to run, which is required by mobileAP and disabled by ATT. The mod also enables the USB Tethering functionality.
As we do not have an AT&T Samsung Captivate to test, we cannot validate any of the information in this post. Performing this modification could damage your phone. We are not responsible for any problems that may occur.
Here’s what he has to say:
All firmware versions are supported!
MobileAP and Usb Tethering!
MobileAP is native WiFi Tethering ported from Galaxy S i9000
Infrastructure AP
USB Tethering EnabledThis will require flashing a custom kernel with Odin.
if you are running the 1.2ghz overclocked kernel, this will overwrite it.
No wake up lag!Download and unzip the included file…
How to flash:
Plug in your usb cable
Open Odin3_v1.0.exe
Enter download mode
Select the PIT file and the PDA file
Click StartIt will automatically reboot. (it will go into recovery mode, let it do its thing, then reboot)
Now use Rom Manager to flash signed-mobileap.captivate.zip
After it reboots, goto:: Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile AP settings
Enjoy
Oh, here is the download link!
http://www.multiupload.com/INRA7EDND8Credits:
Samsung for the MobileAP App
Jr33 (MobileAP Port – smali edits, original update.zip)
andy2na for getting the ball rolling on this for the captivate!Original Thread for the Captivate
all of my findings are in this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=760193
You can head over to the XDA thread to keep up with the latest updates for this mod.
If you test this mod, be sure to let us know how it works for you!
Details Emerge Regarding The LG “enV G” And LG “Thunder”
Posted by Alex Smith
LG is reportedly working on a follow up to their LG enV Touch and by seeing that device mentioned on an Android blog, you can gather that the successor for that device is said to be running the Android OS. The enV G will be keeping the original LG enV Touch’s dual display and full-QWERTY form factor. LG enV G is looking to be the name of the device and is rumored to be running a 1GHz Snapdragon processor keeping it up with today’s mobile competition.
LG is also working on the LG Thunder which will be a mid-range device running Android 2.1 that could possibly be hitting multiple wireless carriers and could be launching sometime this holiday season. This full touch device might not keep the name “Thunder” due to the Dell Thunder which has been showing its face around the Android community. Much like the Samsung Galaxy S, you’ll probably find this device under different names as it is expected to launch on T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and MetroPCS.
Via: BGR
How do you all feel about these LG devices?
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