Android: Over 3 billion apps installed; 350,000 device activations per day
According to Google there have now been over 3 billion apps installed from the Market. There are also 350,000 activations of new Android devices every day.
Mobile News
The mobile space is exploding with smartphones in every pocket and tablets on the horizon. James Kendrick brings you the latest news from the mobile world and a breakdown of what it means to you. If it is tech and it moves, you'll find it here.
James Kendrick
James Kendrick has been using mobile devices since they weighed 30 pounds, and has been sharing his insights on mobile technology for almost that long.
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This week in Mobile News Manor #15: Verizon 4G Mobile Hotspot rocks
This is a peek into a technology writer’s home office, aka Mobile News Manor, discussing gadgets, apps, best practices using same, and ebooks. This week Verizon's 4G Mobile Hotspot landed, twice.
Good to Go #7 with Noah and James: BlackBerry PlayBook show
Noah Kravitz of TechnoBuffalo and I continue with Good to Go: a weekly video show covering the hot topics of the day. Today's show is the BlackBerry PlayBook show.
Tablet/ smartphone synergy: Ready for the next level
I want my tablet and smartphone to work together to make them both better. I am ready for each device to play off the strengths of the other to make a more complete package.
BlackBerry PlayBook reviews in: Hardware/ software not final yet
RIM is set to release the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in just a few days, yet based on initial reviews the company is still changing the hardware and software that will ship to early customers.
WebOS 3.0 (HP TouchPad) emulator demonstrated on video
The flood of tablets appearing can leave one jaded at the sameness of them all, with the exception of the HP TouchPad that is not shipping yet. Take a look at this video of the webOS emulator and you'll understand why I am getting impatient.
4 methods to customize Android phones and tablets
One of the strengths of the Android platform is the level of customization that owners can use to tailor the user experience in every way. Here are my top customizations for Android devices.
HTC Sensation: Multimedia powerhouse with Sense 3.0
HTC unveiled its latest 4.3-inch Android phone today, the HTC Sensation, which has a multimedia bent. It ships with Sense 3.0, which is full of 3D effects and a set of lockscreens that display animated information.
Update: My first Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot is defective
My first impressions were largely positive after receiving the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, but things quickly went sour.
Ad-supported Kindle announced -- it's not the big story
If Amazon's goal is to get Kindles in more hands, and sell more ebooks in the process, then it doesn't need ad-supported Kindles that are only slightly cheaper than retail. It just needs to promote the Kindle apps.