Android Unwrapped

We have all seen the stories of the new Nvidia chip that they are working on.  This is to replace the popular Tegra 3.  Specs have surfaced of the new chip codename "Wayne".

  The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to say you care than a free phone?  Ok, so there are better ways, but certainly not if you're and Android junkie.  Sprint is now offering a free Motorola Photon Q with a new line or additional line of service if you switch to the "Truly Unlimited" 4G carrier.

  It wasn't but about a week ago that this rumor came into light.  The Samsung Galaxy S3 was confirmed by internal sources that today was the day.  Fido hadn't made an announcement of the phone, they just put it online.  That's not a real big surprise, the fact that it's an Android, and the size of the Android community, the companies actually count on us relaying the news.  Hit the break for more.

  When Instagram came out it took the world by storm.  Everyone and their brother downloaded it and started to use it.  Now they claim they can sell your photos to companies without paying, notifying or allowing you to opt-out.  Facebook, who has been under the gun for privacy related issues, has yet to comment on the matter.  Hit the break for more.

Tumblr is one of the largest social networks behind Facebook and Google+.  There motto is "Follow the world's creators."; now you can follow on your tablet, including the Nexus 7.  In the latest update, 3.2.0, they have added this support to the mix.  They added a ew GUI changes, including a new following screen, but it's been reported that it doesn't work in landscape.  Hit the break for more.

Recently we had to take a leave and abandon the website due to personal reasons.  These have all been worked out and we are back on track.  We will be focusing greatly on the Android developer world with ROM's, kernels, custom "stuff" and apps.  We want the world to know what is out there and where to get it! You can help us by letting us know where the good stuff is.  The world is full of Android products, we are just a simple team of people who can't be everywhere at one time.  Hit the tip line and let us know what's good and we'll get it on the web!

[caption id="attachment_1028" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Gears and Guts[/caption] If you are one that likes to see the guts of zombies smeared around the city as you run them down, you will love this game. This android game by Glu Mobile is one of my top picks for Free Android Games. I love the simplicity of the controls, and the graphics and sounds makes it a must have. The game play is very spontaneous and grabs your attention and locks you into the screen. I have not completed all the missions as of yet, but I find myself playing the same missions over and over again. The more resources you collect the more modifications you can make to your ride, and the better you will be at slaughtering the zombies that have over taken the city. I personally prefer playing this game with my PS3 Controller on my big screen TV using the HDMI Adater. Continue reading for more...

[caption id="attachment_1017" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Samsung Galaxy Note 2[/caption] Samsung has revealed the official release date of Galaxy Note 2. The South Korean firm is set to launch the second version phablet on October 24 in the US. Media invites have been sent by Samsung for the release function, which is to take place in New York City. Samsung and its partner cellular service providers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and the U.S. Cellular have already started to receive pre-orders for the phone. Samsung’s invite features an S-Pen, the company’s famous digitizer pen for its Note series of gadgets. The letter says that “the next big thing is here” and it also inscribes the release date, time and venue. The Note 2, the largest phone ever, is to come up with lots of great features. All major cellular service providers in the U.S. will sell the gadget similar to the Galaxy S3. As per reports, all variants of Note 2 have been approved by the FCC and they are ready for release. Continue reading for more information...

Where do I begin? Google Drive is an awesome storage space on steroids. If you thought drop box was great, then wait til you get the chance to test drive this app. Google Drive acts as a server for all your digital items, and sharing is a cinch. It is not limited to just a mobile app as it spills over into PC's, Mac's, and what ever else you access the internet with. I was first introduced to Google Drive by a co-worker and I was shown the advantages of using this virtual drive along with creating and sharing Documents including Spreadsheets, presentation, forms, and even drawings like the Microsoft program "paint". Not only can you create them, but you have the ability to share with others and limit their usability to just a viewer or an editor of your documents. Like a server all those with edit permissions can simultaneously make adjustments to the documents, and with auto-save through out, you do not miss a beat. Did I mention that this app is free? Well, I am one person that is clearly a bias Google fan and I'm impressed with Google's ability to continue to put out very useful apps and support the Android Market with their free contributions. To me this is a very good example of true support, and I can see why they are taking over the the Android Market by storm. Continue for for the video...

AOKP has released Build 4 today as an ongoing project.  This version is listed for the VZW GNex "Toro". New features: Custom NavBar Ring on tablets Force dual panel view on any device Flip or shake your device to snooze/dismiss the alarm (check alarm settings) Take screenshot from NavBar Enabled USB mass storage emulation for certain devices (i9*) We fixed the NavBar custom icon bug, and some minor issues with eg. fastcharge and autobrightness as well. Continue reading for more.