With the announcement of the Nexus 10 tablet, Google also showcases its upgraded Android 4.2 operating system. Many people will think, “so what,” when it comes to the newest OS, especially if you’re already running Android 4.1. You can see the rundown of key features here, but these are two of my favorites (quoting the… Continue Reading
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Android Isn’t Going Anywhere
After Samsung, the Apple fanboys are going nuts about the “demise of Android,” and the “swift show of justice.” The truth is, Samsung (minimally) hurt Samsung for it’s infringing elements. I say minimally because most of the affected devices are sub-standard models, not even being marketed anymore. There’s “bigger and better” on the market now. We… Continue Reading
Android 4.1 for Transformer Prime
Even though there is only a short time before Asus releases its upgrades for the Transformer Prime and Transformer Infinity, the folks at Android Authority give you this how-to on installing Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean on your Transformer Prime tablet. Since the source code for both the Infinity and Prime are essentially the same, I would… Continue Reading
Choosing a Tablet for Your Law Firm
A lot of attorneys are moving toward tablets for their portability, power, and functionality. I have discussed Android tablets ad naseum on this site, but hey, here’s one more. In fact, I wanted to introduce you to this post from PC World, which, coincidentally, they titled How to Choose a Tablet for Your Business. Perfect, right?… Continue Reading
In re: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
One reader asks: “what’s your opinion of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?” Honestly, I haven’t had much experience with this tablet, aside from the one time I played with it at Best Buy. However, in my quick search of the internet, I found two great posts from CNet and Engaget, which offer great product reviews. According… Continue Reading
Android Kinect Projector – WHOA!
Phandroid blogged about this developer who connected his Galaxy Nexus Android phone to his Kinect gaming system and a projector, to create an “air touch” system (thanks Chris Chavez for the name – you probably should trademark that). The whole thing runs on a complexly-modified Android ROM (custom built), which is outside of my technical expertise.… Continue Reading
Root Your Android Phone
A great new program has been release by unlockroot.com, which allows you to root your Android device. There are a significant number of reasons why you should root your device, so the program makes it easy. Here’s how to root with the program: Verify that your device is supported (my Droid Bionic is, but the… Continue Reading
Test Drive the Ice Cream Sandwich Keyboard
I just installed the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard on my Motorola Droid Bionic. It’s not much different from any other keyboard, although the blue interface is pretty cool. Right now, this only installs on phones, or perhaps newer Android 3.0 devices. To install the keyboard: Download the Ice Cream Sandwich… Continue Reading
Favorite Posts of 2011
As we close the final chapter on 2011, and prepare for whatever new and exciting events occur in 2012, I thought you might enjoy a refresher on my favorite posts from 2011 (if that wasn’t the biggest run-on sentence, I don’t know what is): Benefits of Google Apps (02/07/11) Google Integration in Your Law Practice… Continue Reading
5 Things To Do To Your Android Device Immediately
Mashable offers 5 important things to do immediately do to your Android device. Here’s the basic rundown, I suggest you read the entire article for the full scoop: Don’t skip the Google account setup Get a car kit Turn on WiFi Set your apps to update less-often Log-in to Google Talk I’m not so sure… Continue Reading