Geek is chic.
It seems like I've covered an exhaustive amount of iPhone cases from handcrafted to high-tech. But today I stumbled upon this cute case made specifically for Google Android phones. The case is designed for a T-Mobile G1 phone, but can be custom-ordered for any Android phone. It's lined in felt to prevent scratches, and of course features a green Android robot. I'm a fan of geeky handmade goodies Read more
Apple has its rigorous screening process to help keep subpar apps out of its AppStore; Google's Android Market is a bit more like the Wild West of mobile app stores — there's no screening or application process, but that also means Google has less control over what shows up in the store. Now, Google has added a new, helpful feature to the Android market, allowing users to "try then buy" apps Read more
I got my invite for Google Music Beta last night and took a quick tour around to get my feet wet. In case you missed it, Google Music Beta is a cloud storage service that works across Android devices. Awesome features include wireless syncing (from your computer, to laptop, to smartphone, to tablet, all of your music syncs automatically without the need to plug in and upload), and iTunes Read more
We spent the last few days roaming the halls of Moscone West to bring you some sweet Android and Google news. Check out everything you may have missed in this roundup! Read more
Funny how I was just talking about Android fragmentation this morning, then Google announces its latest operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich, that hopes to bring one unified OS across all devices, everywhere. Expected to hit in the latter half of 2011, Ice Cream Sandwich promises to bring the best of both mobile and tablet devices — including increased multitasking, holographic user Read more
If you're on the go, using a smartphone to navigate a road trip or long drive puts you at a serious advantage. There are plenty of apps to track traffic and apps to help you on a road trip. Now, the latest update to Google Maps for Android will navigate you around traffic, finding the fastest route from point A to point B. Previously, the app found the fastest route based on distance and Read more
After years of speculation about a storage product, Google announced today its cloud storage solution — Google Drive. In an effort to seamlessly blend use for those already entrenched in Google Docs, documents are automatically built into Drive so that files can be collaborated on in real time. Users can give feedback on anything shared, including PDFs or video files, not just Google Docs; all Read more
At long last, Instagram for Android is available for download in Google Play. The free app brings the same cool filters you've seen on the iPhone, a huge community of on-the-go photographers, and instant sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Foursquare, with Flickr coming very soon. You'll need Android 2.2 to operate, so what are you waiting for — download it now and don't forget to share Read more
It was my first time attending the Google I/O conference here in SF, and I was definitely surprised at the interactivity that Google brought to Moscone West. There were apps to try, games to play, and comfy areas to sit and work. There was even a candy bar! Check out some of the interesting and fun stuff I found while cruising the premises. Read more
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