by gadgetqueen on Friday, November 6th, 2009 | News, Tech/Gadget | 12 Comments

So, you got the Verizon Droid phone now. What applications are you going to install?
Motorola DROID now only $109 with new contract or existing upgrade(Verizon Wireless)

When it comes to applications, the Android ecosystem is pretty different from that other far more controlled alternative. Sure, the Android Market may not have 100,000 options just yet. But it does offer plenty of powerful programs — somewhere around 10,000 total — and, in a refreshing twist, it lets you decide what apps you want, instead of frequently censoring selections for you.

We’ve compiled a list of 10 top-notch Android apps to help get you going with your Android experience. These are all highly ranked programs that’ll be strong starting points as you work to make the most of your new Droid device. After all, the much-discussed turn-by-turn GPS navigation system isn’t the only thing out there.

Remember: This is only the beginning of the conversation. The Android Market is expanding every day, and there’s no end to the interesting options it holds. If you have a favorite we didn’t include, add it onto our list in the comments section below. Your recommendation will help other Droid users find even more cool ways to enjoy their new phones, too.

1. Twidroid

If you’re a Twitter user and used to the iPhone, the first thing you might notice is that Tweetie isn’t in the Android Market. Not to worry, though: Twidroid has your back. The Android-based Twitter app is available in a free and a pro (paid) version.

Both of Twidroid’s offerings provide most every Twitter function you might need, from the basic — viewing and sending tweets, following and unfollowing users, viewing profiles — to the more advanced: saved searches, URL shortening, photo posting, and geo-location support. The pro version adds support for multiple accounts, bit.ly integration, video posting, and a handful of other options. It runs about $5.

2. Meebo for Android

Twitter? Check. Instant messaging? Check. Our second featured app will keep you connected to all of your IM accounts while you’re roaming around with your new Droid. Meebo links multiple IM protocols into a single app that you can always keep running on your phone. AIM, MSN, Yahoo, MySpace IM, Google Talk, Jabber and ICQ are all supported — and, if you create a Meebo account, you can save a collective log of all your chats that’ll be accessible online.

The Meebo for Android app is free.

3. Pandora on Android

Crank up the tunes on your new Droid immediately by installing Pandora’s Android app, available for free in the Android Market. Like its online and on-the-iPhone counterpart, the Pandora Android app lets you listen to personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists or songs. Thanks to Android’s multitasking capabilities, you’ll be able to rock out while running other apps — something the iPhone can’t handle.

4. Google Voice for Mobile

File this one under “outlawed on iPhone,” too. The official Google Voice for Mobile app fully integrates Google Voice functionality into your new Droid phone. Once installed, you can make outgoing calls from your Google Voice number with the touch of a button, right from your contacts list. You also gain easy access to voicemail and Google Voice-based SMS messaging.

The Google Voice for Mobile app is free to install and use. You do need to have an existing Google Voice account, however, for it to work.

5. Locale

Take control of your phone with Locale, one of the coolest apps available for Android. Locale lets you customize your phone’s settings based on your location. You could program the app to set your phone to vibrate every time you’re at your office, or set it to go silent when you enter the perimeter of your local movie theater. You can get advanced and make exceptions for VIP callers, too.

6. ActionComplete

Another handy location-aware app for Android is ActionComplete. ActionComplete is a high-tech to-do list for your Droid phone. It makes it easy to organize your tasks and appointments, using a system developed by “GTD” (Getting Things Done”) guru David Allen. You can even set reminders that’ll pop up based on where you are, allowing you to remind yourself of certain tasks at the office, others at the home, and so on.

ActionComplete is free.

7. Google Sky Map

Stare at the stars with Google Sky Map, the “mobile planetarium” for Android phones. The Google Sky Map app, free, actually overlays information about the night sky onto your Droid display. It uses a combination of GPS data, compass data, and date and time information to help you identify planets, stars, and constellations.

8. KeyRing

Get rid of all those annoying membership cards with KeyRing, an Android app that puts your barcodes into your Motorola Droid. Simply scan your various cards — anything from gym memberships to drug store discount clubs — and Key Ring will categorize them into a drop-down menu.

The next time you need a card, you just pull it up on your phone — no need to actually carry the physical piece of plastic.

9. Compare Everywhere

While we’re on the topic of barcodes, you may want to grab Compare Everywhere. With the program installed, you can scan a barcode in any store to get instant information about any product. Compare Everywhere will connect you to reviews and pricing details to make your shopping simpler.

Compare Everywhere is a free download.

10. Sherpa

Ready to explore? Check out Sherpa, an Android application that helps you find new places based on your own personal preferences. Sherpa “learns” your likes and dislikes, then uses your location information to suggest restaurants, stores, and attractions in your area that might float your boat.

The best part? Sherpa won’t cost you a dime to download.

Source: PC World

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by bintangkecil on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 | News, Tech/Gadget | 1 Comment

Since their ad campaign iDon’t where Motorola Droid spoofing the iPhone, it was able to draw the attraction of almost everyone who has even have the least interest for the gadgets like this.

The phone was at first announced to be available on Wednesday, the 28th of October, 2009 but it seems that it is going to be postponed until November 6.

Motorola accidentally posted (and then) removed information on their Droid by Motorola website.

Motorola Droid Specs

* Operating System: Android 2.0 (Eclair)
* Network: CDMA
* QWERTY Slider Keyboard
* 5 Megapixels camera with 4x digital zoom
* Music and video
* Battery life of up to 6 hours and 41 minutes
* Bluetooth: Stereo Bluetooth technology v2.1 + EDR
* WiFi: 802.11 b/g
* Web Browser: Webkit HTML5, Flash 10 support
* 3.5 MM Headset jack
* App Store: Android Market
* Interface: Backlight, light-responsive display, and virtual keyboard
* Display size: 3.7″; WVGA (480 x 854 pixels); 16:9 widescreen
* Weight: 6 oz
* Size (H X W X D): 2.4 x 4.6 x 5 in
* Antenna Type: Internal
* Accelerometer
* Processor Speed: 500 mHz
* Removable Memory: 16 GB microSD pre-installed; supports up to 32 GB microSD expndable
* Sensors: Proximity and ambient light

The Motorola Droid will be released on November 6.

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by bintangkecil on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 | News, Tech/Gadget | No Comments

Verizon and Motorola finally lifted the curtain on their new Droid Android phone yesterday. This is the first phone that will pose a significant threat to Apple’s iPhone. And it will be available very soon, possibly as early as the end of this month.

The phone, which has also been called the Tao or Sholes, clears the FCC and made an appearance in the Motorola’s big announcement earlier this month.

Some of the pictures of Motorola Sholes/Tao powered with Droid leaked on the Internet:

The phone is a three-way effort between Motorola, Verizon and Google. It looks a lot like the iPhone, and may even be as thin or thinner than the iPhone 3GS. It also has two key advantages over the iPhone – a slide out physical keyboard, and use of the Verizon network.

Unlike previous Android phones, the Droid is rumored to be powered by the TI OMAP3430, the same core that the iPhone and Palm Pre use, and which significantly outperforms Qualcomm 528MHz ARM11 based Android phones that exist today.

Verizon has launched a TV ad for the Droid. It’s mostly promoting the phone by bashing the iPhone, with pseudo-Apple text pointing out that “iDont” have a physical keyboard, (third-party) multitasking, a five-megapixel camera, much in the way of customization options, widgets, “open development,” the ability to take photos in the dark, or a removable battery. The Droid (whose name is licensed from Mr. Lucas) presumably has all of the above.

The Verizon Motorola Droid is being released for sale on October 30th.

You can watch the ad below:

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