Android Beginner's Guide

So you’ve picked up your new Android phone and you’re ready to dive right in! But like with any new gadget, you have unanswered questions about the features of Android and that powerful new device you’ve just booted up. And of course there are always unknown tips, tricks, and tutorials that you wish you’d known about beforehand. Luckily, we’ve got all the info that will put you on the fast track to becoming an Android expert!

First, some Frequently Asked Questions:

What should I know about the Android Market?

• First off, the Android Market offers a 15 minute full refund window for paid apps. If you don’t like it, get your money back!
• Certain apps may only be available to specific version of Android, e.g. Android 2.1+. This means if you’re still running Android 1.6, these apps won’t be available to you and won’t show up in searches.

What are those black/white box-shaped images?

• They are called QR codes, and are similar to normal barcodes. They can be scanned by specific apps (see question below) and are a way for transferring all sorts of information, especially URLs. They are most often used as direct links to apps in the Android Market.

Doodle Jump Android Game, Bounce You Higher!

The Doodle Jump Android game is an instant classic where you must bounce your way skyward from one platform to the next without falling or hitting various enemies/obstacles.

• Version: 1.6.6
• Size: 1.71MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Games
• Price: $0.99

Doodle Jump appropriately comes with a formidable warning of “insanely addictive!” thanks to its continuous gameplay requiring little to no learning curve. The mission is to “jump, jump, jump to the top, top, top” bouncing from one platform the next using a variety of boosters like springs, jet packs, and propeller hats which you can pick up along the way.

To navigate Doodler left/right on his ascent, utilize your Android device’s accelerometer and tilt your Android device slightly to the left or right. Much like in the classic game Pac-Man, exiting the screen on the right side reenters you on the left, giving you more options for each of your jumps. By tapping the screen you can also shoot Doodler’s “nose balls” which will blast “baddies” out of your way. Hitting them as you fly upward or getting sucked into the black holes will immediately end your run.

Hei, you can connect your blogger to google+

Connect to Google+

Back in October we made it possible for Blogger in Draft users to use their Google+ profile on their blog. This option is now available to all Blogger users, and as a result, we're starting to roll out the first of many Google+ features.

Starting today, if you have linked your blog to your Google+ account you will be presented with a prefilled Google+ share box immediately after publishing a post. The share box will contain a +snippet of your post that you can share with your circles on Google+.

Of course, you can disable this sharing prompt at any time on the "Settings - Posts and Comments" page. And you can always share individual posts on Google+ by selecting "share" underneath the entry in your post list.

You can start using the new Share to Google+ immediately if you’ve already chosen to use your Google+ profile on your blog. If you haven’t yet made the switch, click here to get started.

If you don’t have a Google+ account you can create one here, and then log in to Blogger and follow the above instructions.

To learn more, check out our FAQs or visit our Help Forum.

Want to chat about sharing to Google+ and other Blogger features with someone from the team? Join me on the Blogger +page for a live video Hangout at 3PM PST.

Happy blogging!

Tablet gets firefox

The Mozilla Mobile Team is working tirelessly to make Firefox awesome on tablets, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the design decisions we’ve made with the UI thus far. Firefox for tablets is an evolution of its phone based predecessor, with some added enhancements that take advantage of a tablet’s larger screen size.

Cheap Android phone xiaomi phone review, feuture, specs

While US Android users are all full of glee that they're finally getting the Samsung Galaxy S II in the United States, a far more significant Android smartphone is being developed... In China. It's faster than any other smartphone, has a beautiful and fluid user interface, top-notch hardware quality, a dual-partition setup so you can keep using the phone while it updates... And will sell for $310 without contract. Hello Xiaomi Phone.

Android widgets for productivity 15

Widgets are an extremely cool feature on the Android which the iPhone does not have. These Android widgets are very handy and enjoyable because they are easily accessible in just a second and can provide useful information for the user. I have compiled a list of the best android widgets for you to enjoy.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Review specs features

Using a tablet outside of the home in areas where WiFi isn't prevalent is unbelievably frustrating for us. Sure it's good to use the larger screen of a tablet compared to a smartphone, but only if you can actually browse the web and check email on it. I suspect a large number of WiFi tablets are used in locations where free WiFi is prevalent. At homes, in cafes, on campus, in hotels, etc... But what about those who aren't so lucky?
You can always tether to your smartphone or get a MiFi, but if you want to carry only a single device there's always the option of a cellular connected tablet. While Motorola's Xoom shipped with the promise of a future upgrade to support LTE, Samsung and Verizon were actually first to deliver an LTE enabled tablet: the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE.

Google Android Tablet preview

There is one arstechnica very cool article. Come on we look it :

The first Honeycomb-based tablet, the Motorola Xoom, was released towards the end of February. In ourreview of the device, we highlighted a handful of well-designed applications that fit the form factor. The number of third-party tablet applications for Android is still small compared to the iPad, but it's growing modestly.

In the six months that have passed since the launch of the Xoom, the Android tablet application ecosystem has seen some nice additions. There are, however, still a lot of missing pieces. In this article, we will take a brief look at some of the new apps and we will discuss some of the gaps that are still waiting to be filled.

Google finally released its own Reader client for Android last year, providing a native interface for consuming news feeds. As we discussed in in our hands-on report, one of our biggest disappointments with the application at the time was the lack of a tablet-friendly user interface for larger devices. Google has recently remedied that issue with a major update to the application. The new version of the Google Reader client provides a much-improved user interface for phones and a whole new multicolumn interface for Honeycomb tablets.

Samsung Released 3 bada handset - its not android?!

Samsung aggressive handset strategy with android and bada seems good move. Today samsung release 3 new bada handset.
Release announcement :
Samsung debuts a trio of new bada 2.0-powered Wave smartphones, in the lead of Wave 3

New Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y smartphones combine stylish design with ChatON mobile communication service

Seoul, Korea, August 30, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the launch of the flagship 4" chic smartphone Wave 3, the social-powerhouse Wave M and the smart-start Wave Y.

All three devices, borne of Samsung's

Best Projector manufacture short review

BenQ Projectors

BenQ is a Taiwanese manufacturer of projectors, best known in the United States for their home theater projectors. BenQ offers a reasonable selection of business and school projectors, including anything from pico projectors and sub-1 pound "micro-portable" projectors to small commercial projectors. BenQ projectors almost use exclusively DLP technology, although recently BenQ has been adding LCD projectors to its lineup. In the home theater space, BenQ has scored more than their fair share of awards from ProjectorReviews.com over the years. BenQ tends to be an innovator, such as being the first DLP projector manufacturer to offer lens shift on medium and lower-priced projectors. We offer an extensive database to help you find the right BenQ projector for you.

Canon Projectors

Canon produces high-resolution business projectors that are loaded with industry leading technology that give Canon projectors a competitive edge. Canon projectors provide sufficient brightness and clear picture for presentations. Canon's reputation for cameras follows through to Canon projectors and are widely used by people who are primarily concerned with exellent color accuracy. Canon projectors are also used for the purpose of reproducing medical images in high resolution detail. This is a testament to the scientific innovations of Canon projector technology. Interestingly, Canon does not make home theater projectors! Learn more about Canon projectors. We offer resources and plenty of Canon projector reviews here.

Dell Projectors

Dell projectors use DLP technology. The innovations of the DLP chip deliver consistent picture quality, reliability, and are available at

Good deal: Dell Vostro 3550 - Core i5 just $589

If you’re looking for a solid combination of durability, performance, and useful extras such as loud speakers and USB 3.0 ports, look no further than today’s deal on the 15.6-inch Dell Vostro 3550. This small business notebook will keep up in a fast-paced office and keep you entertained when work is through. It’s available today with a second-generation Intel Core i5 processor for just $589 thanks to a coupon through LogicBUY.
In laptopmag.com's review of the Dell Vostro 3550 with an Intel Core i3 processor, they praised its durable design, loud speakers, large touchpad, HD-capable webcam, and the inclusion of two USB 3.0 ports. If you’re interested in equipping your new Vostro with Core i3, it’ll set you back a slightly more wallet-friendly $489. No matter which configuration you choose, your system will come with Dell’s suite of useful business software, which includes small business IT support and Digital Persona password and fingerprint management software.