http://apps4phones.com/index.php en fromprovideocoalition@tdphoto.com Copyright 2011 2011-04-22T18:52:52+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/want_to_quadruple_the_battery_life_of_your_htc_thunderbolt_4g_smartphone/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/want_to_quadruple_the_battery_life_of_your_htc_thunderbolt_4g_smartphone/#When:18:52:52Z The HTC Thunderbolt has poor battery life. The included 1400 mAH battery isn’t what this phone needs. If you’re like me and you don’t like getting only 4 hours out of a battery, here’s the way to do it. Business, Android Business, GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Hardware, Android, Utilities, Android Utilities 2011-04-22T18:52:52+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/review_htc_thunderbolt_-_4g_speeds_and_more/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/review_htc_thunderbolt_-_4g_speeds_and_more/#When:16:00:19Z I just picked up a new HTC Thunderbolt phone. I’ve been using an original Droid (aka the Droid 1) since it came out in November of 2009. I’ve been holding out for a while, and after seeing the specs and demoing the Thunderbolt, I took the plunge. It’s not the perfect phone, but it has some amazing features and the 4G connection is F A S T! GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Hardware, Android 2011-04-21T16:00:19+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/google_translate_updated_for_android/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/google_translate_updated_for_android/#When:21:47:53Z I am embarrassed to say I wasn’t even aware that the near excellent translate service was available for Android.  If you didn’t already know…now you do.  What’s more, it’s been updated, specifically for the ongoing crisis in Japan. Editorial, Android Editorial, GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets, Hardware, Android, News, Android News, Travel, Utilities, Android Utilities 2011-03-18T21:47:53+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/amazon_android_app_store_live_on_tuesday/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/amazon_android_app_store_live_on_tuesday/#When:21:30:54Z It seems some enterprising folks were able to access a test area of the new Amazon store before it was taken down.  Early reports are that the store may go live Tuesday.  It has also been report here, and elsewhere that Amazon will be getting (read-paying to have) some apps like Angry Birds follow up app as exclusive Amazon only apps.  We may all find out on Tuesday. Editorial, Android Editorial, GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets, Mac Coalition 2011-03-18T21:30:54+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/rio_-_angry_birds_new_game_to_be_exclusive_on_amazon_app_store_for_period/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/rio_-_angry_birds_new_game_to_be_exclusive_on_amazon_app_store_for_period/#When:16:32:54Z As often with news bits, there may be more questions than answers with Rio and the announcement that Amazon will have an exclusive.  Does this mean the iOS version will not happen?  Unlikely.  Does this mean that Amazon will have an indefinite exclusive?  Also unlikely but that would have meant that Amazon would have spent a great deal of money to get it.  Smart move by Amazon. Games, Android Games, GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets 2011-03-14T16:32:54+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/read_it_later_hits_android/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/read_it_later_hits_android/#When:18:15:58Z I use Instapaper daily.  I’ve tried Read It later, prefer the UI actually, but find I use an Android device often.  While there was a “Save to Instapaper” app in the Android Marketplace, there still is not a trued app. So, I’m moving to Read It later.  The idea behind both products is really great.  You’re reading an article online and decide you’d like to read it later.  You save to Read It Later by simply clicking a URL you’ve set up.  I won’t bore you with the simple set up details, you can find those here.  What’s great however is that many apps I currently spend a great deal of time with work well with Read It Later.  For instance, if you’re Pulse Reader (my preferred RSS reader), you can save to Instapaper, Read It Later, etc. GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets, News, Android News, Utilities, Android Utilities 2011-03-10T18:15:58+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/angry_birds_seasons_getting_st._patricks_day_update/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/angry_birds_seasons_getting_st._patricks_day_update/#When:23:56:22Z One of our favorite games (along with everyone else apparently), Angry Birds is expecting an update to their Seasons app.  Here’s the iTunes link, and there’s a trailer after the jump… Entertainment, Android Entertainment, Apple Entertainment, Games, Android Games, Apple Games, GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets 2011-03-08T23:56:22+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/google_adds_real_time_traffic_rerouting_to_maps/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/google_adds_real_time_traffic_rerouting_to_maps/#When:22:27:35Z The update will be available for US and Europe and will require you to do nothing to activate the rerouting.  Which of course begs the question…will we be able to disable it?  Sounds silly but when everyone is rerouted, the new route loses it’s value doesn’t it? Sure not everyone uses Google.  No kidding.  But my point is that I may not want to be rerouted.  Here’s the scoop directly from Google. Travel 2011-03-07T22:27:35+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/an_open_letter_to_google_regarding_making_the_android_os_better_for_all_of_/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/an_open_letter_to_google_regarding_making_the_android_os_better_for_all_of_/#When:00:51:33Z Dear Google, I love the Android, after using my Droid for over a year, I’ve found it incredibly useful. However, there are some gaping holes that I can’t believe you’ve overlooked. And I’m not the only one, I’ve spent plenty of time on forums to find that I’m not a unique little snowflake in my frustration over these things. Business, Android Business, Editorial, Android Editorial, Utilities, Android Utilities 2011-02-15T00:51:33+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/android_market_to_get_content_ratings/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/blackberry/android_market_to_get_content_ratings/#When:04:18:36Z We’re assuming this new announcement will time nicely with the release of Gingerbread, the new OS update.  We’re hearing we can expect, Mature, Pre-teen, Teen, and “All”.  We like this move - a lot. GentryMedia Sites, Apps4Phones, Apps4Tablets, News, Android News 2010-11-25T04:18:36+00:00