A while back I wrote up an interview with Francisco Franco where we talked about various things, including his Kernel App. Today, I thought we could delve into said application a little more thoroughly. Once downloaded, the app will the help you download and flash a new kernel and tweak it’s settings. Now, we’re not just talking about adjusting the clocking of the device. Once a ker... »
With the Samsung Mobile Unpacked Event coming soon, and with it loads of new news for us here at OMG!Droid to report on, it isn’t surprising that some leaked images and rumors would pop up. Well here we have a supposed final mock-up of the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This BEAST is allegedly spec’ed as follows: 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display 1.5 gigahertz quad-core cpu up ... »
Just a little intro before we get to the beef. Android is a fork of Linux. Many many developers write kernels, the base operating code, for the many different android devices. Each of these coders is unique. Along with their ROM creating counterparts, they make the aftermarket yumminess all of us rooters love. Now my latest device purchase was my Verizon Galaxy Nexus (code-named toro). Like ... »
Angry Birds, the mega-famous game launched by Rovio well over a year ago has not been forgotten. Today fifteen new levels were added to the Surf and Turf chapter. On top of that, a bevy of power-ups to help your birds beef up their skills comes with this update. The four power-ups are a Red Bird (super size your bird), the Sling Shot (set your birds on fire with speed), the Scope (gives you aimin... »
With the recent dismissal of an injunction with prejudice, Motorola’s patent claims will be further examined and the result could lead to an import ban on Ipads and Iphones with the infringing technology in the USA. Now, this is by no means decided and who knows what if any damages could come of it. Whats important to note is that these claims have been in place since 2010. Lots of I-device... »
TiVo, the home DVR setup for recording your favorite cable shows and accessing a variety of web based services including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, YouTube and more, has just released an update to their android app that now allows for a more thorough manipulation of the device and increased enjoyment of the service itself! The new app has two types of controls for making TiVo do your... »
If you are a fan of Angry Birds, then today is your lucky day. Angry Birds Seasons has received it’s “Summer” update and it is fun fun fun in the sun sun sun — and surprise, the water too. That’s right. Those angry little avians can go for a dive in this installment. With the mechanics of fluid to deal with, this promises to take the game to a whole new level. This... »
This might seem like stale bread since the leak dumped 800+ megabytes a while back but official source code from the Samsung Galaxy S III is mondo good for developers as now they can feel more assured of the content they port. This could mean a slew of new traits to the various ROMS out there as well a little Samsung Touchwiz UI for those not so gaga about AOSP. Anyways, this should keep develop... »
Sooner or later everybody comes in contact with Andy, our favorite droid, and it looks like it might just happen at a place where some of you consider it Taboo. That’s right, your dinner table may be the location you next encounter him…at least if your eating out. Portable Ordering System Manufacturer QUORiON, a German company specializing in point-of-sale system manufacturing, is offe... »
