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Android users annoyed at the ability of their iPhone-owning pals to annoy other folks with Auto-Tune ‘singing’ can rejoice: MicDroid, is here.
Android MicDroid: annoying Auto Tune app for audio armageddon Read MoreAccording to unconfirmed figures collected by AndroLib, Android users have now downloaded more than one billion applications, with the rate of downloads increasing at a very nifty pace.
Android Market overflows with 100,000 Apps, hits 1 billion downloads Read MoreWe’re still stoked to the max with Swype’s incredible ability to convert our wayward finger tracks into propah English, but another contender for best Android keyboard is rocking into town …
SwiftKey keyboard for Android: “up to 50% greater text entry efficiency” Read MoreCasting off its beta tag with careless abandon is Opera Mini 5.1 For Android, an alternative mobile web browser which is deemed to now have sufficient polish to warrant ‘full …
Opera Mini 5.1 For Android shimies into limelight, shuns beta tag Read MoreIrate insomniacs, the sleep-stifled and the nap-needy may find a quick way to the Land Of Nod courtesy of the Relax and Sleep Android app by Mizu Software Solutions.
Relax and Sleep Android app: fast track to Slumberland with this free app Read MoreGoogle have just announced their new App Inventor for Android website which they claim can let anyone make apps for the Android mobile platform. Currently in beta, Google say that …
Google App Inventor opens up Android app creation to everyone Read MoreMega auction site eBay has announced that it is “internationalizing” its eBay application for Android, and is now offering it as a free download in the Android Market in Australia, …
eBay for Android app gets “internationalized” with voice search and new features Read MoreSeemingly nagged into submission by users who have been bombarding them with requests, Cerulean Studios is prepping an Android version of their popular instant messaging app, Trillian.
Trillian for Android instant messaging app on its way Read MoreAndroid is still proving to be a hot potato in the States, gaining on all the major smartphone platforms, with their market share soaring from 9 per cent of all …
Android surge in the States, Samsung soar to #1 spot Read MoreTech site Ars Technica put Google’s Android 2.2 against Apple’s iOS 4 in a JavaScript benchmark test – and discovered that Android absolutely destroys its rival.
Android ‘demolishes’ iPhone in Javascript benchmark test Read MoreA new study looking at the percentage of free apps available on leading smartphone platforms has found that Android has the highest proportion of apps available for free download – …
Over half of Android apps free, only a quarter free for the iPhone Read MoreThere seems to be a real buzz about Android at the moment – AdMob has said that the platform has now grabbed a third of the market share in the …
Android buzz grows with LG slamming out ten Optimus handsets and tablet Read MoreThe location-based social networking service Foursquare has announced that it’s cruised past the landmark figure of one million check-ins during a single day.
Foursquare notches up one million check-ins in a single day Read MoreIf you’re strolling down an unfamiliar street and feeling a little nervous about the friendliness of the natives, fire up the handy ASBOrometer app for a swift read out of …
ASBOrometer app displays dodgy hoodie activity in your location Read MoreThe hilarious iPhone 4 vs. HTC EVO parody video – and its partner follow-up video – have proved a huge hit on the web, with over 1.3 million people enjoying …
HTC EVO vs iPhone video: author sacked by humourless Best Buy Read More