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Android 4 NDK Released To Developers

The Robot Droid — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:27 +0000

Android NDK has been updated for Developers. The true release of Ice Cream to the masses happened November 11, 2011 aka 11-11-11. The day only comes once every hundred years and so does something like Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
Android NDK r7 includes a number of build system improvements and bug fixes, but most importantly it gives you access to two new sets of APIs See the Android Developers Blog for details.

Newest Android Ice Cream Sandwich Almost Ready for Consumption

The Robot Droid — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:01:45 +0000

Back on September 19, 2011 Tim Bray an Android developer posted on the official blog about screen size. He was trying to prepare app builders for the new OS and the onslaught of the tablet for Christmas 2011. When we start to see beta apps and updates on the Android Development blog we can safely say we are close to launch. For release of the SDK anyway.
Now we are seeing more evidence of a upcoming launch. Recently over on XDA a Android 4.0 Music Player is available for install. Beyond that more images have been circulating of installed Android Ice Cream OS
We would expect to see the release of the newest Android OS within weeks. It is also expected that the OS will officially arrive on Nexus Prime and then Nexus S.
From XDA: "Good news is that the Nexus S will be upgradeable after Nexus Prime, also other older devices -1 year old- will follow shortly after. At this point, we can only speculate from the pictures as nothing has been officially said, so please leave your comments or ideas regarding what you think will be included on the new Ice Cream Sandwich."

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Google Preparing Ice Cream For End Of Summer Launch

The Robot Droid — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:05:48 +0000

Following Android Development is like following lightning. The changes can happen with rising and falling pressure.
It appears Google will be pushing out the new Ice Cream OS in the coming weeks. Reports are rolling in that the Samsung Prime is the next Nexus.

What is a phone fend to do as his or hers contract is up and all these phones are dropping for the Summer. Many of us just can't wait and crack under pressure.

The all purpose Android Ice Cream has begun appearing across the web. From BGR to CNet and beyond we are starting to see screen shots and in phone specs.

The Android Police Showing Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S, the screen shots are a bit dark but do show changes in the UI. As said by Android Police, blue seems to be the theme color of the new OS, while the notification bar has gone through a major revamp.

Over on BGR their source are saying the processor speed for the Nexus Prime is a next-generation dual-core CPU, in either 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz speeds. As for as the chipset, the most likely candidate will be Texas Instruments' OMAP 4460 or Qualcomm's latest (Krait) Snapdragon.

Ice Cream is said to be the ultimate Android Development Project bringing Gingerbread, Honeycomb and all of Android to a un fractured state. The OS will optimize Android Tablets and Android Phones under one roof. The Interfaces should let users optimized all the devices they own to interface the same.

Ice Cream is two years of hard work by us the consumers and Google. To arrive at this point and challenge the iPhone 5 is essential for Android Adoption. The race is on and here come pride in the back stretch.

Cell Phone buyers have become better educated and knowledgeable thanks to Android. Imagine if all we had was 100 million people walking around with only iPhones. Nightmare pops up in my mind. When the major players began to understand they then helped move adoption of Android. Only about 19 months after the launch of Droid and look were we are now. Eating Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Netflix Android App Available On Motorola Droid A855

The Robot Droid — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:30:46 +0000

When Netflix first launched for Android Phone they only had 5 devices. Security and licening was the reason stated for the limited amount of phones.

To our surprise The Motorola Droid A855 aka the original Droid is now on the list. We just downloaded it from the market place and it is awesome. We have been waiting patiently and was wondering what was taking so long.

The wait for Droid Phone owners to download Netflix to their phones is over.

Here's the new list for the Android Netflix App:

- HTC Incredible with Android 2.2
- HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3
- HTC G2 with Android 2.2
- Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3
- Motorola Droid
- LG Revolution

Free QR Code Generator Now Available On Droid Cell Phone

The Robot Droid — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:35:03 +0000

droidcellphone.com Qr Code Generator

In an effort to add features for our users we have added a QR Code Generator for our readers.
If you don't know what QR Codes are they are Quick Response Codes. They have been used in Japan and the UK for a few years and are making use in North America now.

The uses for QR Codes is endless. Retail and Internet businesses can utilize these codes to send visitors to products and information portals. Places like restaurants can send people waiting for tables to a menu or get diners to sign up for daily deals while they wait for a table or there food.

Retail businesses print QR Codes and place them in window or advertising inserts. Retailers like Walmart and Sears have been placing QR code in there advertising more and more.
Social uses include using QR Codes as profile images and Avitars. Put them in Twitter updates instead of URL's. The list go's on and on.

Our QR Code Generator can send people to websites, Google Maps, Call a phone number and another half dozen landing places.

Free QR Code Generator

Samsung Galaxy S Google Android 2.3 Update

The Robot Droid — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:40:53 +0000

This makes Samsung the first manufacturer to roll out the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for its handset, beating HTC and Motorola. Thats if everything go's smooth.

Samsung has officially released the latest version of Android to the user Galaxy S. Accordingly, the Android 2.3 to the Galaxy S is for users in the European region and the user can perform the upgrade through software tools for Samsung Kies. Some users upgrade to first Android 2.3 says all data and user applications remain unchanged and the user interface is now more lag condition. It is not clear when Samsung will release Android 2.3 S Galaxy to users worldwide.

The guys over on XDA Developers have put together resources for the Galaxy S Android 2.3 update.

Android Honeycomb SDK Officially Released To The World

The Robot Droid — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:39:44 +0000

The Honeycomb Tablet OS is officially available to developers as of February 24, 2011. Optimized for for the Tablet invasion we are seeing the OS has capabilities that former doesn't have.
The full SDK for Android 3.0 available to developers. The APIs are final, and you can now develop apps targeting this new platform and publish them to Android Market. The new API level is 11.
Read about all the Android 3.0 Honeycomb Features on the Developers Blog

Android 3.0 SDK Updated And Ready For Developers

The Robot Droid — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:55:43 +0000

Honeycomb is the 3.0 version of the os which is optimized for devices with larger screens. The OS is also adding lots of functionality for developers to take advantage of when developing Apps and more.

Speculation of just exactly what devices will be able to use the new UI has been quailed a little with the recent post on the Android Developers Blog. It will be mainly used for larger screens on devices such as Tablets.

Android Market Website Is Now Live

The Robot Droid — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:14:51 +0000

For the first years of its life most Android Apps where only visible to those with a Android Phone. Users could discover the most popular and featured apps, but only in limited fashion.
Things have changed with the new website having most functionality as the on phone version. The website makes it easy to discover great new apps with a bigger and better user interface. You can also send apps directly to your Android device with just a few clicks—no wires needed. Android has built in new social features, as well. You can share apps with your friends through Twitter. And you can read and post app reviews directly to Android Market from the web or from your device.
Check it out at Android Market Website

Official Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK Launch, Off To Work With You

The Robot Droid — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:28:57 +0000

The moment all the Droid Phone fans and developers have been waiting for. Gingerbread Android 2.3 update has arrived ans is waiting for developers to download.
We haven't had time to grab it yet so we will be setting off to do that then get back with a list of new features users can expect. Keep an eye on any Nexus One Phones your friends or you own. Gingerbread could fall on your head at any second.