Entries tagged with “andriod applications” from WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

Finding the best apps for the T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G Google Android smartphones can be overwhelming because currently there are thousands of apps out there.

So how you can find the best apps? Well you could read reviews of all the apps out there which would take a lot of time, or you could rely on a source like Wireless and Mobile News to review the reviews out there and compile a best of the best list.
We've created this "Review of Reviews" by reviewing all the top reviews out there and then picking the ones that show up the most often as the best and top reviewed apps. 

1. T-Mobile AppPack - T-Mobile did a great shopping job of finding apps that they new their customers would like.  Many of the apps they picked were already well-reviewed and had high download numbers . The apps included are

• Sherpa, Sherpa learns a person's likes and dislikes through behavior and user feedback, prioritizing recommended retailers, restaurants and attractions.
  
• imeem Mobile streams music customized to your tastes, recommending new songs and artists based on which songs you identify as your favorites.
• WorldTour puts live webcams from around the world onto your home screen.
• Phonebook offers an upgraded, more personalized phonebook for Android.
• FreshFace is a theme engine to further customize your myTouch.
• Movies by Flixster takes the aspect of movie reviews to the next level. Through integration with Facebook, you can find friends who also want to see that movie or read reviews from friends who have already seen it.  It goes without mentioning that T-Mobile wants users to download their T-Mobile My Account.
  

2. Ringdroid - This ringtone making-app is too much fun not to download. Ringdroid lets you record or edit music and turn it into a ringtone. It supports WAV, MP3 and 3GPP/AMR files.

3. Google Maps - Google has a great relationship with Android and it really shows in the Android Map app.  They claim you will never have to carry a paper map again. It helps you find where you are through My Location and then help you go where you want to go. There's street view and satellite view as well as look for business listings and dial them directly. Google Maps was recently updated with Voice Search and Google Latitude. If you already have Google Maps installed, we suggest the super voice app Goggle Voice.
4.Shop Savvy - shopping app that when you scan barcodes, it looks up items online to comparison shop in real-time. It also saves items for future shopping.

5. WHERE - s a bundle of  useful GPS apps that help you find people, places and things. Are you looking for the hottest restaurants, coffee or need a cheap fill-up? Maybe you want to know the local weather, traffic or headlines? Whatever you are after, WHERE has it in little information widgets.

According to HTC president Peter Chou, HTC will ship "at least three" Google Android-based smartphones, this year. He made the statement at the Merill Lynch Technology conference.

At Mobile World Congress in February, HTC announced the HTC Magic, aka, G2 for the European market, starting with Vodaphone. The HTC Magic is touchscreen only and will feature the cupcake version of Android.

The price of the T-Mobile HTC G1 recently dropped to $47.77 with a trade-in, rebates and new service contract.  HTC is also expected to reveal a QWERTY smartphone at CTIA.

HTC released the HTC S743 smartphone, with 12-key keypad design with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard,

The HTC S743 is  Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that supports high-speed HSDPA (850/1900 MHz) networks and will be available through select retail outlets, including dell.com and cdw.com, during the first quarter of 2009.

It's very similar to HTC Touch Diamond smartphone but without the touchscreen and is is 1.7 inches wide and has 2.4 inch QVGA .

The HTC S743 is the latest HTC smartphone to be made available through independent channels in the US. Consumers can buy the HTC S743  through a number of electronics retailers including national retailers, independent wireless outlets and online e-tailers such as dell.com and cdw.com.

HTC is estimating that the HTC S743 smartphone will cost somewhere between $600 and $700.

HTCClassAction.org a newly launched consumer website claims that newer HTC smartphones are slower than previous models due to poor drawing drivers. They urge owners to contact HTC and complain. Although the site has gotten no official response from HTC, HTC is requesting information from owners. After press coverage, an HTC employer says that there is an internal apology email circulating that says that a fix in the works.

HTC Touch (Sprint) rated 4 out of 5 by Wireless and Mobile News Review of Reviews

Before you get in touch with the HTC Touch Windows smartphone, please be aware that there are two models available in the US, the first model that came out in June was an unlocked GSM phone that was always compared to the iPhone and has sold over 800,000 units.

The new Sprint version is enhanced with  EV-DO support and compatibility with the Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV. This Sprint version does not support Wi-Fi but has a faster processor and more sensitive touch capabilities. The TouchFlo interface is programmable and well-liked by users and reviewers. Some reviewers raved about the phone calling it “hot” and ‘hands down one of the best devices I’ve used in the past two years.”  While many reviewers did not like the fact that the phone does not have a keyboard.

The TouchFlo interface is easy to learn and use while entertainment features of the phone rated highly. The HTC Touch has good call, video and camera quality.  The HTC Touch is truly an instance where we suggest you  “try before you buy.”  If you have good finger/eye coordination, the HTC Touch may be your phone, but if you’re keyed into keyboards, the HTC Touch shouldn’t touch your heart or wallet.

The HTC Touch costs $249.99 with a 2 year Sprint contract and rebate.

Sprint and HTC Corp. announced the availability of Touch by HTC™, a full touch screen wireless phone integrating Windows Mobile 6 with advanced entertainment features. The Touch by HTC brings together email and business applications with Sprint’s exclusive multimedia content including over-the-air music downloads, live TV and streaming Sirius radio.

The Touch has a 3 inch touch screen that operates by finger swiping. It uses Windows Mobile 6 operating system, which is compatible with Windows PC software applications such as Outlook and uses Internet Explorer as the browser.

Touch by HTC offers MicroSD card slot that supports up to 4GB - a 512MB card is included with the device. Additional features include a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder with up to 5X zoom, advanced stereo Bluetooth® and Voice-activated dialing. The phone costs $249 with a two-year contract ($100 mail-in rebate) and has been sold previously in Asia and Europe. It will be available November 4.