Review: Nova Launcher For Android 4.0

Posted on 24/02/2012 by Kimmo

Nova LauncherReplacement home-screen launchers for Android have always been a popular solution for those of us that enjoy customising and tinkering with our devices. So far though, there hasn’t been anything available on Android Market that fits nicely into the Ice Cream Sandwich “Holo” theme. Enter Nova Launcher; which has just recently graduated from beta status where it had accumulated a substantial fan-base already. Available as a free or paid app, Nova is a new home-screen launcher designed specifically for Android 4.0 devices and I have to say; it’s pretty great! Continue reading →

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News: CyanogenMod 9 To Feature New Boot Animation

Posted on 21/02/2012 by Kimmo

CanogenMod LogoCustom ROM fans will no doubt be familiar with the fact that the CyanogenMod team plan to release their next version (9) soon. Details of the new version’s boot animation have emerged recently and have been showcased on YouTube. As far as boot animations go, this one is pretty great and should serve as another very enticing reason to root your Galaxy Nexus. Continue reading →

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News: Chrome Beta For Android To Receive Updates

Posted on 21/02/2012 by Kimmo

Chrome LogoHot on the heels of the recently launched Chrome Beta for Android, Google’s Senior Vice President for Chrome, Sundar Pichai has strongly hinted that some major updates are on the horizon for the popular Android browser. Continue reading →

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News: Galaxy Nexus Faces More Patent Problems

Posted on 12/02/2012 by Kimmo

LegalApple have launched a new legal attack in the USA on both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0, it has emerged. They have initiated proceedings on the basis of infringement on four individual patents covering smartphone technologies. If successful, the case could result in an outright sales ban for the Galaxy Nexus, and any other devices from OEMs such as Motorola and HTC that use Ice Cream Sandwich. Continue reading →

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Review: Kensington USB Car Charger

Posted on 09/02/2012 by Kimmo

Kensington Car USB Charger (4)Until Samsung get around to releasing their full range of official accessories for the Galaxy Nexus, owners have been left with no option but to fulfil their needs via third party manufacturers. If you spend any amount of time in a vehicle, you will eventually require a 12V USB car charger for your device, especially if you use navigation apps regularly. Continue reading →

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