Gadget News and Reviews

No more Chomp for Android, here are some alternatives

No more Chomp for Android, here are some alternatives

Apr 29, 2012

App discovery service Chomp was acquired by Apple last February. We initially thought Apple was looking to improve user experience on the App Store and iTunes. Later, we found out that Chomp CEO Ben Keighran and CTO Cathy Edwards started working for Apple’s iTunes team. Our worst fears – okay, not really – was realized today after Chomp for Android was...

Clarion Mirage – first Android-based car stereo

Clarion Mirage – first Android-based car stereo

Mar 29, 2012

Clarion is an unfamiliar brand to those of you who know car stereos. The company has made itself known as a maker of In-Car Entertainment devices and now, they’re adding Mirage into their lineup. Mirage is not your ordinary car stereo – it is the first OEM grade car entertainment device running Android. On top of that is a Garmin navigation system to help...

Instagram for Android sign-up page goes live, Draw Something getting major updates

Instagram for Android sign-up page goes live, Draw Something getting major updates

Mar 25, 2012

It’s a big day for two of the most popular apps – Instagram and Draw Something. Instagram for Android is coming real soon. A sign-up page for the application went live hours ago. At about the same time, OMGPop sent emails to users of Draw Something – detailing an upcoming update and what changes it would bring. The official Twitter account for Instagram...

Sony shows off Android-powered internet box, a smart TV upgrader with access to Google Play

Sony shows off Android-powered internet box, a smart TV upgrader with access to Google Play

Mar 21, 2012

In today’s Bravia TV Event in Singapore, Sony showed off an interesting gadget – an Android-powered internet box. It’s not a first but like its competitors, intends to turn your “dumb” TV into a smart one. While no specs were given, its chunky remote control gives away a few details on its use. Sony is expected to launch their unnamed internet box in...

How to get WiFi tethering on your Android without root

How to get WiFi tethering on your Android without root

Mar 19, 2012

Not all Androids are equipped with tethering. Tethering lets you turn your Android into a Wi-Fi hotspot so you can connect Wi-Fi capable devices to it. While it requires an active data connection, you can exploit an unlimited data plan and connect all your internet-capable devices to it via Wi-Fi hotspot. You can cut your data charges and save money with this...