Netflix coming to Android in 2011

The ever-popular streaming movie service is coming to Android. In a post on the company’s official blog, Netflix announced that they will start to appear on “select Android devices” in early 2011. The reason why Netflix for Android won’t immediately be available on every Android handset is due to a “lack of a generic and complete platform security and content protection mechanism for Android.” There seems to be a DRM issue with making Netflix’s content providers happy, and apparently on Android it’s on a device-by-device basis. We’re sure it will all get worked out, however, seeing that almost every other mobile platform and gaming system now supports Netflix.

Android App Review: Google Goggles

Search by taking a picture. Goggles attempts to recognize objects, text, landmarks, books, contact info, artwork, wine, logos and return relevant search results. Recognizes words in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish and allows you to translate to other languages. One of the best apps to have for Android. Version 1.6 or later of Android needed to download.

Rating: *****
Price: Free 
Version: 1.2.1
Added: December 07, 2009
Publisher: Google Inc.
File size: 1.13 MB
Downloads: >250000

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Tips to save battery power on your phone

Normally a smart phones battery holds up to 2 days max. But here is some tips to save battery to get double the battery life.

1. Screen Brightness 15%
2. WiFi = OFF
3. GPS = OFF
4. Auto-sync = OFF
5. "Enable always on mobile" = OFF
6. Background Data Usage = OFF
7. Use only 2G Networks = YES

Remember also if you play music, videos or games it takes more battery.

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Android App Review: Retro Camera

With Retro Camera you'll take delicious old-school pics your friends will drool over. 5 cameras, 5 sets of vintage vignetting, film scratch, black and white & cross processing effects for that off-the-hip analog look. Inspired by the Lomo, Holga, Polaroid, Diana, the toy cameras and Hipstamatic. Instant Nostalgia now free.

Rating:   *****
Price: Free 
Version: 3.2
Added: May 12, 2010
Publisher: Urbian, Inc.
File size: 5.79 MB
Downloads: >250000

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Concept: Sporty and Futuristic Circuit Watch Design

This cool watch was inspired by the circuit boards and microprocessors. The designer loves the contrast between metal and synthetic that gave him the idea to design Circuit Watch. This watch has sporty and fashionable look with some futuristic touch. It has 2 tiers case, the upper one will display the minutes while the lower one will display the hours, illuminated by LEDs. To inform you about the AM/PM, this watch has 2 micro LEDs at the top and bottom of the main display.

Designer : Devindh for TokyoFlash

Download Angry Birds for Android Free

The highly successful iPhone, iPod and iPad game Angry Birds, which has has over 6.5 million purchases, has finally made it to the Android platform.

The aim of Angry Birds is to take control of a flock of birds who’s eggs have been stolen by a group of evil pigs. The pigs have taken refuge within structures made of wood, glass and steel and your job is to launch the birds with a slingshot to either hit the pigs directly or hit the structures around them to fall on them and destroy them.

Angry Birds has now been launched on the Android platform and for a limited time you can grab it for free via GetJar.

Angry Birds will work on the following Android devices:

Htc: Desire, Desire Z, Evo 4G, Hero, Incredible, Legend, Magic, Wildfire
Samsung: Galaxy U, GT I5500 Galaxy 5, GT I5700 Galaxy Spica, GT I6500 Galaxy, GT I9000 Galaxy S, GT M110S Galaxy S, GT P1000 Galaxy Tab, SCH I500 Fascinate, SCH I899, SCH R880 Acclaim, SGH T959 Vibrant, SHW-M100S, SPH D700 Epic 4G, SPH M900 Moment, SPH M920 Transform
Acer: E400 BeTouch, Liquid, Stream
Alcatel: OT-980
Apanda: A60
Chunghwa Telecom: CHT 8000
Dell: Streak, Thunder
Elocity: A7
Garmin-Asus: A10
Google: Nexus One
Huawei: U8100 Ivy, U8110, U8230
LG: E720 Optimus Chic, GT540 Swift, GW620 Eve, KU9500 Optimus Z, LU2300 Optimus Q, P500, P503 Optimus One, SU950 Optimus Z, VS740 Ally
Motorola: A955 Droid II, Droid, Droid X, Enzo, MB501 Cliq XT, Moto XT800, XT701, XT720 Motoroi
Pantech: IM-A600S Sirius Sky, IM-A630K Sirius Izar, IM-A650S Sirius Vega
Sony-Ericsson: X10 Xperia
T-Mobile: MyTouch 3G, MyTouch 3g Slide, Pulse
Vodafone: 845
Zte: X850 Racer