LauncherPro. ADW Ex. Go Launcher Ex. SPB Mobile Shell 3D. All great launchers, no? Custom launchers help users get more desirable homescreen experiences out of their devices that they may not otherwise be able to enjoy. There’s never a shortage of them because they all offer unique features that others just don’t have. The same [...]

One of the biggest things I wondered about when Google unveiled Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was how OEMs would adapt their custom user interfaces to the new version. For one OEM, it looks like not much has changed at all. An Ice Cream Sandwich build for the Samsung Galaxy S II is already in [...]

LG’s set to announce some new goods today and among those goods is the LG Prada 3.0. The stylish phone not only brings good looks and curvatures, but it also brings a lot of power for which to run Android. We’ve got a 1GHz dual-core OMAP4 processor, an 8 megapixel camera, 8GB of internal storage [...]

It seems Google’s got a new version of the Android Market rolling out for everyone. Its version number is 3.4.4 and the most noticeable change (aside from a slight difference in verbiage for the auto-add shortcut option) is just how fast the application performs. As the application is as image rich as it’s ever been [...]

We’re on day 9 of of Google’s 10 billion promo where they’re selling 10 apps and games for $.10. Today’s selection offers a popular keyboard replacement, a capable PDF reader and a few games you might want to sink your teeth into. It’s as good as time as any to check out Zenonia, easily one [...]

Greetings, Phandroids! It’s time for another episode of the Android Overload. Here, we’ve gathered all the top news stories from throughout the day that didn’t quite make it onto our front page. But we’ve placed them conveniently here for you to soak up. If you find something interesting, feel free to leave your thoughts… unless [...]

Google is slowly making efforts to move into mainstream “Siri territory” with their latest acquisition of Clever Sense, a company who has just released an app called “Alfred” (think: Batman) onto the Android Market. Clever Sense had this to say on their website: Today, we are excited to join Google and start a new chapter [...]

If our own Holidroid hasn’t exactly been going well in your favor and and you’re looking for new ways to score free Android merchandise, T-Mobile’s “Find the Elf” Twitter contest might be exactly what you’re looking for. Having already visited New York last week, T-Mobile will now be taking their shiny elf to T-Mobile retail [...]

Looks like Verizon could be in more talks than just Redbox to offer streaming content. Now, Bloomberg is reporting that Verizon is “very serious” about a bid to actually take over Netflix to the tune of $4.6 billion. Verizon wants streaming video content and they want it now. Whether it’s from Netflix or Redbox (or [...]

After suffering numerous price drops and lack luster sales, we now have some new clues that the HTC Flyer could, in fact, be discontinued after the 7-inch tab has gone missing from Best Buy’s website. The link to where the single-core tablet was once found on BestBuy.com now pulls up a “Sorry, no results found” [...]

I’m sure you all know by now that I am a Sprinkle fanboy. After previewing the game earlier this year I’ve been hooked. Well, I have some great news for the rest of you “Sprinklets” out there! The boys over at Mediocre have just updated the wet and wild, Sprinkle, in the Android Market with [...]

Okay, so being the runner up for our Happy Holidroid contest doesn’t exactly win you anything… but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have your moment in the spotlight, especially when your video/songs were this good. I couldn’t even tell you how much of a joy Friday’s contest entries were to watch/listen to [...]

Mobile gaming is having a revolution of sorts, bringing console quality titles to devices never before imagined, like your smartphone or tablet. We’re starting to see a shift from cutesy casual games like Angry Birds to more serious titles like Shadowgun — and I’m all for it. Take “The Dark Meadow,” a new survival horror [...]

The National Transportation Safety Board made a rather extreme recommendation today when they reached out to ALL US states to ban all non-driving related use of “personal electronic devices” even of the hands-free variety. Although they were pretty specific about wanting to ban the use of phone calls, text messages and updating Facebook while on [...]

The Isis mobile payments platform is back by a partnership including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. With big names backing the service, it seems like the mobile wallet system has a chance of catching on. That is, if people can trust NFC-based purchasing options with their bank money. As a new technology, there are still some [...]

After a long period of Amazon Appstore exclusivity, the PopCap titles Plants vs Zombies and Peggle will make their way to the Android Market. The announcement was made on a blog post earlier today, in which it was stated that the games should be available by the end of the week. The news should please [...]

There is a new update for the Droid Incredible 2 on Verizon waiting in the wings. Bringing the phone’s software to version 5.10.605.9, the update includes security patches as well as new features. These features include local video playback in Airplane Mode, an improved alarm clock, and updated “Push email sync during off-peak hours.” The [...]

If you’re unsure what this whole “Holidroid Contest” thing is all about, be prepared to get excited. From November 24th through December 25th, Phandroid is giving away a Kindle Fire every single day along with other great prizes like the Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Tabs, JAMBOX, SmarTouch Gloves, Android Phones, Android T-Shirts, Seidio Vouchers and more. Read our announcement post for details. [...]

Google has extended their offer free domestic calls within the US and Canada through 2012, a kind holiday gesture to Google Voice users in North America (excluding Mexico). The catch? You will have to place the calls via Google Voice and Gmail, excluding Android users wishing to make calls from their mobile device. It’s still [...]

With the numerous tips hitting our inbox pegging December 15th as the launch date of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, we have been sitting by patiently awaiting a press release to hit the wires confirming the date. That hasn’t happened yet, but we just received a copy of a voicemail left for one of our loyal [...]