Tech links for August 19, 2008
Posted by Jacque on August 19th, 2008
Android video walk-through
Here’s a fairly detailed video look at the new Android emulator. MobileCrunch goes through all the current apps — the phone, the browser, Google Maps—and even crash the OS a few times for good measure.
“Android adopts a traditional desktop user interface, letting you drag icons around that launch different apps, as well as look at a full menu of apps hidden away in a tray. A small search box can also be placed right on the opening screen. Another nice little feature is the ability to assign certain contacts different priorities,” says TechCrunch.
You’ll find links to a number of Android stories here.
Tech: Can’t live without it
PC Magazine staff reveal the tech apps and gadgets they can’t live without (Part 1).
The list includes the fairly predictable Blackberry, the fun, useful Flip digital camcorder (yeah!), a favorite bluetooth device, camera, several laptops, several DVRs, and more.