Google’s mobile OS is growing and maturing into a business-savvy adult before our very eyes. With the release of Adobe’s CreatePDF in the Android Market, we’re delighted to finally see a PDF -creation app on the mobile front. Not only does it let you build a PDF from the ground up, it can convert most popular filetypes — Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OpenOffice, Photoshop, RTF, and Illustrator, just to name a few — into PDF format. You can import any of these kinds of docs from your phone to app via the built-in file manager, or transfer an email attachment to it using Android’s share function. Available for a one-time payment of $9.99, CreatePDF won’t be for the light-walleted or the casual app enthusiast; don’t be put off by the price, though, because the online version charges that much per month to do the exact same tasks on your computer. Anyone rocking Eclair or better can partake of the PDF love, so head to the source link to get straight to installing. Adobe CreatePDF for Android does exactly what its name implies originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 12 May 2011 08:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Adobe CreatePDF for Android does exactly what its name implies
May 12th, 2011 
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No Comments »Aigo A8 / Leo 14 megapixel cameraphone hands-on (video)
January 12th, 2011 admin We were wandering the floor at CES just before the end of the show when we stumbled upon this oddly familiar device . It’s the Aigo A8 — n
Posted in engadget Tags: after-the-break, aigoa8, altek, ces, ces2011, eclair, engadget, entry, phone-camera, phonecamera, the-pictures No Comments »Motorola Backflip getting limited Android 2.1 rollout today, all markets on November 9th
November 4th, 2010 admin It’s been a long road, but users of AT&T’s rather bizarre Motorola Backflip will finally be seeing upgrades to Android 2.1 — upgrades that were originally promised in the first half of the year, then delayed to the third quarter , then delayed once again. Enough with the bellyaching, though, eh? A thousand customers who volunteered to get the update early via Motorola’s support forums should’ve started getting access to it today, while “all markets” will receive it on November 9th — and interestingly, it’ll only be available as an offline update (in other words, no over-the-air option here). The update process will take up to a whopping 40 minutes, so be sure to make yourself a quick bite to eat before you sit down to undertake this operation. [Thanks, anonymous tipster] Motorola Backflip getting limited Android 2.1 rollout today, all markets on November 9th originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: backflip, bellyaching, bizarre, eclair, engadget, engadget-mobile, entry, getting-limited, motorola, seeing-upgrades, update No Comments »Android 2.1 starts rolling out to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 line this weekend
October 30th, 2010 jedwan Doesn’t get much more “late October” than this, does it? Sony Ericsson has announced that it’ll begin delivering Android 2.1 upgrades to its X10 line of phones at long last this coming Sunday, October 31st — but odds are pretty good you won’t be in the first batch. In fact, only unbranded X10s, X10 Minis , and X10 Mini Pros in Nordic countries will be getting boosted at first, followed by “more kits” on Monday and throughout November. As a refresher, these updates will bring 720p video capture on the X10 proper (complete with continuous autofocus), a new backup / restore app, and a bunch of other tweaks that should make your little pal feel a bit less 2009 and bit more 2010. Froyo would be nice, of course… but we’ll take what we can get. Android 2.1 starts rolling out to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 line this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: coming, eclair, engadget, ericsson, ericsson-xperia, getting-boosted, phones-at-long, these-updates, Tweaks, x10, x10 mini, x10mini, x10minipro, xperia No Comments »Samsung’s DI07 update for Epic 4G adds Media Hub, but does it fix other issues?
September 18th, 2010 jedwan The Samsung Epic 4G has a new software update available that takes the device from version DG27 (spotted in the build number and baseband version) to DI07. Since it launched on Sprint at the end of last month, users have complained about various issues from inaccurate GPS results (despite functional results in our testing with apps like Google Maps and Foursquare, obtaining a precise location from satellites only is still iffy at best and too often requires a reboot), 3G upload speeds that appear to be capped at 150kbps, poor signal reception and more and are likely waiting to see if those have been addressed. So far, the update details (included after the break) indicate that isn’t the case. Getting the update is a matter of luck for now with the servers initially in push mode but when it hits users should have access to the just-launched Media Hub app as well as optimizations for battery power in hotspot mode, performance tweaks and several fixes including one for recognizing 32 GB micro SD cards. Our Epic 4G isn’t rocking any new patches no matter how many times we hit Update Android; if you get the update, let us know if you notice any other changes. Update : A few commenters have linked up the zip file for your manual upgrading pleasure. We were able to update using the process and haven’t experienced any glitches or instantaneous combustion as a result, though we are feeling even more attractive and intelligent than usual. A demonstration video from AndroidCentral is embedded after the break if you’re still curious. Continue reading Samsung’s DI07 update for Epic 4G adds Media Hub, but does it fix other issues? Samsung’s DI07 update for Epic 4G adds Media Hub, but does it fix other issues? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: Break, eclair, epic4g, galaxy s, galaxyspro, google-maps, media, samsung, samsung epic, software-update, update No Comments »Evo 4G now for sale at Sprint online
June 4th, 2010 jedwan It’s here! The Evo 4G is now on sale at Sprint’s online webstore. The dual-mode 3G/4G handset with 4.3-inch display, 8 megapixel camera, two-way video calling , and personal WiFi hotspot feature all powered by Android 2.1 on a 1GHz Snapdragon is now for sale for $199 on two year contract (after $150 instant savings and $100 mail-in rebate). Oh, sales are limited to five per customer just in case you’re planning to go nuts. Now get out of here, the future is waiting. [Thanks, Tim] Evo 4G now for sale at Sprint online originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: 150-instant, breaking-news, eclair, entry, evo, evo4g, friend-via, future, htc, snapdragon, sprint, the-future, wimax No Comments »Samsung i897: the answer to your AT&T Android dreams?
May 29th, 2010 admin Tired of your woeful selection of Android devices on AT&T ? We hear you. Now buck up Mr. Sad Britches ’cause Samsung’s riding to your rescue. AndroidGuys has a purportedly leaked Samsung handset it’s calling the i897 that looks very similar to the Galaxy S specwise: 4-inch AMOLED display, Android 2.1 (for the moment anyway), and 5 megapixel camera. It’s built around a Snapdragon processor apparently, and even goes well with chicken. Now hit up the source for a few more pics. Samsung i897: the answer to your AT&T Android dreams? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 01:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: answer, att, britches, eclair, entry, friend-via, i897, moment, rescue, samsung, snapdragon, woeful, your-woeful No Comments »Meizu M9 getting Android 2.1, possible August release?
May 9th, 2010 jedwan Well, what do you know — perhaps there is an M9 in your future (or someone’s future) after all! After hearing the one and only Jack Wong detail the thing earlier this year, Beareyes.com is reporting that the device — with the same 3.6-inch display, 1 GHz (Samsung S5PC110) CPU, HDMI 1.3 out and more — may be out as early as this August. We think this is certainly do-able, although anything can happen — as the drawn-out gestation of a certain Meizu M8 made painfully clear. The new news? Rather than KIRFin’ up an Apple-esque interface, it looks like Android 2.1 might just be on tap. Sweet, eh? Look for it August 18, for around $350 depending on options… but don’t be surprised if you’re still looking long past the target date. Meizu M9 getting Android 2.1, possible August release? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 May 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: 350-depending, apple-esque, beareyes-com, device, eclair, engadget, hearing-the-one, meizu, same-3-6-inch, the-drawn-out No Comments »Milestone gets Android 2.1 update in UK, available to download now
May 6th, 2010 admin The saga of the Milestone’s firmware update to Android 2.1 is finally over for one more territory . The United Kingdom is today awaking to the news that Motorola has made the freshest Eclair available to its loyal British users, with the download already awaiting those eager to be surfing along the cutting edge of Android innovation. What else do you need to know, it’s the finest software Google has to offer for your phone and it’s downloadable at the source link — get going! Milestone gets Android 2.1 update in UK, available to download now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: breakingnews, british, cutting, eclair, engadget, entry, firmware-update, freshest, milestone, motorola, source, the-freshest, united kingdom, unitedkingdom No Comments »Sony Ericsson X10 family to get Android 2.1 in ‘Q4 2010′
May 6th, 2010 jedwan The Xperia X10 , one of the big mindshare-grabbing devices of the smartphone world, made us wait a cool six months between its November announcement and wide retail availability in April. One of the secret hopes while all that waiting was going on was that perhaps SE would surprise us and upgrade the dusty old Android 1.6 base installation to a fresh and creamy Eclair (2.1) or even a frosty Froyo (2.2) treat shortly after launch. Time to lay those dreams to rest, dear friends, as Sony Ericsson has come with an official schedule for upgrading the firmware on the Xperia X10 and its X10 mini and X10 mini pro siblings, which places the Android 2.1 delivery in the fourth quarter of 2010 — and knowing the company that probably means closer to Christmas than Halloween. All we can say is you’d better really like that UX platform a great deal, because it’ll be the only thing you’ll be seeing for quite a while on Sony Ericsson’s Googlephones. Sony Ericsson X10 family to get Android 2.1 in ‘Q4 2010′ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: breaking-news, breakingnews, eclair, engadget, months-between, sony ericsson x10, sonyericssonxperiax10, the-smartphone, upgrade, uxp, x10, x10minipro, xperia x10 No Comments »
