Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast)

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Android guys Antuan Goodwin and Justin Eckhouse get grossed out by the Playstation phone, are confused at the Facebook phone, and take a look at a two-screened Transformer of a phone. Our latest How To video shows you how to free space for apps on Froyo and we answer your questions about the Motorola Atrix and Xoom on this week's edition of Android Atlas Weekly.

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EPISODE 35

Android might not be the best-selling OS in smartphones
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/6674-android-might-not-be-the-best-selling-os-in-smartphones
Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20031147-251.html

Android 2.3.3 announced with more developer-friendly access to NFC
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/android-2-3-3-announced-with-more-developer-friendly-access-to-n/

Rumor: Android 2.4 in April as a Gingerbread Update
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/02/08/rumor-android-24-april-gingerbread-update/

Seeing double: Sprint unveils Kyocera Echo with dual touch screens
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20030895-251.html

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play makes official appearance
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20030806-251.html

INQ unveils Facebook-focused Android phones
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20031322-93.html

WiFi Only XOOM Spotted at FCC?
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/02/10/wifi-xoom-spotted-fcc/

How To: Free Space for Apps on Android 2.2
http://cnettv.cnet.com/free-space-apps-android-2-2/9742-1_53-50099453.html?tag=api

Myriad’s Alien Dalvik Will Enable Android Apps to Run on Non-Android Phones
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379666,00.asp

Broadcom Looking to Compete With Qualcomm With Android-Ready Chipset
http://phandroid.com/2011/02/10/broadcom-looking-to-compete-with-qualcomm-with-android-ready-chipset/

Cowon’s D3 Android player, hands-on
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20030949-1.html

Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T)
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/motorola-atrix-4g-at/4505-6452_7-34468396.html

Useless chart of the week: Google periodic table of elements
http://phandroid.com/2011/02/03/android-1-on-googles-periodic-table-hydrogen/

E-mail (androidatlas@cnet.com)

Hey guys,

I was just listening to your recent podcast where you discuss the Motorola Atrix docks. I think you miss the key point of a dock from business point of view. If you have a dock then you can run a virtual desktop, such as Citrix Xen Desktop, on your phone. This means I can arrive at work, plug my phone into the dock and open up myWindows 7 virtual desktop. You would also be able to run any citrix published app such as MS Office, lotus notes if you didn’t require the full Windows 7 experience. I am hanging out for the Atrix with the multi-media dock. That laptop dock seems an interesting idea but it would be nicer if the phone slotted inside rather than hanging out the back rather awkwardly.

Simon
IT Operations Supervisor, Asia Pacific
QAD Australia

—–

I’m thinking about buying a Motorola XOOM, but I don’t know if I should get the 3G version with the discount or wait for a Wi-Fi only version to come out. Is the 3G version come with a 2-Year Contract or Month to Month. Thanks in Advance. – Arthur

—–

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Topics: Phones, News, Podcasts, Tablets Tags: android, jason howell, Xoom, cnetlive, Ericsson, Sony, justin eckhouse, Broadcom, Cowon, Sprint, Motorola, Facebook, INQ, Atrix, cnet live, Kyocera Share: Digg Del.icio.us Reddit Facebook Twitter Recent posts from Android Atlas Tap That App takes on Android security Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast) Mobile World Congress preview Alltel offers the Android-run Samsung Gem for free Sonos Android app coming in March Google seeks to unlock Android 3.0 hardware power eBay paying for smartphones Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones Add a Comment (Log in or register) by michele866 February 10, 2011 9:29 PM PST The ViewSonic Viewpad is even bigger than the Dell Streak, so I'm not surprised it's called a pad. It has phone capability, but it's more a tablet than a phone!

The new "how to" segment should be fun. I'm not getting the low storage message yet, but I think I am going to try to move apps to my SD card, as Antuan instructed. I do notice that the start up process on the phone gets longer and longer as I wait for everything to finish "loading." Of course, I go weeks without ever having to restart my other phone, because it has much better battery life than the Evo, which dies almost daily. Like this Reply to this comment   Add a comment Comment SUBMIT Click here to add another comment. Popular discussions on CNET: Crave giveaway: Pure Oasis Flow February 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST

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(314 comments)

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Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast)

Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast) | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews #overviewHead h1, #overviewHead a.blogName{ background: url(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/blogs/hdrs/2009/blog_hd_googleandriod_980x70.jpg) no-repeat; } CNET Home log in join CNET welcome, my profile log out Home You are here:Reviews News Downloads Video Cell Phones Camcorders Digital Cameras Laptops TVs Car Tech All Categories Menu Appliances Camcorders Car Tech Cell phones Cell phone accessories Components Desktops Digital cameras Games and gear GPS Hard drives and burners Home audio Home video Internet access Laptops Monitors MP3 players Networking and Wi-Fi Peripherals Printers Software Tablets Televisions Web hosting CNET Archive Forums Home Reviews Android Atlas Android Atlas February 10, 2011 3:26 PM PST Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast) by Justin Eckhouse Font size Print E-mail Share 1 comment Tweet

Android guys Antuan Goodwin and Justin Eckhouse get grossed out by the Playstation phone, are confused at the Facebook phone, and take a look at a two-screened Transformer of a phone. Our latest How To video shows you how to free space for apps on Froyo and we answer your questions about the Motorola Atrix and Xoom on this week's edition of Android Atlas Weekly.

Listen now:Download today's podcast

Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x360)

EPISODE 35

Android might not be the best-selling OS in smartphones
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/6674-android-might-not-be-the-best-selling-os-in-smartphones
Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20031147-251.html

Android 2.3.3 announced with more developer-friendly access to NFC
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/android-2-3-3-announced-with-more-developer-friendly-access-to-n/

Rumor: Android 2.4 in April as a Gingerbread Update
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/02/08/rumor-android-24-april-gingerbread-update/

Seeing double: Sprint unveils Kyocera Echo with dual touch screens
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20030895-251.html

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play makes official appearance
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20030806-251.html

INQ unveils Facebook-focused Android phones
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20031322-93.html

WiFi Only XOOM Spotted at FCC?
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/02/10/wifi-xoom-spotted-fcc/

How To: Free Space for Apps on Android 2.2
http://cnettv.cnet.com/free-space-apps-android-2-2/9742-1_53-50099453.html?tag=api

Myriad’s Alien Dalvik Will Enable Android Apps to Run on Non-Android Phones
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379666,00.asp

Broadcom Looking to Compete With Qualcomm With Android-Ready Chipset
http://phandroid.com/2011/02/10/broadcom-looking-to-compete-with-qualcomm-with-android-ready-chipset/

Cowon’s D3 Android player, hands-on
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20030949-1.html

Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T)
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/motorola-atrix-4g-at/4505-6452_7-34468396.html

Useless chart of the week: Google periodic table of elements
http://phandroid.com/2011/02/03/android-1-on-googles-periodic-table-hydrogen/

E-mail (androidatlas@cnet.com)

Hey guys,

I was just listening to your recent podcast where you discuss the Motorola Atrix docks. I think you miss the key point of a dock from business point of view. If you have a dock then you can run a virtual desktop, such as Citrix Xen Desktop, on your phone. This means I can arrive at work, plug my phone into the dock and open up myWindows 7 virtual desktop. You would also be able to run any citrix published app such as MS Office, lotus notes if you didn’t require the full Windows 7 experience. I am hanging out for the Atrix with the multi-media dock. That laptop dock seems an interesting idea but it would be nicer if the phone slotted inside rather than hanging out the back rather awkwardly.

Simon
IT Operations Supervisor, Asia Pacific
QAD Australia

—–

I’m thinking about buying a Motorola XOOM, but I don’t know if I should get the 3G version with the discount or wait for a Wi-Fi only version to come out. Is the 3G version come with a 2-Year Contract or Month to Month. Thanks in Advance. – Arthur

—–

email:androidatlas@cnet.com
twitter:androidatlas
live show:cnet.com/live/
blog:cnet.com/androidatlas

Topics: Phones, News, Podcasts, Tablets Tags: android, jason howell, Xoom, cnetlive, Ericsson, Sony, justin eckhouse, Broadcom, Cowon, Sprint, Motorola, Facebook, INQ, Atrix, cnet live, Kyocera Share: Digg Del.icio.us Reddit Facebook Twitter Recent posts from Android Atlas Tap That App takes on Android security Android Atlas Weekly 35: Opposable thumbs don't really work for us (podcast) Mobile World Congress preview Alltel offers the Android-run Samsung Gem for free Sonos Android app coming in March Google seeks to unlock Android 3.0 hardware power eBay paying for smartphones Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones Add a Comment (Log in or register) by michele866 February 10, 2011 9:29 PM PST The ViewSonic Viewpad is even bigger than the Dell Streak, so I'm not surprised it's called a pad. It has phone capability, but it's more a tablet than a phone!

The new "how to" segment should be fun. I'm not getting the low storage message yet, but I think I am going to try to move apps to my SD card, as Antuan instructed. I do notice that the start up process on the phone gets longer and longer as I wait for everything to finish "loading." Of course, I go weeks without ever having to restart my other phone, because it has much better battery life than the Evo, which dies almost daily. Like this Reply to this comment   Add a comment Comment SUBMIT Click here to add another comment. Popular discussions on CNET: Crave giveaway: Pure Oasis Flow February 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST

(1732 comments)

Crave giveaway: Toshiba Camileo S30 mini camcorder February 11, 2011 4:00 AM PST

(1371 comments)

Would you buy a Motorola Xoom tablet? January 29, 2011 6:18 PM PST

(314 comments)

iPad loses significant share to Android tablets January 31, 2011 7:03 AM PST

(214 comments)

Poll: Are there any young audiophiles? February 4, 2011 7:32 PM PST

(207 comments)

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Live every Thursday at 2pm PT on CNET Live! From phones to tablets to set top boxes, if it runs Android, Justin Eckhouse and Jason Howell will cover it.They also review the hot app of the week and cover a special tip that should help you get even more use out ofyour Android device. Send an email with your question to androidatlas@cnet.com to be a part of the show.

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