So, let’s talk about Google Voice. This is the service Google came out with a while back. It lets you have a central “Google number” that’s linked to all your phones, one voicemail that you can check online and tons of enhanced call features like free text messaging.

Unfortunately, Google Voice is currently only available in the US and while they have a beautiful Android app to go along with … Read More

Good news to all you satellite radio fans. Now there’s another way to listen to your XM! And it’s about time Android got a little more respect around here. Seems like XM Canada sees the growth of Android and got an app on the Market for you folks.

I’ve always been a fan of satelite radio as i find the selection of talk shows on there is incredible. You get a personalized … Read More

Another weekend, another poll. This time, it’s Twitter. I think Twitter is remarkable personally. Not everyone has to feel the same way but a microblog that’s 140 characters which gets pushed out to followers no matter where I go is my sort of thing.

Now sure, you can just go to Twitter’s website and pretty much do everything, even on your phone. But apps do a much better job of this, … Read More

Not a whole lot going on in the world of Android for us Canadians as of late but there’s been some updates to a few key applications and I thought I’d run them down for you in case you missed one. I have also listed the minimum firmware requirement beside each app. Also worthy of mention: all the apps below are FREE, that’s a good price.

Facebook for Android. This one … Read More

I’ve always been highly impressed by Android’s voice features. I use it constantly when I’m at home or in quiet environments. You just really can’t beat the speed of your own speech no matter how fast you can type on a phone. I’ve found it to be extremely accurate throughout my use.

Now if you happen to have a special phone running 2.2 Froyo (like me!), Google has now extended these voice commands. … Read More

We’ve discussed it before but it’s been some time and we’re still waiting like we were back then. When are we going to see a respectable Android tablet? See, Android is based on Linux and it’s very open. Theoritically, you could throw Android on anything and not really have to pay for it. But then there’s the Google Marketplace.

The Marketplace is Google’s own. It’s where you download your apps. … Read More

Well, this is just disturbing. Michael Gartenberg, a columnist for a number of big publications tweeted that when he searched for “jewish” in the Android Market, he got Hitler and Nazi themes as results. Now, I’m a fan of openness. It’s a reason I like Android and want it to succeed and I think that openness WILL succeed.  I know less censorship has its downsides, and I can usually live with … Read More

Earlier this year, XM Canada released an app called “XM online+” for the iPhone and Blackberry.

XM online+ essentially gives users access to all of the talk, music, sports, and entertainment shows on XM and costs $7.99 per month (or $2.99 per month when bundled with a XM subscription).

This week, the company announced that they have an Android app in the works for XM online+ that should be available later this … Read More