Google: The Menu button is dead and that’s a good thing

It has finally happened, folks. The Menu button is officially dead. The Android team at Google just announced that Android no longer requires a dedicated Menu button. Of course, that doesn’t mean that some OEMs won’t try to stick it … Continue reading

Android Overload: WiFi-Only Moto Xyboards Now Available, Samsung “Reviewing” GSIII Launch Date and More

Good evening, ladies and gents. You seem to have stumbled into the Android Overload. This is the place where we dump all the stories that come across our desks from throughout the day but for one reason or another, didn’t … Continue reading

CyanogenMod 9 Released For Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi

galaxy tab 10 1 float CyanogenMod 9 Released For Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi

There have been plenty of folks waiting patiently for CyanogenMod 9 to make its way to a number tablets. The next slate to get in on the action is the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi. If you want to be on the latest version of Android all the time, with an extreme amount of customizations and pretty features, you will definitely want to check this build out.

You will need yourself a rooted Tab that is running a custom recovery. For downloads and instructions, just head on over to RootzWiki and check out the post.

Via: Rootzwiki

Thursday Poll: What Carrier Are You Using At The Moment?

Carriers2 Thursday Poll: What Carrier Are You Using At The Moment?

Over here at AL, we like to stick to topics that relate to the other major carriers besides Verizon, seeing as how Droid Life has Big Red news on lock down. With so many great devices on a wide selection of carriers, we would love to hear which one you call your own. As an added bonus, feel free to let us know which device you have down in the comments section. Have at it!

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Make Sure your Android Smartphone Security

Android Smartphones are in high demand by workers, but they lack key security features. Here are the top five things you can do to make sure your Android Smartphone in your organization doesn’t create a security nightmare. Use a service to secure data Android’s open market and few security features open the door to hackers, leaving critical corporate data at risk.

Android Smartphone Security

The best security comes from providers like Good Technology, which secures Android Smartphones using its own network operations center, software on the Smartphones, and a server behind a firewall. Technology like Good’s encrypts data as it travels to and from the device, and stored data is also encrypted. Read the rest of this entry »